2012 Acura RL Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test

Good

Source IIHS.org

MPG (up to)

17 City / 24 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

300

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Joseph h

Safe and easy to drive good design comfortable good navigation system

Smooth riding easy upkeep good lineage comfortable drive

Sandeep S

It is nice pros front- or all-wheel drive roomy.

All is good pros class-leading off-road ability stylish inside & out tows more than most compact SUVs available 3rd-row seat cons third-row seat is tiny very... Pros front- or all-wheel drive roomy for its size standard apple CarPlay/android auto optional 3rd-row seat turbo 2.0-liter engine produces great torque...

James F

I love it!I really love how it can function really easily!

I really love how it can function really easily. The colors on the car are amazing and it has 4 wheel drive. I like the rims and I like the interior of the car. It is a one of a kind. I really love how it can function really easily. I really love how it can function really easily.

Rachel N

Safe to drive and safe for the whole family and easy on gas.

I love how it drives. Easy on gas. Looks brand new.

Essy B

My vehicle is a 2012 Acura rl. You can drive very fast and the car is easy to maintain. It's also considered a luxury vehicle. It's reliable as well

How comfortable the car is and how smooth the ride is

Joseph S

Acura is one of the more affordable cars in the luxury segment.

The second-generation Acura rl is very pleasant, but wasn't quite luxurious enough to justify its $50,000 as-new price tag. The 300-hp v6 engine delivers strong performance and decent fuel economy, impressive given the standard all-wheel-drive. There have been some disappointments posted about the only 'average' reliability of rl, according to the April consumer reports auto issue. Tl and TSX, as well as all Lexus and Infiniti sedans, rate 'much better than average' or 'better than average'.

Sasha M

Absolutely love my 2012 Acura rl.

The car works great, haven't had any problems with it at all. Has good mileage and parts last a long time!! I think that it could be a bit cheaper, but it is definitely worth your money. It is one of the safest but most powerful cars that I have driven.

Rishab D

Acura rl efficiency, affordability, speed and design.

It is very fuel efficient and has a good acceleration. It also has a nice modern sleek look to it which I really love. It doesn't require too much maintenance and is overall a really nice car. It is a relatively cheap and affordable vehicle and anyone could buy it if you invested your money right.

Negative Owner Reviews

James S

My car in the year of 2018 on November the 1st.

Problems not good on gas miles, performance runs very good outside of city. Reliability no cost other then to much gas in car. Comfort is a good feel for the road as I drive around the city and areas all around the outside of the city limits, make for the best drive.

Jay W

Reliable vehicle. Great car after all these years.

Runs really well. I have made it a point to keep up with all the required maintenance. It has been a reliable source of transportation for me and my family. I am sure I'll hand it down to a family member at some point. But for now, I use it mainly for work and errands.

Acura RL Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

Base

300 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats

Tech Pkg

300 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats

Advance Pkg

300 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats

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2012 Acura RL Owner Reviews

4.33

18 Reviews

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5 stars

44%

4 stars

44%

3 stars

11%

2 stars

1 star

Thomas P on June 7, 2021

Acura rl; a zippy and reliable vehicle.

It is a very smooth ride, somewhat streamline making it zippy. One problem I have is the gears being a bit stiff. Not by any large margin, but enough to notice. It is on the smaller side on the interior, being made in japan. But other than that, a good buy in my opinion.

David S on March 21, 2021

It is a luxury vehicle that shines in the sunlight.

It is very comfortable I do not have any issues with the car. The features are amazing on the car such as excellent mileage and interior design features. The car is black and has sunroof which is great in the summer. The exterior has a glossy black touch to it.

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Ranks #13 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2012 Acura RL has an average owner rating of 4.33 out of 5 which ranks it #13 of 15 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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2012 Acura RL

4.33

Ranks #10 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Acura RL has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #10 of 15 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

2012 Lincoln MKZ

41 MPG

2012 BMW 5 Series

34 MPG

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2012 Acura RL

24 MPG

Is The 2012 Acura RL A Good Car?

Yes it’s a older car but I love it, the car is cool and runs great!! It was pre-owned car but was sold to me for a great deal

Katy P.

How Reliable Is The 2012 Acura RL?

It has a little problem starting in cold weather. But for the most part it’s a great car! Runs fine I haven't had any problems in the 2 years of owning it

Kimberly P.

Is The 2012 Acura RL A Good Value?

I got it for a used car price but it’s a great investment you get style points just for owning it and mines runs great and super reliable

Rachel F.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

(Not Rated)

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety