In appearance, the RL aims for an upright, conservative look. The lowlines and sharp edges of the Legend have been replaced by a more formal
profile, and the extra inch and a half in height yields a more traditional
shape reflecting a sober elegance.
The new front-drive sedan is about the length of a LexusLS 400, with
a little more headroom and a little less legroom in the rear. The average-sized
trunk has a packable square shape, with a handy niche molded into the side
to keep briefcases from skidding. A narrow pass-through in the center of
the rear seats lets you fit skis in the trunk. (The uplevel RL Premium
includes a ski sack at the pass-through.)
One of the hallmarks of luxury is quietness, and Acura has gone to great
lengths to create the hushed environment that you'll find inside the RL.
The exceptionally rigid body helps reduce noise and vibration, and several