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Overview

Engine 3.7L V6 Gas Engine 3.6L V6 Gas Transmission 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6-Speed Automatic Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Fuel Economy City: 17 MPG Hwy: 24 MPG Fuel Economy City: 18 MPG Hwy: 27 MPG Fuel Tank Capacity 19.4 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 17 gallons Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater Trunk Volume 13.8 ft³ Trunk Volume 13.8 ft³

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine 3.7L V6 Gas 3.6L V6 Gas Horsepower 300 hp @ 6300 rpm 302 hp @ 6300 rpm Torque 271 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm 272 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm Transmission 6-Speed Automatic 6-Speed Automatic Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight 4,099 lbs 3,973 lbs Now Buzzing First Drive 2023 Toyota Crown First Drive Review: A Tale Of Two Hybrids Sports Cars 2023 BMW M2 Coming With Optional Center-Lock Wheels Crash Watch A Seventh-Gen Toyota Hilux Truck Launch Into The Air After Losing Control Auctions One-Off Plymouth Barracuda Four-Door Is A Muscle Car Unicorn Tuning 700-Horsepower 2023 Nissan Z By AMS Performance Hits Nine-Second Quarter Mile Electric Vehicles Rivian Angers R1T Customers By Removing A Desirable Feature From The Electric Truck

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined 20 MPG 21 MPG City 17 MPG 18 MPG Highway 24 MPG 27 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year 9.1 Tons/yr 8.9 Tons/yr EPA rating 4 5

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity 19.4 gallons 17 gallons Cruising Range City 329.8 miles 306 miles Cruising Range Highway 465.6 miles 459 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length 195.8 in 196.7 in Height 57.2 in 57.6 in Max Width 72.7 in 72.6 in Front Width 62 in 61.8 in Rear Width 62.4 in 62.3 in Wheelbase 110.2 in 116.4 in Ground Clearance 5.7 in N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity 5 seater 5 seater Front Seat Leg Room 42.4 in 42.6 in Front Seat Headroom 38.5 in 38.7 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 58.5 in 58.6 in Front Seat Hip Room 55.1 in 54.6 in Rear Seat Leg Room 36.3 in 38.3 in Rear Seat Headroom 37.2 in 37.9 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 56.1 in 57.4 in Rear Seat Hip Room 54 in 55.6 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume 13.8 ft³ 13.8 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr rack & pinion Turning Diameter 38.7 ft 36.9 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Aluminum Wheels Front Wheel Size 18" x 8.0" 17" x 7.5" Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8.0" 17" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension Independent Independent Rear Suspension Multi-Link Independent

Tires

Front Tire P245/45VR18 P235/50VR17 Rear Tire P245/45VR18 P235/50VR17 Spare Tire Compact N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Interior Materials

Ebony, Perforated Leather seat trim Seacoast, Perforated Leather seat trim Taupe, Perforated Leather seat trim Cashmere, Nuance Leather seating surfaces Ebony, Nuance Leather seating surfaces Light Gray, Nuance Leather seating surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection Standard Not Available Premium Sound System Standard Not Available Satellite Radio Standard Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Not Available MP3 Player Standard Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats Standard Not Available Leather Seats Standard Standard Leather Steering Wheel Standard Standard Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard Not Available Sun/Moonroof Standard Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls Not Available Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard A/C Standard Standard Climate Control Standard Standard Cruise Control Standard Standard Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Not Available Keyless Entry Standard Standard Multi-Zone A/C Standard Standard Power Driver Seat Standard Standard Power Passenger Seat Standard Standard Remote Engine Start Not Available Standard Remote Trunk Release Standard Standard Seat Memory Standard Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener Standard Not Available Keyless Start Standard Standard Navigation from Telematics Not Available Standard Telematics Not Available Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Rear Parking Aid Not Available Standard ABS Standard Standard Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard Brake Assist Standard Standard Stability Control Standard Standard Traction Control Standard Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic 4 Years / 50,000 Miles 4 Years / 50,000 Miles Corrosion 5 Years / Unlimited Miles 4 Years / 50,000 Miles Drivetrain 6 Years / 70,000 Miles 5 Years / 100,000 Miles Roadside Assistance 4 Years / 50,000 Miles 5 Years / 100,000 Miles Gas Engine N/A 2 Years / 24,000 Miles Maintenance N/A 4 Years / 50,000 Miles Rust-Through N/A 6 Years / Unlimited Miles Short Term California N/A 3 Years / 50,000 Miles Acura RL Best Comparisons Acura RL vs Acura TL Acura RL vs Audi A6 Acura RL vs Audi A7 Sportback Acura RL vs BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo Acura RL vs BMW 5 Series Hybrid Acura RL vs BMW 5 Series Sedan Acura RL vs Buick LaCrosse Acura RL vs Cadillac CTS Sedan Acura RL vs Cadillac CTS-V Sedan Acura RL vs Infiniti M37 Acura RL vs Infiniti M56 Acura RL vs Jaguar XF Sedan Acura RL vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Acura RL vs Saab 9-5 Sedan Acura RL vs Volvo S80 Acura RL vs Lexus ES Hybrid Acura RL vs Lexus GS Acura RL vs Lexus GS Hybrid Acura RL vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid Cadillac STS Best Comparisons Cadillac STS vs Infiniti M35 Cadillac STS vs Infiniti M45 Cadillac STS vs Acura TL Cadillac STS vs Audi A6 Cadillac STS vs BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo Cadillac STS vs BMW 5 Series Sedan Cadillac STS vs Cadillac CTS Sedan Cadillac STS vs Cadillac CTS-V Sedan Cadillac STS vs Infiniti M37 Cadillac STS vs Infiniti M56 Cadillac STS vs Jaguar XF Sedan Cadillac STS vs Lexus GS Cadillac STS vs Lexus GS Hybrid Cadillac STS vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Cadillac STS vs Saab 9-5 Sedan Cadillac STS vs Volvo S80 Cadillac STS vs Audi A7 Sportback Cadillac STS vs BMW 5 Series Hybrid LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top