Review: 2006 Acura RL Trim
The 2006 Acura RL has 1 trim. Below you will be able to review this trim in detail.
Filter by category
1 trim available
Back to login
2006 Acura RL
Canadian MSRP
$69,500
Key Specifications for 2006 Acura RL
Fuel Economy
8.4 - 12.9 City/HWY
combined
Horsepower
290 hp
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Engine
Gasoline
Torque
256 ft-lb
Seats
5
Buyer’s Guide
All-new in 2005, the Acura RL is unchanged for 2006, save for the way its horsepower ratings are measured. While the engine is unchanged, 2005’s specifications of 300 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque have been realigned to 290 hp and 256 lb-ft.
The sole engine choice is a 3.5-litre V6, mated exclusively to a five-speed automatic with sequential manual shift, paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control. The RL also features Acura’s SH-AWD, short for Super-Handling All-Wheel-Drive. Using steering angle and throttle sensors that compare the driver’s input to the car’s actual motions, it distributes torque where it’s needed, both front to rear, and side to side. It will also increase the rotation of the outside rear wheels during aggressive cornering to reduce understeer and improve cornering grip.
The RL comes in a single trim line, and includes four-wheel ventilated disc brakes with ABS, tire pressure monitoring system, Xenon headlamps with active front lighting, headlight washers, fog lamps, speed-sensitive wipers, leather interior with eight-way driver and four-way passenger power adjust, heated and cooled seats, genuine curly maple wood trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, six-CD surround sound stereo with ten speakers, navigation system with bilingual voice recognition and wheel-mounted controls, HandsFreeLink wireless telephone interface, power sunroof, electronic tilt and telescopic wheel with two-position memory, and power rear sunshades.
The RL’s swooping body lines surround a luxurious interior that’s compromised only by a tight rear seat. It handles beautifully, accelerates with confidence, and its sophisticated all-wheel-drive system and roomy trunk may very well have you rethinking a small SUV.
Select 1 more trim
Are you sure you want to cancel your trim comparison?
Photos
No content available
AutoTrader Review
N/A
This vehicle has not yet been reviewed
Reviews and News
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2017-009
Recall date
2017-01-10
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2005 2006 2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
428,641
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag inflator. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.
Recall number
2016-046
Recall date
2016-02-01
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
269,201
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will inspect/replace the driver’s frontal airbag inflator. Note: Honda Canada has created a special Airbag Inflator Hotline for immediate assistance. For more information, please contact:
For Honda Owners: 1-877-445-7754
For Acura Owners: 1-877-445-9844
Recall number
2010-364
Recall date
2010-10-22
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2005 2006 2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
HL06, AK34
Units Affected:
34,360
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a seal in the brake master cylinder may be susceptible to damage which can result in a leak if certain conditions exist. The polymer content affects the amount of lubrication the brake fluid provides to brake system components that are exposed to brake fluid. If the brake fluid is replaced with a low polymer brake fluid, and the brake fluid is subsequently subjected to a manual brake fluid bleeding procedure, as opposed to an automated brake bleed procedure, it is possible for the seal at the end of the brake master cylinder primary circuit to become twisted within its retention groove. If this seal becomes twisted, it can result in a leak of a small amount of brake fluid each time the brake pedal is applied. Should a leak occur, after some time the driver will be alerted by the illumination of the low brake fluid indicator light on the meter panel before any effect on braking performance results. If the driver continues to drive the vehicle without refilling the brake fluid reservoir, the vehicle will eventually exhibit a soft or spongy brake pedal feel, requiring more stroke to achieve equivalent braking force. Eventually, if this continues un-remedied, braking performance will be affected, and will finally result in a low pedal and a loss of one braking circuit. Correction: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder seal cup and the master power assembly if brake fluid has leaked.
Recall number
2007-387
Recall date
2007-12-05
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2005 2006 2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
1,172
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the power steering hose may deteriorate prematurely, causing the hose to crack and leak. Power steering fluid leakage onto a hot catalytic converter, will generate smoke and possibly lead to an under-hood fire, causing property damage and/or personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install an updated power steering hose.
Similar Vehicles
Select Another Vehicle