The redesigned 2009 Acura RL luxury sedan made its world debut today at the Chicago Auto Show. Featuring bold, sleek exterior styling, one upgraded interior, advanced technologies and powerful new engine, the RL once again pushes the limits of acting, style, and luxury. The 2009 RL will go on-sale this spring at Acura dealerships nationwide.

The 2009 RL furthers cutting edge technology with the addition of new high-tech items including AcuraLink weather, AcuraLink Traffic Rerouting, XM Note, Active Sound Control, and Bluetooth Audio to an before that time robust bound of features found on the previous RL. To enhance handling, new chassis technology abounds in the drivetrain in the form of an improved Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system, a revised steering system, upgraded coil springs, better performing shock absorbers, larger rear stabilizer bar, and other assaulting wheels and tires. Performance improves by the RL thanks to a new, larger 3.7-liter V-6 that incorporates the first ever SOHC use of VTEC valvetrain actuation for both the intake and exhaust valves.”RL represents the very most good we receive to offer in terms of engineering, technology, performance, luxury and safety”, said Dick Colliver, executory vice president, sales. “It’s designed for a new production of performance-luxury buyers looking to travel more quickly, more efficiently and more united to the world encompassing them.”

For 2009, the RL will be offered in three different dress levels including RL, RL with Technology Package and RL with Technology Package Plus CMBS. All RL’s receive a potent new 3.7-liter V-6 engine, Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, a Bose Surround Sound audio system, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink connectivity and a GPS-based solar-sensing climate control system. The Technology Package includes the satellite-linked Acura Navigation System with Voice Activation with rearview camera, AcuraLink Real-time traffic, AcuraLink weather, Traffic Rerouting, a rear witness back-up camera, Active Front Lighting System (AFS), ventilated front seats, and a wood/leather steering wheel and shift knob. The top RL package is the Technology Package with CMBS what one. also includes Acura’s acclaimed Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), and genuine wood tool panel trim.

The innovation built into the new RL begins with the most powerful engine ever offered in some Acura sedan. An all-new 3.7-liter V-6 engine develops 300 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque thanks to an innovative novel VTEC valvetrain system during the term of both the intake and exhaust valves, a higher compression ratio, along with a special dual-stage magnesium intake diverse that enables the intake to derivative as a single- or dual-plenum manifold design based on engine operating parameters. In adding to developing improved power and torque, the RL engine meets tough CARB ULEV-2 emission standards and delivers good fuel economy. The RL’s engine bay appears other thing upscale thanks to a new surround panel assembly that reduces visual distractions and focuses attention directly on the all-new 3.7-liter V-6 means.

To handle the higher power of the 3.7-liter engine, a novel rendition of the Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission is fitted to the 2009 RL. Featuring new “smart” F1®-style steering wheel mounted paddle shifters and a new straight-gate console mounted gear selector, the RL driver now has more gear control than at any time before.

The RL’s acclaimed Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™) system returns for 2009, but is now quicker responding and better performing.There are numerous traction advantages of all-wheel drive, yet SH-AWD™ does a key function that is not available with traditive AWD systems- SH-AWD™ utilizes torque vectoring to increase the series expedite of an outside raise up wheel during aggressive cornering to take part with the car turn more effectively while under power. This “yaw” function reduces the cornering load on the front tires to minimize understeer, to improve handling balance, and to escalate total cornering grip.

To more distant enhance handling and ride comfort, the recent RL retains a fully independent suspension system with front double-wishbone and rear multi-link architecture. For 2009 the RL features higher rate coil springs, larger diameter stabilizer bars, stiffer subframe go up bushings and improved design steering rack components. To further improve handling and looks, renovated 18-inch diameter 7-spoke aluminum wheels are matched with more aggressive tires (replacing the previous 17-inch wheel/tire offering).

The 2009 RL’s fresh outer part styling is not only more aggressive, but delivers excellent aerodynamics and reduced rear lift at higher speeds. The RL’s more athletic turn of expression foreshadows the power concealed by the newly come power plenum front grille and blow-formed aluminum head cover. The RL’s shape is taut and athletic, and its acceleration and cornering performance allow it to exception the most capable German and Japanese sports sedans. Comfort, quietness and ride quality are also on a par with execution sedan competitors. For 2009, eight exterior colors are available-5 of which are new-including a new gem pretext process that improves luster and shine.

Inside, the 2009 RL features a more elegantly styled interior that includes more room for rear seat passengers, easier-to-use front seat belts, door-mounted gather pockets, softer arm rests, redesigned vents, larger/clearer lettering for HVAC controls, and easier actuation of climate control functions. A revised steering wheel with available genuine wood trim (included with the CMBS package) and metal-look accents is now fitted to the RL along with a matching wood-trimmed transmission shift knob. Complementing the steering wheel are upgraded gauges that incorporate brushed metal accents for enhanced appearance. For 2009, adscititious insulation, a more high-tech design of Acura’s acoustic glass windshield, and a new Active Sound Control (ASC) noise abatement theory team to further reduce the RL’s already quiet cabin.

The RL’s perforated leather front seats it being so that incorporate six levels of heated/cooled airing. Moreover, equitable partiality the driver’s seat, the passenger front seat now has 10-way power adjustability. For 2009, the center panel controls are now more apprehended immediately and are surrounded by a new background color longitudinally with improved quality wood patterned panels. These interior upgrades are complimented by advanced electronics that include a satellite-linked Acura Navigation System through Voice Activation along with the innovative AcuraLink satellite communication system with Real-time traffic, AcuraLinkTraffic Rerouting and (new for 2009) AcuraLink encounter and sustain. The RL is the first vehicle on the market to point in-dash integrated, continually updated real-time weather intelligence in a single-screen format. The spectacular Acura/Bose 10-speaker Sound System with DVD-Audio returns but is now upgraded to include Bluetooth Audio, even richer audio sound, XM Note, improved button legibility, and a USB connectivity port.

The 2009 RL retains Acura’s extremely cruel Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure that features extensive use of high-tensile steel and lightweight aluminum components to take instrument construction beyond resting on mere custom safety protocols while keeping overall vehicle weight in check. The ACE structure’s front-mounted polygonal main frame is designed to help hinder cabin deformation by means of distributing impact forces through multiple load bearing pathways-and away from the passenger compartment. For 2009, to enhance safety a new Active Head Restraint System is built into the front seats to improve neck and head protection in the event in a rear impact collision. To further aid in safety, the RL includes like standard a wayfarer seatbelt reminder, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and six airbags. These advances team to make the 2009 RL the strongest, most powerful, best handling, safest and most luxurious sedan Acura has ever built.

The RL earned 5-star ratings (the best possible) for frontal and side shiver tests, and for rollover resistance, from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The RL is the fourth vehicle in the history of the program to earn the top rating of “5-star” in all three test categories. Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). In addition, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the RL its utmost height rating of GOOD in Side Impact Collision Evaluation (SICE) along with a GOOD rating for IIHS’ frontal offset crash test. With a new Active Head Restraint System for front abode passengers, the 2009 RL is anticipated to receive a GOOD rating in IIHS rear splinter protection evaluation.