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Acura pulled the cover off its updated RL luxury sedan at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show , revealing a new brand design and a host of vehicle refinements. The most dramatic element of this mid-life freshening is the trapezoidal grille surround and large horizontal crossmember. This treatment represents the new face of Acura. Beyond the grille, the refinements are subtle throughout. The engine, for example, bumps from 3.5 to 3.7 liters, gaining 10 horsepower. The RL now produces 300 horsepower from the V-6 while achieving squeaky clean ULEV-2 emissions standards. This enhanced engine is fitted with a new version of the Sequential SportShift five-speed automatic transmission. The less-than-modestly named Super Handling All-Wheel Drive has been upgraded to be quicker responding and better performing, aided by a revised steering system, upgraded coil springs, better performing shock absorbers, larger rear stabilizer bar, and more aggressive wheels and tires. Inside, the 2009 RL features an updated cabin that addresses numerous detail items, such as easier-to-use front seat belts, door-mounted pull pockets, softer arm rests, redesigned vents, and easier actuation of climate control functions...
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