What does the RL mean in Acura?

Refined Luxury
The RL was the flagship of the marque, having succeeded the Acura Legend, and was replaced in 2013 by the Acura RLX. All models of the Legend, RL and RLX lines have been adapted from the Japanese domestic market Honda Legend. The model name “RL” is an abbreviation for “Refined Luxury.”

What does RL and GL mean?

gl means good luck and rl means really lame. -2.

What does ARL mean?

ARL

When did the first Acura Legend Come Out?

Honda was inspired by the word “legend” to create the first Honda vehicle with a V6. The first and second-generation Honda Legend was known as the Acura Legend in North American markets from 1986–1995, and in 1996 the third-generation was renamed as the Acura RL, while the Legend name is still used in Japan and other markets.

Do you get discount on Acura remote package?

Insurance Discount Alerts are not available in every state. 2 Available on select vehicles equipped with an active AcuraLink Remote Package. In-car delivery is available only to Amazon Prime members in select US cities and surrounding areas who have activated their eligible vehicle for in-car delivery.

Is there an app for Acura smart phone?

AcuraLink app allows you to connect to your vehicle from your smartphone. Convenience and security are at a touch of a button. Download the app today! Available on select 2014 and newer models.

Do you get directions when you get out of your Acura?

Receive walking directions to your final destination right when you get out of your Acura. A live agent will reach out and check on you and request that help be sent in the event of a collision. Get 24/7 assistance for towing services, jump-starting, tire changes, fuel delivery, and more.

What kind of technology does Acura RL use?

Use of digital/analog trimode (two digital bands and one analog band) technology allowed the 2005 RL OnStar technology to survive the planned 2007 phase-out of the analog OnStar to fully digital OnStar service.

What’s the difference between the Acura Legend and RLX?

The RL was the flagship of the marque, having succeeded the Acura Legend, and was replaced in 2013 by the Acura RLX. All models of the Legend, RL and RLX lines have been adapted from the Japanese domestic market Honda Legend. The model name “RL” is an abbreviation for “Refined Luxury.”

When did the second generation Acura RL come out?

The second-generation Acura RL was a rebadged version of the fourth-generation Honda Legend, introduced to the North American market in September 2004, as a 2005 model. This iteration of the RL received an extensive mid-generational facelift for the 2009 model year, and a further update for 2011.

Why did Acura stop using the model name Legend?

Acura dropped the Legend name when market research showed that consumers referred to Acura products by their model names, “Legend” and “Integra,” and did not necessarily associate the names with Honda’s “Acura” brand.