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2009 Acura RL |
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Price Range $46,680 to $54,100 |
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Safety
The 2009 RL is packed with enough safety features to please even the most protective mommies. Passive safety systems include dual-stage, dual-threshold airbags in the front seats, which have a sensor to determine if the front passenger is large enough to be protected by an airbag. There’s also active head restraints that guard against head and neck injuries. Side curtain airbags protect front and rear passengers.
The optional Collision Mitigation Braking System is a fabulous new feature in the RL. The intelligent cruise control uses radar to maintain a safe distance between you and the car in front of you. If you get too close, the system will beep at you, even if you aren’t using the cruise control. If a front or rear-end collision becomes unavoidable, the RL applies brake pressure and tightens the seat belts.
Of course, no one wants to get into an accident, and the RL does its best to keep you on the road where you belong. The AWD system maintains traction on the road, and electronically managed antilock brakes help avoid skids. Daytime running lights keep you visible to other drivers, and a deformable hood even protects pedestrians. How considerate is that?
In Diapers: Plenty of legroom means that a rear-facing child-safety seat won’t put front passengers in the glove box. Multiple sunshades help keep the sun out of baby’s eyes.
In School: Booster seats fit perfectly, but the seat belt can be hard for little hands to manage.
Teens: Rear vents and multiple charging points let teens take care of themselves.
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