The flagship that was always a step behind the Germans—a comfortable, reliable, and understated luxury sedan that was more about comfort than sport. It was a great car, but it was never quite exciting.
The RL was a front-wheel-drive or AWD (SH-AWD) unibody mid-size luxury sedan. 1st gen (1996-2004): 3.5L C35A V6 (210 hp) or 3.5L C35A (225 hp). Transmissions: 4-speed auto. 2nd gen (2005-2012): 3.5L J35A V6 (290 hp) or 3.7L J37A V6 (300 hp). Transmissions: 5-speed auto.
The RL is reliable. The C35A and J-series V6s are excellent. The 4-speed and 5-speed autos are reliable. The SH-AWD system is robust. The RL is a comfortable, reliable luxury sedan.
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