Professional Reviews

• “The exterior features a much more subtle and discreet version of BMW's fanny pack.” — Automobile
• “The 300-hp. RL is a fine piece of work - quick, quiet, surefooted, luxurious - and standard with all-wheel drive, not extra.” — Cars.com
• “Here's a big plus for the RL over some of its competitors: It comes with all-wheel drive.” — Cars.com
• “With tons of standard features, excellent road manners and premium cabin furnishings, the new RL is a worthy competitor to the respected players from Audi, BMW and Lexus.” — Edmunds.com
• “...the new RL could be called overkill.” — Edmunds.com
• “With eight-way adjustability for the driver's seat plus a steering column that telescopes as well as tilts, nearly any adult should find a comfortable position behind the RL's wheel.” — Cars.com
• “Even if you're no Michael Schumacher, this car makes you feel like a champ, as it makes the most of all available grip.” — Edmunds.com
• “The V6 offers plenty of power but lacks the low-end grunt that could be provided by a V8.” — Edmunds.com
• “The interior of the new RL is befitting of a true luxury car.” — Edmunds.com
• “The only complaint we had during our initial drive is that the car tends to feel a little too firm on uneven pavement...” — Edmunds.com
• “I heard the test car's engine start, but it was a faint sound, and even hard acceleration brought engine sounds that seemed to be far away. This is how insulated the RL's interior is.” — MSN Autos
• “The net effect [of the Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive] is to stabilize the car in fast corners in such a way that the words understeer and oversteer don't come up much...” — Automobile
• “It is a comprehensively complete car.” — Automobile