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Acura RL

2005-12 models

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage	Injury measures				Restraints/dummy kinematics
Structure/safety cage	Head/neck	Chest	Leg/foot, left	Leg/foot, right	Restraints/dummy kinematics

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Test details:

The Acura RL was redesigned for the 2005 model year.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. After the dummy moved forward into the airbag, it rebounded into the seat without its head coming close to any stiff structure that could cause injury.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

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Left to right:

Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained well.
Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit only the head restraint.
Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal, and all leg and foot injury measures were low.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Electronic stability control
Antilock brakes
Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

2005 Acura RL 4-door 4wd
Class: Large luxury car
Weight: 3,999 lbs.
Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase: 110 in.
Length: 194 in.
Width: 73 in.
Engine: 3.5 L V6
EPA ratings: 18 mpg city | 26 mpg highway

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Last updated: October 24, 2011