The Acura 3.5RL flagship luxury sedan has been extensively redesigned for 1999, featuring new styling, sportier handling, and additional luxury and safety feature, making it one of the most powerful and luxurious sedans in its Class.
Beginning with a new exterior design, the 3.5RL has a more aggresive look. With a wider stance than the previous model and chiseled character lines, the 3.5RL exhibits a more stylish and elegant posture, resulting in enhanced aerodynamic performance. In addition, body rigidity has been increased to provide better handling while reducing interior noise and vibration levels.
Two major safety improvements for the new 1999 3.5RL are the addition of an
advanced,
side air bag system and an industry exclusive, a dual-stage passenger supplemental
restraint
system (SRS) airbag. The sophisticated side air bags are,mounted in.the side
bolsters of the
driver and passenger front seats while seven sensors in the passenger seat determine
the size and
position of the occupant. The sensors will not allow the bag to inflate if a
small passenger is leaning into the path of bag deployment.
To enhance the protection of the front-seat passenger during a variety of frontal
impact
collisions, a new dual-state inflator varies the deployment power of the passenger
front SRS air
bag by reducing the rate inflation during low-speed collisions.
To further enhanct the '99 RL's sporty character, the double-wishbone suspension
has
been retuned to improve handling responsiveness. Increased damping rates and
revised spring,and bushing settings improve both cornering stability and ride
comfort. Larger, more, powerful
disc brakes in the front rear are combined with a four-wheel Antilock Braking
System (ABS)
for sure, predictable stops. New HighIntensity Discharge (HID) headlights,withpowerful
xenon
bulbs provide exceptionat night time visibility.
Interior improvenents for the 1999 RL are designed to create a more inviting
driver' s
cockpit and passenger's environment. New comfort and, convenience features include
a 6-disc
CD changer, an automatic day/night rearview mirror, the addition of the HomeLinkTMsystem
to
the sun visor, a burled - camphor- trimmed instrument panel and center console
armrest with a
pop-out beverage holder and an accessory power outlet in the center console
beneath the cellular
phone storage tray.
For 1999 the Acura 3.5RL is offered in one fully appointed trim level with
only one
factory-installed option, the Acura Navigation System.The second-generationAcura
Navigation
System is one of the most sophisticated, yet easy-to;-use, satellite-linked
navigation.systems on
the market today.
New functions are available on the Acura Navigation System include current
location details,
which allow the driver to see his or her current location with the touch of
a button, a balloon
function, which offers address information of any location on the map display,
key shading,
which automatically shades letters that are not possible next letters when entering
a destination
via the touch screen, and finally, destination input by phone number, which
offers drivers the
option of inputting a phone number of a point of interest to pull up the location
Like all Acura models, the 3.5RL is coveredby a comprehensive 4-year/50,000
mile
bumper-to-bumper limited warranty. Additional ownership benefits include Acura
Total Luxury
Care (TLC), which provides free 24-hour roadside assistance, concierge service
and trip routing.