Acura 3.5 RL towing capacity by year
The Acura 3.5 RL has tow data across 6 model years, from 1997 through 2002. The most recent 2002 Acura 3.5 RL carries a maximum tow rating of 2,000 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Acura 3.5 RL page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Acura 3.5 RL max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Acura 3.5 RL, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Acura 3.5 RL years (1998–2002)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Acura 3.5 RL | 1 | 2,000 |
| 2001 Acura 3.5 RL | 1 | 2,000 |
| 2000 Acura 3.5 RL | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1999 Acura 3.5 RL | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1998 Acura 3.5 RL | 1 | 2,000 |
Older Acura 3.5 RL years (1997–1997)
Earlier model years for the Acura 3.5 RL, going back to 1997. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Acura 3.5 RL | 1 | 2,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.