Acura RL towing capacity by year
The Acura RL has tow data across 14 model years, from 1997 through 2011. The most recent 2011 Acura RL carries a maximum tow rating of 2,000 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Acura 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 RL max tow rating, last 4 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Acura 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 RL years (2007–2011)
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Acura RL | 1 | 2,000 |
| 2010 Acura RL | 1 | 2,000 |
| 2009 Acura RL | 1 | 2,000 |
| 2008 Acura RL | 1 | 2,000 |
Older Acura RL years (1997–2006)
Earlier model years for the Acura 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Acura RL | 1 | 2,000 |
| 2005 Acura RL | 1 | 2,000 |
| 2004 Acura RL | 1 | 2,000 |
| 2003 Acura RL | 1 | 2,000 |
| 2002 Acura RL | 1 | 2,000 |
| 2001 Acura RL | 1 | 2,000 |
| 2000 Acura RL | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1999 Acura RL | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1998 Acura RL | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1997 Acura RL | 1 | 2,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.