What year was the last Acura Rl made?
The last Acura RL was produced for the 2012 model year.
Context: the RL's production run
Acura’s RL nameplate has a long history dating back to the mid-1990s, with multiple generations and minor refreshes over the years. The final year of the RL in production—and in the U.S. market—was 2012. After that, Acura shifted its flagship sedan lineup to the RLX, signaling the end of the RL era and the start of a new generation of luxury sedans for the brand.
Transition to the RLX
The RLX, which succeeded the RL, began production for the 2014 model year, with development work occurring in 2013. The RLX introduced newer technology, updated styling, and a refreshed design language to align Acura with competing luxury sedans of the 2010s. In practical terms, there was no direct single-model-year overlap between the RL and RLX in the U.S. market; the RLX effectively replaced the RL as Acura’s flagship sedan.
Notes on regional timing
While the core timeline holds across major markets, some regions may have experienced slight variations in model-year naming and release timing. The overarching fact remains: no new RL models after 2012, with the RLX stepping in for the 2014 model year.
Summary
In short, the final Acura RL was the 2012 model year. Acura then introduced the RLX as the successor, with production beginning in 2013 for the 2014 model year and beyond.
