In appearance, the RL aims for an upright, conservative look. The low lines and sharp edges of the Legend were replaced by a taller, more formal profile with a prominent front grille. The soberly elegant exterior carries over to this year, perked up slightly by new, sportier bright-finish alloy wheels. This front-drive sedan is a big car, about the length of a Lexus LS 400. The modest-sized trunk has a packable square shape, with a handy niche molded into the side to keep briefcases from skidding. A narrow pass-through in the center of the rear seats lets you fit skis in the trunk.
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