**OFFICIAL RLX THREAD** Update p.14: Prod. car to debut in LA 11/28
11-26-2012, 12:27 PM
#681
The volume knob looks odd in that place by its self
why are some buttons in english and others in chinese?
why are some buttons in english and others in chinese?
11-26-2012, 08:38 PM
#682
Drifting
11-26-2012, 09:09 PM
#683
Burning Brakes
Agreed. Maybe it was placed down above or below the drivers heat controls or above the Center stack knob it would 'hide' or 'mix' better. Doesn't really matter, looks like it will kinda be out of reach but I use steering wheel controls 70% of the time anyway. Speaking of, it looks like the steering wheel control Volume Up and down Wheel is a bit of a stretch for your thumb. It also looks like it toggles left and right to change tracks/ stations/ playlists. Still not better placed than my Acura TSX's. (2004). No biggie though.
11-26-2012, 10:04 PM
#684
Senior Moderator
Somethings I overlooked at first:
No door handle to rip off.
360 degree view cam for parallel parking.
What looks like a forward facing camera.
You never said "vastly inferior", but your comments brought back an instant memory of this post.
To which I responded,
Oh, I get it. You are completely joking, but forgot to use red text. 
Acura is an entry luxury brand. Comparing them to the German luxury brands is comical. Comparing them to Maserati is hysterically laughable at best. Really? You are talking about a $50k-60k car. Take a MB or BMW of similar price, and you get way more car with the current RL. The E-class and 5-series are not equal in fit, finish, size or technology. The only factor that either brand has over Acura in that price range is RWHP. The Audi A6 is the only reasonable competitor, and it is still smaller. Bring in the Hyundai, Lexus, and Infinity of the world to compare to, and you might get heard.
Add in the larger size of the RLX, and to get a comparable MB or BMW you are talking $70k for a base model. The LS460 at $61k is going to be the closest competitor and is still a base model. Why a $125k Maserati is even being mentioned I don't know.
As for your take on the interior, I have one question. Have you ever been in an RL? The interior rendition (cause that's all it really is) of the RLX seems like a very classy next step in the evolution of the already stunning RL interior. From your analogy to the TSX/Scion I can certainly tell that you have no clue what you are talking about.
It just seems to me you write the RLX off as vastly inferior to it's current competitors and continually compare it to the TSX and even a Kia. It doesn't make sense to me. 
I thoroughly believe it will be an improvement on the RL which is a great car in and of itself and has competed for years with the large mid-size luxury sedans.
No door handle to rip off.
360 degree view cam for parallel parking.
What looks like a forward facing camera.
OK, no one said "vastly inferior" (where did that come from?) Hey, just sayin'. If it's going to continue to compete with current competition (and it does) then the interior design needs to compete and I mean seriously compete (minus the pop-up navi a-la the Audi). We paid too much for our RL's for them to be grown up TSX's.
That said....the spy pic's are a little disconcerting. Features look to be there (love the electronic brake) but the dual LCD's seem haphazard. A larger display (Tesla) or the side-by-side displays (Lexus, BMW) seem more integrated.
Many will buy based on spec's but more will buy on interior cabin comfort, features and aesthetics. It's an "eye of the beholder" issue, understood.
Those "mouse wheels" on the steering wheel looks interesting. Hopefully that won't be an "iDrive" nightmare. I also see that Acura hasn't lost their penchant for buttons. And the fingerprints on the lower LCD certainly makes that look like a touch screen display (I miss my TL sometimes....)
Can't wait to see it at the auto show!
That said....the spy pic's are a little disconcerting. Features look to be there (love the electronic brake) but the dual LCD's seem haphazard. A larger display (Tesla) or the side-by-side displays (Lexus, BMW) seem more integrated.
Many will buy based on spec's but more will buy on interior cabin comfort, features and aesthetics. It's an "eye of the beholder" issue, understood.
Those "mouse wheels" on the steering wheel looks interesting. Hopefully that won't be an "iDrive" nightmare. I also see that Acura hasn't lost their penchant for buttons. And the fingerprints on the lower LCD certainly makes that look like a touch screen display (I miss my TL sometimes....)
Can't wait to see it at the auto show!
First impressions: Tell Acura that Kia called and wants their car back....put the sheet back on it and this time really show us the new RLX....
Very disappointed on the new styling. As a matter of fact, it's not even new. It's two pencil lines from being a 2012 RL. At least with the BMW 7 series you can tell the difference in body styles. This is a poor attempt at a new design. This is conservative styling on valium.
Interior looks as if they are appealing to the TSX / Scion crowd. I like the dual display dash but not near enough sophistication in the design. Seriously, a red start button...are you kidding me? Straight high lines on the exterior and then SWOOPING curves all over the dash? Come on! What remains to be seen are what color options are available for the interior(bring back the Camel leather!....Audi, BMW and Masserati never stopped offering...take a hint Acura!)
Tech spec's sound good. I predict, as others have, issues with the 4-wheel steering. But the design and spec's of the mechanics sound impressive as does the 30/30/30.
Pricing: Don't be surprised if they start at $62,500+. They may not sell many but if they sell one, they're darn sure going to get their money back....
Next introduction, try to find someone more enthusiastic to "reveal" the car. Just because JACK stars in his own commercials doesn't mean every CEO needs to be in front of the camera. Poor execution (I wonder if that suit is on sale at JCP?)
Very disappointed on the new styling. As a matter of fact, it's not even new. It's two pencil lines from being a 2012 RL. At least with the BMW 7 series you can tell the difference in body styles. This is a poor attempt at a new design. This is conservative styling on valium.
Interior looks as if they are appealing to the TSX / Scion crowd. I like the dual display dash but not near enough sophistication in the design. Seriously, a red start button...are you kidding me? Straight high lines on the exterior and then SWOOPING curves all over the dash? Come on! What remains to be seen are what color options are available for the interior(bring back the Camel leather!....Audi, BMW and Masserati never stopped offering...take a hint Acura!)
Tech spec's sound good. I predict, as others have, issues with the 4-wheel steering. But the design and spec's of the mechanics sound impressive as does the 30/30/30.
Pricing: Don't be surprised if they start at $62,500+. They may not sell many but if they sell one, they're darn sure going to get their money back....
Next introduction, try to find someone more enthusiastic to "reveal" the car. Just because JACK stars in his own commercials doesn't mean every CEO needs to be in front of the camera. Poor execution (I wonder if that suit is on sale at JCP?)
Oh, I get it. You are completely joking, but forgot to use red text. Acura is an entry luxury brand. Comparing them to the German luxury brands is comical. Comparing them to Maserati is hysterically laughable at best. Really? You are talking about a $50k-60k car. Take a MB or BMW of similar price, and you get way more car with the current RL. The E-class and 5-series are not equal in fit, finish, size or technology. The only factor that either brand has over Acura in that price range is RWHP. The Audi A6 is the only reasonable competitor, and it is still smaller. Bring in the Hyundai, Lexus, and Infinity of the world to compare to, and you might get heard.
Add in the larger size of the RLX, and to get a comparable MB or BMW you are talking $70k for a base model. The LS460 at $61k is going to be the closest competitor and is still a base model. Why a $125k Maserati is even being mentioned I don't know.
As for your take on the interior, I have one question. Have you ever been in an RL? The interior rendition (cause that's all it really is) of the RLX seems like a very classy next step in the evolution of the already stunning RL interior. From your analogy to the TSX/Scion I can certainly tell that you have no clue what you are talking about.
I thoroughly believe it will be an improvement on the RL which is a great car in and of itself and has competed for years with the large mid-size luxury sedans.
11-27-2012, 06:01 AM
#685
1 How did they get it to snow only on one half of the car?
2 No wood steering wheel or gear shift knob - they will charge you another $600 at the dealer to do what they should have done in the first place.
3 No On-Star!
4 If they have the "sport" selection for suspension then why not give you an infinite selection by installing at pot instead of a switch?
5 Are the sunsheilds on the side windows electric?
6 I prefer the RL start switch, not the push-button from a Nissan.
7 I like the 4 spoke steering wheel from the RL over the RLX/MDX design. The spokes are too wide.
8 No voltmeter? Doesn't Acura know the issues with battery condition and how it has an effect on the operation?
2 No wood steering wheel or gear shift knob - they will charge you another $600 at the dealer to do what they should have done in the first place.
3 No On-Star!
4 If they have the "sport" selection for suspension then why not give you an infinite selection by installing at pot instead of a switch?
5 Are the sunsheilds on the side windows electric?
6 I prefer the RL start switch, not the push-button from a Nissan.
7 I like the 4 spoke steering wheel from the RL over the RLX/MDX design. The spokes are too wide.
8 No voltmeter? Doesn't Acura know the issues with battery condition and how it has an effect on the operation?
Last edited by db22; 11-27-2012 at 06:04 AM.
11-27-2012, 09:14 AM
#686
Intermediate
1 How did they get it to snow only on one half of the car?
2 No wood steering wheel or gear shift knob - they will charge you another $600 at the dealer to do what they should have done in the first place.
3 No On-Star!
4 If they have the "sport" selection for suspension then why not give you an infinite selection by installing at pot instead of a switch?
5 Are the sunsheilds on the side windows electric?
6 I prefer the RL start switch, not the push-button from a Nissan.
7 I like the 4 spoke steering wheel from the RL over the RLX/MDX design. The spokes are too wide.
8 No voltmeter? Doesn't Acura know the issues with battery condition and how it has an effect on the operation?
2 No wood steering wheel or gear shift knob - they will charge you another $600 at the dealer to do what they should have done in the first place.
3 No On-Star!
4 If they have the "sport" selection for suspension then why not give you an infinite selection by installing at pot instead of a switch?
5 Are the sunsheilds on the side windows electric?
6 I prefer the RL start switch, not the push-button from a Nissan.
7 I like the 4 spoke steering wheel from the RL over the RLX/MDX design. The spokes are too wide.
8 No voltmeter? Doesn't Acura know the issues with battery condition and how it has an effect on the operation?
11-27-2012, 12:13 PM
#687
11-27-2012, 12:46 PM
#688
Senior Moderator
1 How did they get it to snow only on one half of the car?
2 No wood steering wheel or gear shift knob - they will charge you another $600 at the dealer to do what they should have done in the first place.
3 No On-Star!
4 If they have the "sport" selection for suspension then why not give you an infinite selection by installing at pot instead of a switch?
5 Are the sunsheilds on the side windows electric?
6 I prefer the RL start switch, not the push-button from a Nissan.
7 I like the 4 spoke steering wheel from the RL over the RLX/MDX design. The spokes are too wide.
8 No voltmeter? Doesn't Acura know the issues with battery condition and how it has an effect on the operation?
2 No wood steering wheel or gear shift knob - they will charge you another $600 at the dealer to do what they should have done in the first place.
3 No On-Star!
4 If they have the "sport" selection for suspension then why not give you an infinite selection by installing at pot instead of a switch?
5 Are the sunsheilds on the side windows electric?
6 I prefer the RL start switch, not the push-button from a Nissan.
7 I like the 4 spoke steering wheel from the RL over the RLX/MDX design. The spokes are too wide.
8 No voltmeter? Doesn't Acura know the issues with battery condition and how it has an effect on the operation?
2) It's a test mule. The production 2012 has both. The RLX will too (I hope so very much).
3) What's On-Star?
4) Sport is an MMC mode that takes the car out "Auto" mode. Since the paddle shifters are on full-time, "Auto" mode will still shift when the car deems logical. Sport is like the 2G "Manual" mode where the car only shifts when absolutely necessary.
5) That would be cool.
6) Agreed, but the average consumer thinks a button is "more luxurious". I don't know why, but the RL got docked for it.
7) Agreed again. I strongly dislike the 3 spoke Honda wheels.
8) Agreed, but the majority of people who have had bad batteries tested received passing results. A voltmeter may result in an inaccurate diagnosis.
11-27-2012, 12:49 PM
#689
Senior Moderator
Interior looks awesome. Yet another nice job done by Acura.
Exterior looks better without the show car wheels. In fact, I like those wheels.
Exterior looks better without the show car wheels. In fact, I like those wheels.
11-27-2012, 02:08 PM
#691
tomorrow is the press day in LA auto show
an info request form has been added to the Acura.com site
an info request form has been added to the Acura.com site
11-27-2012, 11:20 PM
#693
Ha! I'm glad my posts are so vivid in your memory. It's hard to make sense of your posts as well so we're good. Back to the RLX...
Is that a tweeter speaker in the upper rear door panel? Or what is that? Also, there looks to be a speaker grill in the lower rear door panel; interesting.
Is that a tweeter speaker in the upper rear door panel? Or what is that? Also, there looks to be a speaker grill in the lower rear door panel; interesting.
11-28-2012, 01:32 AM
#694
Senior Moderator
^Tweeter speaker is a good guess. I'm on board. It almost looks like a pocket at the bottom, but given the current RL's speakers in the rear doors, I think that is a good guess too.
Those are not electric shades. You can see the tab and hooks from the current RL.
Those are not electric shades. You can see the tab and hooks from the current RL.
11-28-2012, 03:56 AM
#695
It is interesting that they cut out a section of the arm rest on the door to use to close the door instead of the handle. After reading about those handles breaking I actually started to grab that door armrest with the palm of my hand using downward pressure to close the door.
11-28-2012, 06:01 AM
#696
The trick has always been my mixing of the serious post with the tongue in cheek - at least some of you guessed correctly!
To continue:
The round "thing" in the door is a camera that constantly feeds the drivers actions to the authorities. (guess where my tongue is).
But seriously, I was hoping that the Sport button was to change the shock attributes like the Sport button in my MDX and not to change the transmission.
To continue:
The round "thing" in the door is a camera that constantly feeds the drivers actions to the authorities. (guess where my tongue is).
But seriously, I was hoping that the Sport button was to change the shock attributes like the Sport button in my MDX and not to change the transmission.
11-28-2012, 08:34 AM
#698
Safety Car
Thread Starter
LA Times
Acura Seeks a Soultion to Its Identity Crisis
The Honda brand, seen as upscale but not luxury, is pinning its hopes for a revival on its new flagship RLX sedan. It will make its debut at the L.A. Auto Show.
The Honda brand, seen as upscale but not luxury, is pinning its hopes for a revival on its new flagship RLX sedan. It will make its debut at the L.A. Auto Show.
When Honda's Acura brand shows off its new flagship RLX sedan at the Los Angles Auto Show on Wednesday, it will be confronted with a marketing conundrum — how to brand the car as a luxury rival to BMW or Lexus rather than just a more expensive Honda.
It's a problem of Honda's own making. When it launched Acura back in 1986, Honda conceived an "intercept" brand.
"It was to be the next step for the Accord owner," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., "a place to move up without going to the European luxury models."
That proved successful for years. Acura sales peaked at nearly 210,000 in 2005, according to automotive website MotorIntelligence. But as luxury car competition grew more varied and fierce, Acura became what Mendel called a "tweener" brand: upscale but not quite luxury. Sales plummeted to barely 123,000 last year — about half the annual volume of each of the top luxury makes: BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus.
"Acura is not defined, other than to be a step up from Honda," said Thilo Koslowski, an automotive analyst at research firm Gartner Inc. "It needs a place within the premium domain. They need to be unique and differentiated."
Honda officials need look no further than the L.A. Auto Show to see the stiffening competition in selling cars to the affluent. Volkswagen's Audi division is rolling out 4 new models with powerful and efficient diesel engines, an increasingly sought-after drivetrain. BMW is showing off 2 fast and slick concepts, an electric and a plug-in hybrid. Jaguar and Land Rover, newly owned by Indian automaker Tata Motors, are together bringing 3 new models: a sport convertible, a flagship sedan and the latest Range Rover.
In all, 42 auto brands are bringing hundreds of new models to the show this week, which opens to the media Wednesday and Thursday, and to the public Friday through Dec. 9. About 50 of those models, including the flagship Acura, are world or North American debuts. The show, expected to draw about 1 million people to the Los Angeles Convention Center, also is a showcase for the latest automotive technology and for aftermarket makers of custom cars and parts.
The stakes are high for all the automakers bringing fresh models to 1 of the world's leading car shows. But no car means more to any automaker than the RLX means to Acura.
The RLX will define a brand that needs an identity. Other luxury leaders have well-established personalities, Koslowski said. BMW is known for design, sportiness, driving dynamics and technology. Lexus has carved out comfort, customer service and reliability. Jaguar has captured style, status and sportiness.
"That doesn't leave much room for Acura," Koslowski said.
Mendel wants to position Acura as a "smart luxury" brand. Mendel defines that as efficient and useful technology, wrapped in an elegant package that doesn't scream excess. He believes that the last recession changed consumer appetites for luxury goods. They pay for quality but are less interested in "look-at-me" consumption.
This means that the luxury market, while still growing, will downshift in both size and price. Fewer buyers will opt for, say, the stretched S class Mercedes-Benz or the long 7 series BMW sedans. Most of the recent growth in luxury brands owes to crossovers and cars at the entry point of the luxury segment, said Larry Dominique, president of ALG Inc., an auto industry data and consulting company.
That plays to Acura's strategy as a value-oriented luxury brand, said Dominique, the former vice president of product planning for Nissan in North and South America. It has 1 of the top small SUVs in the segment, the RDX, and is expected to announce a redesign of the larger MDX next year. Its newly released ILX sedan hits that entry point for the luxury segment but has not earned high marks from the automotive press.
That further raises the importance of the RLX, a stately sedan with a gentle "S" curve across the side body panels, giving the car a sense of motion.
Powering the RLX, which will go on sale this spring as a 2014 model, is a new 310-horsepower direct-injected V-6 that's expected to get fuel economy ratings of 20 miles per gallon in the city, 31 on the highway and 24 combined. Honda has not provided specific pricing but did say the sticker prices will start at less than $50,000.
Later in 2013, Acura will offer an RLX all-wheel-drive hybrid producing 370 horsepower and achieving 30 mpg in all conditions.
Hoping to brand Acura as having "efficient technology," as Mendel put it, the RLX will offer safety features that protect passengers and prevent collisions. These include lane departure warning, forward collision warning and automatic braking, as well as adaptive cruise control that keeps the vehicle at a constant distance behind other cars and various blind-spot information systems, such as a rear-view camera.
"Acura has always lived off the crumbs of Honda," Mendel said. "Now it needs to be a real destination brand."
Volkswagen provides a model with its revamping of Audi into 1 of today's hottest luxury brands, Dominique said.
"By going to unique design, unique powertrains and unique tuning, VW has done a good job of getting separation between VW and Audi," Dominique said.
For now, the RLX will carry Acura's identity. That starts with a cleaned-up dashboard, replacing 1 much-criticized for offering too many buttons and complicated controls.
"It is a massive simplification and will be more intuitive to use," Mendel said.
Sometime in the next 3 years, Acura will also launch the next NSX, last produced in 2005. The new version will be an all-wheel-drive hybrid supercar with styling evocative of a Ferrari or Lamborghini.
"NSX will be the sizzle for the brand," Mendel said. "You will think that anybody who can do that can make a real cool passenger car."
jerry.hirsch@latimes.com
11-28-2012, 10:43 AM
#701
"Hoping to brand Acura as having "efficient technology," as Mendel put it, the RLX will offer safety features that protect passengers and prevent collisions. These include lane departure warning, forward collision warning and automatic braking, as well as adaptive cruise control that keeps the vehicle at a constant distance behind other cars and various blind-spot information systems, such as a rear-view camera."
All of which was available years ago on the RL/Legend. Does it have the folding mirrors, noise-cancellation in the wheels etc?
All of which was available years ago on the RL/Legend. Does it have the folding mirrors, noise-cancellation in the wheels etc?
11-28-2012, 10:45 AM
#702
Burning Brakes
I'm really hoping this car is a hit! It looks like a bigger, fancier version of the 4g TL. The interior is stunning as usual. Lose those wheels and get some upscale wheels on there. And the verdict on the grille is still out. It appears to be a hit and miss at times. Sometimes it looks good and sometimes it looks weird.
I wish Acura would just invest the time and money and build a genuine and true flagship. Comparable to the 7-series, S-class, A-class, LS series. I'm sure they will pull buyers willing to spend money on it because there are still quite a few loyal Acura fans out there.
I wish Acura would just invest the time and money and build a genuine and true flagship. Comparable to the 7-series, S-class, A-class, LS series. I'm sure they will pull buyers willing to spend money on it because there are still quite a few loyal Acura fans out there.
11-28-2012, 12:10 PM
#703
Карты убийцы
Strike 1: Looks like a bad marriage between an Accord and TSX.
Strike 2: Probably made in America
Hit by the pitch... looks like I'll be looking hard at the Caddy ATS in April 2014.
Strike 2: Probably made in America
Hit by the pitch... looks like I'll be looking hard at the Caddy ATS in April 2014.
11-28-2012, 12:41 PM
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11-28-2012, 12:45 PM
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I'm hoping the RL/Legend and several other cars will be built in the US permanently.
11-28-2012, 01:15 PM
#706
i hope they offer a aspec version or at least a aero kit for it.
11-28-2012, 02:09 PM
#707
Safety Car
Thread Starter
Press Release
Acura took the wraps off its all-new 2014 RLX luxury-performance sedan – the most powerful, spacious, and technologically advanced Acura sedan, ever. In keeping with the Man-Machine Synergy direction of the Acura brand, the RLX utilizes an all-new direct-injection engine, lightweight body structure, and the first-ever application of Acura Precision All-Wheel Steer™ to deliver a new and dynamic driving experience unlike that of any other luxury performance sedans. The next-generation AcuraLink® cloud-based connected car system makes its debut on the new RLX, offering a broad range of convenience, entertainment and security features.
"The 2014 Acura RLX heralds the introduction of a number of new signature Acura technologies that provide the driver a feeling of connection to the product, to the road, and to the world from the very moment they enter the vehicle," said Jeff Conrad, vice president and general manager of Acura Sales. "The RLX embodies the Acura commitment to create vehicles with outstanding handling that truly respond to the will of the driver."
The 2014 Acura RLX is powered by an all-new 310-horsepower direct-injected SOHC 24-Valve i-VTEC® V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management, and is expected to earn best-in-class estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 20/31/24 mpg1 (city/highway/combined). The new RLX delivers full-size interior space in a nimbler, mid-size luxury sedan package and boasts the best rear-seat legroom (38.8 inches), longest tandem seating distance (36.4 inches), and best front and rear shoulder room in the mid-luxury class.
Precision All-Wheel Steer™ (P-AWS) is the world's 1st technology to feature independent and continuous control of the left and right rear-wheel steering (toe) angles to achieve new levels of handling agility, high- and low-speed maneuverability, and confident handling control for a 2-wheel-drive luxury sedan.
As previously announced, a version of RLX featuring Acura's new Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive® (Sport Hybrid SH-AWD®) technology, producing 370 horsepower with expected fuel economy ratings of 30 city/30 highway/30 combined, will debut later in 2013.
The new RLX will confidently compete in the high-end luxury sedan market with an incredible array of leading-edge technologies – including the next-generation AcuraLink™ connectivity system with AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ featuring freeway traffic and all-new surface street conditions, the Lane Keeping Assist System and Forward Collision Warning safety systems, and new driver-assistive technologies such as Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, Agile Handling Assist dynamic braking technology and Jewel Eye™ LED headlights.
The 2014 Acura RLX is slated to go on-sale at U.S. Acura dealers nationwide in the spring of 2013 and will be available in 5 grades – the well-equipped RLX, the RLX with Navigation, the feature-packed RLX with Technology package, the RLX with Krell Audio package, and the top-of-the-line RLX with Advance package. Pricing details will be announced closer to launch.
Exterior Design and Function
The RLX follows an "aero-fused" exterior design motif with its wide and athletic stance, sharp upswept bodylines, aerodynamic greenhouse, and distinctive new Jewel-Eye™ LED headlights offering improved down-the-road illumination. The RLX's sleek upper body and numerous other aerodynamic features result in aerodynamic efficiency to best-in-class levels.
7 spoke 18x8J aluminum-alloy wheels and 245/45 R18 all-weather tires are standard, while Technology, Krell and Advance grades feature 19x8J wheels and 245/40 R19 tires. The RLX's alloy wheels also feature a noise-reducing design that lowers tire noise by 7 decibels across the audible frequency range.
Additional exterior features available on the RLX include an acoustic glass windshield and door glass, integrated power rear sunshade, front and rear parking sensors, heated and auto-dimming side mirrors, and rain-sensing windshield wipers.
Interior Design and Function
The RLX interior features premium, soft touch materials throughout, with the tasteful application of premium metal and wood-grain accents. A stitched leather instrument panel, center console and steering wheel, along with available Milano perforated leather seats, communicate a new level of craftsmanship and refined luxury appeal in Acura's top-of-the-line sedan.
Luxury form and function are smartly integrated in the RLX's new center console, featuring dual screens – an 8-inch Navigation screen and a 7-inch On-Demand Multi-Use Display™ touch screen – that provide easy and direct 1-touch access to key functions, including audio, air conditioning, navigation and text-to-voice SMS text message function. The sliding, leather-trimmed armrest conceals a storage compartment with USB connectivity, 12-volt accessory power outlet and space to store a tablet device.
Additional interior comfort and convenience features include push-button start, power tilt and telescoping steering, power sunroof, tri-zone automatic climate control, and Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.
The standard 10-speaker ELS® audio system includes HD radio™, XM radio, Pandora® interface, USB connectivity, and an auxiliary jack. The RLX with Technology package is equipped with a 14-speaker Acura/ELS® Studio premium audio system. The Krell Audio and Advance grades receive an all-new Krell ultra-premium system that sets a new benchmark for high-fidelity sound in a luxury vehicle.
Chassis Technology
Whether on a serpentine mountain pass, congested city street, or cramped airport parking deck, and in all weather conditions, the RLX with Precision All-Wheel Steer™ (P-AWS™), is designed to deliver an unprecedented level of handling precision and control.
Working in concert with Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) with Traction Control and Agile Handling Assist dynamic braking system, P-AWS™ provides enhanced vehicle stability, maneuverability, and control. The RLX's handling performance is further elevated by its new double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension system with Amplitude Reactive Dampers, and new high-output, belt-type electronic power steering.
All RLX models have 4-wheel disc brakes with high-friction pads and a 4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS), along with new Hydraulic Brake Boost that improves brake pedal feel. New Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold, and high-efficiency Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) are additional 1sts for Acura.
New Direct Injected VTEC® V-6 with VCM
The 2014 RLX is powered by an all-new 3.5-liter direct-injected SOHC i-VTEC® V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management. Rated at 310 horsepower and 272 lb.-ft. of torque, the engine delivers exceptional drivability, with more than 90-percent of its peak torque produced from 2000 rpm to 6600 rpm. Variable Cylinder Management™ with 3-cylinder and 6-cylinder operation works in concert with the VTEC valvetrain to deliver superb cruising efficiency. The engine is mounted to a lightweight and rigid aluminum front subframe using a vibration-canceling Active Control engine Mount (ACM) system.
The new engine is mated to a reengineered Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic transmission with revised gearing, an intuitive selector and steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles. A driver-selectable Sport mode provides more aggressive shift points and more pronounced engine braking during deceleration, along with manual operation.
AcuraLink® Connectivity System
The RLX is equipped with the next-generation of the AcuraLink® connectivity system, delivering a bevy of new information, media, convenience, and security services via embedded 2-way communications and web-enabled devices. AcuraLink® leverages the Aha™ by Harman cloud-based interface to provide users with thousands of customizable media and connectivity choices. Next-generation AcuraLink® also delivers an array of available security and convenience features, such as AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ featuring freeway traffic and all-new surface street traffic, airbag deployment notification, stolen vehicle tracking, remote locking and unlocking, security alarm notification and 24-hour personalized concierge services for restaurant reservations and more.
Advanced Safety, Visibility, and Driver Assistive Technology
The RLX offers a comprehensive list of leading-edge technologies, including Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist system, Forward Collision Warning and Collision Mitigation Brake system safety technologies, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow driver assist system, and Blind Spot Information and Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines enhanced visibility systems.
Featuring Acura's next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ II (ACE™ II) body structure, the RLX is anticipated to earn top-level safety ratings, including a 5-star NCAP Overall Vehicle Score, and IIHS ‘Top Safety Pick' rating as well as a GOOD rating in the new IIHS small overlap frontal crash test.
Additional details on key advances and technologies for the all-new 2014 RLX:
Class leading interior space based on the RLX's longer wheelbase and efficient packaging. At 196.1 inches, the RLX is similar in length to the outgoing RL, but it has a 2-inch longer wheelbase and is nearly 2 inches wider, placing the new RLX well above the norm in the mid-luxury class. The flagship RLX sedan has up to 3 inches more rear legroom than competing models, including the BMW 535i, Lexus GS350 and Audi A6.
Extensive use of lightweight materials includes the application of high-strength steel to 55 percent of the body, and the intensive use of aluminum—for the front fenders, hood, steering hangar beam, front and rear bumper beams, front subframe, and front and rear door outer panels (mated to steel inner panels). The RLX weighs in at 3,933 pounds. Static bending and torsional body rigidity are up 52 percent and 46 percent, respectively.
Jewel-Eye LED headlights (an Acura 1st) LED lamps enhance the RLX's modern and distinctive appearance while providing outstanding light distribution and improved down-the-road illumination.
Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™ offers a wide range of search options including local search functionality and AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ for both highways and surface streets.
Agile Handling Assist (an Acura 1st) uses active braking to help the driver smoothly and easily trace the desired line through a curve with smaller steering inputs.
Electric Parking Brake (an Acura 1st) provides 1-touch parking brake activation.
Automatic Brake Hold (an Acura 1st) maintains the vehicle's position when the driving or parking brake are released until the throttle is depressed.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow (an Acura 1st), allows the RLX to independently maintain a set following distance in low-speed traffic situations, including stop and go traffic, and to initiate vehicle braking when necessary.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) uses a camera mounted in the upper portion of the windshield to detect vehicles ahead of the RLX and audibly and visually alert the driver when it determines a frontal collision with a detected vehicle is possible.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) uses the same windshield-mounted camera to detect lane markings on the road and alerts the driver if the vehicle is wandering from a detected lane.
Front seatbelt e-pretensioners use electronic control to reduce belt tension under normal driving conditions, while also enabling automatic belt tensioning in hard cornering maneuvers or in the event of a collision.
Multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines uses guidelines that reflect steering wheel inputs on the display to aid in backup maneuvers.
Capless fueling (an Acura 1st) eliminates the fuel cap and improves ease of fueling.
Extensive use of lightweight materials includes the application of high-strength steel to 55 percent of the body, and the intensive use of aluminum—for the front fenders, hood, steering hangar beam, front and rear bumper beams, front subframe, and front and rear door outer panels (mated to steel inner panels). The RLX weighs in at 3,933 pounds. Static bending and torsional body rigidity are up 52 percent and 46 percent, respectively.
Jewel-Eye LED headlights (an Acura 1st) LED lamps enhance the RLX's modern and distinctive appearance while providing outstanding light distribution and improved down-the-road illumination.
Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™ offers a wide range of search options including local search functionality and AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ for both highways and surface streets.
Agile Handling Assist (an Acura 1st) uses active braking to help the driver smoothly and easily trace the desired line through a curve with smaller steering inputs.
Electric Parking Brake (an Acura 1st) provides 1-touch parking brake activation.
Automatic Brake Hold (an Acura 1st) maintains the vehicle's position when the driving or parking brake are released until the throttle is depressed.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow (an Acura 1st), allows the RLX to independently maintain a set following distance in low-speed traffic situations, including stop and go traffic, and to initiate vehicle braking when necessary.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) uses a camera mounted in the upper portion of the windshield to detect vehicles ahead of the RLX and audibly and visually alert the driver when it determines a frontal collision with a detected vehicle is possible.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) uses the same windshield-mounted camera to detect lane markings on the road and alerts the driver if the vehicle is wandering from a detected lane.
Front seatbelt e-pretensioners use electronic control to reduce belt tension under normal driving conditions, while also enabling automatic belt tensioning in hard cornering maneuvers or in the event of a collision.
Multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines uses guidelines that reflect steering wheel inputs on the display to aid in backup maneuvers.
Capless fueling (an Acura 1st) eliminates the fuel cap and improves ease of fueling.
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SlimTL (11-28-2012)
11-28-2012, 02:09 PM
#708
Burning Brakes
11-28-2012, 02:18 PM
#709
Карты убийцы
Yeah, the same BMW's would be $20K to $30K more if not made in the non-unionized factory in Spartanburg, SC v. Germany.Man that Mitt loss must have thrown you into a stroke or something.
11-28-2012, 03:56 PM
#711
Randy is the Future
that is a damn good looking car....
11-28-2012, 04:02 PM
#712
Last edited by getakey; 11-28-2012 at 04:10 PM.
11-28-2012, 05:37 PM
#713
Looks like that lonely volume knob seen on the chinese version is still there on production model
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-...photo-5466094/
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-...photo-5466094/
11-28-2012, 05:53 PM
#714
Pro
I feel that the black doesnt do this car justice from inside the show with the poor lighting. I think they should have displayed a brighter color to show off more of the RLX body lines. Or maybe they are trying to hide them
11-28-2012, 06:12 PM
#715
Drifting
Here's the photo gallery from LeftLaneNews:
http://www.leftlanenews.com/photos/a...-pictures.html
I'm undecided at this point. It's exactly what I was expecting after seeing the concept car and all the leaks leading up to today. I will say I think it's time for Honda/Acura to can the person that designs their wheels. They are just so bland. I think a more aggressive looking wheel would really change the look of this car.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/photos/a...-pictures.html
I'm undecided at this point. It's exactly what I was expecting after seeing the concept car and all the leaks leading up to today. I will say I think it's time for Honda/Acura to can the person that designs their wheels. They are just so bland. I think a more aggressive looking wheel would really change the look of this car.
11-28-2012, 06:19 PM
#716
Randy is the Future
Everything looks nice to me so far. It says that they will offer 19 inch wheels optional which is great. All they need to do is offer rear heated seats and a heated steering wheel in the sh-sh-awd model and maybe a HUD and the car will be perfect....
11-28-2012, 06:21 PM
#717
Looks like that lonely volume knob seen on the chinese version is still there on production model
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-...photo-5466094/
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-...photo-5466094/
The volumen knob can be pushed in almost flush with the dash.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...look/photos/#4
11-28-2012, 06:24 PM
#718
The volumen knob can be pushed in almost flush with the dash.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...look/photos/#4
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...look/photos/#4
11-28-2012, 06:25 PM
#720
Burning Brakes
