...comes with base RLX wheels ?!? WTF is acura thinking?

 

The RLXh I drove at the Passion Tour had the RLX P-AWS Advance wheels. Maybe those pictures are from an earlier prototype model?

 

I am unsure if that is an older pic before packagaing was established.

Per Honda specs: "In profile, the RLX Sport Hybrid features model-exclusive 19-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels"

http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/ar...spx?id=7503-en

Indeed when I had my test in the SH RLX in March it was the 19 inch wheels. The are similar to the Advance, but unique for the SH RLX.

It is possible that pic represents packagaing for the Chinese market? Maybe they do not like the harsher ride of the larger wheels.

 

^^ Agreed. Probably for the Chinese market. Not everyone wants "sporty" feel on a luxury sedan. I can imagine Asian markets want more smooth and quiet ride in their luxury vehicles. This is because most of them can afford a driver so they spend most of their time in the back seats.

 

Last pic was taken from Honda's own press release for the Chinese market...

http://world.honda.com/news/2014/c14...ina/index.html