Spotted a preproduction RLX

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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 04:10 PM
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Spotted a preproduction RLX

Overall its not a bad looking car. Definitely bigger than the current RL and looks similar to the Lexus LS 460.







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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 04:50 PM
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nice ,but what's with those wheels? not flattering with that color car
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by getakey
nice ,but what's with those wheels? not flattering with that color car
What do you mean? 95% of the cars on internet have black wheels.

Where are the exhaust tips?
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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no exhaust tips for the new acura lineup.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 01:06 AM
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And no "RLX" on the back either. But overall I think the car looks good. Just out of my price range. I think if Acura gets the base model lower in price they will sell much better.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 03:34 AM
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not a fan of those rims on that colour car either... still undecided on the new model.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 05:08 PM
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I don't think those are production RIMs, I bet the production RIMs will be silver.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 06:25 PM
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hahaha, acura is copying us by blacking the wheels out.

Great shot OP... those rear reflectors are begging to be cut out for lexus style tips.
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 01:01 AM
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The RLX is starting to grow on me, especially in black.
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by KeithL
I don't think those are production RIMs, I bet the production RIMs will be silver.
These are the production wheel design, correct, but they will be silver not black.

There is also a standard 18" wheel model on lower trims that somewhat resembles the wheel choice on 2010-2011 RL's in style, also silver.
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 07:43 PM
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We just got one today at the dealer and those wheels come in silver not black, that owner prob painted it. It's a 2014 model that the dealer is sending for show. They are also 19s and I believe there's going to be one with all wheel steering without awd and awd without all wheel steering.

Interior has 2 display screens, one is touch screen for audio and the other is navi. Interior definitely top notch
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by MrKev
We just got one today at the dealer and those wheels come in silver not black, that owner prob painted it. It's a 2014 model that the dealer is sending for show. They are also 19s and I believe there's going to be one with all wheel steering without awd and awd without all wheel steering.

Interior has 2 display screens, one is touch screen for audio and the other is navi. Interior definitely top notch
I think those wheels were plasti-dipped

what color is the car? Is that a production car for sale? Or a pre-production show car? I'm going to the Houston Auto Show next weekend and hope to see one.

Oh... pictures when you are able.
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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I'm just not feeling it. I loved the style of the second gen RL when it came out, this one.... Meh.

Maybe I'll feel differently when I see it in person. I'm sure the interior will be top notch.
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 10:09 PM
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Yup, I need to see this car in person. Maybe the RLX will sell at invoice price like its predecessor.
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 11:01 AM
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Looks great. Can't wait to pick one up in a few years.
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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Whoa nice find!
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 01:26 PM
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Great, just great!
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by TLtrigirl
no exhaust tips for the new acura lineup.
Just noticed that too.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 08:19 PM
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I am really hoping that a better looking wheel design will be available. I hate a busy wheel pattern and this is one of them. I know the color will not be black, but it is the pattern itself I dislike, as with the 2012 model. I am really eager to see what the options will be, and it is too bad that wood trims are not optional. I would love to have a brushed aluminum or something over wood
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 07:06 AM
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^^vinyl wrap
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 08:20 AM
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As everyone said already those wheels don't match the color but the rear kinda looks like the Toyota Avalon....and I hope the RLX has better features like push to start and power folding mirrors too for that kind of shillings $
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