Acura: RLX News
#3001
Moderator
It was an excellent car in 2004, but it still didn't sell that well. Clearly, there were issues back then, also. It's not clear that the brain trust at Acura ever figured out what those "issues" are, or were.
#3002
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I don't think that was the only issue. It lacked something. What, can and has been argued til the cow's come home. But it did sell well out of the gate. And it's still an excellent car today, but sometimes that isn't enough.
#3003
The sizzle in the Steak
What is disappointing is that Honda can compete at the high levels.
Why they are gun shy to do so is nothing short of mind numbing.
Why they are gun shy to do so is nothing short of mind numbing.
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#3004
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Like it! But yeah, the wheels have to go.
#3005
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#3006
I drive a Subata.
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#3007
AZ Community Team
Besides prestige it was also smaller in size than the 1G RL, so it was only a little bigger than a 3G TL.
#3008
Racer
I like it. Its the perfect design and tech for a flagship. If the hybrid version out performs its competition. We have a winner. If not we have another Acura. Reliable above avg performance and value.
Haha.
Haha.
#3009
I drive a Subata.
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#3010
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Yep, my Acuras have been very reliable, especially the cracking dashboard and transmission.
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#3012
Have other companies designed nice looking cars before? Has Acura/Honda? If the answer is yes I have no idea what point you're trying to make. Me not being a designer has nothing to do with this car styling issues. Again, IMO. You trying to link my not being a designer to the inability of a company to make a nice looking car is pointless.
I was merely pointing out the fact that you think that designing a car is not complicated at all which it is for your information. There is more to it than you can possibly imagine.
Whether people like it or not, i wouldn't blame the design department or whoever is in charge of that department. (Not saying that you said this btw)
Originally Posted by TSXy_Luster
The thing is, you want them to design a nice looking car by your standards. Sure you can say Acura's board has bad taste, but to them, this is a nice looking car.
Saying design a nice looking car is like a woman saying she wants a man with a sense of humour. What kind of humour? dirty jokes? childish jokes? dry sense of humour?
Saying design a nice looking car is like a woman saying she wants a man with a sense of humour. What kind of humour? dirty jokes? childish jokes? dry sense of humour?
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#3013
The sizzle in the Steak
#3014
Three Wheelin'
#3015
In my 500,000 miles with the company, I think they of all companies they can do great things....even styling.
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#3016
Burning Brakes
I think we have a really nice technological car coming. Makes me giddy about the NSX super car!
Great job Acura!
And thanks for conserving on that grill!!
Great job Acura!
And thanks for conserving on that grill!!
#3017
Moderator
Who shall we blame for a bad DESIGN other than the DESIGN Dept.? Building Maintenance Dept., perhaps?
#3018
Burning Brakes
#3019
Design is as good as it is possible for 195inch car. Honda fuel economy and performance figures are usually understated.
Acura created really fast RDX from 273bhp engine with class leading ground clearance.
I think RLX should as fast as BMW 550i perhaps closer to M5.
Dual touch screen interior, LED head lights are new in this segment.
Acura created really fast RDX from 273bhp engine with class leading ground clearance.
I think RLX should as fast as BMW 550i perhaps closer to M5.
Dual touch screen interior, LED head lights are new in this segment.
#3020
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#3021
Senior Moderator
....I just so happened to see a new one of those yesterday on the Cross Bronx Expressway.
On topic, I love this new RL in every way MUCH more than the current model. On the face of it, I'm very impressed.
Now that we got that and the NSX out of the way, it's time for Acura to focus on the meat of their lineup: the MDX and TL!!! EDIT: As in, don't screw up the former and fix the screwup on the latter.
On topic, I love this new RL in every way MUCH more than the current model. On the face of it, I'm very impressed.
Now that we got that and the NSX out of the way, it's time for Acura to focus on the meat of their lineup: the MDX and TL!!! EDIT: As in, don't screw up the former and fix the screwup on the latter.
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#3022
Nope I am not joking. It is most realistic estimate of performance between 550i and M5. Infinit M35H is faster than 535 by quite a margin. much closer to 550I.
Acura vehicles are alot more aerodynamcially efficient with superior power delivery across the board. and this has SH-AWD system for lunch.
why do you think A8 AWD V8 is as fast or some cases faster than BMW 550I and A8 does not have turbo or hybrid torque.
As i said RDX reached 0-100mph in 16.5 sec without summer performane tires on MT road test. and this the fastest SUV possible from 273bhp and 8.1 inch ground clearance.
Not even the 500lbs lighter Kia Sportage can manage it from 270bhp.
Acura vehicles are alot more aerodynamcially efficient with superior power delivery across the board. and this has SH-AWD system for lunch.
why do you think A8 AWD V8 is as fast or some cases faster than BMW 550I and A8 does not have turbo or hybrid torque.
As i said RDX reached 0-100mph in 16.5 sec without summer performane tires on MT road test. and this the fastest SUV possible from 273bhp and 8.1 inch ground clearance.
Not even the 500lbs lighter Kia Sportage can manage it from 270bhp.
#3023
Moderator
Nope I am not joking. It is most realistic estimate of performance between 550i and M5. Infinit M35H is faster than 535 by quite a margin. much closer to 550I.
Acura vehicles are alot more aerodynamcially efficient with superior power delivery across the board. and this has SH-AWD system for lunch.
why do you think A8 AWD V8 is as fast or some cases faster than BMW 550I and A8 does not have turbo or hybrid torque.
As i said RDX reached 0-100mph in 16.5 sec without summer performane tires on MT road test. and this the fastest SUV possible from 273bhp and 8.1 inch ground clearance.
Not even the 500lbs lighter Kia Sportage can manage it from 270bhp.
Acura vehicles are alot more aerodynamcially efficient with superior power delivery across the board. and this has SH-AWD system for lunch.
why do you think A8 AWD V8 is as fast or some cases faster than BMW 550I and A8 does not have turbo or hybrid torque.
As i said RDX reached 0-100mph in 16.5 sec without summer performane tires on MT road test. and this the fastest SUV possible from 273bhp and 8.1 inch ground clearance.
Not even the 500lbs lighter Kia Sportage can manage it from 270bhp.
#3024
In looking at more pics, the RL doesn't seem that bad. The ones with people in the pic give it a better sense of size and presence. By itself in the depthless press photos, it looks kinda bland. I certainly like this better than the present RL.
I'm interesting to what extent the AWD and electric motors help with launch or from a dig. I don't think the older asian ladies that buy this car will care, but it may be pretty capable with the traction of AWD and instant torque of electric power.
As always, its the execution that counts....
I'm interesting to what extent the AWD and electric motors help with launch or from a dig. I don't think the older asian ladies that buy this car will care, but it may be pretty capable with the traction of AWD and instant torque of electric power.
As always, its the execution that counts....
#3025
I dont move the goal posts. Put 19 inch ALL season tires with decent rubber on M5 and see how much its 0-60 performance suffers.
As i said pure RWD car is no matched for SH-AWD/hybrid combo. and certainly not speeds above 100mph where aerodynamci efficiency plays big part.
As i said pure RWD car is no matched for SH-AWD/hybrid combo. and certainly not speeds above 100mph where aerodynamci efficiency plays big part.
#3026
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#3027
Moderator
I dont move the goal posts. Put 19 inch ALL season tires with decent rubber on M5 and see how much its 0-60 performance suffers.
As i said pure RWD car is no matched for SH-AWD/hybrid combo. and certainly not speeds above 100mph where aerodynamci efficiency plays big part.
As i said pure RWD car is no matched for SH-AWD/hybrid combo. and certainly not speeds above 100mph where aerodynamci efficiency plays big part.
#3028
You're talking about keeping up with a car that does 0-60 in 3.7 and the quarter 11.9 at 120.3mph (http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...3_bmw_m5_test/). Sans the limiter, the car can approach 200mph. Don't start this crap about "aerodynamic efficiency" when: 1) you have zero evidence to back that claim; and 2) the car won't have enough power to get to the speeds of the high performance sedans (M5, E63, RS6).
265/35ZR20 99Y; 295/30ZR20 101Y Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz1r7nYJtSi
Here is more realistic M35H. Remember this car is 59.1 inch tall (2 inch taller than M5) and alot less aerodynamic with non DI engine and no SH-AWD lunch.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...iti_m35h_test/
As associate road test editor Carlos Lago exclaimed after a 5.1-second 0-60 mph run at our test venue, "Whoa, this thing is quick!" Immediately after, Lago went on to record a 13.6-second quarter-mile run at a trap speed of 104.5 mph. Quick indeed
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz1r7oQTmkK
#3030
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Those figures are achieved with this super thin tires and super light weight rims. Put 265/50 All season setup its 0-60 times will fall down to more realistic 4.5 second.
265/35ZR20 99Y; 295/30ZR20 101Y Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz1r7nYJtSi
265/35ZR20 99Y; 295/30ZR20 101Y Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz1r7nYJtSi
Those numbers aren't even close.
#3031
Senior Moderator
There is more to it than you can possibly imagine.
Whether people like it or not, i wouldn't blame the design department or whoever is in charge of that department. (Not saying that you said this btw)
Whether people like it or not, i wouldn't blame the design department or whoever is in charge of that department. (Not saying that you said this btw)
#3032
No...you are so off base. Look, my E60 can do 4.1 and 12.7 with 19 inch wheels and 255s in the front and 285s in the rear. Furthermore, the E60 (sans the limiter) has also been clocked near 200 stock. No RLX will ever hit that. It's just not going to happen with that setup.
Those numbers aren't even close.
Those numbers aren't even close.
255/40ZR19 96Y; 285/35ZR19 99Y, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz1r7uJ4ZuU
Honda/Acura has speed limitors. Nothing preventing them for achieving 200mph.
Put simple Honda/Acura cars have higher ground clearance that make it suitable for rough road driving. infact Honda cars were judged the best in handling british pot holes.
#3033
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MODERATOR'S NOTE: Let's keep this thread on topic or the fun will end...abruptly!
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#3034
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#3035
Whats up with RDX owners?
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#3036
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My TL can go 200mph?!!!?!?!?!?!?!
Sorry. I'm done.
Sorry. I'm done.
#3037
6G TLX-S
Not even the 2800lbs, 290hp NSX-R supercar (in stock form) can reach 200mph, let alone any production Honda/Acura sedan in existence.
#3038
Whats up with RDX owners?
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#3039
Try look for Civic Typr R videos. It can reach 270km/hr. Honda is pretty conservative in putting figures.
This new RLX may well be 20 to 30% more aerodynamic efficient than M35H and car does not look that tall either. with superior DI engine, AWD lunch.
it will be fast beyond expectations.
#3040
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C'mon guys....we offer an ignore button.
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