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Acura RL forum member catches the new 2014 Acura RLX while it's being filmed for a commercial in Toronto Canada
http://www.hondasacuras.com/2012/11/...e-filming.html
http://www.hondasacuras.com/2012/11/...e-filming.html
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Looks like a cross between the new Accord and current Camry. Looks sharp. Of course most cars in black always look good and blanking out the shield grille with tape also enhances the look.
Acura I wish you'd actually make a luxurious and technological spaceship rather than another sedan the same as the others.
I think Honda needs to cut the ties and let Acura make the decisions. They hear what people want, but only deliver something that barely hides the Honda bones.
This RLX will certainly be the "nicest" car Acura has ever produced, but its no more special than other forgetful cars like the S80, MKS, M37/M6. All competent cars, but all missing that special something that allures people to cars that are actually bought in droves.
I think Honda needs to cut the ties and let Acura make the decisions. They hear what people want, but only deliver something that barely hides the Honda bones.
This RLX will certainly be the "nicest" car Acura has ever produced, but its no more special than other forgetful cars like the S80, MKS, M37/M6. All competent cars, but all missing that special something that allures people to cars that are actually bought in droves.
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Acura Canada hosted a "focus group" to display the new 2014 RLX and to receive our feedback on what we saw.
They strictly forbid us to take photos.
Clearly looked like a ready for production model with all the factory stickers and vin and such in the usual places. Made in Japan according to the door jamb sticker.
This was the FWD version. 310hp, no AWD, but 4 wheel steering on this model.
The car looks very similar to the "concept", but the front lower fascia is slightly revised and looks better in person. The rear taillights are identical to the concept, but again, the lower fascia has hideous pieces of chrome surrounding the reflector lights. The wheels are 19" Michelin Primacy MXVs and have thin spokes as we've seen on Honda Accords.
Despite the pitchmans claim that it was a "mid size car, with a full size interior", to me and others I spoke with, the interior felt on the smaller and tighter than expected. The windshield definitely less expansive as in past hondas. The belt line felt higher. The rear seat wasn't exceptionally roomy either.
The leather felt absolutely fantastic, and they made a big deal about the "Krell" soundsystem, which I can confirm sounded absolutely amazing.
Overall, just felt like an upscale Accord.
I honestly think Acura won't light the sales charts on fire with this model.
They strictly forbid us to take photos.
Clearly looked like a ready for production model with all the factory stickers and vin and such in the usual places. Made in Japan according to the door jamb sticker.
This was the FWD version. 310hp, no AWD, but 4 wheel steering on this model.
The car looks very similar to the "concept", but the front lower fascia is slightly revised and looks better in person. The rear taillights are identical to the concept, but again, the lower fascia has hideous pieces of chrome surrounding the reflector lights. The wheels are 19" Michelin Primacy MXVs and have thin spokes as we've seen on Honda Accords.
Despite the pitchmans claim that it was a "mid size car, with a full size interior", to me and others I spoke with, the interior felt on the smaller and tighter than expected. The windshield definitely less expansive as in past hondas. The belt line felt higher. The rear seat wasn't exceptionally roomy either.
The leather felt absolutely fantastic, and they made a big deal about the "Krell" soundsystem, which I can confirm sounded absolutely amazing.
Overall, just felt like an upscale Accord.
I honestly think Acura won't light the sales charts on fire with this model.
Mike, err Sick err Blueprint will love this one :-)
I honestly think Acura won't light the sales charts on fire with this model
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Mike, err Sick err Blueprint will love this one :-)
Mike, err Sick err Blueprint will love this one :-)
Most sold will be FWD and the car is still Accord based. Its like they have learned nothing since the first RL in 1995/1996. I have to ask why are they even trying?They can't even sell a 25-30k car in the ILX. They change names and think that is the problem. Its the product stupid!