it is really telling how Honda does not understand what Acura should be when they show journalists an Accord "with RLX tech"... Whole point of showing it to journos is marketing and PR and showing it as Accord is just the worst thing you can do.

 

Those headlights!!

 

Hope that's what the next MDX is getting. Mom and pa are most likely getting MDX next year to replace their RX300.

 

After all these years, this is the best they can do with the new RLX???

Sure it's not just an extended TL like the China market for luxury cars?

 

Exactly. This isn't going to help the GS or raise the aura of Asian luxury at all. Looks like a Camry with a beak.

Their big idea. More LED lights

 

2014 Acura RLX replaces SH-AWD with P-AWS

After teasing us with the thinly veiled concept earlier this year, Acura has officially taken the wraps off its all-new flagship sedan, the 2014 Acura RLX. Aside from its huge step forward in terms of styling and luxury, the new RLX could very well be the most advanced Acura model ever.

While the previous RL could have been one of the blandest luxury sedans of its time, the RLX builds on stylish cues introduced this year on the ILX and RDX. One of the car's signature elements is its jewel-eyed LED headlights that could end up rivaling Audi for the most distinctive in the business. The rear view of the car isn't as unique as the front, but no less attractive with LED taillights that have a slight BMW vibe and odd, chrome-ringed reflectors at the bottom of the fascia. The interior is exactly what we've come to expect from Acura with its dual-brow instrument panel and a sporty three-spoke steering wheel.

On the technology front, the RLX debuts driving features such as Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS), Adaptive Cruise Control with a low-speed follow feature and Agile Handling Assist while the interior gets a high-end Krell audio system, cloud-based AcuraLink and a multi-angle back camera. P-AWS allows the RLX actively and independently adjust the angle of the rear wheels for better agility and braking. Acura ended up cutting almost 275 pounds from the RLX's curb weight (compared to the RL) thanks to the use of high-strength steel and aluminum.

The 2014 RLX uses a 310-horsepower, direct-injected V6 to power the front wheels through a six-speed automatic, and it will go on sale in the spring; the 370-hp RLX hybrid goes on sale later next year.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/28/2...a-rlx-la-2012/

 

Oh geez

 

mike is going to love the looks...

 

Awesome! After all these years, it got new head and tail lights, and lost the AWD.

Basically an Accord with fancy lights, I think the new Accord looks better!

I hope it is cheap.

 

No Sh-AWD? Acura is dead.

 

SH-AWD is not dead. It's now even better but only comes with the hybrid powertrain, as it is designed to send negative torque to the inside wheel during a turn using electric motors. The obvious benefit compared to the original mechanical SH-AWD is that it saves weight from not having a drive shaft, and by sending negative, instead of 0 torque to the inside wheel it further enhances its handling limits.

 

I know that, but how long does it take Acura to release that technology? I know RLX and MDX hybrid will get it, but when are they coming?

 

Doesn't look awful, but isn't inspiring either. I doubt it will sell.

 

boring design............

 

PAWS? Really? Who runs the marketing group there?