First Drive: 2014 Acura RLX
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Originally Posted by Tantrix
Personally I mind as well just get a TSX, they all look the same now. Or is the ILX the TSX now ? the lines are too blurred now.
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Ya but I can't tell the difference at first glance, or 2nd or 3rd glance.
Just like the new ES and GS, I still can't tell the difference between the two. I'm not exaggerating.
so as a consumer, if you can't tell the difference then what is the point of paying more ?
the acura designs have become so unsubstantial that it makes no difference to buy up to more expensive model. In fact, I think the new accord looks better than all of the acura's. It just makes no sense to buy the TL TSX or RSX when you can buy a fully loaded Accord, or the Accord Hybrid.
fully loaded accord vs TL, tsx or RSX...what is the difference ?
Just like the new ES and GS, I still can't tell the difference between the two. I'm not exaggerating.
so as a consumer, if you can't tell the difference then what is the point of paying more ?
the acura designs have become so unsubstantial that it makes no difference to buy up to more expensive model. In fact, I think the new accord looks better than all of the acura's. It just makes no sense to buy the TL TSX or RSX when you can buy a fully loaded Accord, or the Accord Hybrid.
fully loaded accord vs TL, tsx or RSX...what is the difference ?
No, the TSX is not an ILX. I've reviewed/test-driven both. The TSX, for about 5K more on the average, seems to be substantially more car than the ILX. The TSX is done on the non-U.S.-market Accord platform (which is slightly smaller than the Accord sold here), while the ILX is based on the not-terribly-impressive Civic platform, and has substantial road noise and a firm ride. The TSX also has the nice Sportwagon option. However, the ILX does offer a hybrid version that the TSX lacks. Neither of them offer optional AWD like the TL and RLX do....a major marketing error, IMO.
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so as a consumer, if you can't tell the difference then what is the point of paying more ?
Just like the new ES and GS, I still can't tell the difference between the two.
the acura designs have become so unsubstantial that it makes no difference to buy up to more expensive model. In fact, I think the new accord looks better than all of the acura's. It just makes no sense to buy the TL TSX or RSX when you can buy a fully loaded Accord, or the Accord Hybrid.
Last edited by mmarshall; Apr 21, 2013 at 04:42 PM.
the acura designs have become so unsubstantial that it makes no difference to buy up to more expensive model.
In fact, I think the new accord looks better than all of the acura's.
It just makes no sense to buy the TL TSX or RSX when you can buy a fully loaded Accord, or the Accord Hybrid.
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Just looked closely at the pics and almost lost my lunch. What kind of an idiot would buy this as opposed to the others in its class. Oh yeah......flagships have v8 Acura. If you are so fuel obsessed then add turbos like the rest of the civilized world. Get your **** together for Gods sake
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Look at their consumers, no diversity, none. . I guess that is their target, the Lincoln crowd. What a joke.
Fixed for accuracy.If you look on other forums, we at least recognize it is an actual entry in this class. No one is talking about it anywhere else outside of Honda/Acura and they hate it too for the most part. Again its perplexing this is the best they can do after 8 years of the last gen failing and 7 more years of the previous gen failing.
There is a reason we have these here
They still can't get advertising right
http://jalopnik.com/this-acura-rlx-c...xury-473036766
Fixed for accuracy.
If you look on other forums, we at least recognize it is an actual entry in this class. No one is talking about it anywhere else outside of Honda/Acura and they hate it too for the most part. Again its perplexing this is the best they can do after 8 years of the last gen failing and 7 more years of the previous gen failing. There is a reason we have these here
They still can't get advertising right
http://jalopnik.com/this-acura-rlx-c...xury-473036766
This Acura RLX Commercial Will Make You Want To Luxury Vomit
"So they can build an Acura that drives itself. Can they make one that buys itself?" –… Read…
9The new ad for Acura's RLX is such a perfect embodiment of douchey luxury, watching it will make you want to walk to your luxury bathroom and luxuriously vomit into your luxury toilet.
9It's hard to put your finger on exactly what's wrong with the luxury in this luxury car luxury ad. Is the luxury sugar too cubic? Is the luxury suit too shiny? Is the luxury smirk on the luxury car driver's face too luxurious?
9Either way, it's not a good look for a car that is already hopelessly flailing against its luxury car competition.
"So they can build an Acura that drives itself. Can they make one that buys itself?" –… Read…
9The new ad for Acura's RLX is such a perfect embodiment of douchey luxury, watching it will make you want to walk to your luxury bathroom and luxuriously vomit into your luxury toilet.
9It's hard to put your finger on exactly what's wrong with the luxury in this luxury car luxury ad. Is the luxury sugar too cubic? Is the luxury suit too shiny? Is the luxury smirk on the luxury car driver's face too luxurious?
9Either way, it's not a good look for a car that is already hopelessly flailing against its luxury car competition.
Last edited by LexFather; Apr 17, 2013 at 03:14 PM.
Look at their consumers, no diversity, none. . I guess that is their target, the Lincoln crowd. What a joke.
2014 Acura RLX Consumer Impressions - YouTube
Fixed for accuracy.If you look on other forums, we at least recognize it is an actual entry in this class. No one is talking about it anywhere else outside of Honda/Acura and they hate it too for the most part. Again its perplexing this is the best they can do after 8 years of the last gen failing and 7 more years of the previous gen failing.
There is a reason we have these here
They still can't get advertising right
http://jalopnik.com/this-acura-rlx-c...xury-473036766
2014 Acura RLX Consumer Impressions - YouTube
Fixed for accuracy.
If you look on other forums, we at least recognize it is an actual entry in this class. No one is talking about it anywhere else outside of Honda/Acura and they hate it too for the most part. Again its perplexing this is the best they can do after 8 years of the last gen failing and 7 more years of the previous gen failing. There is a reason we have these here
They still can't get advertising right
http://jalopnik.com/this-acura-rlx-c...xury-473036766
The RLX... Bomb(ed) so bad they need a Commercial to tell everyone what Consumers thought--if they're even "real consumers".. LOL (I never seen such a ridiculous commercial) Acura is desperate now..
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