2017 Acura RLX Brochure
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RLX Certain cars have the ability to change how people feel. It’s an elusive quality that’s difficult to measure. And even harder to create. For us it means starting with one goal—bringing the driver and vehicle closer. It sounds simple, but it changes everything. It changes how we imagine possibilities, experiment with technology, and engineer smarter solutions. We believe there’s no other way to create cars like the Acura RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid. Vehicles that demonstrate what happens when you push yourself to go BEYOND THE MACHINE. RLX shown in Graphite Luster Metallic The RLX sedan is the ultimate expression of Acura’s challenge to the automotive status quo. One of our greatest achievements in luxury, performance, and technology. RLX Sport Hybrid shown in Crystal Black Pearl SPORT RLX HYBRID The all-wheel-drive RLX Sport Hybrid is the most powerful and technologically advanced vehicle we’ve ever made. SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® (SUPER HANDLING ALL-WHEEL DRIVE™) BORN OF THE NEXT-GENERATION NSX PRECISION ALL-WHEEL STEER™ (P-AWS™) MANCE R FO R PE PERFORMANCE RLX Sport Hybrid shown in Crystal Black Pearl WELCOME TO THE INDUSTRIAL EVOLU- TION SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD (SUPER HANDLING ALL-WHEEL DRIVE) It took a new level of technology to push the already advanced world of sports handling even further. This cutting-edge hybrid system delivers a driving experience like no other—incredibly responsive power delivery and precise, sure-footed handling. ELECTRIC 3 MOTORS LITER 3.5 V-6 ENGINE COMBINED HORSEPOWER spORT HYBRID SH-AWD 377 It should come as no surprise that the Sport Hybrid’s performance COMBINED calls to mind a V-8: Its three electric motors can produce 100 LB-FT TORQUE percent of their torque instantly. To deliver equally surprising fuel 377 economy, the hybrid system can employ only electric power at low speeds, in addition to using regenerative braking technology COMBINED MPG RATING* as needed. The result: an EPA fuel economy rating of 32 mpg highway and 28 mpg city.1 30 *28 city/32 highway/30 combined EPA fuel economy rating for RLX Sport Hybrid. Straight-Line–Full-Throttle Acceleration Deceleration/Regenerative Braking This system’s benefits are just as dramatic when it comes to handling. In a tight curve, spORT HYBRID SH-AWD the rear electric motors independently From a standing start, the SH-AWD system apply positive and negative torque to the can use the rear motors to drive the rear rear wheels. This torque-vectoring effect wheels. Because they’re electric, these helps rotate the Sport Hybrid through turns motors are able to deliver all their torque with precision. In wet weather, SH-AWD instantly, which translates to dramatic monitors speed, wheelspin, driver input, acceleration off the line. Should you need and more to distribute power to the wheels this kind of acceleration at speed, the with the most traction. 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PERFORMANCE RLX shown in Silver Moon Metallic THE DRIVER’S WILL, A MOVING PART PRECISION ALL-WHEEL STEER (P-AWS) Through every corner, bend, and arc runs a line that each driver tries to follow. The world’s first Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS) system seems to know exactly that line the instant the driver does.* *Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS) is not available on the RLX Sport Hybrid. PERFORMANCE RLX shown in Silver Moon Metallic While braking, each rear wheel adjusts As a turn begins, the inner rear wheel inward, increasing stability. adjusts to help direct the vehicle. PRECISION ALL-WHEEL STEER Acura’s Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS) allows each rear wheel to adjust its toe angle independently to optimize stability on any road. 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JEWEL EYE™ LED HEADLIGHTS AERODYNAMICS DUAL PERSONAL STRUCTURE LEATHER-TRIMMED INTERIOR ELECTRONIC GEAR SELECTOR ACTIVE SOUND CONTROL DESIGN DESIGN JEWEL EYE LED SEE WHAT HEADLIGHTS Another industry first, Acura’s Jewel Eye LED headlights consist of ten separate LED lamps designed to OTHERs don’t mimic natural sunlight, providing brighter and sharper illumination at night than halogen or HID lamps. Wider Angles 0o 0o 7o 14o 21o DESIGN RLX Sport Hybrid shown in Crystal Black Pearl AERODYNAMICS It took more than eight hundred trips to the wind tunnel and intensive analysis to eliminate surface turbulence. But from front to rear, underbody to roofline, the RLX is one of the most aerodynamic sedans on the road. IT’S A LINE IN THE SAND 800 TRIPS DESIGN RLX Sport Hybrid shown with Ebony interior DUAL PERSONAL STRUCTURE Here technology, design, and ergonomics come together to create a unique personal space. An automatic memory system remembers driver’s seat, steering, and mirror positions, as well as phone, climate, and navigation settings. Leather-trimmed front seats adjust twelve ways, offering lumbar support and multiple levels of personal climate control. THE HARD LEATHER SEATS Craftsmanship extends to every detail SCIENCE OF of the interior, such as seats with available premium Milano leather. PERSONAL SPACE DESIGN ELECTRONIC GEAR SELECTOR A first for Acura, the RLX Sport Hybrid electronic gear selector’s efficiently packaged pushbutton arrangement makes it simple to shift between driving modes. SPEED DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION 7 (RLX SH-awD) D WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ABANDON CHECKING BOXES ALTOGETHER? DESIGN RLX shown with Ebony interior CLASS-LEADING REAR LEGROOM DUAL-OPENING SERENE INTERIOR FRONT CENTER CONSOLE Acura RLX 38.8” With its 38.8 inches of legroom, the midsize RLX is even Acura’s Active Sound Control cancels out unwanted Audi A6 37.4” more spacious than some full-size sedans, such as the Smart design where you’d least expect to find it. This clever engine noise by emitting opposing frequencies. At the Lexus GS 36.8” Lexus LS and the Audi A8. Rear occupants also have console offers hinged lids on both the front passenger and same time, acoustic glass absorbs and deflects outside Jaguar XF 36.6” their own climate zone with independent center console driver’s sides. So whoever needs it has instant access to distractions. Even the alloy wheels use a noise-reducing BMW 5 Series 36.1” Mercedes E-Class 35.5” controls.