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Old 11-13-12, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Blueprint
Nothing to love, it was obvious to anyone with 1/2 a brain when they saw the concept this is another future fail. People were confusing Accord spy photos with RLX spy photos! 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!
IMO Acura needs to bring back the Type-S. ILX with AWD and a turbo..
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RLX first impressions:

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Old 11-13-12, 12:59 PM
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The new 4WS system sounds like the 4GS's but does even more tricks. Well done Honda!
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Old 11-13-12, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ydooby
The new 4WS system sounds like the 4GS's but does even more tricks. Well done Honda!
shame no one buys a car the same size as a TL for nearly $10K more lol

The RL is no longer on Acura.com's website. the RLX is in "Future Vehicles"
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Old 11-13-12, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
shame no one buys a car the same size as a TL for nearly $10K more lol

The RL is no longer on Acura.com's website. the RLX is in "Future Vehicles"
Yeah but I'm sure it'll trickle down to their lesser models soon enough just like the original SH-AWD that made its debut on the RL. The best part is other automakers will follow suit (BMW and Nissan for example). I'm just excited when there are new innovations.
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Old 11-13-12, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
shame no one buys a car the same size as a TL for nearly $10K more lol

The RL is no longer on Acura.com's website. the RLX is in "Future Vehicles"
Damn. So their lineup now is ILX, TSX, TL and ZDX, RDX, MDX with the TSX and ZDX getting canned.

So the RLX test mule isn't an actual RLX but an Accord which I guess is the RLX This is too funny


 
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Originally Posted by Blueprint
Damn. So their lineup now is ILX, TSX, TL and ZDX, RDX, MDX with the TSX and ZDX getting canned.

So the RLX test mule isn't an actual RLX but an Accord which I guess is the RLX This is too funny
You forgot the best one, NSX

The TL is rumored to be called TLX with the new gen in 2013/14.

TSX is rumored to go bye-bye after 2013.
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Old 11-20-12, 12:53 PM
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they should have reserved the whatever X to SH AWD or some sort of AWD.

but now it is getting ridiculous.
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So very soon we'll have:

Sedans
ILX
TLX
RLX

Utility
RDX
MDX

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ZDX is soon gone soon, and NSX is long off and no "RSX" coupe/replacement in any rumormills or anything.
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Oooooh so this is what I saw driving around trying to hide its beak...
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Old 11-25-12, 09:41 PM
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Leaked in China.



The folks at vtec.net have found images of the 2014 Acura RLX caught testing wearing minimal camo in China. The photos provide a detailed look at the interior of Acura’s new flagship model. There is lots of stitching on the dashboard and upper door panels, a hooded LCD display showing off an around view camera system, and what is hopefully a generous helping of genuine wood trim. Outside the new RLX sports a full LED headlight design that is expected to be optional or available only on the highest end trim levels.

More at link
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Lack of manual gear shifting is inexcusable for 2013.
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Sure it'll be a competent sedan, but it just doesn't blow my skirt up.
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Old 11-25-12, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Fizzboy7
Lack of manual gear shifting is inexcusable for 2013.
It has paddle shifters.
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Originally Posted by cino
It has paddle shifters.
I should have specified "manual gear shifting lever." Most people do not drive with both hands high up on the steering wheel.
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