BNR34

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I take it back, it is actually a VERY good looking Accord. They should put an Accord badge on it, that is one way to make this very impressive!

Kick *** headlights!

I would buy the AWD hybrid if the MSRP is under $30k fully loaded

spwolf

sadly, true.

this looks like bigger Accord with cool headlights and weird tails.

Interior is nicer but it still looks like Honda. Its not bad, just not flagship.

GS3Tek

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Ah crap! sorry, had a keyboard brain-fart.

I meant to say rims:

http://lexusenthusiast.com/2012/08/1...us-ls-preview/

BNR34

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I remember the last gen Accord was actually physically bigger outside then the last gen RL.

I wonder this RLX is actually bigger then the latest Accord.

That is so wrong, is like the Camry bigger then the LS460

RXGS

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Looks so much better in black

LexFather

Dead on Arrival Starts at 48k to 60k for the loaded model, lol. "Hey lets continue the same formula that has worked so well for us". The Caddy XTS has nothing to worry about.

mmarshall

Partially agree. The XTS, as you note, probably doesn't have anything to worry about from any Acura flagship...but it has plenty to worry about from traditional DTS/DeVille owners.

BNR34

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It might work, it would be like a higher level ES350, a lot of these buyer really don't care which wheels are driven. Honda have lots of loyal fans too.

But I know what you mean, it doesn't look that great.

Outrage

When I was shopping for my GS 350, I would have considered the AWD variant of the RLX, had it been available at the time. I would not have considered the FWD version, however. Then again, I would have also considered and XTS with AWD, which looks far more attractive than the RLX, had it been available at the time. Acura could make progress in markets which shun RWD, such as the one I'm located in, but I'm not sure if a separate motor providing power to the rear wheels would ever be able to mimic a conventional AWD system.

jwong77

I think there is a problem with attracting ES350 customers. The ES350 looks more expensive, but is cheaper.

Also, the power advantage that the RLX has probably doesn't matter as much to that demo.

BNR34

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I won't say this RLX look less expensive then a ES350 until I see it in person, I imagine compare to an ES350, the whole car would have more of a premium feel to it, it should because it is more pricy. The ES350 looks great and all, but looking at it up close and sitting in it, Lexus have done some cost cutting compare to previous generations.

This RLX is more like a FWD GS.

Fizzboy7

Much too expensive. Like the last RL, it's still overpriced. Even the A6 opens up less expensive.

geko29

The AWD NA V6 "flagship" didn't work, so they're going to try it as an even more expensive FWD NA V6? Wow....just wow. For $50k, AWD should be standard, and there should be a proper powerplant, like a gently boosted 6 (tuned for smoothness, not all-out power) or a very small V8.

I predict 1,700-2,100 units the first year, 1,200-1,400/year therafter. Complete and utter failure.

spwolf

RLX is like ES with a bit more leather on the dash.... and they are selling FWD for more than GS. It is pretty insane.

wasjr

I agree. I have been following this car as I am a happy MDX owner, and in looking for a car to replace my wife's Volvo S80 was talking to the Acura dealer and researching the RLX as well as the TL and Infiniti vehicles. We settled on the ES300h. The RLX was going to be more money with not the corresponding features etc to warrant, in my opinion, the additional cost.