2014 Acura RLX

2014 Acura RLX

2014 Acura RLX Acura introduced the all-new 2014 RLX is the maximum powerful, spacious, and technologically advanced sedan delivered through the luxury logo. Powered by way of an all-new 310-horsepower direct-injected V-6 engine, and featuring an array of Acura signature technology, such as Precision All-Wheel Steer™, Jewel Eye™ LED headlights, and the following generation of the AcuraLink® linked vehicle gadget, the Acura RLX can provide new degrees of era-enhanced performance, consolation and comfort in Acura's flagship sedan.

Using smart packaging, superior aerodynamics, and lightweight body layout, at the side of gasoline-saving i-VTEC with Variable Cylinder Management engine generation, the Acura RLX grants the most spacious five-passenger seating in its magnificence along with a pinnacle-class EPA gas economy score of 20/31/24 mpg (metropolis/motorway/mixed).

With an extended wheelbase and wider greenhouse than competing mid-luxury sedans, the brand new RLX supplies giant indoors space in a nimbler, mid-size luxurious sedan package deal. The Acura RLX boasts the longest rear-seat legroom (38.8 inches), and high-quality front (fifty nine.6 inches) and rear (57.Zero inches) shoulder room within the mid-luxury elegance. The RLX advanced body design makes tremendous use of excessive-strength metal and aluminum, further aiding its tremendous fuel efficiency, directly-line overall performance, and superior handling agility.

The new Acura RLX reaches better and farther into the high-cease luxury sedan marketplace with an exquisite array of advanced protection, motive force-assistive, and facts and media technology, including the usual subsequent-generation AcuraLink™ connected car device, and Multi-Angle Rearview Camera; in conjunction with to be had Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow and Blind Spot Information (BSI) gadget. Safety systems available at the RLX encompass technology including Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS), Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW).

Utilizing Acura's next-technology Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ II (ACE™ II) body shape, along with seven airbags (such as new driver's knee airbag), the Acura RLX is predicted to earn top-stage protection scores - a five-big name NCAP Overall Vehicle Score, and IIHS "TOP SAFETY PICK+" rating, including a GOOD rating inside the IIHS small overlap frontal collision check.

POWERTRAIN

The 2014 RLX is powered via an all-new 3.5-liter Direct Injection SOHC i-VTEC® V-6 engine matched to a Sequential SportShift 6-speed automated with paddle shifters. This is the first Acura production vehicle to function "Earth Dreams Technology," that is comprised of a subsequent-generation set of technological improvements to the engine, which substantially beautify both using overall performance and gas performance.

Rated at 310 horsepower and 272 lb.-ft. Of torque (SAE net), the V-6 powerplant inside the Acura RLX develops an extra 10 horsepower and 1 lb.-feet. Of torque compared to the three.7-liter engine ready within the RL. For great drivability, the RLX's new 3.5-liter engine produces in extra of 90 percent of its top torque over a very vast variety of engine speeds, from 2,000 rpm to six,six hundred rpm.

In spite of the peak horsepower growth, the brand new engine has awesome EPA- gas economic system rankings for a luxurious sedan, with ratings of 20 mpg in the metropolis and 31 mpg at the motorway. The 3.Five-liter engine meets the stringent ULEV-2 California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions rating.

BODY

The 2014 RLX is larger than the preceding RL model in several key exterior dimensions, consisting of width, wheelbase, and front and rear song. The wheelbase, at 112.2 inches, is two inches longer than the previous RL version, presenting extra rear passenger room and improving the trip great within the procedure. At 74.Four inches extensive, the Acura RLX is also a giant 1.7 inches wider than the previous RL version.

Static and dynamic tension and rear lateral stiffness are appreciably progressed. To boom stiffness and tension in key areas with out growing weight, fifty five percentage of the RLX frame in white is made from high-energy metallic. Hot-stamped high-strength metal is utilized in key areas for more desirable safety collision performance, with the introduced benefit of expected excessive scores in slim offset, aspect impact, and roof electricity exams. Extensive use of aluminum frame components in key areas saves seventy six.1 kilos in comparison to traditional all-metallic creation.

The 2014 Acura RLX functions the world's first Jewel Eye™ LED headlights, which offer amazing mild distribution and splendid down-the-road illumination overall performance and light traits. The RLX back lights make use of outer edge LED illumination that is each effective and exceptionally one of a kind.

CHASSIS

The general Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS) device at the RLX continuously monitors and calculates the proper amount of independent rear-wheel steerage (toe angle) necessary for using conditions. As the enterprise's first left/right unbiased rear-wheel toe angle control device, P-AWS uses an all-electric powered system that enhances driving dynamics.

In the front, the Acura RLX's new double-wishbone, decrease double-joint front suspension with Amplitude Reactive Dampers drastically improves managing agility, driver self belief and protection, and trip sophistication. In again, the RLX's multi-link rear suspension is optimized for a flat ride at some stage in cornering, assured turning capability, and a smooth ride in a ramification of city, motorway and open avenue scenarios.

Available Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) allows the driving force to set a desired pace and a distance c programming language at the back of a automobile detected in advance, permitting the usage of cruise control in light visitors. This machine is mixed with a new Low-Speed Follow functionality, which extends the automatic following functionality while traffic slows below the set pace. If the vehicle detected in advance is in range of the system and springs to a forestall, the RLX may also come to a prevent. When the automobile ahead actions forward, the automobile icon on the multi-data display will begin to blink. With a press of a guidance wheel-established button or a press of the accelerator pedal, the Acura RLX will resume the previous set velocity.

The RLX's high-performance Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) enhances automobile balance when cornering. If automobile understeer or oversteer is detected, the device selectively reduces strength and/or brakes person wheels to assist correct the circumstance and stabilize the car.

Finally, the available Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) scans the street in advance to actively help the driving force in using within the center of a detected lane.

The RLX and RLX with Navigation grades characteristic 7-spoke 18x8J noise-decreasing alloy wheels even as the Technology, Krell Audio and Advance grades feature larger 19x8J noise-decreasing alloy wheels. The special noise-reducing design lowers tire noise through 7-decibels across the audible frequency range.