The 2014 Acura RLX will replace the automaker's flagship RL model, bringing to the fleet what's labeled as the most sophisticated production car in Acura history.
New suspension systems and an all-wheel steering system designed for the RLX are just some of the features included on the new luxury sedan.
The steering system, called Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS) was designed by part of the team that developed the revered Acura NSX suspension system.
The P-AWS system electronically adjusts toe-in and toe-out on the RLX's rear tires for improved handling in curves and corners and makes for a driving experience with supreme control.
"To improve cornering, the rear wheels point to the outside of a turn, reducing lateral forces on the tires and making them less likely to break grip, wrote Wayne Cunningham in his review of the sedan. "During braking, the rear wheels can both point in, going a bit pigeon-toed, to enhance stability and keep the RLX from fishtailing."
Other new features included on the RXL are LED headlights, a 3.5-liter V-6 engine with direct fuel injection and connected features. These features might not be new to the auto world, but they are new to Acura.
While the RLX's city/highway fuel economy is an unimpressive 24 miles per gallon, that range still bests competition from the Lexus GS, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, which Acura compares the RLX to.
The V-6 under the hood comes standard with Variable Cylinder Management that automatically deactivates some engine cylinders when they're not needed, thus saving gasoline.
Other technology in the car is adaptive cruise control with Slow Speed Follow, which can bring the car to a complete stop in certain circumstances of the RXL is headed for the rear-end of a stopped vehicle in front of it.
All RLX models come with a 310-horsepower V-6 and a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The base model retails for $49,345, an increase of $250 from its predecessor, the Acura RL.
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