Acura RLX the Fourteenth of 15 Hottest New Cars for 2014 Forbes Version

Acura RLX the Fourteenth of 15 Hottest New Cars for 2014 Forbes Version – This is the fourteenth of 15 Hottest New Cars for 2014 Forbes Version. Acura’s new flagship sedan remains conservatively styled, but offers a roomier interior and added overall sophistication than the RLX it replaces. Already in dealers’ showrooms, the RLX comes powered by an economical 3.5-liter V6 engine that generates 310 horsepower, with an all-wheel-drive version coming later in the model year that will deliver added muscle with a 370-horsepower V6.

 

 

Unlike much of the competition neither a turbo-six nor a V8 engine are offered. A standard Performance All-Wheel Steering system adjusts the angle of the rear wheels slightly while cornering to quicken the car’s handling. Also new is an Automatic Brake Hold function that keeps the brakes engaged for up to ten minutes without the driver having to keep a foot on the pedal (though for that long a period one could just shift the transmission into “park”). While the RLX is indeed improved, it’s a costly item, and Acura may still find it tough diverting attention away from the usual suspects in the luxury segment.

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