Acura's 2018 RLX sports sedan will be arriving in
U.S. showrooms November 7, featuring new styling and a simplified high-spec two
model lineup.
The RLX P-AWS starts from US$ 54,900 minus the US$ 965
destination charge, whereas the flagship RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD now starts
from US$ 61,900, minus the charge, and yet it's US$ 4,050 less than the outgoing
model with Advance Package.
Acura is also making two new premium exterior paint
options available for the first time on the RLX (Brilliant Red Metallic and
Majestic Black Pearl), while the car's new seats are available in a rich
Espresso leather.
Aside from the new diamond pentagon grille, the 2018
Acura RLX comes with a more sculpted hood, new wheel designs, newly designed
LED taillights, exposed dual exhaust finishers and a gloss black rear diffuser.
Both RLX versions feature AcuraWatch as standard,
which comes with Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Mitigation Braking System,
Forward Collision Warning, Lane Keeping Assist and Road Departure Mitigation
with Lane Departure Warning.
The flagship Sport Hybrid model also includes a
head-up display, premium Krell Audio System with 14 speakers, Surround View
Camera, front and rear parking sensors, LED fog lights, remote engine start,
ventilated and heated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, heated steering
wheel and more, all standard.
