by "Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein)
Published 10/03/2017 at 15:44
by "Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein)
Published 10/03/2017 at 15:44
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STARS: 3
For some reason, I just now decided to go to Acura’s website, and discovered that there is a “new” 2018 RLX with the Superman grille. As you probably don’t recall, back in June I
predicted
there was an 85% chance of the Superman grille being applied to the RLX.
Acura’s 2018 RLX site wants you to register for any real information, but according to it and this Motor Trend blurb from August that I just now found while looking for information to write this post, in addition to the redone front end styling, there are new front and rear lights, a new interior color option, new seats, the base fwd non-hybrid now has a 10-speed automatic, and the driver aids now include something called Traffic Jam Assist.
Our suite of AcuraWatch™ driver assistance technologies expands with the all-new Traffic Jam Assist. Working from a complete stop and low speeds, it helps keep you in your lane. This Acura first is standard on all 2018 RLX models.
That was...informative. I guess maybe that means it’s supposed to do the steering for you when in stop & go traffic? You just let off the gas and the car does the rest? Who knows?
Here are some more pictures.
Dare I say, I kinda sorta like it in this red? I’ve always kinda sorta liked the Sport Hybrid. I certainly hate the dual-screen infotainment setup though.
"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee)
10/03/2017 at 15:47, STARS: 2
Hey guess what? I don’t care! It’s just another Acura for me to forget exists!
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
10/03/2017 at 15:50, STARS: 1
COOL!
"fintail" (fintail)
10/03/2017 at 15:51, STARS: 1
Traffic jam thingy sounds like various Distronic systems that have been around for eons.
I guess now that the Accord has changed styling directions, this is now a 4:3 TLX for 3:2 the cost?
"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee)
10/03/2017 at 15:51, STARS: 0
TOTALLY!
"victor" (victor)
10/03/2017 at 15:52, STARS: 1
And Distronic Plus w/ follow assist is glorious.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
10/03/2017 at 15:54, STARS: 2
They somehow managed to make their corporate grill worse than before.
Inconceivable.
"fintail" (fintail)
10/03/2017 at 15:58, STARS: 0
The one option I wish was on my car. Unfortunately, diesels with it are unicorns, I suspect a <1% take rate.
"arl" (arl1968)
10/03/2017 at 16:04, STARS: 0
Not sure why, but the grill works for me. Maybe I’ve finally been assimilated to The Beak.
The rear end still looks like a mess.
What do they sell, like 10 of these a year?
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
10/03/2017 at 16:04, STARS: 0
I kinda like it. Still reminiscent of the old RL that preceded it.
"ToyotaFamily" (robbav35)
10/03/2017 at 16:14, STARS: 1
As much hate that the “beak” nose design receives, it looks better than what they’re doing now in my opinion.
Also, dual screen setup is why I knocked the Accord off my next car list. I would hate having to know the repair cost behind it.
"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
10/03/2017 at 16:57, STARS: 2
"Saab wagon is best wagon-now with less Saab" (saabwagon)
10/03/2017 at 17:10, STARS: 2
Tbh I forgot the RLX existed.
"Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein)
10/03/2017 at 17:23, STARS: 0
That’s kind of the point here.
"Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever" (superchan7)
10/06/2017 at 17:36, STARS: 0
I don’t care if it ruins the lines of the car, bigger Acura logo on the front! Bigger grille to fit said logo!
Acura had finally gotten the shield grille looking good right around 2012, and then they proceeded to replace it with something even worse.