2018 Acura RLX Tries to Steal Spotlight From New Race Car
The 2018 Acura RLX was overshadowed only slightly this week at its official debut during Monterey Car Week.
But that’s to be expected when a large hybrid luxury sedan is displayed next to a brand new, eye-popping, mean-as-hell prototype race car.
Nonetheless, the 2018 Acura RLX gets thoroughly refreshed with a bold new look up front, sportier cues around back, and a new gearbox for non-hybrid models.
Naturally, you’ll notice the new diamond pentagon grille and the flashy jewel eye headlights. Around back, there are aggressive-looking tailpipes, LED tail lights, and a new gloss black diffuser. The wheels are also a new design.
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In case you were wondering about the bright red paint finish, that’s a new color for 2018 models, along with another new look called Majestic Black Pearl.
Inside, the RLX gets new seats, and upgraded materials including a new available Espresso interior color.
Pricing details have yet to be announced, but if you can keep your eyes off Acura’s new ARX-005 race car long enough to notice the RLX next to it, we’d all consider it a huge success.
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The RLX had a 9-speed automatic for the base v6, not a dual clutch
FINALLY, the bucktooth is gone. Maybe now I can trade my 2005 RL.