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Acura RLX facelift 2017 3.5 V6 (310 Hp) Automatic
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Acura RLX:
The Acura RLX is a mid-size luxury car manufactured by Honda and produced under their Acura division since March 2013 for the 2014 model year, replacing the RL. The RLX was discontinued in 2020 after the 2020 model year.
An October 2009, Car and Driver blog cited a dinner with Acura executives who acknowledged that the introduction of the new, larger, and in some guises, more powerful, fourth generation Acura TL made it difficult to market the then-current RL. In November 2009, an Autoweek article reported that new Honda CEO Takanobu Ito told Automotive News that Acura is going to change course. Speaking of the worldwide economy before the collapse of investment bank Lehman Brothers, Ito said through an interpreter, "Pre-Lehman, we did have the idea to produce more multicylinder engines. I see the future of Acura as a merger of BMW and Audi -- something between high performance and high technology. " As a result of this midstream change, Acura will be in a "low-growth period of developing new products," Ito said. "We were thinking that we could come up with glamorous, gorgeous products that would sell. Now, our premium products will be expressed in advanced environmental technologies, rather than glamorous things attached to the product," he said....(Read more on Wikipedia)
facelift 2017 Overview:
Acura RLX (facelift 2017). With 369 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1804 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.5 V6 (310 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Delivers smooth and ample V6 power, providing confident acceleration and comfortable cruising, though it lacks the immediate electric torque and dynamic edge of the hybrid variant.
Fuel Economy
Surprisingly efficient for a large V6 luxury sedan, offering a good balance of power and fuel consumption for daily driving and highway travel.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Advanced Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system on hybrid models
- • Refined, quiet, and comfortable interior with high-quality materials
- • Strong reputation for reliability and durability
- • Generous standard features and safety technology
- • Smooth and capable V6 engines
Cons:
- • Styling can be perceived as conservative compared to rivals
- • Lacks the brand prestige of some European luxury competitors
- • Dual-screen infotainment system can be complex or distracting for some users
- • Limited engine options compared to segment leaders
- • Resale value may not match that of German luxury sedans
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(RLX: 2013 - 2017).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Acura |
| Model: | RLX |
| Generation: | facelift 2017 |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 V6 (310 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2017 |
| End of production: | 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 310 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 88.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 369 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | J35Y4 [Same engine] More details about the engine J35Y4 |
| Engine displacement: | 3500 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC, i-VTEC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 7.9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Compression ratio: | 11.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.7 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.8 kg/Hp, 171.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.9 kg/Nm, 204.5 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1804 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 405 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5023 mm mm [41mm more] |
| Width: | 1890 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1465 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2850 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1632 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1630 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 115 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.34 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 10 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | SportShift |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 245/40 R19 |
| Wheel rims size | 8.0J x 19 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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