2017 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid Borrows Technology From the NSX
Sporting 377 horsepower, the 2017 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid will cost $60,870 including destination.
Being touted as the brand’s most powerful and technologically advanced sedan yet, the RLX Sport Hybrid features the groundbreaking, three-motor Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system (Sport Hybrid SH-AWD) found in the Acura NSX supercar. At the heart of the powertrain is a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 310 hp, which is further augmented by the instant torque of the three electric motors. As a result, the hybrid offers V8-like performance while sipping the gas of a four-cylinder, returning 29 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. The powertrain is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Standard on the sedan are Acura’s distinctive Jewel Eye LED headlights, 19-inch bright-finished wheels, next-generation AcuraLink connected car system and Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow.
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The model is also available with the Advanced Package, costing $6,000 more than the standard RLX Sport Hybrid.
Acura anticipates the 2017 RLX Sport Hybrid will earn a five-star NCAP Overall Vehicle safety rating as well as a Top Safety Pick award from IIHS.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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