2015 Acura RLX TECH 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 2015 Acura RLX TECH is a Front-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 3.5L V6 SOHC 24-valve engine which outputs 310 hp @ 6500 rpm and is paired with 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode gearbox. The 2015 Acura RLX TECH has cargo capacity of 417 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1798 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2015 Acura RLX TECH has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and Multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines. Safety features also include Dirver-side front airbag and Passenger side front airbag. The front suspension is Front independent suspension while the rear suspension is Independent rear suspension. The car also features a Yes It has 19'' alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 339 N.m of torque and a top speed of 249 km/h. The 2015 Acura RLX TECH accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds and hits quarter mile at 14.5 seconds. Fuel consumption is 11.9 L/100km in the city and 7.7 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 55,990

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Overall, the 2015 Acura RLX covers the luxury sedan basics pretty well, but otherwise doesn't do much to distinguish itself.

The 2015 Acura RLX isn't the most well-known choice for a midsize luxury sedan, but it scores pretty high marks for what truly matters in this segment. Its interior rivals a large sedan's for roominess, as demonstrated by the backseat, which has plenty of legroom for adults to stretch out. Said interior also boasts a long list of standard equipment and can be done up in soft, perforated leather upholstery and genuine wood trim. If technology is your thing, Acura offers the RLX with a smart mix of available features (we're quite fond of the optional 14-speaker Krell sound system). As a bonus, RLX pricing is also typically a bit less than the competition.

Acura introduced the new RLX last year, starting with the base front-wheel-drive model that has a 3.5-liter V6 engine rated at 310 horsepower. A Sport Hybrid model with all-wheel drive, more horsepower and even better fuel economy was supposed to arrive soon after, but its introduction was delayed. As such, Acura says the Sport Hybrid will be sold during the 2015 calendar year but still as a 2014 model. For now, we're expecting that the 2015 RLX will be the base-model only. Alas, we're more fond of the Sport Hybrid than we are of the base model. Performance and handling from the base model are uninspiring, and the ride quality isn't as compliant and smooth as we expect for this class.

These aren't major drawbacks, but they factor in for our .com "B" rating of the RLX. If you're shopping for a midsize luxury sedan, we think the 2015 Audi A6 is a better all-around package, while the Lexus GS 350 looks and feels more special inside. The new 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan is also worth a look, as it offers many of the same tech features at a lower price point. Higher up on the price scale, the engaging BMW 5 Series and prestigious Mercedes-Benz E-Class are more customizable for features and have more powertrain options. Overall, the base RLX covers the luxury sedan basics pretty well, but otherwise doesn't do much to distinguish itself.

The 2015 Acura RLX comes in five main trim levels (most are referred to as packages.) The Sport Hybrid variant will retain its designation as a 2014 model throughout the new model year.

The base RLX comes well-equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, a sunroof, keyless ignition and entry, tri-zone automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, leatherette upholstery (premium vinyl), heated eight-way power front seats (with four-way power lumbar), driver memory settings and a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. The list of standard electronics includes an upper 8-inch display, a lower 7-inch touchscreen display, a rearview camera, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity and a 10-speaker ELS sound system with a CD player, HD and satellite radios, a USB/iPod interface, smartphone app integration (with Pandora and Aha Internet radio integration) and an auxiliary audio jack.

The RLX with the Navigation package adds navigation capability to the 8-inch screen at the top of the dash plus voice controls, AcuraLink telematics and additional smartphone app integration. In addition, a modified climate control system uses input from the GPS receiver to automatically adjust cabin temperature on the side of the car that is exposed to direct sunlight.

Choosing the Technology option package bundles 19-inch alloy wheels, automatic wipers, power-retractable mirrors, a blind-spot monitoring system, noise-reducing acoustic glass, leather upholstery and a 14-speaker ELS sound system. You can further upgrade the audio quality with the premium 14-speaker Krell Audio package. This package also includes a power rear sunshade and manual rear door sunshades.

The available Advance package adds adaptive cruise control, a collision mitigation system with automatic braking, a lane-keeping assist system, front and rear parking sensors, auto-dimming outside mirrors, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel.

The 2015 Acura RLX is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that puts out 310 hp and 272 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission are standard.

In testing, a 2015 RLX with the Advance package went from zero to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds, which is average for a midsize luxury sedan. The EPA rates the RLX at 24 mpg combined (20 city/31 highway), which is essentially average for a six-cylinder luxury sedan.

Standard safety features on the 2015 Acura RLX include antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front seat side-impact airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and a driver side knee airbag.

A rearview camera is standard, but you have to spring for the Advance option package to get front and rear parking sensors. That package also includes lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist and a frontal collision warning and mitigation system with automatic braking. A blind-spot monitoring system is included on models equipped with the Technology and higher option packages.

In testing, the RLX managed a 60-0-mph braking distance of 120 feet, an average number for this class.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has performed its battery of crash tests on the RLX, resulting DrivingThe 2015 Acura RLX's V6 engine is quiet and smooth and pairs well with the six-speed automatic. It's sufficiently powerful and should suit most buyers just fine, though rival sedans with turbocharged or supercharged six-cylinders feel noticeably quicker. The RLX doesn't ride with the same composure as other sedans in this class. Especially when fitted with the 19-inch wheels, it feels harsh when driving over rough patches at low speeds, while the ride on the highway can be bouncy. Only on truly smooth pavement does the RLX ride like a luxury sedan. Take it around a few turns, and the big Acura will be steady but not particularly athletic or communicative through its steering feel.

The 2015 Acura RLX's V6 engine is quiet and smooth and pairs well with the six-speed automatic. It's sufficiently powerful and should suit most buyers just fine, though rival sedans with turbocharged or supercharged six-cylinders feel noticeably quicker.

The RLX doesn't ride with the same composure as other sedans in this class. Especially when fitted with the 19-inch wheels, it feels harsh when driving over rough patches at low speeds, while the ride on the highway can be bouncy. Only on truly smooth pavement does the RLX ride like a luxury sedan. Take it around a few turns, and the big Acura will be steady but not particularly athletic or communicative through its steering feel.

From the moment you set foot inside the passenger cabin of the 2015 Acura RLX, you can't help but notice how spacious the place feels. But the real surprise is a backseat with as much as 3 inches more legroom than you'll find in competing sedans. Though it is perhaps the most adult-friendly rear seat in the category, taller passengers may wish for a tad more headroom and more room under the front seats for their feet. The front seats will be fine for most trips, but we've found long-distance comfort to be lacking.

The interior does get points for both its array of the latest technology and its ease of use. The available navigation system is a good example of this intuitive operation, allowing you to enter destinations using the large control knob, the 7-inch touchscreen below the 8-inch map display or by voice commands. But there are a couple of negatives here, including graphics that aren't as sharp as those in other luxury models and several basic functions, such as seat heater controls, that require you to press a potentially distracting number of virtual buttons to access.

Out back, the RLX offers a trunk with 15.3 cubic feet of cargo room. Unfortunately, the lack of fold-down rear seatbacks means the space can't be expanded, though there is a center pass-through opening that can accommodate longer items like skis.

Many executive cars tout an edgy, performance-oriented side that can vanquish freeway onramps and speed past slower traffic with delight. Truth is, most will serve as cushy commuters for busy professionals concerned more about numbers on a spreadsheet than those reflecting 0-60-mph times. Put in this perspective, the 2015 Acura RLX performs brilliantly. For trips across the state or jaunts to the market, the RLX is quiet and solid. Its suspension quells road imperfections and its 3.5-liter V6 is strong and smooth. That's not to say the RLX can't be quick on its feet. Throw it in Sport mode and Acura's luxury sedan raises its pulse noticeably, shifting gears at a higher rpm for quicker acceleration. When using the optional Lane Keeping Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control, the RLX can practically drive itself (more on that below).

LANE-KEEPING ASSIST SYSTEMThis optional feature is further proof that we are getting closer to autonomous cars. If you drift from a lane, the RLX has the ability to steer itself back in line. More vehicles are featuring this safety technology, but it works particularly well in Acuras.KRELL AUDIO PACKAGEThere's only one car that currently offers a Krell audio system, and it's the Acura RLX. Krell is among the crème de la crème of high-end audio, producing the kind of home gear that costs tens of thousands of dollars. Here the wondrous 14-speaker system is a relative bargain.

The 2015 RLX's 5-passenger cabin easily lives up to luxury-car standards thanks to quality materials, a slick dual-screen information system in the center dash and thoughtful touches such as power-operated steering-wheel adjustment. The RLX is also roomy. Rear-seat passengers are treated to a copious 38.8 inches of legroom. Even with that stretch-out room, trunk capacity is still roughly 15 cubic feet, ample for most duties. Detractors include touch-based controls of functions such as fan speed and air flow, which would be easier to use with traditional buttons or switches. Hybrid RLX models substitute the gear lever for a series of buttons.

Design is always subjective, but our eyes perceive the RLX as a bit plain. A more optimistic adjective would be "understated." However you say it, Acura's luxury sedan is distinct in its indistinction. That's not to say effort wasn't spent putting some pizazz into this premium sedan. Along the sides is tasteful body sculpting, and in front the RLX features headlights that house a whopping 10 LED lighting elements that we're told (and believe) improve visibility for the driver. Though roughly the same length as the RL it replaced, the RLX is nearly two inches wider, which helps facilitate a slightly roomier interior.

Spend even the least on a base 2015 Acura RLX and you'll get a standard V6 engine, 10-speaker Acura/ELS audio system with hard-drive media storage and USB input, Bluetooth streaming, tri-zone climate control, moonroof, 18-inch wheels and the Precision All-Wheel Steer system. You'll still have to pay extra for real leather instead of Leatherette, but the front seats are heated and feature 12-way power adjustment. RLX hybrid models include standard all-wheel drive, a head-up display that projects information on the screen in front of the driver, and 19-inch wheels.

Most major options and amenities for the 2015 RLX are bundled into packages. The RLX with Navigation adds the obvious, along with the AcuraLink The Next Generation system that interfaces with mobile phones to provide vehicle tracking, concierge service and more. The Technology Package adds leather interior, blind-spot monitoring, a 14-speaker Acura/ELS audio system and high-performance tires. The Krell package brings that euphonious audiophile sound system plus power rear sunshade and manually operated rear side-door sunshades. Topping the list is the Advance package that includes adaptive cruise control, the lane-keeping feature, heated and ventilated front seats and an automatic emergency braking system.

Two versions of the RLX are available, each quite different in how it puts power to the wheels. Standard 2015 RLX models are front-wheel drive and are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 that makes 310 horsepower and is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. New is the RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD. A mouthful for sure, those letters stand for Super Handling All-Wheel Drive. The RLX hybrid uses the same gasoline V6 as the regular version, plus three electric motors. Two of them are used in place of a traditional driveshaft and differential to power the rear wheels, while the third motor supplements engine torque to the front wheels and uses regenerative braking energy to feed a lithium-ion battery pack. Acura's luxury hybrid further stands out with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.3.5-liter V6310 horsepower @ 6,500 rpm272 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 20/31 mpg3.5-liter V6 + 3-motor hybrid 377 horsepower (combined)341 lb-ft of torque (combined)EPA city/highway fuel economy: 28/32 mpg

The 2015 Acura RLX has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) that starts just under $ 50,000 and climbs to the low-$ 60,000 range when loaded. Hybrid versions of the RLX start around $ 60,000 and move up to the mid-$ 60,000 range with the Advance Package. At its starting price, the RLX is comparable to the entry prices of rivals like the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Infiniti Q70 and Jaguar XF. Four-cylinder versions of the Cadillac CTS and Audi A6 begin a few thousand lower, and the Lexus GS also undercuts the starting price of the RLX. Before buying, be sure to check the Fair Purchase Price to see what others are paying for their new RLX. Resale value is not a strong suit for Acura's flagship, with it predicted to lag leaders like the Lexus GS.

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