Acura RLX Sport Hybrid: A Surprise Sleeper

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8 жыл бұрын

There aren't many sleepers produced right from the factory anymore. Everyone knows when you're packing a solid amount of horsepower these days. We managed to find one though, and it's arrived in the form of the Acura RLX Sport Hybrid.
It looks like a mild-mannered premium sedan on the outside. Under the skin, however, it's packing a combined power output of 377 horsepower. Additionally, it's making use of three electric motors to help send torque to exactly where it's needed. It's the first production use of an all-electric Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive-System, otherwise known as SH-AWD.
That's damn near supercar tech... in a car that's going under the radar for all the wrong reasons. Say hello to a true sleeper.
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@neuronbob 8 жыл бұрын

This RLX SH owner (we do exist!) agrees with the review. It is silent but incredibly fast, and handles well in the turns for such a heavy car. An owner has documented a 4.8 second 0-60 in this car. Unfortunately, there's no marketing for this car, and Acura has produced so few, that people simply aren't looking at it. In short, it is not only a sleeper, but also a unicorn.

@toddmediumwellingtoniii478 7 жыл бұрын

neuronbob lol a unicorn never heard that in the auto industry.

@brasconator 7 жыл бұрын

Eleanor? . . . . .The Shelby GT500. . . GT500

@Sliderman416 6 жыл бұрын

How do you find the reliability?

@cameronbajt4 5 жыл бұрын

@@Sliderman416 This is a very imporant question from a cost of ownership perspective, If this thing is a nightmare to services I would be much more drawn to something like a GS350/450h with the 2GR series toyota engines.

@iandesportes7038 4 жыл бұрын

Smokes love it

@mariocomparan5473 8 жыл бұрын

why am i looking at this guy for the entire video?

@MichaelLesesne 7 жыл бұрын

Mario Comparan because he's beauteous

@04tsxpower 8 жыл бұрын

Finally someone who gets this car. Good vid man

@HondaTrumpAi 3 жыл бұрын

100 surprised he didn't see the comment

@MoNoK15 7 жыл бұрын

I own a 16 RLX Tech and I just adore it's performance and luxurious amenities. It is a super quality vehicle!!

@readynow12345 7 жыл бұрын

Do you have the advance model with the krell ??

@coraedread1655 7 жыл бұрын

I've had a Legend and now I own a 2008 RL. they are very good vehicles. I was settled with the 2nd gen until the 2017. For me, one of the things I like is that I'm driving a "luxury" car. And if it is luxury, you shouldn't be seeing one at every intersection such as other "luxury" vehicles. I'm just saying

@GlenWFord-ps8ts 7 жыл бұрын

Nice car. Expensive looking interior. Well made inside and out. Reliable. Beautiful outside. Quiet ride. Excellent handling Toyota sales rep on here posting bad comments.

@nastraightsix 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeff for this review. It is very enlightening and useful to have journalists like yourself highlight each vehicle for its intended purpose, characteristics, and over all qualities that others in your profession might glance over simply to make a review that does nothing to educate, but rather to illustrate their own personalities and preferences to their audience. As an owner of an E Class (work vehicle), TL SH-AWD (personal), and a Z4 (pleasure), it's refreshing and simply downright pleasurable to see such a well informed, thoughtful, non-biased and eloquent piece of work. You have done good work Sir ^_^

@sneby09 3 жыл бұрын

You won me over with the south park reference. Great review, mildly wish i went for this instead of the tlx.

@bkrishman 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this review! I'm currently in the market for a daily. I've been searching for 07-08 Acura TL Type S 6spd/ Acura TL SH-AWD 6spd. Having a hard time finding one. Now I'll add the RLX to my list. I'm loving the reliability of the Acura brand as I currently own a 1993 Acura Legend. I think a lot of people get too critical of comparing this to that. Find out what you, the individual loves about the vehicle!

@bigjoe1305 3 жыл бұрын

Holy Mike Musto. Your video style is exactly his. It works cause he is a boss!

@iandesportes7038 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite characteristics,so much tourqe and not every other car on road

@aab434 Жыл бұрын

I don’t think anyone knows this but if you ever get the chance to drive this car at night it’s an extreme pleasure it has probably the brightest and most visible headlights of any sedan on the market

@mikew9879 8 жыл бұрын

After driving the RLX PAWS model I was not overly impressed. It felt like a step backwards from my 2006 RL. When I got to drive the Sport Hybrid next to the PAWS I found how distinctly different these two cars are. Most reviews out there are on the early 2014 PAWS models, and yes there were issues. But those early reviews have overshadowed this unique and low volume addition. My 2016 RLX Sport Hybrid Advance will have fewer models on the road than the NSX. Your review is refreshing, relaxed and obviously not simply a read of an Acura press release...Thank You. Would you consider a side by side review of the PAWS vs SH models?

@readynow12345 7 жыл бұрын

How is the krell audio system.

@mikew9879 7 жыл бұрын

I think it is fantastic. But everyone's audio tastes vary. The Krell system has amazingly clear mids and highs. It does not have a 'thumper' bass lows if that is your taste. As a baseline, I was very happy with the Bose system in my former RL - especially the DVD-A quality. The Krell system exceeds that (without DVD-A) and can produce high volume without distortion. It even makes streaming Pandora (high def) sound great. It does however, call out signal quality with Sirius / XM where, I find, many channels sound muddy. I believe the subwoofer is tuned for the expected owner of this type of car. Those who prefer mobile boom boxes will not find it adequate. YMMV.

@readynow12345 7 жыл бұрын

I have an 05 RL the Bose system is one of the best I've heard, so you think that the Krell system is slightly better ? I'm curious what did you pay for you car I have seen some really good prices what I find odd is there seems to be a ton of the 2014 RLX for sale, did you trade in your 05 & how many miles did you have on it before you sold it.

@mikew9879 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, I find the Krell system better than the RL's Bose. I would not post my personal purchase details on an open forum. But I recommend you check out Acurazine.com 3rd Gen RL / RLX forum. It is THE most extensive source of RLX & Sport Hybrid details from owners. Of particular interest to you is that many of the RLX owners were RL owners, so we share similar appreciation for these underappreciated cars. There are several discussions on current market prices - and they are quite extraordinary for a car with this level of engineering (restrained styling aside).

@BrendanMacWade 8 жыл бұрын

The City Part of Town. So this is the follow-up of the RL, which was overpriced and got outsold by the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. But I had no idea there was a manual SH-AWD version. This RLX hybrid looks pretty good. I wouldn't go for it. But an older driver who doesn't like the German brands might love this. Acura ELS audio is outstanding. I think it's better than JBL factory setups, and in many ways, it's better than Bermester. The Krell name doesn't impress me, and I hear the company dumped it's founding family it's first 29 years, but the reviews for the Krell system in the Acura are all highly positive. Thanks for this video, Jeff. Now I'm actually looking forward to seeing the new MDX at the NY Show next week.

@TWHISPERER 3 жыл бұрын

Super video! I applauded for $5.00 👏👏

@dominicfong6341 8 жыл бұрын

I remember the olden days when all Acura had were two models: Legend and Integra. They were relatively affordable but prestigious vehicles.

@Lemaj420 6 жыл бұрын

Very good car!

@iandesportes7038 4 жыл бұрын

Best car I've owned

@HondaTrumpAi 3 жыл бұрын

Judt bought this car and I get it tomorrow. Pumped af, haven't even seen it yet haaa

@dashcamcalifornia5003 8 жыл бұрын

Acura needs to bring back the Integra. that car was sick. this one looks great, but the s6 is still so appealing!

@reycuerdos 5 ай бұрын

If they brought it back, including a Type S version…🎉

@SwapBlogRU 6 жыл бұрын

This car seems underrated

@oldtwins 8 жыл бұрын

One of the reasons this car doesn't sell well is because the dealers rarely stock the SH-AWD models around. They stock the FWD only, non-hybrid, drive systems and even then it's slim pickings. In 2014 acura only sold 3400 RLX' total and 2195 in 2015. The SH-AWD is a small portion of that, less than 5% of sales (133 and 250 respectively for the years). Put this into perspective: the new NSX will sell 800 models per year - far more than the SH-AWD RLX.. Quite ridiculous really. Rule #1 if you want to sell a mass market care, make sure you have them on the lots in all the colors that people want them to be. But instead, Acura insists on stocking their SUVs and 'sporty' ILX which coincidentally gets blown off the road by the new Civic turbos. Acura not really sure what their identity is these days.

@djmixin1 7 жыл бұрын

oldtwins dude I couldn't agree more

@dougjeter2951 5 жыл бұрын

I agree, ive called 3 dealers asking if they have one for sale and all the acura dealerships have told me they carry the sport hybrid and they special order only. I want to drive one before i order it

@JordanGauger 8 жыл бұрын

What kind of MPG did you get? Did I miss that?

@Shahreer271192 8 жыл бұрын

Definition of true sleeper: Jeff Glucker

@brandonmaxwell364 8 жыл бұрын

I've always thought if the Acura as a nicer Honda, I guess when I wasn't looking they got a lot better

@theotherdave2005 8 жыл бұрын

The proportions are there; it's the minutia that are somehow fussy and uninspired all at once. The UA6 was Acura's peak in terms of design.

@HondaTrumpAi 3 жыл бұрын

29MPG around the city. Interior needs an update. Mercedes AMG nailed their steering wheel.

@tomminaj1202 8 жыл бұрын

such a great speaker! No umms or ahhs

@TheHooniverse 8 жыл бұрын

+TomMinaj those... um... get edited out. -JG

@justingallagher4864 8 жыл бұрын

ya still did a good job.

@speedracer8996 7 жыл бұрын

he missed one. 5:57. i heard um ..

@MichaelLesesne 7 жыл бұрын

now if only Acura could design a good looking car

@SmokeyVaj Ай бұрын

The other day my Ford escort slept on the road overnight and now it won't move.now that's a real sleeper. If it wakes back up can I call the mummy. Support?

@Camphlobactor 8 жыл бұрын

I really like this car. The interior quality is better than an E Class but not quite as good as a Lexus. I would go for the non hybrid since the batteries in the trunk take up too much space and really looks like a lazy solution like the Camry Hybrid.

@a88888888a 4 жыл бұрын

Great car. Almost purchased one but was concerned with the ability to resell it down the road

@mrgold3591 2 жыл бұрын

I purchased a CPO 18 RLX hybrid in Dec 2019 and it hasn't drop in value in 2 years. The big disadvantage is replacement part unique to the RLX like windshield, Krell audio, EV components, rims, or jewel eyed headlamps that are close to impossible to find.

@wavesofkatrina Жыл бұрын

At 377hp is it faster than the 355 hp TLX Type S?

@mituljariwala9821 8 жыл бұрын

honda is becoming Acura which had become a understated brand. honda has many features for less than an acura

@Pabla98 8 жыл бұрын

Actually the Audi s6 has been tested to 0-60 in 3.9s in many cases. If you're comparing this to an s6/s7 it's not anywhere near the performance of those cars also the Quattro system has a sport differential which kind of does the same thing as the Acura and is tuned much differently compared to the a6/a7 for a sporty feel. But I do agree the s6 isn't really a sleeper.

@rubenarce4980 8 жыл бұрын

Try idsp for iPhone to listen to music, make a difference (crispness)

@anmolramchandani5282 8 жыл бұрын

what acura needs to do is bring back the TL Type-S, or in this case since the TL name is discontinued, a TLX Type-S, that will bring back the fun acura had brought to the table when the dished out the Legend, RSX, 3rd Gen TL etc.

@effulgent.8 8 жыл бұрын

Am buying this car

@bluestarkad17 8 жыл бұрын

will be a steal on the used car market...but I'd still take a used genesis 2nd gen

@teusports3343 8 жыл бұрын

I from Brazil , so this acura ... I can consider it a car who '' have money '' in u.s.a ?

@teusports3343 8 жыл бұрын

thanks bro ...

@readynow12345 7 жыл бұрын

Where Rio ???

@teusports3343 7 жыл бұрын

You look like ben baller ( jewerly ) lol , God bless you man !!!

@teusports3343 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah !!!! Come to my country big dude ...

@robbiehernandez8019 7 жыл бұрын

I want to come.

@timothyrichey12 8 жыл бұрын

apparently used they are 37k not bad

@Galacticentertainmentinc 8 жыл бұрын

nice🤑

@bohan9957 7 жыл бұрын

Is this an Acura RLX video, or is this a guy hiding behind his shade?

@johnnyr25 8 жыл бұрын

it's a sleeper...until you get roasted by that Hyundai Genesis with the 5 liter V8

@TheHooniverse 8 жыл бұрын

+johnnyr25 actually, the 0-60 times are the same...

@runninrebel37 8 жыл бұрын

+johnnyr25 that piece of crap can roast me if it wants too.....Ill continue driving while it sits at the gas station!!

@GlenWFord-ps8ts 7 жыл бұрын

No-that`s just your opinion.

@marlonpineda8547 7 жыл бұрын

Genesis sucks a non named brand thats why they give you 100000 mile warranty

@HondaTrumpAi 3 жыл бұрын

Under rated video. Is your last name *TRUMP*

@OzwalR 8 жыл бұрын

I don't like the steering wheel buttons, there shouldn't be buttons there, they're distracting, there should only touch screens in there so I can focus on my steering while i drive ...

@TheHooniverse 8 жыл бұрын

+Oswaldo Rodríguez If they're on the wheel, they're less distracting. You don't have to look down at a touch screen, you just know where your fingers are and the buttons are. You don't have to take your eyes off the road at all when they're on the steering wheel.

@mrproblemchild88able 6 ай бұрын

There so cheap rite now $15k 😮

@excuzgt 8 жыл бұрын

When Q50 Red sport shows up, you could have all this for 55k instead of 66k. 400hp, awd which is rear biased and is a ton of fun. Dual screen, brilliantly put together interior Looks that are a million times better than this blah acura. Why do people need to buy Acura again?

@TheHooniverse 8 жыл бұрын

+excuzgt This car is larger inside and a touch more luxurious. These compete in very different segments. -JG

@eo5436 8 жыл бұрын

Nice car it appears, but too much human face in the video and not enough details shots of car.

@93remix 8 жыл бұрын

I don't know Y car makers, create BLAND ASS HYBRID CARS... that's Y nobody will buy them or this SLEEPER

@swanblake 8 жыл бұрын

The problem with Acura is its pleather leather interior, terrible exterior styling, and its terrible exterior bland styling. Also at $60k way more luxurious looking options. Im not gonna be dumb and say id get a vettte over this (i would but that is not a comparison for this type of shopper). A Lexus GF has a better interior, exterior, and resale value. I really think the problem with Acura is they took away the manuals so enthusist/sporty drivers have no interest. The exterior styling with the beak ect is horrid and not luxurious looking but Sonata looking so buyers looking to make a "hey im rich and lease my bmw with badge nomeclature that doesnt correspond with the engine" image with the car are not interested in acura. That leaves soccor moms whose husbands convince them Acura is luxury and they divorce a year later because everyone says nice Honda.

@marlonpineda8547 7 жыл бұрын

Blake Swan u probably cant affrord either a honda or acura u dont know shit until u own it

@maazzafar9442 8 жыл бұрын

hellcat money for an acura!!!!! helllll nooooo

@bloodysinner9456 8 жыл бұрын

The Acura will outlast that crappy Chrysler vehicle.

@maazzafar9442 8 жыл бұрын

+BloodySinner In the long run!? sure but whats the fun in that

@RealtimeReviews613 8 жыл бұрын

Acura will be discontinuing this in 1-2 years guaranteed. $66,000 lol no thanks smh No one buys them. Thats why it's a sleeper.

@taxofficegibbarholmesemail7839 2 жыл бұрын

The year estimate was off but you called it.

@888TopGear888 8 жыл бұрын

0-60 in 5 seconds is a sleeper? Infiniti Q50 Hybrid for $30,000 less does 0-60 faster.

@TheHooniverse 8 жыл бұрын

+888TopGear888 it does it 0.1 seconds faster and it's much smaller inside.

@888TopGear888 8 жыл бұрын

+The Hooniverse Thats true. But that doesn't change the fact that this car is way out of its league and its insanely overpriced. The example of the Infiniti was the kind of performance that could be had for a lot less. $70,000 for an Acura? You can get a well equipped Audi A8 for $85k. Or a 2016 BMW 740i. For this much money this thing better hit 60 in 5 seconds.

@flameboy13 8 жыл бұрын

+888TopGear888 You're missing the point of the video... It's a nice car that's surprisingly fast and a genuine sleeper. It's cheaper than many cars in it's class and even if they're faster, it isn't by much. People get way too hung up on 0-60 times... I doubt your ass can tell the .5 second difference.

@Fadic4 8 жыл бұрын

I really wouldn't compare the two. I'd compare the TLX v6 with the infiniti

@888TopGear888 8 жыл бұрын

Kody Craven Well.... I happen to have a very sensitive ass. Because when I sit in 435 that does 0-60 in 4.6 seconds, from a car that does it in 5.1, I can easily tell the difference. And this whole video was about the Honda being a sleeper, so I'm guessing that 0-60 times are sort of relevant. A sleeper is a car that is surprisingly fast. Given the segment this RLX "sport" competes in, a 0-60 time of 5 seconds isn't a plus. Its expected. Pretty much all full-sized sedans do it between 4.8 to 5.6 seconds. And its not exactly a bargain. Any 5-Series competitor, optioned out to 70k is a better choice. And lets not forget that the RLX is based on the Accord and is FWD. (~50 hp to the rear wheels isn't exactly AWD. The SH AWD that made Acura famous isn't in this car.) $70,000 for a 550 MSport or an Acura?