2015 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid: Like the Yamato - The Car Guide
But despite all that, it wasn't enough to help Japan win the war, and it sank in 1945, a few months before Japan surrendered. The RLX Sport Hybrid is kind of in the same boat (pun intended): it is Acura's largest sedan, the showcase of Honda's technical ingenuity. it seems that the RLX is not enough to turn the tides of war in Acura's favour. Even the entry level RLX is a richly-appointed vehicle: starting at $49,990, it comes with a 310-horsepower V6 turning the front wheels, leather all throughout the cockpit, a power moonroof, the manufacturer's latest infotainment system, 18-inch... But the model that Acura loaned me wasn't the base model: I had the Sport Hybrid variant, which adds a whole other layer of luxury: 19-inch wheels, a dual-clutch seven-speed transmission, a 14-speaker Krell premium sound system and a whole array... But the most interesting piece of technology is found in this RLX's drivetrain. In addition to the aforementioned V6, the sedan boasts 3 electric motors: one in the transmission (that can drive the front axle) and one in each of its rear wheels. This gives not only 377 combined horsepower to the RLX, but also the benefits of all-wheel drive (although this means that it doesn't enjoy Acura's All-Wheel Steer like other RLX models) and instant torque. Source: www.guideautoweb.com
