2012 Acura RL Last Drive - What the 2014 RLX Can Learn from its Predecessor - MotorTrend Magazine
Making a stronger first impact would be a good first step for the front- and all-wheel-drive 2014 Acura RLX variants. With the high-resolution display available on an eight-inch screen in the 2014 RLX, this problem might be behind Acura. From the outside, it’s clear Acura tried to spice up the RL’s styling in the 2011-model-year refresh, but the effort may have come too late. " Around back, I liked the chrome bar on the trunk lid along with its sharp turbine-like wheels, but they couldn’t distract me from the awkward front clip and drab interior. After viewing a 2014 Acura RLX in-person at the L. A. auto show, it’s clear the new midsize entry has a more substantial presence, but aside from the chrome-topped grille, has a noticeably subdued design. Rear passengers also praised the RL for its roominess (37. 2 inches of headroom, 36. 3 inches of legroom, and 54. 0 inches of hiproom). The 2014 RLX comes prepared when it comes to rear-seat space, as the car rides on an stretched wheelbase and has a sizeable 38. 8 inches of legroom. The outgoing RL's bread and butter though, was that it was the first to feature Acura's esteemed. Source: wot.motortrend.com
