Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD to Debut in LA

Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD to Debut in LA

The Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD will be on display at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Powered by a 3.5-liter iVTEC V6 engine mated to three electric motors, the RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD has a maximum combined system output of 377 hp. The hybrid powertrain is mated to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission helping the sedan achieve an EPA-rated 30-mpg combined rating.

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The Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD is the Japanese automaker’s first luxury sedan to use hybrid powertrain technology and electric-powered all-wheel-drive, helping it deliver V8-like performance with four-cylinder fuel economy according to Acura.

The RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD will join the 310-hp RLX with Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWD) in the Acura lineup starting next year.

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