Not every generation of drivers bears witness to an evolutionary development in automotives. Designers and engineers spend countless hours thinking of innovations that challenge the competition and thrill the consumer. Following years of development, the hybrid vehicle was introduced to satisfy the demands of consumers wanting to combat rising fuel costs. The unfortunate reality is that greater fuel efficiency caused weaker performance – until now.
Acura introduces the RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive).
Photo: Acura RLX Sport Hybrid via CNET
Our engineers refused to accept the status quo, so they hunkered down to develop some method of optimizing efficiency without sacrificing white-knuckle-inducing power. Housing three electric motors, with two located at the rear of the car, you get the advantage of exponentially more torque delivered the moment your foot grazes the pedal. Oh, and did we mention those three motors are in addition to the 3.5-liter direct-injected V-6 engine?
377 horsepower generates 377 lbs.-ft. of torque at 4,500 RPM. And even with all that power, you still enjoy the benefits of *28/32 mpg city/highway.
Exactly: We are exhilirated, too. You can take a moment to catch your breath because that’s not all. The engineers were feeling rather industrious.
In the Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD, braking and coasting automatically charges the state-of-the-art Lithium-ion battery.
There’s more to come, so stay tuned! Until then, enjoy this video about the power and efficiency of this gorgeous machine.
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*Based on 2014 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery pack age/condition (hybrid only), and other factors.