讴歌近日发布了全新外观的2018款RLX轿车，车厂希望能藉此促进其全尺寸四门轿车的销量。该车很多造型元素取自Precision概念车和TLX改款车。新车外观最大变化是侵略性进一步增加。它的车头采用该品牌的钻石五边形格栅，周围是新的前脸和雕刻感引擎盖。车尾配备了新的LED尾灯组和双排气尾管，下面是闪亮黑色后散流器。新车仍搭载那台3.5升V6引擎，功率310马力，搭配前轮驱动，但变速箱升级至新的十速自动变速箱。该车还提供了全轮转向，车厂表现，新车加速性超车性能进一步提升。而Sport Hybrid混动版则继续提供全驱功能，该车功率同样为377马力，与2017款车型一样，除了V6引擎，还搭配两台电机。该车的车厢内采用了升级内饰和重新设计的座椅。车厂的AcuraWatch套装成为标配，它包括自动制动，车道偏离警示，车道保持辅助和自适应巡航控制。讴歌RLX去年销量不到1500辆，车厂希望改款车能把更多消费者吸引到经销店里来。

2018 Acura RLX Revealed Ahead Of Monterey Debut

Acura has a snazzy new look for its 2018 RLX sedan, which the automaker hopes will boost sales of its not-really-loved full-size four-door. Styling follows the edgy lines we saw some time ago on the Precision Concept, and more recently on the refreshed TLX.

The biggest change is obviously in the looks department, and we’ll say it certainly adds a bit of aggression to the RLX’s demeanor. The brand’s diamond pentagon grille is front and center, surrounded by a completely new front fascia and a sculpted hood. In the back, new LED taillights with dual exhaust exits down low are joined be a shiny black rear diffuser.

The 2018 RLX soldiers on with its 3.5-liter V6 that produces 310 horsepower to the front wheels, though it does get a gearbox upgrade thanks to a new 10-speed automatic. It also features all-wheel steering, Acura says acceleration and passing times are improved. All-wheel drive aficionados will continue to choose the Sport Hybrid, which offers the same 377 horsepower as last year's model courtesy of the V6 mated to a pair of electric motors.

Inside, Acura says the redressed RLX gets upgraded materials as well as redesigned seats. The company’s AcuraWatch suite of tech is also included as standard equipment, which includes tidbits such as auto braking, lane departure warnings, lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise control.

Acura sold less than 1,500 RLX sedans last year, so the company is certainly hoping this refresh will bring buyers back to dealerships.