Technology: Acura RLX Concept

Acura's RL finally gets a long-awaited makeover, having been overshadowed by the mid-range TL sedan. No, this isn't the RWD V-8 flagship you've been waiting for. Like its predecessor, it features a V-6 engine, which makes 310 horsepower. Its Sport Hybrid SH-AWD, however, differs from the last generation, and is similar to the system featured in the NSX concept. In spite of its hybrid and AWD tech, Acura promises the RLX will weigh "well under 4,000 pounds," hopefully making its driving dynamics more engaging than its derivative aesthetics. Acura's flagship is still conservatively styled, with a kinked C-pillar treatment similar to the ILX, the polarizing power plenum grill and a healthy front overhang courtesy of its FWD architecture.