New York 2012: Acura RLX Concept – Honda Brings Back 4WS!

We all know that the new Acura RLX will have a V6 and a neat SH-AWD system using electric motors and such – but how about the budget model, that revives the long-dormant four-wheel steering system from the Prelude, once known as 4WS! The all-new direct injection V6 displaces 3.5L and makes in excess of 370 horsepower. While one electric motor provides a hybrid system linked to the V6, two others, one at each rear wheel, act as an all-wheel drive system. Similar to the NSX, the system can add power to the wheels independently, helping the car rotate through turns by applying varying amounts of torque. A standard model without the SH-AWD system can be had with 310 horsepower and the aforementioned 4WS system, now dubbed "Precision All-Wheel Steer". This system electronically adjusts the toe angle of the rear wheels. Two screens will feature in the cabin, a 7-inch touch screen that controls vehicle functions, as well as an 8-inch display screen. Forward Collision Warning,  Lane Departure Warning, Collision Mitigation Braking System and lane-keeping assist all help on the gadget front, while an AcuraLink telematics system with stolen vehicle tracking will be standard. And yes, this concept is 100 percent accurate; imagine it with the rims from the current RL, and you'll have the car that I saw back at Honda HQ in January. from The Truth About Cars http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com

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