Acura All-Wheel Drive Vehicles

2017 Acura MDX SH-AWD

Feel Closer To The Road.

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Go Practically Anywhere

 
The 2017 Acura MDX is one of the standout models in our lineup and in the luxury crossover world. One of just a few luxury vehicles with three standard rows of seating, it’s ready for family and friends—and if you don’t fill all of those seats, you can fold some of them down and expand the cargo area.

One of the biggest strengths of the MDX is knowing it can take you practically anywhere. Every version of this Acura crossover comes with a 3.5L V6 engine with 290 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque and has your choice of either front-wheel drive or Acura’s Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) for added traction and control.

The SH-AWD system is tweaked and updated year after year, and the most recent changes have helped reduce the weight of the vehicle and reduce its effect on fuel economy. It also knows when it needs to send power to all four wheels or when it can cruise in front-wheel drive, engaging only when necessary.

2017 Acura RDX AWD

Drive Like A Boss.

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Driving With Confidence

 
The MDX’s full-size crossover versatility has been essential for its success, but not every driver needs a seven-passenger crossover. That’s why Wisconsinites have access to the 2017 Acura RDX as well. This compact crossover seats up to five yet still has a 3.5L V6 under the hood for 279 hp and 252 lb-ft of torque. And every model of the RDX is available with All-Wheel Drive with Intelligent Control.

Traditional all-wheel drive systems are all-or-nothing affairs, but the RDX AWD with Intelligent Control senses when the front wheels have lost traction and swiftly directs some of the engine power to the rear wheels to retain your grip on the road. That means a nearly seamless switch from front-wheel to all-wheel drive whenever you need it most.

All-wheel drive is just one of the RDX’s many available features that let you get comfortable behind the wheel. Driving with confidence on uneven terrain or during bad weather can relax you just as much as the heated front seating or the automatic climate control.

2017 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD

Travel To Unexpected Places.

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Raising The Stakes On Both Power & Handling

 
The 2017 Acura RLX is a car that should really be experienced firsthand. As Acura’s flagship sedan, the RLX is one of the most powerful and elegant luxury cars on the road, equipped with the advanced features of the Technology Package at the start. Under the hood is a 310-hp 3.5L V6 engine. When it comes to all-wheel drive, however, the 2017 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD raises the stakes on both power and handling.

Many drivers think of hybrids as slow, boring vehicles thanks to their reputation for fuel economy, but the reality is that a hybrid is just a gas engine paired with one or more electric motors. In the case of the RLX Sport Hybrid, it means more power, more control, and better fuel economy. The three electric motors bring the combined output of the RLX to 377 hp, and that electrically delivered torque allows you to launch from the line with greater speed than a traditional gas engine.

The “torque vectoring” process of the SH-AWD system is one of the things that sets it apart from other all-wheel drive offerings. The RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD can spin its outer wheels faster and accelerate you through a curve more quickly. It can also automatically adjust traction to get you a better grip on the pavement through those tight curves.

2017 Acura TLX AWD

Accelerated Thinking.

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New Level Of Control

After successfully replacing both the TL and TSX models, the 2017 Acura TLX has proven itself as one of the most versatile sport sedans for Wisconsin drivers. While a 2.4L 4-cylinder is standard, a 3.5L V6 is available, and drivers who opt for the V6 will have their choice of front- or all-wheel drive.

Like the MDX and the RLX, the TLX has Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive available, joining the Precision All-Wheel Steer system to give you a new level of control over the power of that 3.5L V6 engine. TLX SH-AWD models can send up to 90% of their power to the front tires when cruising to help conserve fuel.

The instant you require more torque, though, the TLX can sense it. It sends as much as 45% of engine power to the rear wheels, and up to 70% of the total engine torque can be shifted to just a single rear wheel for superior cornering ability.