2014 Acura RLX Hits Showrooms, Plenty of Used Acuras Available in Oconee County Area

The Atlanta International Auto Show kicked off March 13 at the World Congress Center. The event features over 400 domestic and imported cars including the highly anticipated 2014 Acura RLX.

The newest flagship of the Acura line will compete in the mid- to high luxury market -- a segment that includes cars such as the  BMW 5 Series and Audi A6. 

"This is the best car Acura has ever produced," Michael Accavitti, the automaker's vice president of national marketing operations, told Autoblog.

The new model gets good marks for an improved design, a nicely appointed cabin and rear seat legroom. Performance-wise, Acura lags behind its competitors in powertrain technology but its Precision All-Wheel Steer system outperformed a couple of comparable vehicles.

According to Autoblog, the 2014 Acura RLX is scheduled to officially go on sale March 15 with a starting price of $48,450.

If you are interested in owning an Acura, but don't want to dive in at the 2014 Acura RLX price range, check out some of the used Acuras available locally (click on the links for additional information):

• 2007 ACURA TL (Athens Ford) This 6-cylinder automatic has 64, 844 miles and a price of $17,983

• 2009 ACURA MDX TECHNOLOGY ENTERTAINMENT (Acura & Volvo of Athens) This 6-cylinder automatic has 59,583 miles and a price of $29,788.

• 2005 ACURA TL(Acura & Volvo of Athens) This 6-cylinder automatic has 165,863 miles and a price of $9,688.

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See the 2014 Acura RLX at the Atlanta International Auto Show between now and March 17. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 (children under 6 admitted free). For more information about the show, including directions and hours of operation, visit the Atlanta International Auto Show website. To see photos from the show, visit the Atlanta Business Chronicle.