The 2022 Volvo S90 is, to say the least, awesome. It is sleek, well-equipped, and delivers a solid performance across any road condition. It is a very convincing executive SUV that easily dominated its segment.
When it comes to luxury vehicle, only a few ones are worth considering mainly because of the tough competition set by industry leaders, like Volvo. If there is a room for those that are admirable enough to be in the same class as the S90, the 2022 Acura RLX will be one of those few hopefuls. Here is a comparison to understand why the RLX is just a mere entry point to the luxury segment.
Design & Style
The sleek S90 carries its three-box shape so well. The bold styling is accentuated by the long hood and striking Thor's Hammer LED headlights. The grille is big and upright but not extrovertly so. Completing the confident exterior design is the vintage Volvo badge right at the center of the imposing grille.
The RLX looks pleasant but its design has significantly aged. The grille has been updated to a diamond shape in 2022 but it did not do much to improve its average exterior. The interior is also looking old especially that it was not included in the most recent design update.
Technology & Safety
The S90 is a contemporary vehicle and it is clearly evident on the set of infotainment and safety features that comes standard on it. Almost everything is accessible through the Sensus touchscreen display and the smartphone integration with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A long list of driver-assistance features make it even more impressive.
The RLX is well-equipped with technology but you cannot expect them to be as modern and sophisticated than its rivals.
Performance
The sportiness of the S90 is attributed to its 2.0-liter 316 hp engine on the base model and the 400 hp from the hybrid trim. The handling is velvety smooth while he steering is both direct and precise. There is abundant grip and it stays composed across any road condition.
There are two trim levels on the new RLX. One is powered by a 3.5 liter V6 engine with up to 310 hp and 272 lb-ft of torque. The other one is a hybrid that can deliver a combined output of 377 hp and 341 lb-ft of torque. Although the numbers seem to be promising, its performance is nothing but.
The Bottom Line
The 2022 Acura RLX may be a good entry point vehicle to the luxury segment but it seriously does not befit the title of a true luxury vehicle. It does not look the part and the tech features are not enough to impress. The 2022 Volvo S90, however, is excellent as it has always been.
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