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RLX-- love this car
angela2014, 08/28/2014
updated 03/29/2024
2014 Acura RLX Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
83 of 83 people found this review helpful
I got the RLX with Advanced package in Oct. 2013. Have driven more than 15K miles, I can not be more happier. No matter it is 8 hrs drive from southern California to San Francisco or road trips to Vegas and Grand Canyon, or even daily commute on the highways, the car is so quite and comfortable, every time behind the wheel feels like a special treat to myself. My friends have A6 and E class, whenever they rode with me they can not stop praising how much they enjoy the ride and how well made the car was . Actually I got the feeling they sometimes find excuses to just take a ride with me because of they like this car. update 2/29/2016 Have been more than 2 yrs now, drove more than 38K miles, still love this car. Every friend/relatives rode with me always compliment how pretty and how comfortable this car is. I am pretty sure my next car/SUV will still be an Acura. Update 8/28/2016 It will be 3 Yrs by this October. My RLX still serves me well for my daily 80+ miles commute between Orange and LA county as well as long distance road trips. The odometer is more than 48K miles as today. My only regret is I did not wait a little longer to buy the hybrid version. Maybe in couple years. Update 2/28/2017 Still own the car and enjoy every ride. Got close to 60K miles now. Update 9/8/2017 Sitll serves me well for my daily commute on 405. Have driven more than 70K miles now. Always feel safe and smoth drive every time. Quite certainly my next car will still be an ACURA. Update Marc 12, 2018 have more than 82K miles in my RLX. Still run like new. Quiet cabin, great Krell audio system and smooth ride make daily commute on 405 highway enjoyable. I love this car. Update Sept. 13, 2018 It will be five years this October since I have my RLX. Still this car is my loyal companion on my daily commute at 405. I have put more than 92K miles on my RLX, still runs like new. I am so happy with my car, this January I bought a 2019 TLX Advance PKG for my husband. He loves his TLX. Now we have three ACURA in my household. My daughter has a RDX. From our experiences, it is very likely we will be ACURA owners for life as long as Acura continues to make reliable, safe and fun to drive cars. Update 9/15/2019 Got more than 113K miles on my RLX by now. Still my loyal companion for my daily commute on 405 highway. My plan is to drive the car for another couple years, then get a new RLX because I just love driving this car and I trust Acura’s quality. Update 3/16/2020 Still have this car and still driving daily commute at 405. Almost 130K miles by now. Never fails me and the drive is always comfortable which makes the 405 traffic jam bearable. Definitely my next car will be another RLX. Updated 9/17/2020 Got more than 130K miles on my RLX now, still drive like new. Always comfortable rides in this car, also provides power and speed when I need. Very sad to hear Acura is discounting RLX. Acura please bring another model similar size as RLX or bigger. We are Acura family, my husband's TLX and my daughter's RDX can not tolerate car from other car makers in the family when it is time for me to replace RLX. I may need to settle for MDX but to me it is more fun to drive a sedan than SUV. 3/18/2021 Still driving my RLX, after more than 137K miles, it still runs like new. 9/21/2021 put almost 150K miles in this car now. Still drive like new. Just completed a five days family trip to northern California Monterey Bay and Pebble Beach. Still having fun every time driving the car. I really wish Acura will come out with another similiar size or bigger sedan like RLX. 3/22/2022 Got more than 153K miles in my RLX now, still drive like new. ABSOLUTELY love this car. Can ACURA consider to make a similar sedan? ACURA aleady brought back Integra, why not Legend? It will be very nice to have an electric Legend. 9/23/2022. My RLX just keep going, has 161K miles now. Still love it. I figure if I wait long enough maybe ACURA will hear me and bring back Legend in Electric form or other large sedans similar to RLX. 3/26/2023. Just crossed 170K miles, still run like new. 9/27/2023. Still have my RLX, almost 180K miles now. Never fail me. This car will be accompanied me for 10 years by the end of this October. It is too good a car to let go. I am waiting for LEGEND to come back. Acura please hear my plea and bring back Legend. 3/28/2024 close to 190K miles now and more than 10 yrs as my loyal companion, still no problem, run like a new car. Smooth ride every day on the 405 commute. I am still waiting for LEGEND to come back.
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Really Good Car
billg8, 07/24/2014
2014 Acura RLX Navigation 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
41 of 42 people found this review helpful
This car is alot better than reviewed from my perspective. I think the issue is this: This DOES NOT compete with the BMW 5 series or MB E-Class (regardless of what Acura would like)...really more like Lexus, Infiitniti or Lincoln based on my experience. That said, based on actual purchase price-- strong discount to MSRP/Invoice so well below BWM/MB this is a high quality, nice driving (love teh AWS) vehicle. My personal feeling is, while not flashy, the car is also sophisticated looking. So far I'm very pleased with the overall package
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Unfairly Overlooked and Ridiculously Underrated!
Acura host, 04/18/2017
2017 Acura RLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
I test drove just about every luxury sedan in this price range--BMW, Audi, Lexus, Infinity, Porsche (suv), and some midlevel sedans as well, and I can honestly say this is the best one out there. Why? Well,....it depends on what you want. I wanted Quality (I've always loved the way Acura's drive and last), Safety (NHTSA and IIS best ratings --with suite of safety features), Visibility (you can actually see out of the car and over your shoulder), Dependability (not one issue with it for over a year), and Ease of Driving (the smoothest engine and most maneuverability I've come across), ---(btw, the steering IS very connected to the road and incredibly sporty for a large sedan). Not to mention--- the roomy, rear seat, , the quiet cabin, the improved suspension, the way it climbs a hill and never downshifts, not to mention its' classic, elegant appearance. The RLX is a fantastic vehicle and it's a shame that it doesn't get more love in the press. Read reviews from actual owners!! Test drive it yourself, and you'll be extremely surprised in the best possible way. Pricing is high, but check around to get a good deal. They are out there. There is nothing sedate about this top notch sedan. It is thee hidden jewel at Acura!
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Good car
V MEL, 11/11/2017
2014 Acura RLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
This Acura RLX has been a great vehicle for my family. The good part of the ownership experience is the size of this car. I am 6'-2" and I am very happy with the legroom I have on both front and rears seats. The car is much more roomier than appears on outside. I can complement on the quality of the interior materials; it is made very nice, the cabin is surrounded by by soft materials wrapped in the high quality leather; there are not many plastic parts around like in the similar class Lexus car. Very comfortable large seats, I like them better and think they are more comfortable than E-class Mercedes; nice large armrests. The control buttons and vents don't seem wear off like on most of European luxury cars. This car has a very sensitive breaks; it will stop dead in a very short time. One of the best features I like is the headlights. The optics of the headlights "jewel eye" look very attractive and deliver one of the best driving experiences at night; road signs reflections look like LED TV screens. Infotainment system is great and very easy to use. I found it much more convenient than E-class Mercedes. I like rolling volume control on the steering wheel instead of + -- volume bottoms. I like touch screen and how it gives vibrating feedback. I don't know why so many "expert" reviews are complaining about how confusing the infotainment system is. I found it very easy to use. I like the climate control in this car. The front seats heat up very fast and air fans are very quiet in a high mode, unlike Mercedes or BMW. The average gas mileage is 23 mph in mixed city/highway use which is very very good for this size car with 310 hp engine. So far I don have any mechanical or electrical problem with this car. Very, very reliable car 5+++. Now about the negative experience: First, suspension, suspension, suspension. The car drives like an Amish buggy on a bumpy road. 19 inch wheels with low profile tires make it even worst. The rear suspension is so stiff it sends pain in my spine every time the car goes over a bump. It is far from a luxury riding experience. I wish they have sport and comfort suspension modes to switch. I think this stiff suspension helps to transmit road noise to the car's body even though Acura advertises its noise cancellation technology and hollow wheels which suppose to reduce the road noise. However, I cannot say there is much road noise, but I am sure Mercedes E an Cadillac CTS is more quiet. Second is the gear shifting. It is also rough. When I try to accelerate fast, every time the gear shifts it rocks my body back and forth. Third, is the gear ratios. The car quickly goes to very high RPM during even mild acceleration. It creates unnecessary engine noise and makes it hard to control the car on the road. During "normal" driving mode the car acts like most of luxury cars would act in the "Sport" transmission mode. Forth, is the line departure alarm, blind spot and breaking warning alarms. I wish Acura change it from beeping sound warning alarm to vibration warning like it is done in Cadillac or Lexus cars. When I listen to music or radio, all these warnings become useless; I just cannot hear the beeping warning sound while music is playing. Fifth, the exterior assembly quality. The body parts are not lined as is suppose to be lined. Rear trunk lid does not line with rear fenders, I checked with dealer and it appears on all 2014 RLX models. Front hood/fender gaps are not consistent. It gives an impression like this car has been in a car rack and having some frame damage. After driving this car for 115K the P-AWS RTC actuators began to moan when making small turns. It is not critical, but I know I have to replace them soon. The bottom line is: I like this car and I think I will keep it for a couple more years. I would not recommend this car for a person who likes comfortable Cadillac-style ride. However, for a younger person who likes to drive fast alone, for aggressive driving style it could be a good choice.
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Almost Perfect
Ed Koval, 02/22/2016
2014 Acura RLX 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
There is a lot to like about this car, and frankly little to not like. The only two gripes I have are (1) the low profile tires result in a ride that is busier than should be of a luxury car, and (2) at 6'1", my head just barely misses hitting the headliner.
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outstanding car
hondahound, 08/04/2016
2016 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
We bought this car about a month ago and it was certainly the most expensive car we've ever purchased. We did wind up test driving basically every car at the Acura dealership as well as checked out comprable Lexus sedans as well as the Accord (our historical default choice). Now that we've driven the car for about 5 weeks, our intial impression: its fantastic! I deliberately left the "value" category blank as its certainly in a very different class than other cars we've purchased in the past. (Frankly we'd consider that the Accord is a great "value".) Thus far, we've been thrilled with the RLX Hybrid. Its comfortable for long and short rides, quite sporty and, when driven a bit aggressively/sport mode, will certainly demand the driver's attention to keep the shiny side up. The safety features are amazing (CMBS,LKAS, etc). The safety features as well as the tech features did require some a bit of study, but now I find it very intuitive. Overall an outstanig car!
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Great Car
Bob, 01/17/2017
updated 01/18/2018
2017 Acura RLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Traded in a 2012 Acura TL . The 2017 Acura RLX is just a perfect Car. It is quiet has a lot of power and a great car for the price. Tested a Lexus GS350 but the Acura RLX is much better.
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Better Than It Looks
texastom2, 08/08/2013
2014 Acura RLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
Coming out of my first Acura a '12 TL AWD, I looked at everything else in its class. My wife got the '13 Lexus GS 350, which is very nice, but I needed more testosterone. I was very surprised when I test drove the RLX as most of the reviews by the 'experts' were average at best.. It is a perfect fit for me. Bigger inside than my TL and the Lexus 350. Lots of room in the back seat. The control panel is much more intuitive than my TL. The ride is plenty smooth, the transmission feels great shifting in all gears, A/C is perfect. I really enjoy driving it. I leased it and did not know until I was handed the keys it comes with a great Roadside Assistance Pkg. basically covers everything.
Great Car
TMW, 11/24/2015
updated 06/01/2016
2015 Acura RLX Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
Just to give a little backround, my last two cars were a Lexus GS and an Acura RL. I did not like my Lexus at all and got rid of it after less than two years. I had that Lexus in the shop 7 times in those two years for various problems. Up until then, I had pretty much owned only Toyota or Lexus. In 2008, I decided to get the Acura RL to replace the Lexus GS. The Acura RL treated me very well for 6 years until I gave it to my daughter. When it was time to get a new car, I considered many different luxury brands but kept coming back to Acura. So far, I have 24,000 miles on the car. I can honestly say, this is the best car I have ever owned. I look forward to driving it everyday. There were a couple of recalls which were easily taken care of...I was not having problems before the recalls. If I had to do it again, I would not hesitate to get the RLX. I would love to have the hybrid version but it was not available when I bought my car. I had a deposit for one with the dealer but after waiting a year, they finally told me they weren't sure when they would available. I guess that would be my one complaint with Acura...they had a predicted release date for the hybrid and it kept getting delayed and there was no information available as to if and when they were going to come out with the car.
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smooth ride
billy chambers, 12/26/2016
2017 Acura RLX Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
By far the best car i have every owned. Does all the bells and whistles in outstanding manner. Cons a bit pricey for most folks.
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Forbes writer is an idiot. This car is awesome
Nick N, 08/01/2016
updated 02/02/2017
2016 Acura RLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
39 of 46 people found this review helpful
First, any "Expert" that is paid to write an article about a car should have to drive one of the cars for a month, then write their opinion. This clown who was an independent writer for Forbes, says the 2016 Acura RLX is one of the worst 10 cars to buy. Seriously? A 5 Star safety rating in every category, phenomenal company (Acura makes a lemon?) incredibly smooth, quiet, has great acceleration, is sexy, sleek, but doesn't have the perception as a racecar like a BMW ( had one, and it sucked, unless you LIKE being in the repair shop all the time), so it gets hammered before it is even proven? This Acura RLX is so fun to drive, whether a short jaunt or a multiple hour trip, it is outstanding in spite of what a non-owner tries to tell you. Expect to but it $10K under MSRP. The technology package is nice, the visibility is great, and I'd rather have a DEPENDABLE, SAFE car like this than a slightly faster BMW that will break down, or Mercedes (Turbo charged 4 cylinders are stupid if you want a car long-term) sedan unless you buy 500. Acura has a reputation as dependable and reliable, and this is still true.
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Ordered My Second RLX!
Acura Enthusiast, 12/28/2016
2016 Acura RLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
This is a very underrated car. I just ordered my second RLX after finishing a three-year lease. Initially, I was quite surprised at how much I liked this car. It has comfort, value, a killer stereo, reliability, and quality materials throughout. Unfortunately, Acura has chosen not to aggressively market this model. That's too bad, because it's a real jewel!
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Hidden gem
Nathan, 10/07/2022
2016 Acura RLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I’ve owned my 2016 for 5 years, 120k miles and love the car. There is a reason why all of the 5 star reviews. The ride is smooth, confident and just a pleasure to drive. My only gripe is the transmission flush needed about every 60k miles. Evidently with quick shift points it breaks the fluid down faster. Hiwevper, it’s not a big deal
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RLX Understated Value
Greg Moore, 07/06/2017
2017 Acura RLX Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This car is a understated value, Had a BMW prior to buying this car. This car is a lot quieter, rides better/smoother, has better visibility, and interior materials. The BMW hype is just that! I love this Acura RLX Advanced.
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Unfair Reviews / Great Luxury and Drive
Joe Fdez., 12/17/2019
2016 Acura RLX Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Check the RLX Hybrid in detail against any other car in its class before buying. You will be very impressed. Accord has suffered from a very bad marketing team resulting in lax market recognition of this magnificent vehicle.
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Drives Great "IF" You Can Get it to Start!
Jacqueline Scott, 10/24/2015
2014 Acura RLX Navigation 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Purchased my 2014 RLX in May 2014. Other than the fact that the engine was kind of loud, and the car did not come with a spare tire of any kind, I was in love with my RLX the first time I drove it. My favorite feature is the All Wheel Steering; I love the way the car handles. What I don't love is that something keeps draining the battery. The first time my car failed to start was in Jan 2015, eight months after I purchased it. This happened again in Sep 2015. The car was completely dead both times; wouldn't make a sound. I had to call Acura roadside assistance to jumpstart the car each time. The car was taken to the dealership after each incident and they could not find what was causing the battery to drain, or any other problem with the vehicle. I have also had problems with the touch screen going blank, Forward Collision Warning activating for no reason, the Bluetooth/phone screen not responding, and voice activation not working properly. The Navigation system doesn't work very well either, once you "finally" figure out how to use it. I have had several problems trying to get the system to find addresses. The search feature doesn't do a good job of keying in on your current area for requested searches, not to mention, maps are outdated. As much as I like the Acura RLX, It is unreliable, so I would not recommend it to a friend or anyone else for that matter.
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RLX Rattles down the road since purchase- no solution
rlxregrets, 03/11/2014
2014 Acura RLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I noticed rattles coming from front suspension after 500 miles. Brought it to the dealership and they couldn't find anything wrong with it. Dealership reported service rep had the same problem but worse after 7k miles. After another 2k miles the rattles increased in frequency and loudness from all 4 wheels. Dealership replaced front struts which resolved a majority of the rattle but the rear rattle persisted. After another visit, the replaced the rear rattle. The rear is better but now the front is ever present over every bump. When I had a 2014RLX loaner the vehicle had the same issue as both mine and the service reps car. Cant believe engineering isn't all over this issue. Beware of RLX.
Not a good car
Jon, 05/29/2023
2014 Acura RLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Ever since I got this car I would have so many problems with it. Sometimes when I take a left or right turn the steering wheel is locked up at a 45 degree angle then it jerks the car to straighten it out. This is dangerous and I have brought it in to get it fixed and each time they “fixed” it, the problem comes back. Save yourself the stress and protect yourself and others by not getting this car
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Overall, great car but it does have some problems
SS, 11/03/2015
2014 Acura RLX Navigation 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
23 of 29 people found this review helpful
I'm very happy with the performance, handling, ergonomics and fuel efficiency. The only major complaint I have is with the battery going dead when the car sits for more than 2 days. I suspect it's a parasitic draw, possibly from the HFL module. Taking it back to the dealer and plan to leave it with them until they fix it. Apparently this is a problem with Acuras and I will not recommend buying this model, or any of the other ones, until they address it.
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Electric Motors Accelerate Schmooooooth!!!!
GaryN, 02/08/2016
updated 09/04/2018
2016 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM)
22 of 28 people found this review helpful
Overall very satisfied with this purchase. Currently at 29k miles. No major glitches. Controls are intuitive and easy to master. However, Playing XM stations are glitchy and very slow to load, for scrolling; as are obtaining music from your USB FlashDrive. Push Button shifting, especially reverse, is slow to engage (1+ sec) on press of accelerator. Hybrid system is absolutely awesome, but comes with sacrifice of trunk space. Engine is very quiet when switching between electric motors and engine running; transfers between each completely unnoticed except for the RPM needle moving, ......this hybrid is much different than those gas saving German models which "die" at a stop sign, then restart. Very comfortable and rides well. Power distribution lives up to the "rides on rails" marketing motto. Controls are within ergonomic arm reach, very well thought out. Remains a comfortable and joy to drive. Sport mode is a definite power boost with intelligent tranny reset Would definitely buy again, and recommend.
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Luxury Sedan for everyday use!
Paul Kif, 07/17/2016
2015 Acura RLX Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
I got this car back in April 2015. I have 9k miles on it now. Car drives without any issues whatsoever. When driving around 70 miles on the freeway car gets about 34mpg, even though by the book it is 31mpg. Mixed driving I get 26-27mpg, which is great considering how big car is. Car is definitely not the softest on the planet, since I saw few people complain about it, which is true I agree with that, however car is luxury/sport and some sport cars are not the most soft cars out-there. I really like a lot of standard options such as LED Headlights, P-AWS rear wheel steering technology 19" luxury wheels, acoustic windshield and front glass and etc., This car is definitely worth getting considering car cost a lot less than competition with similar options, less by about 15k. Also retail value always nice on Acuras and reliability is good if you think to keep car for longer than 5 years. In my opinion car looks much better than Lexus GS and boring looking Audi A6. Acura looks very beautiful, one of my favorite looking car in it's class.
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Bad design or bad quality?
s_sc, 05/07/2014
updated 05/10/2017
2014 Acura RLX Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 29 people found this review helpful
I bought my RLX-ADV about 4 months ago and only put on about 1500 miles so far. I have already took it back three times for repair. There were iPhone 4S issue (automatic dial out and hang out), low battery and charging system warning sign(happened in less than first 50 miles), and camera too hot/LDW, LKAS shut down (90 degree outside) during driving. Dealer recharged the battery, but no action to other issues. Dealer and Acura insisted the shut down is the proper action by design. SF Bay Area is known for good climate. The LDW, LKAS shut-down happened multiple times in April. I really wonder what the car would do in Summer! Update on May 2016: Here are updates on the issues I reported. After two battery charging visits,, my dealer finally declared that it had a bad battery. I got a new battery in less than 12 months since owning the car. The charging issue was resolved. I do not have any phone issue now, either. It went away after I upgraded my phone to iPhone 6S. Honestly, this might be a problem of Apple, not Acura. However, the most important LDW & LKAS shut-down persists! It consistently shutting down these important safety features when outside temperature is around 90 degrees. I gave up fighting with Acura since they insisted this is a necessary precaution to protect the delicate electronic system. I am really disappointed. I spent extra money on this car since it was promised with these safety features. Acura sold me an ill-designed product that takes protection of car as priority over the driver! Update on May 2017: The LDW & LKAS shut-down is still a big problem! I have already experienced twice this year. Both times occurred when the temperature went up to low 90's. I am an unsatisfied customer of Acura!
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I hope they don't cancel this model!
nick Aspiotes, 09/29/2017
updated 04/04/2022
2017 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
Great car only thing i did not like was trade in value on my last car. Comfortable, great handling ,powerful ,reliable,great gas mileage! Bought the Hybrid and get great gas mileage in the city and highway. Have driven the car for over four years and am still quite impressed.Greatly that Acura discontinued this model. I am still driving this car and have no plans to trade it!
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Tracy Dee, 04/29/2022
2014 Acura RLX Navigation 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased the Acura RLX in 2019 with 59,000 miles. I had the car 2 weeks and the car started to veer to the right when I was driving straight. The Acura Dealership stated it was the rear actuators. The car was repaired under the warranty. Now the car is doing the same thing. I had it diagnosed and it was the rear actuators which is a safety issue. The vehicle turnt sideways while I was driving and another car almost hit me from the side. The Acura dealership stated I would be responsible for the repair because they only warrant the repair for 12 months. I researched the vehicle and it previously had a recall on the steering suspension. I made a complaint with Acura client relations and the case manager was supposed to be following up with me, but it has been a month and she refuses to answer my calls. Leaving messages with other representatives stating she’s unable to speak with me today. This particular vehicle is a safety hazard to drive. I am thankful I have another car, but in the meantime I am paying for a vehicle that could cause serious injury to myself or someone else. I refuse to drive this vehicle to injure myself and someone else. I hope the Acura Dealership recall this issue because this is a serious issue with this vehicle. At any given time the car can veer another direction.
Wish I had a better RLX story
Dpaprocki, 01/03/2017
updated 01/03/2019
2014 Acura RLX Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
18 of 25 people found this review helpful
2014 Acura RLX, with advanced package, purchased 3/14 at Pleasanton Acura • On going electrical, entertainment system, fit and finish, suspension, electronics, backup camera, accessory issues: • 13 visits to dealer on car issues • 18 days the car was at the dealers for repairs • 4 immediate returns to the dealer due to repairs incorrect or not complete • 4 sessions working with dealer service personnel to show them how to debug issues; DTS audio, USB file interface, battery cell failure, internal recirculating fan • 2 wheels bent due to road damage • 0 time I have had wheel damage due to road damage on other vehicles • 1 factory wheel cost covered cost for 4 new wheels and tires in aftermarket • >40 hours, amount of time spent dealing with car problems • 1 safety issue, video recorded, which Acura says they will not fix • 4 videos recorded to show problems to service personnel because their first response is customer did something wrong • 14 weeks to get request to Acura customer service denied • 12 times I tried contacting Acura customer service • 3 times Acura customer service contacted me • 1 time Acura customer service told dealer not to talk to me • 10 emails to dealership and Acura management • 0 responses to email • 1 commute car purchased as I am worried RLX cannot stand up to commute and warranty is almost over Engine, LED headlamps, Sound quality are fantastic. Car has low resale value as my experience does not appear to be unique. So I have to chalk this up to a very expensive lesson. While the car is disappointing the response of the dealership and Acura/Honda customer service was more disappointing. Acura buyer beware. You are welcome to contact me and I can share the details of my experience and point you at my files and the videos of the problems I have had. Dave Pap Rocki, [contact info removed]
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Ok, just not up to the other luxury brands
, 12/28/2018
2016 Acura RLX Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 15 people found this review helpful
Overall I like the car. Had challenges with the transmission not shifting from 2nd to 3rd under heavy acceleration. Dealer, Hunt Valley Acura is Maryland is horrible. Could not fix the issue even though they could recreate it. Service Manager told me to bring back the car when the transmission completely fails. The car has a rough ride and is much noisier than expected. Was not as noticeable in Atlanta since the roads are better there than in Baltimore. Krell stereo is great and the seats are comfortable, especially on long road trips. Purchased the car due to the out the door price and expected reliability. The dealer has ruined it though and will not purchase another Acura.
BETTER THAN WHAT THEY SAY
MR. PEABODY, 06/29/2022
2016 Acura RLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Love driving this car!!! Been a fan since '88 legend (ie. "88 legend, 96 rlx premium, 98 rl premium, 16 rlx tech). Ride is smooth. Reliable. makes me grin when i look it. stereo is great. Good power, it'll get up when stomped. I just love this car! I know, i know, mb, lexus, genesis may be better in some categories. Had a chance to get an e350 and like the gs/ls models, however i'm sprung. Gettin' a nsx when i hit the lottery :-)
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A Red RLX is Fiyer!!!!!
MR. PEABODY, 09/14/2022
2016 Acura RLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought this '16 RLX last Spring. Loved the color (get compliments all the time) good powetr and it makes me grim from all angles. I've driven RLs/RLXs since '88 Legend. I LOVE these cars! Some of critics have Haterade. But it is smooth, comfortable, and the engine roars on acceleration. just drive one for yourself.
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Great car
daniel6767, 01/15/2015
updated 07/17/2017
2015 Acura RLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 16 people found this review helpful
This is a wonderful car- my 4th Acura (2 TSX, 1 TL) Interior surpasses anything I looked at and the technology that comes standard is exceptional. Could be a bit sharper on the outside but still gets lots of looks and certainly beats the Lexus GS. And, with the great discounting going on, would be hard to beat the value.
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stay away from RLX
b2cmu1, 01/17/2015
2015 Acura RLX Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 23 people found this review helpful
Purchased new RLX in 2014, what a mistake. It has had three recalls and now an engine noise has developed which Acura mechanics can not figure out. Audio tapes have been sent to Acura Engineering and they are stumped. I intend to get rid of it as soon as it comes back from shop (two weeks) Bad news trade in value is now $35,000 for a one year old car with 12,000 miles for which I paid $52,000. Go with Lexus or Infinity and save yourself trouble
Shifty
Joseph Alves, 10/09/2015
2015 Acura RLX Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Quality of interior is mediocre. ^-cylinder shifting is annoyingly rough; wife's 12 year old Subaru smoother.
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What a looker!
Manmachine, 03/21/2020
2016 Acura RLX Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have read many reviews online and in magazines. Some were nice, some were not. I purchased a used 2016 with 27000 miles on it. I have not regretted it. One thing that absolutely every reviewer has failed to mention is driving this car with the sport button activated. You are driving an entirely different vehicle that seems incredibly connected to your right foot! It's a blast, a whole lot of fun. I do not regret my purchase. When I do not have the car on the sport mode, my miles per gallon on freeway driving can slide easily up to 28 and 29 miles per gallon. This is great for an RLX with the advance package, this is a very heavy car. Sometimes, when I feel like driving slow and in the right hand lane, (62 to 65 mph by LA standards), the car will get me 30 miles per gallon in a 15 mile trip with low traffic on the freeway. I'm saving money on gas and I loved every minute of it. It has cylinder deactivation to assist in saving gasoline as well. I am blessed to drive this car. I'm not trying to make pretend I'm Speed Racer or somebody from a Furious franchise. I like to roll calmly, and comfortably. My money needs to stay in my pocket not at the dealer. Accessorizing your RLX with manufacturer spec options and added privacy glass where legal only makes this car even more sophisticated. A True Value leader!
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acura finally got it right!
jtienda, 06/07/2013
2014 Acura RLX Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 40 people found this review helpful
Just bought 2014 rlx advance, had 2011 rl the difference is like night and day. WOW! what a great car , we love it. rlx does it all , great ride, tech is state of the art. looks great. jg
Huge Step Backwards
jimvette, 06/20/2013
2014 Acura RLX Navigation 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 33 people found this review helpful
I just traded my 2009 RL for a 2014 RLX w Navigation. I cannot get over the step backwards in features and quality. The interior could just as easily be for a Corolla. The Radio is inferior to the standard model in 2009. As best as I can tell the only additional feature on the RLX is the X! After a week, I wish I had just stayed with my 2009. I suggest that you stay away feom any of the RLX models except the Advanced package if you don;t mind paying its sky high price. Honda should be ashamed of itself for calling this a luxury car. A loaded Civic would come closer.
Very roomy and comfortable
Wasabi, 07/01/2018
2015 Acura RLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
If you are looking for well built and luxury car, this is it.
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nice car
gman124, 08/12/2013
2014 Acura RLX Navigation 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 10 people found this review helpful
all in all, a very nice car. but not sure if i would lease it again given the opportunity
Best Acura ever purchased
Mark Dittmar, 08/27/2023
2016 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love everything about the Acura RLX hybrid!
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Acura Beats to a Different Drum! And I Like It!
thkim, 07/07/2013
updated 07/08/2016
2014 Acura RLX Navigation 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Acura plays by no one elses rules as far as I can tell. Every competitors car that Acura claims the Acura RLX competes with is either rear wheel drive or all wheel drive. The RLX is front wheel drive with Rear Wheel Precision Steer. Initial marketing reasons would conclude its silly for Acura to say they compete with those other cars, but the truth is when you drive the RLX and feel how wonderfully precise it is and how nice the drive is you have to ask yourself why would I want all wheel drive with more things to break and horrible fuel economy. I have had my RLX now for 1000+ miles and I love it. The more I drive it the more I love it. I have owned Lexus LS430, ES300h, BMW...
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2015 Acura RLX
BrickFair , 06/30/2020
2015 Acura RLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Really like the car and to think that i wanted a Lexus 460
RLXer
RLXer, 07/03/2017
updated 07/08/2019
2014 Acura RLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fast lots of room good gas mileage if you keep your foot off the accelerator Still running great rear passenger door lock stop working needs bigger brakes for the driving I do. But other than that still very smooth solid and quiet.
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Love at first site
Joshua Walton, 06/09/2020
2016 Acura RLX Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great deal! Saw it on a Tuesday, got it on A Friday!
RLX - no 4 x X
KV, 12/12/2015
2015 Acura RLX 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 14 people found this review helpful
One of my requirements was 4 Wheel or All Wheel Drive capability in a luxury sedan. This car was wonderful but didn't have either although, as I understand it, prior models did.