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Used 2020 Acura RLX Consumer Reviews

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What a looker!

Manmachine, 03/21/2020
2016 Acura RLX Advance Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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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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car that only can be copied

Long time Owner of Acura Cars, 06/05/2023
updated 01/07/2025
2020 Acura RLX P-AWS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Car has good power with fuel economy. Would be nice if it could run on 89 octane. Has all necessary safety devices except surround cameras for parking. Good leg room front and back. Now Acura is charging extra for black paint and side crome and many items that were part of the overall price of the car not add on like today. The price of a TLX is around the same amount of the RLX but smaller size engine only able to purchase All wheel drive with purchasing a S class vehicle. This RLX is the car that will hold its retail price and give better results when driving for your money paid when new. This is why I purchased the RLX.

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The critics are idiots

Jeb, 01/17/2023
2020 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I’ve had my 2020 RLX for three years now and it performs beautifully I’ve put over 20k miles a year on it. Ever time I drive this car it makes me smile and laugh. I smile because I love the car and I laugh at all the people who criticize this car. Again just ask the owners of this vehicle. They are all laughing as well!!!

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My Spouse's favorite car

Dr. Vladimir J. Vlcko, 12/23/2022
2020 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM)
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Probably the best sedan we have ever owned. We have owned multiple Acura's starting with the original Legend moving to the TLS, both in 2 and 4 door versions, the first RL, then two versions of the RLX Hybrid and the RDX. We had an Onyx/black hybrid RLX until I saw a silver grey RLX hybrid with SHAWD in the showroom and traded in Our 2019 for the 2020 due to the appearance and trim of that vehicle. My wife, who drives this vehicle, has received more compliments regarding the appearance both internally and externally of this vehicle. the passengers, after they experience the ride, have nothing but praise regarding its comfort and handling. Prior to this vehicle we have owned multiple large luxury sedans, both BMW and Mercedes but have not found neither the desire nor the necessity to return to German engineering. We have found everything we have searched for in this full-sized sedan. Our only dilemma is that Acura has discontinued this model due to the decreasing sales of large sedans in the USA. they seem to be concentrating on SUV's.

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Acura should change name to SLX w S for superb

Stormy, 02/21/2023
2020 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM)
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I have the RLX 2020 hybrid AWD with all the bells and whistles and love the cornering, the acceleration, the interior spaciousness, the 360 degree cameras, safety systems galore, and the best cruise control I have ever experienced. Cons, I’d like a bigger trunk and easier to use audio voice command for radio. Going way back to year 2006 TLX, w Satellite Nav. I could simply push voice button and say XM channel 5. Now I have to say Audio, click, XM, click, channel 5 click. It’s acceptable, but 3 steps backward from original voice control. Minor points when considering all the plus factors.

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