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Like driving an NSX
Hobart, 03/10/2018
updated 09/21/2020
2018 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM)
39 of 39 people found this review helpful
The 2018 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid feels like driving an NSX supercar. The hybrid gas / electric all wheel drive system offers an incredible combination of performance, traction and economy. It’s impressive and exciting to drive. Goes in snow like nothing else you’ve driven. Gas mileage can get well into the 30s. Even though it sips Gas, it will still come out of the hole like crazy with tons of horsepower and torque. Super quiet, super fun. A unique and impressive car.
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Great value car - great safety features standard
Brian W Wiatrek, 08/04/2018
2018 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM)
25 of 25 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a car that would provide some relief to a 52 mile round trip daily commute to work on very congested interstate (I-35 in Texas). I wanted a car that had good performance, fuel economy, and semi-autonomous driving features. I looked at BMW, Mercedes, Cadillac, and Acura. I choose the Acura RLX Hybrid because of Traffic Jam Assist, good fuel economy, and fantastic acceleration. I have had the car two months and have put on over 3,000 miles in that time. So far, I average 30 mpg. Occasionally, I put the car in Sport mode, but I usually leave it in the standard drive mode. In both modes, the car has very good acceleration; however, if you want the best acceleration put it in Sport mode. I use Traffic Jam Assist daily. It works best if you get in a freeway lane that does not have a lot of cars trying to merge in. The system sometimes is slow to respond to a car that darts in front of you. I have used the TJA to drive all the way from south Austin to north San Antonio and had to take control only once or twice. I highly recommend this car. I recommend that you ensure you are ok with the infotainment system and that you are fine with the small trunk before you buy.
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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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Can't go back
Boscodamus, 12/08/2018
2018 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
After having driven this car (RLX hybrid) for the past year I can say I could never go back to a pure gas design ever. The sense of instant response (torque!) at the pedal has to be felt to be truly appreciated. And interestingly enough in city driving it is also quite noticeable making it an enjoyable experience rather than the usual drudge. Touch the pedal and you feel the car respond. An all electric car like the Tesla is not practical for me so the only cars I would consider as an alternative would be the Lexus or Volvo hybrids which are much more expensive. And they also have console shifters which I hate. As an audiophile I really love the Krell system which is special. Not leaps and bounds better than the ELS system in the TLX...but better. I was very happy to get the "old" infotainment system which has a CD player with a hard drive. I record all my favorite music without having to bother with any other gadgets or having to stow CDs in the car. For me, a joy to use. The ride and handling are wonderful. Overall the best car I have ever owned or driven. I have tested the GPS guidance system against Google maps on the Apple iPhone 7 and all I can say is that it's always better to have a good idea where you are going than to rely completely on either of them.
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Such a great car.
FisherEdD, 11/26/2018
updated 11/29/2022
2018 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
Prior to owning the RLX Hybrid I owned an A6 4.2 and an M35X both great cars but not comparable to the Acura. The Acura is a dream to drive and is super quiet, extremely fun to drive and the exeleration is amazing. Plus the gas mileage is amazing, and I like being eco friendly. The tech is great and the safety features are incredible. I won’t be shopping for another car for a little while but when I do it will be another RLX sport hybrid. *** update its 2019 and I’m still in love with this car. In 2022 I’m still delighted with the car. Its performance is unparalleled and truly exhilarating. The reliability has be stellar and I get 30 mpg due to the hybrid engine. I’m truly sad Acura discontinued the vehicle. I will struggle when it’s time ti replace the 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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Liked the 2014 model and this is even better
David, 07/31/2018
2018 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
Entertainment system may not be intuitive or showy but it works really well when you get used to it and the sound is awesome! Same for navigation - not showy but it does the job. The driving aids (lane keeping etc.) and ride are outstanding, and it is fast when you want it to be. Excellent value but I bought it because I liked it better than the Audi S5 I was considering. Great car for mid-west mixed driving. Way under-rated model.
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Rlx time
That one , 02/23/2021
2018 Acura RLX P-AWS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I am on my 3 Rd rlx .recently got the 2020. I was hoping a 2021 would arrive but Acura discontinued the rlx.the rlx had a CD player.other cars do not.it takes too long to Put cd into computor then on a flash drive then into car. The car handles great and is very comfy. I do wish the infotainment was more modern .the Navi system is a little redundant asking to confirm things. overall a great car.
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Not perfect, but plenty good enough
RHL, 07/19/2021
2018 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Traded 2015 RLX w/ 95k, for 2018 SH-AWD w/ 35k. AWD was the draw, plus the HUGE depreciation hit on the '18. Techo wizardry, you can take it or leave it. Great seats for long rides. Acceleration good, put in Sport to really put a smile on your face. Only Toyota can match Honda/Acura reliability - had zero issues in 4 years with the '15 RLX, expect the same experience here.
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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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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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Deserves consideration
Dan A, 07/17/2019
2018 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
If you want a car that gives you a lot for your money and most people are impressed by give this car a look. And, you can get a great deal!
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End of the rainbow
Erv , 10/17/2020
updated 04/19/2021
2020 Acura RLX P-AWS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I been driving Honda/Acura products for the past 30 years trouble free. This is the last year of an outstanding car. I compared the RL/RLX to other luxury cars, Acura won each time.
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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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Amazing car that did not sell - overpriced msrp
Sascha, 01/19/2021
2018 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
After driving this car for a while now, I have concluded that this review by Edmunds.com was to say the least HARSH ... with the commentary included here I can find at least 80% of ALL cars they provide reviews where they over-glorified some of the Korean made cars without any common sense or expertise applied - I simply do not agree with their review. I will agree on following however: MSRP was way too high - too overpriced (62k-65k is just beyond any sense) Infotainment is pretty non-intuitive and half-baked The Interior is fairly dated The drive is AMAZING given SH-AWD. They are forgetting this car weighs over 4000lbs... As far as specs go, you will be paying for a german similar spec'd car over 65-70-75k and will still have headaches whenever car needs to go to the shop - germans are NOT reliable cars... they are a society statement "I have money, and I can afford it..."
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Great car
JD, 09/27/2021
updated 09/28/2023
2020 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love my Acura RLX Hybrid. The car does 0-60 in 4.9, not 5.6 like the Edmunds review (check YouTube). Yes, the infotainment is bad, but it does everything you need it to, and I installed a wireless CarPlay system from VLine anyway. It’s incredibly comfortable and quiet, and there’s plenty of power when you feel like going a bit faster.
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Poor reliability
Yakov, 02/27/2021
2020 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM)
9 of 14 people found this review helpful
I had my first Acura in 1990- the Legend. Loved that car and since then I had own 2MDX, TSX ( I still have) and RLX from Acura brand and several Lexus including LS, IS and ES. I initially loved the RLX hybrid as it checked all the boxes I was looking for. That was short lived. It is plaques with random software issues with brakes, battery total discharge within 72 hours to 96 hours. If I leave the car at the airport, it is guaranteed to be dead by the time I come back 3 days later. At home you need a trickle charger connected just in case and also keep portable jump starter just in case. I feel like this car is always in ICU.now I have a brake problem that has voice message to pull the car over and get it towed as brakes may fail! The dealer has no clue how to fix this after multiple attempts other than saying it is probably a software issue ( probably really!). I am trying to get Acura Customer service involved and see what happens. It is extremely frustrating that I have 60k dead weight under warranty plus extended warranty on a car I don’t feel safe. I will update in couple of weeks.
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Hidden Jewel
Billybob , 03/09/2023
2020 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased a used Acura 2020 Sport Hybrid still under waranties . Let me echo what others have stated that the reviewers missed the boat on these cars . Yes the infotainment is dated but I know the system and actually like the dual screen so it works. The Krell speakers are outstanding . The car looks great and you rarely see any around. The seats are super comfy and the car rides fantastic. Great handling and steering excellent power with the electric assist and gas mileage has been running around 30. There are not many out there and I really like the look of the 2018-2020 version although the prior years look good too . I love buying a car like this at the end of its production run as more likely all the bugs have been worked out . This thing was ahead of its time If you get the chance get one don't listen to the expert reviews see what the owners say. Probably the Hybrid scared people away and kept sales down plus everyone wants SUVs but this is a great car. I plan to keep this thing for a long time .
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Amazing car
Jose, 11/24/2020
2018 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
High Quality vehicle!
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Great Car
Moe Thiam, 08/28/2021
2018 Acura RLX P-AWS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I love this car.
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Lousy electronics
Paul Montana, 09/07/2018
2018 Acura RLX P-AWS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
14 of 27 people found this review helpful
The electronics on this car are awful. Ask it for directions and it tells you today's date. Imports my address book from iPhone in a jumbled mess. Ask it to dial number and it dials someone else. Cannot control my iPhone music with info system. Called Acura and they said "You can if you pay us $154 a year". Are you kidding me? Why not Apple Play like Honda Civic? Paid too much for this car for third class info entertainment system.
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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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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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Fantastic Car!! 2020 SH-AWD Sport Hybrid
Matthew, 05/02/2025
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
Prior to buying this I drove almost every sport/luxury car on the market like the BMW 5 Series, Genesis G80, Mercedes E350, etc. The RLX Sport Hybrid stood out for its serene ride, superb power delivery, efficiency, and reliability. Not to mention it comes with all the options, more even than competitors for a better value. The infotainment system was not upgraded by Acura in 2018 with the rest of its fleet but you can get wired/wireless carplay installed aftermarket using the same display and buttons. The Krell Audio is fantastic and the seats are very comfortable. The ride quality with the stock tires Primacy mxm4 was a little soft for my taste, and those tires were not my favorite, so I upgraded to ultra high performance Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3's and it made a huge difference. With the new tires getting about 28mpg with regular driving, about a 4mpg bump from stock tires... Shifting from Hybrid to gas is automatic and happen seamlessly. This would be a great car to buy second hand if it was taken care of 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)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.