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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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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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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)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.