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Non-hybrid RLX models used a conventional automatic (6-speed early, 10-speed in later years) while the Sport Hybrid used a motor‑integrated 7-speed DCT; EPA estimates cited during the model run were roughly 20/30 mpg (city/highway) for the V6 and about 29/30 mpg for the Sport Hybrid. Acura applied a mid-cycle refresh for the 2018 model year that updated exterior styling, lighting, and interior appointments.", "priceRange": "$55,925 – $62,925 (USD)", "towingCapacity": "Not rated", "recallHistory": "1 recall (2023 campaign 23V858000 — fuel pump; campaign lists certain 2013–2023 Honda and Acura vehicles including the RLX)", "imageByYear": { "2018": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/2018_Acura_RLX_sedan_front_4.2.18.jpg", "2019": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1f/2019_Acura_RLX_SH-AWD%2C_rear_2.21.20.jpg", "2021": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c3/Acura_RLX_%288228743027%29.jpg", "2022": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/2018_Acura_RLX_sedan_front_4.2.18.jpg", "2025": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/74/2020_Acura_RLX_SH-AWD%2C_rear_3.25.23.jpg" }, "galleryByYear": { "2018": { "exterior": [ "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f0/2018_Acura_RLX_au_SIAM_2018.jpg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/2018_Acura_RLX_sedan_front_4.2.18.jpg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0e/2018_Acura_RLX_sedan_rear_4.2.18.jpg" ], "interior": [ "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2f/Acura_RLX_P4220663.jpg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Acura_RLX_P4220664.jpg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fa/Acura_RLX_P4220665.jpg" ] }, "2019": { "exterior": [ "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1f/2019_Acura_RLX_SH-AWD%2C_rear_2.21.20.jpg" ], "interior": [] }, "2021": { "exterior": [ "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c3/Acura_RLX_%288228743027%29.jpg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a0/2017_Acura_RLX_in_Bellanova_White_Pearl%2C_front_left.jpg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/2018_Acura_RLX_sedan_front_4.2.18.jpg" ], "interior": [] }, "2022": { "exterior": [ "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/2018_Acura_RLX_sedan_front_4.2.18.jpg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0e/2018_Acura_RLX_sedan_rear_4.2.18.jpg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a0/2017_Acura_RLX_in_Bellanova_White_Pearl%2C_front_left.jpg" ], "interior": [ "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2f/Acura_RLX_P4220663.jpg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Acura_RLX_P4220664.jpg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fa/Acura_RLX_P4220665.jpg" ] }, "2025": { "exterior": [ "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/74/2020_Acura_RLX_SH-AWD%2C_rear_3.25.23.jpg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1f/2019_Acura_RLX_SH-AWD%2C_rear_2.21.20.jpg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/2018_Acura_RLX_P-AWS%2C_rear_2.29.20.jpg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/05/2020_Acura_RLX_P-AWS%2C_rear_8.26.23.jpg" ], "interior": [] } }, "gallery": { "exterior": [ "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f0/2018_Acura_RLX_au_SIAM_2018.jpg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/2018_Acura_RLX_sedan_front_4.2.18.jpg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0e/2018_Acura_RLX_sedan_rear_4.2.18.jpg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1f/2019_Acura_RLX_SH-AWD%2C_rear_2.21.20.jpg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c3/Acura_RLX_%288228743027%29.jpg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a0/2017_Acura_RLX_in_Bellanova_White_Pearl%2C_front_left.jpg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/74/2020_Acura_RLX_SH-AWD%2C_rear_3.25.23.jpg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/2018_Acura_RLX_P-AWS%2C_rear_2.29.20.jpg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/05/2020_Acura_RLX_P-AWS%2C_rear_8.26.23.jpg" ], "interior": [ "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2f/Acura_RLX_P4220663.jpg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Acura_RLX_P4220664.jpg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fa/Acura_RLX_P4220665.jpg" ] }, "years": { "2015": { "trims": [ { "name": "RLX (base)", "description": "The base RLX uses Acura's 3.5L \"Earth Dreams\" V6 (J35Y4) paired with a 6‑speed automatic and Acura's Precision All‑Wheel Steer (P‑AWS) four‑wheel‑steering system on FWD models. 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The hybrid uses a motor‑integrated 7‑speed DCT and includes hybrid‑specific equipment (standard 19\" wheels, acoustic glass, upgraded audio). For 2017 the Sport Hybrid continued as Acura’s high‑performance/efficiency RLX offering. 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The 2018 refresh added revised exterior styling, redesigned seats and Traffic Jam Assist; original 2018 MSRP for the base RLX launched at $55,895.", "packages": [ { "name": "RLX", "msrp": "$55,895", "difference": "Base variant (FWD)." }, { "name": "Premium Paint", "msrp": "~$56,300", "difference": "Premium exterior paint +$400." } ], "engine": "3.5L V6", "power": "310 hp / 272 lb-ft", "drive": "FWD", "transmission": "10-speed automatic", "economy": "20/29 mpg", "zeroToSixty": "", "topSpeed": "", "safetyRating": "Top Safety Pick (IIHS)", "seats": "5", "cargo": "14.9 cu ft", "airbags": "", "highlights": [ "3.5L V6 producing 310 hp and 272 lb-ft", "New 10-speed automatic for 2018", "AcuraWatch driver-assist suite standard (adaptive cruise, collision mitigation, lane-keep)", "Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS)", "Leather interior with 12-way power front seats and 14-speaker audio" ], "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSihbW9g7Bg", "image": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/2018_Acura_RLX_sedan_front_4.2.18.jpg", "isFirstModelYearForModule": true, "isLastModelYearForModule": false }, { "name": "RLX Sport Hybrid", "description": "The RLX Sport Hybrid pairs the 3.5-liter V6 with three electric motors (one integrated with the front transmission and two rear wheel motors) for a combined output and torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive operation. The Sport Hybrid produces substantially more power than the regular V6 and adds luxury and technology features as standard; for 2018 it received a revised battery pack that improved trunk space while benefiting from the same mid-cycle styling and feature refresh.", "packages": [ { "name": "RLX Sport Hybrid", "msrp": "~$55,900", "difference": "Base variant (SH-AWD)." }, { "name": "Premium Paint", "msrp": "~$56,300", "difference": "Premium exterior paint +$400." } ], "engine": "3.5L V6 + 3-motor hybrid", "power": "377 hp / 341 lb-ft (combined)", "drive": "AWD", "transmission": "7-speed dual-clutch (DCT) with integrated motor", "economy": "28/29 mpg", "zeroToSixty": "", "topSpeed": "", "safetyRating": "Top Safety Pick (IIHS)", "seats": "5", "cargo": "12.0 cu ft", "airbags": "", "highlights": [ "377 hp combined from the 3.5L V6 plus three electric motors", "SH-AWD with rear-wheel-mounted electric motors and regenerative torque-vectoring", "Krell premium audio and added luxury features (ventilated front seats, heated rear seats)", "Surround-view camera, parking sensors and head-up display available on Sport Hybrid" ], "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oddv34El0yk", "image": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f0/2018_Acura_RLX_au_SIAM_2018.jpg", "isFirstModelYearForModule": true, "isLastModelYearForModule": true } ] }, "2019": { "trims": [ { "name": "RLX", "description": "Base non-hybrid RLX sedan powered by a 3.5L V6 with Acura’s Earth Dreams technologies and Variable Cylinder Management. The V6 is paired with a 10‑speed automatic (applied after the 2018 facelift); the RLX retained Acura’s comfort- and tech-focused equipment, including Jewel‑Eye LED headlamps and the AcuraWatch suite. The Advance option package adds cooled front seats, a head‑up display and other luxury appointments.", "packages": [ { "name": "RLX", "msrp": "~$57,000", "difference": "Base variant (FWD)." }, { "name": "Advance Package", "msrp": "~$60,400", "difference": "Adds cooled front seats, head‑up display and other luxury features (optional)." } ], "engine": "3.5L V6", "power": "310 hp / 272 lb-ft", "drive": "FWD", "transmission": "10-speed automatic", "economy": "20/30/23 mpg (city/highway/combined)", "zeroToSixty": "", "topSpeed": "", "safetyRating": "Top Safety Pick (IIHS)", "seats": "5", "cargo": "", "airbags": "", "highlights": [ "3.5L V6 (Earth Dreams) with VCM", "10‑speed automatic (2018–2020)", "Jewel‑Eye LED headlamps", "AcuraWatch active‑safety suite standard", "Precision All‑Wheel Steer (P‑AWS) on FWD models" ], "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHMB9jn4wss", "image": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1f/2019_Acura_RLX_SH-AWD%2C_rear_2.21.20.jpg", "isFirstModelYearForModule": false, "isLastModelYearForModule": false }, { "name": "RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD", "description": "Flagship Sport Hybrid variant combining the 3.5L V6 with three electric motors in Acura’s Sport Hybrid SH‑AWD system for torque‑vectoring rear drive and substantially higher output. The hybrid powertrain uses a motor‑integrated 7‑speed dual‑clutch transmission and produces a combined system output of about 377 hp. Hybrid models carried additional standard equipment (14‑speaker ELS Studio Premium audio) and could be ordered with the Advance package for cooled seats and a head‑up display.", "packages": [ { "name": "RLX Sport Hybrid", "msrp": "~$55,900", "difference": "Base hybrid variant (SH‑AWD)." }, { "name": "Advance Package", "msrp": "~$59,250", "difference": "Adds cooled front seats, head‑up display and other luxury features; hybrid models come standard with 14‑speaker ELS Studio Premium (Krell optional)." } ], "engine": "3.5L V6 + 3 electric motors (Sport Hybrid SH‑AWD)", "power": "377 hp / 341 lb-ft", "drive": "AWD", "transmission": "7-speed DCT (motor‑integrated)", "economy": "29/30/29 mpg (city/highway/combined)", "zeroToSixty": "", "topSpeed": "", "safetyRating": "Top Safety Pick (IIHS)", "seats": "5", "cargo": "", "airbags": "", "highlights": [ "Sport Hybrid SH‑AWD torque‑vectoring system", "Combined 377 hp system output", "Motor‑integrated 7‑speed dual‑clutch transmission", "14‑speaker ELS Studio Premium audio standard on hybrid", "Advance package adds cooled seats and head‑up display" ], "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhEPgxyXAJw", "image": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1f/2019_Acura_RLX_SH-AWD%2C_rear_2.21.20.jpg", "isFirstModelYearForModule": false, "isLastModelYearForModule": false } ] }, "2020": { "trims": [ { "name": "RLX", "description": "The standard RLX is powered by a 3.5L V6 (J35Y4) paired with a 10‑speed automatic and front‑wheel drive. The 2020 RLX continued largely unchanged after the 2018 refresh; mechanical and feature changes were minimal compared with prior years. Exact 2020 MSRP not verified here.", "packages": [ { "name": "RLX", "msrp": "~$58,150", "difference": "Base variant (FWD)." } ], "engine": "3.5L V6 (J35Y4)", "power": "310 hp / 272 lb-ft", "drive": "FWD", "transmission": "10-speed automatic", "economy": "20/29/23 mpg (city/highway/combined)", "zeroToSixty": "", "topSpeed": "", "safetyRating": "Good (IIHS)", "seats": "5", "cargo": "", "airbags": "", "highlights": [ "3.5L V6 producing 310 hp", "10-speed automatic transmission", "Front-wheel drive with Precision All‑Wheel Steer (P‑AWS) on non-hybrid models", "AcuraWatch safety suite (forward collision mitigation, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise)", "2018 facelift updates (carried through to 2020)" ], "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15ZC3Is_CuU", "image": "", "isFirstModelYearForModule": false, "isLastModelYearForModule": true }, { "name": "RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD", "description": "The RLX Sport Hybrid SH‑AWD pairs the 3.5L V6 with three electric motors (one front motor integrated in the transmission and two rear motors) and a motor‑integrated 7‑speed dual‑clutch transmission to provide torque‑vectoring SH‑AWD and a combined system output around 377 hp. For 2020 the Sport Hybrid carried over with no major mechanical revisions; it delivers notably better EPA economy than the non‑hybrid RLX. 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Production ended in June 2020 and the model was discontinued after the 2020 model year, so there were no 2021 trims, pricing, or factory options. This entry records that absence rather than speculating on specifications or pricing for 2021.", "packages": [ { "name": "Not offered — discontinued after 2020", "msrp": "~$55,900", "difference": "Model discontinued; no 2021 pricing or variant information available." } ], "engine": "", "power": "", "drive": "", "transmission": "", "economy": "", "zeroToSixty": "", "topSpeed": "", "safetyRating": "", "seats": "", "cargo": "", "airbags": "", "highlights": [ "No 2021 US availability — model discontinued after 2020", "Previously offered in non‑hybrid 3.5L V6 and RLX Sport Hybrid SH‑AWD forms", "Known for AcuraWatch safety technology and Jewel‑Eye LED headlamps" ], "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15ZC3Is_CuU", "image": "", "isFirstModelYearForModule": true, "isLastModelYearForModule": true } ] }, "2022": { "trims": [ { "name": "No 2022 models (RLX discontinued)", "description": "There were no 2022 Acura RLX trims offered in the U.S.; the RLX was discontinued after the 2020 model year and production ended in mid‑2020. The last available configurations (through 2020) were a front‑wheel‑drive 3.5L V6 and the RLX Sport Hybrid with SH‑AWD. Because no 2022 production occurred, there is no 2022 starting price or 2022 powertrain/spec data to report.", "packages": [ { "name": "No 2022 variant (discontinued)", "msrp": "~$55,900", "difference": "No 2022 production — placeholder package indicating absence of 2022 trims." } ], "engine": "", "power": "", "drive": "", "transmission": "", "economy": "", "zeroToSixty": "", "topSpeed": "", "safetyRating": "", "seats": "", "cargo": "", "airbags": "", "highlights": [ "No 2022 production — RLX was discontinued after the 2020 model year.", "Last offered trims (through 2020): 3.5L V6 FWD and RLX Sport Hybrid with SH‑AWD (Advance option available).", "Typical late‑run EPA estimates: ~20/30/23 mpg (V6) and ~29/30/29 mpg (Sport Hybrid) for the last model years offered." ], "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15ZC3Is_CuU", "image": "", "isFirstModelYearForModule": true, "isLastModelYearForModule": true } ] }, "2023": { "trims": [ { "name": "Not offered in U.S. (discontinued 2020)", "description": "The Acura RLX was discontinued from the U.S. lineup after the 2020 model year; no factory 2023 RLX trims were offered in the United States. The final U.S. offerings (for 2020) were the RLX Sedan w/ Technology Package (3.5L V6, FWD) and the RLX Sport Hybrid w/ Advance Package (3.5L hybrid with SH‑AWD). This entry documents the absence of 2023 trims for the U.S. market.", "packages": [ { "name": "Not offered in U.S. (discontinued 2020)", "msrp": "~$55,900", "difference": "Model not sold in the U.S. for 2023; no 2023 MSRP." }, { "name": "Historical: 2020 RLX Sedan w/ Technology Pkg", "msrp": "$55,925", "difference": "Last listed 2020 base price (context only; not a 2023 offering)." }, { "name": "Historical: 2020 RLX Sport Hybrid w/ Advance Pkg", "msrp": "$62,925", "difference": "Last listed 2020 Sport Hybrid price (context only)." } ], "engine": "", "power": "", "drive": "", "transmission": "", "economy": "", "zeroToSixty": "", "topSpeed": "", "safetyRating": "", "seats": "", "cargo": "", "airbags": "", "highlights": [ "No factory 2023 trims offered in the U.S.; RLX was discontinued after the 2020 model year.", "Last U.S. trims (2020): RLX w/ Technology (3.5L V6, FWD) and RLX Sport Hybrid (3.5L hybrid, SH‑AWD).", "Flagship Acura sedan known for roomy rear seat, P‑AWS rear steering (on V6 models), and available Sport Hybrid SH‑AWD with torque‑vectoring rear motors.", "Dual‑screen infotainment and advanced driver assists were standard/available but felt dated by the late 2010s." ], "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jv0UGVG9dY", "image": "", "isFirstModelYearForModule": true, "isLastModelYearForModule": true } ] }, "2024": { "trims": [ { "name": "Not offered (discontinued)", "description": "The Acura RLX was discontinued after the 2020 model year and was not offered new in the U.S. for 2024. No factory trims, engines, drivetrains, or option packages were sold for the 2024 model year.\n\nThis entry is a placeholder to make explicit that there were no 2024 RLX trims to verify; all detailed specification fields are left blank for that reason.", "packages": [ { "name": "N/A", "msrp": "~$55,900", "difference": "Model discontinued — no 2024 packages or variants." } ], "engine": "", "power": "", "drive": "", "transmission": "", "economy": "", "zeroToSixty": "", "topSpeed": "", "safetyRating": "", "seats": "", "cargo": "", "airbags": "", "highlights": [], "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA6Eyj9JjLc", "image": "", "isFirstModelYearForModule": true, "isLastModelYearForModule": true } ] }, "2025": { "trims": [ { "name": "No U.S. 2025 models (model discontinued after 2020)", "description": "The Acura RLX was discontinued after the 2020 model year; there were no factory 2025 RLX trims offered in the U.S. Historically the RLX was available as a 3.5‑L V6 (≈310 hp) FWD with Acura’s Precision All‑Wheel Steer (P‑AWS) and as the RLX Sport Hybrid SH‑AWD with a combined output near 377 hp. Because no 2025 U.S. models were produced, no 2025 starting prices exist.", "packages": [ { "name": "No 2025 U.S. model (placeholder)", "msrp": "~$55,900", "difference": "Model discontinued after 2020; no 2025 MSRP." } ], "engine": "", "power": "", "drive": "", "transmission": "", "economy": "", "zeroToSixty": "", "topSpeed": "", "safetyRating": "", "seats": "", "cargo": "", "airbags": "", "highlights": [ "Model discontinued after 2020; no 2025 U.S. trims" ], "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDIi1t7iYDE", "image": "", "isFirstModelYearForModule": true, "isLastModelYearForModule": true } ] }, "2026": { "trims": [ { "name": "Not offered (model discontinued)", "description": "Acura discontinued the RLX after the 2020 model year; no RLX trims were offered in the U.S. for 2026. This entry documents the absence of production rather than a marketed trim.", "packages": [ { "name": "Not applicable", "msrp": "~$55,900", "difference": "No RLX production or MSRP for 2026." } ], "engine": "", "power": "", "drive": "", "transmission": "", "economy": "", "zeroToSixty": "", "topSpeed": "", "safetyRating": "", "seats": "", "cargo": "", "airbags": "", "highlights": [], "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VRXLUS4cnM", "image": "", "isFirstModelYearForModule": true, "isLastModelYearForModule": false } ] } } }