Acura RLX
2017–2020 model years · Generation introduced 2014
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- Available years
- 2017–2020
- Yearly records
- 4
- Reported market values
- $13,825–$21,650
The overview
Acura's flagship falls well short of its competitors. The ride is jumpy and unsettled, and the lack of handling agility makes the RLX feel ungainly. Its responsive 310-hp V6 and six-speed automatic powertrain is a high point. Our tested front-wheel-drive model averaged 23-mpg overall. A pricey all-wheel-drive hybrid is available, and gets an EPA-rated 30 mpg combined. The cabin is spacious and well-made, and includes a raft of electronic and connectivity features, but it isn't particularly luxurious and the controls are overly complicated. 2014-2015 models offer forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, but only on top-trim Advance models. 2016 models bring that AcuraWatch safety suite down to the mid-level Technology trim, as well as adding cross-traffic alert. A surround-view camera system was added to the top-trim Advance. 2016 made AcuraWatch standard on all trims.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 ↗ Tech sedan Front 3.5-liter V6 (310 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed | $21,650 | Not rated | Not rated | 23 MPG |
| 2019 ↗ Tech sedan Front 3.5-liter V6 (310 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed | $18,225 | Not rated | Not rated | 23 MPG |
| 2018 ↗ Tech sedan Front 3.5-liter V6 (310 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed | $16,625 | Not rated | Not rated | 23 MPG |
| 2017 ↗ Tech sedan Front 3.5-liter V6 (310 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed | $13,825 | Not rated | Not rated | 23 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2020 model
Tech sedan Front 3.5-liter V6 (310 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2020 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2014
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $21,650
- Retail value range
- $20,825 - $22,475
- Original MSRP range
- $54,900 - $61,900
- Trade-in range
- $18,140 - $19,725
Ratings
- Road test score
- 75/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 20 MPG
- EPA highway
- 29 MPG
- EPA combined
- 23 MPG
- Tested city
- 15 MPG
- Tested highway
- 36 MPG
- Tested overall
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,595
- Cruising range
- 430 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.5 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 128 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 198 in
- Width
- 74 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 112 in
- Weight
- 3,930 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 3.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 31 in
- Luggage
- 2+3+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 3/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 14957 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2019 model
Tech sedan Front 3.5-liter V6 (310 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2019 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2014
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $18,225
- Retail value range
- $17,275 - $19,175
- Original MSRP range
- $54,900 - $61,900
- Trade-in range
- $14,095 - $16,370
Ratings
- Road test score
- 75/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 20 MPG
- EPA highway
- 29 MPG
- EPA combined
- 23 MPG
- Tested city
- 15 MPG
- Tested highway
- 36 MPG
- Tested overall
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,595
- Cruising range
- 430 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.5 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 128 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 198 in
- Width
- 74 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 112 in
- Weight
- 3,930 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 3.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 31 in
- Luggage
- 2+3+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 3/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 13474 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2018 model
Tech sedan Front 3.5-liter V6 (310 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2018 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2014
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $16,625
- Retail value range
- $15,675 - $17,575
- Original MSRP range
- $54,900 - $61,900
- Trade-in range
- $12,250 - $14,420
Ratings
- Road test score
- 75/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 20 MPG
- EPA highway
- 29 MPG
- EPA combined
- 23 MPG
- Tested city
- 15 MPG
- Tested highway
- 36 MPG
- Tested overall
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,595
- Cruising range
- 430 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.5 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 128 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 198 in
- Width
- 74 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 112 in
- Weight
- 3,930 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 3.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 31 in
- Luggage
- 2+3+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 3/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 11146 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2017 model
Tech sedan Front 3.5-liter V6 (310 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2017 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2014
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $13,825
- Retail value range
- $13,375 - $14,350
- Original MSRP range
- $54,450 - $65,950
- Trade-in range
- $9,810 - $10,885
Ratings
- Road test score
- 75/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 20 MPG
- EPA highway
- 30 MPG
- EPA combined
- 23 MPG
- Tested city
- 15 MPG
- Tested highway
- 36 MPG
- Tested overall
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,595
- Cruising range
- 430 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.5 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 128 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 196 in
- Width
- 74 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 112 in
- Weight
- 3,930 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 3.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 31 in
- Luggage
- 2+3+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 6329 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
