Acura RLX
The Acura RLX, a full-size luxury sedan, has undergone a few cosmetic changes this year and now features the same hybrid technology found in the NSX sports car. The RLX's primary engine remains the 3.5L V6, which generates 310 horsepower and 273 lb·ft of torque. It is paired with three electric motors, including two located in the rear wheels, making the RLX's all-wheel-drive system one of the most sophisticated out there. In total, we're talking 377 horsepower.
Acura RLX
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$65,490 |
Fees | CA$2,075 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$1,232/month |
Powertrain | |
Combined power | 377 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
Combined torque | 341 lb·ft @ 4,700 rpm |
Engine | 3,5 l V6 |
Power | 310 hp @ 6,500 rpm (231 kW) |
Torque | 273 lb·ft @ 4,700 rpm (370 N·m) |
Induction | Atmospheric |
Fuel type | Premium |
Engine | Electric |
Power | 36 hp @ 4,000 rpm (27 kW) |
Torque | 54 lb·ft @ 0 – 2,000 rpm (73 N·m) |
Engine | Electric |
Power | 36 hp @ 4,000 rpm (27 kW) |
Torque | 54 lb·ft @ 0 – 2,000 rpm (73 N·m) |
Engine | Electric |
Power | 47 hp @ 3,000 rpm (35 kW) |
Torque | 109 lb·ft @ 500 – 2,000 rpm (148 N·m) |
Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
Drivetrain | N/A |
Hybrid / Electric | |
Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
Energy | 1.3 kWh |
Voltage | 260 V |
Charging times |
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Cooling | N/A |
Drivetrain structure | Parallel |
Vehicle type / Category | |
Vehicle type | Sedan |
Category | Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid, Luxury sedan $50,000 - $100,000 |
Assembly | Saitama, JP |
Generation | 3 |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | 8.4 L/100km |
Highway | 8.2 L/100km |
Combined | 8.4 L/100km |
Autonomy | 678 km |
Electric autonomy | N/A |
CO₂ emissions | 196 g/km |
Equipment | |
Sunroof | standard |
Heated front seats | standard |
Heated rear seats | standard |
Heated steering wheel | standard |
Smart key | standard |
Lane departure warning | standard |
Remote engine start | standard |
GPS | standard |
Infotainment | |
Auxiliary audio input | standard |
CD player | standard |
Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
Android Auto compatible | not available |
Sirius XM | standard |
Bluetooth audio | standard |
Premium audio system | standard |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
Steering | N/A |
Turning diameter | 12 m (40′) |
Front suspension | independent, short/long arm |
Rear suspension | N/A |
Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Front tires | P245/40WR19 |
Rear tires | P245/40WR19 |
Safety | |
Seat belts | 5 |
Dimensions / Weight | |
Length | 5,024 mm (198″) |
Width | 1,890 mm (74″) |
Height | 1,466 mm (58″) |
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm (112″) |
Front track | 1,633 mm (64″) |
Rear track | 1,631 mm (64″) |
Weight | 1,975 kg (4,354 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 5 |
Trunk | 340 l |
Fuel tank | 57 l (13 gal) |
Towing capacity | N/A |
Performance | |
0-100 km/h | 6.0 s |
80-120 km/h | 4.2 s |
Top speed | N/A |
Braking distance | 44 m |
Warranty | |
Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
The Car Guide rating | |
Fuel economy | 6/10 |
Reliability | 8/10 |
Safety | 10/10 |
Infotainment | 6/10 |
Driving | 6/10 |
Overall | 8/10 |
Average | 75%(view ratings) |