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The 2020 Acura RLX is available with capable gas-only and hybrid powertrains. Regardless of which one you choose, the RLX feels composed, but some rivals have smoother or sportier rides.
The RLX comes standard with a 3.5-liter V6 engine rated at 310 horsepower, and it's paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. You could also opt for the RLX Sport Hybrid, which takes the same V6 and adds three electric motors and a lithium-ion battery pack, raising output to 377 horsepower. The hybrid also features a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission instead of the 10-speed automatic.
The V6 engine is powerful enough for most driving situations. The 10-speed automatic executes prompt shifts. The Sport Hybrid feels especially peppy.
At 20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway, the base RLX earns decent fuel economy estimates for a luxury large car. Sport Hybrid models earn higher fuel economy ratings of 28 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.
Critics are divided regarding the RLX’s comfort, with some praising its silky ride quality and others knocking it for feeling occasionally jittery and rough. Its handling is generally favorable, though, with this sedan remaining stable and composed around turns. Front-wheel drive and Acura’s Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS, which turns the rear wheels slightly for added stability) are standard. The Sport Hybrid gets Acura’s Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system.
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