2016 Acura RLX Hybrid Sedan

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$59,950 - $65,950
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Decent mileage

Choppy steering feedback

Upgraded safety features like road departure mitigation, rear cross-traffic alert and a 360-degree camera system

Capacious interiors

Unintuitive touchscreen interface

Slew of tech and safety features

Uncomfortable front seats

Impressively quick

Specs & Features

$59,950

price

377 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

341 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

torque

7-Speed Automated Manual

transmission

3.5L 6cyl AWD 7AM

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Cars like the 2016 Acura RLX Hybrid might not be able to give you the direct benefits one might expect from its hybrid powertrain. However, its use must not be overlooked. The RLX Hybrid uses its 3.5L V6 engine, 3-electric motors hybrid system, and a 1.3-kWh battery to produce 377 horsepower and 341 lb-ft of torque. This gives the RLX Hybrid a 0-60 of 5.2 seconds. The hybrid engine here is to support the gasoline engine to boost performance and offer slightly better fuel economy than what a single gasoline engine would be capable of. That said, the RLX Hybrid achieves a combined fuel economy of 30 MPG. As part of the midsize sedan, the RLX Hybrid competes with the Lexus GS 450h Sedan, the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan, and the Infiniti Q70 Hybrid Sedan. It offers two trims in the form of packages and carries a base MSRP of $59,950.

Buying Advice

Though Acura claims there are two trim levels, they are essentially the packages. So we recommend the Advance package that adds features like power rear sunshade, manual rear passenger window shades, remote start, auto-dimming outside mirrors, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, a 360-degree parking camera system and more.

Trims

    Technology Package
    $59,950 onwards
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Keyless entry and keyless ignition
    • Leather upholstery
    Advance Package
    $65,950 onwards
    • Auto dimming mirrors
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Power rear sunshade
    • Ventilated front seats

Compare to similar cars

Price

$59,950- $65,950

Engine

hybrid

Rating

8.1

Horsepower

377 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque

341 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

Capacity

5

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$27,770

hybrid

8.34

124 hp @ 5000 rpm

375 lb.-ft.

5

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$25,675- $31,430

hybrid

8.13

188 hp @ 6000 rpm

129 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$26,000- $38,600

hybrid

8.84

192 hp @ 6000 rpm

140 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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$25,995- $32,195

hybrid

8.53

199 hp @ 5500 rpm

235 lb.-ft. @ 1000 rpm

5

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$41,020

hybrid

8.04

200 hp @ 5700 rpm

156 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$35,190- $45,605

hybrid

8.42

188 hp @ 6000 rpm

129 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$66,000- $134,500

electric

8.59

382 hp

317 lb.-ft.

5

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$26,790- $30,140

hybrid

8.49

200 hp @ 5700 rpm

156 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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2016 Acura RLX Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.3 sec12.9 sec124 mph
    5.5 sec13.6 sec130 mph
    7.2 sec15.6 sec117 mph
    7.4 sec15.7 sec100 mph
    8 sec16.1 sec123 mph
    8.1 sec--

    2016 Acura RLX Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      28 mpg32 mpg30 mpg15.1 gal.422.8/483.2 mi.
      98 mpg101 mpg100 mpg--
      47 mpg46 mpg46 mpg13 gal.611/598 mi.
      44 mpg41 mpg42 mpg14 gal.594/553.5 mi.
      38 mpg44 mpg42 mpg15.9 gal.636/699.6 mi.
      43 mpg39 mpg41 mpg17 gal.731/663 mi.

      2016 Acura RLX Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        196.1 in.74.4 in.57.7 in.3.8 in.112.2 in.
        196 in.77.3 in.56.5 in.5.7 in.116.5 in.
        194.1 in.73.4 in.58.1 in.5 in.112.2 in.
        193.8 in.73 in.57.6 in.7 in.111.4 in.
        193.3 in.71.7 in.57.1 in.5 in.111 in.
        191.8 in.72.9 in.58 in.6 in.112.2 in.

        2016 Acura RLX Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          11.6 cu.ft.102.1 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.
          12 cu.ft.102.8 cu.ft.12.3 cu.ft.
          13.1 cu.ft.102.7 cu.ft.82 cu.ft.
          10.8 cu.ft.102.2 cu.ft.10.8 cu.ft.
          31.6 cu.ft.94 cu.ft.58.1 cu.ft.
          11.6 cu.ft.102.9 cu.ft.12.2 cu.ft.

          2016 Acura RLX Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            23.3 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.-
            11.1 cu.ft.11.1 cu.ft.11.1 cu.ft.-
            9.7 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.-
            12.1 cu.ft.12.1 cu.ft.12.1 cu.ft.-
            12.2 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.12.2 cu.ft.254 ft.
            72 cu.ft.10.8 cu.ft.10.8 cu.ft.-

            2016 Acura RLX Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1067 lbs.4312 lbs.
              -3828 lbs.
              925 lbs.3485 lbs.
              905 lbs.3660 lbs.
              -4469 lbs.
              -3457 lbs.

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