2020 Acura RLX Hybrid Sedan

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$61,900
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

The V6 is unbelievably smooth and manages its torque well

Although smooth, the V6 is not good at straight-line performance

A carryover model

A well-insulated cabin with posh fittings

The dated infotainment system needs a refresh

Offered in one fully-loaded trim

No Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

The comfortable seats are a bonus

Specs & Features

$61,900

price

377 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

341 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

torque

7-Speed Auto-Shift Manual w/od

transmission

3.5L 6cyl AWD 7AM

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Cars like the 2020 Acura RLX Hybrid might not be able to give you the direct benefits one might expect from its hybrid powertrain. However, its usefulness 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 4.9 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 2020 RLX Hybrid achieves a combined fuel economy of 28 MPG. As part of the midsize sedan, the RLX Hybrid competes with the Audi A6, the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53, and the Lexus ES 300h. It offers standalone Sport trim with an MSRP of $61,900. 

Buying Advice

The Acura RLX Hybrid is not only fast but also feature-rich. It offers 19-inch wheels, a power moonroof, LED exterior lights, heated front and rear seats, leather upholstery, a dual-screen infotainment system, keyless start and entry, a 14-speaker sound system, parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and more.

Trims

    Advance Package
    $61,900 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl AWD 7AM
    • Horsepower: 377 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 341 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 124 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 28 mpg
    Base
    $61,900 onwards
    • 14 speakers Krell premium audio system
    • 3 - 1st row LCD monitor
    • Auto-Dimming side mirrors
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Head-Up display
    • Jewel eye LED headlights
    • Led fog lights
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    • Surround view camera system

Compare to similar cars

Price

$61,900

Engine

hybrid

Rating

6.53

Horsepower

377 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque

341 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

Capacity

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hybrid

6.07

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129 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

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7.32

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163 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

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129 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

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hybrid

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354 hp @ 6600 rpm

257 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

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plug-in-hybrid

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400 hp @ 6000 rpm

472 lb.-ft.

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hybrid

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139 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

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electric

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556 lb.-ft.

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2020 Acura RLX Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.8 sec13.3 sec124 mph
    3.7 sec11.9 sec155 mph
    6.2 sec14.3 sec-
    7.1 sec15.5 sec115 mph
    7.6 sec15.8 sec123 mph
    7.6 sec--

    2020 Acura RLX Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      28 mpg29 mpg28 mpg15.1 gal.-
      121 mpg112 mpg117 mpg--
      51 mpg53 mpg52 mpg13.2 gal.673.2/699.6 mi.
      50 mpg54 mpg52 mpg13.2 gal.660/712.8 mi.
      48 mpg47 mpg48 mpg12.8 gal.614.4/601.6 mi.
      43 mpg44 mpg44 mpg13.2 gal.567.6/580.8 mi.

      2020 Acura RLX Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        198.1 in.74.4 in.57.7 in.3.8 in.112.2 in.
        206.1 in.74.8 in.57.5 in.6.6 in.123 in.
        196 in.77.3 in.56.9 in.4.6 in.116.5 in.
        195.9 in.73.4 in.56.9 in.5.9 in.113 in.
        194.1 in.73.4 in.58.1 in.5 in.112.2 in.
        192.9 in.73.2 in.56.9 in.5.3 in.111.8 in.

        2020 Acura RLX Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          12 cu.ft.102.1 cu.ft.5.2 cu.ft.
          26.3 cu.ft.94 cu.ft.58.1 cu.ft.
          -96.4 cu.ft.11.1 cu.ft.
          13.4 cu.ft.104.8 cu.ft.13.4 cu.ft.
          16.7 cu.ft.97.4 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.
          15.2 cu.ft.99.4 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.

          2020 Acura RLX Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            5.2 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.5.2 cu.ft.
            57.3 cu.ft.13.4 cu.ft.13.4 cu.ft.
            -15.1 cu.ft.-
            15.9 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.
            58.1 cu.ft.26.3 cu.ft.58.1 cu.ft.
            57.9 cu.ft.-11.1 cu.ft.

            2020 Acura RLX Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              999 lbs.4380 lbs.
              925 lbs.3472 lbs.
              870 lbs.4850 lbs.
              1177 lbs.3327 lbs.
              -3496 lbs.
              1056 lbs.4883 lbs.

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