2017 Acura RLX Features | Performance, Interior, Engine & More

Features

A range of superior performance and luxury features heighten the driving experience every time you take the wheel.

Shown: RLX Sport Hybrid with Technology Package in Crystal Black Pearl

Powertrains

SPORT HYBRID

3.5L

i-VTEC^® Engine

377

Horsepower⁶⁶

Sport Hybrid

MPG RATING City

MPG Rating HWY

MPG Rating Combined²

Highlights

Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD^®)
7-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission
Electronic Gear Selector
Idle Stop

V-6 P-AWS

3.5L

Engine

310

Horsepower⁸⁴

P-AWS^®

MPG Rating City

MPG Rating HWY

MPG Rating Combined²

Highlights

FWD Precision All-Wheel Steer^™ (P-AWS^®)
6-Speed Sequential SportShift with Paddle Shifters
Agile Handling Assist^®
Variable Cylinder Management^™

Agile Handling

Control Through Precision

SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD

The Sport Hybrid Effect

Electric power accelerates the RLX – and your pulse – in an instant. The 3-motor Sport Hybrid SH-AWD^® lets you experience unparalleled control and on-rails handling that gives you an unforgettable connection with the road.

P-AWS

Precision All-Wheel Steer

Handling reaches a turning point with Precision All-Wheel Steer^™, which adjusts rear wheel toe angles to complement the front wheels. They work in-phase for highway-speed stability, counter-steer to decrease turning radius, and toe in while braking to decrease stopping distance.

Craftsmanship

Accommodating Beyond Compare

A meticulously tailored interior affords both driver and passengers the ultimate in personal space.
Each layer of detail reflects Acura’s exceptional human-centered RLX design.

Accommodating Beyond Compare

A meticulously tailored interior affords both driver and passengers the ultimate in personal space.
Each layer of detail reflects Acura’s exceptional human-centered RLX design.

Class-Leading Legroom

Through resourceful space allocation, this midsize luxury sedan has class-leading rear passenger legroom – equivalent to most full-size luxury sedans – all without sacrificing trunk space.

Accommodating Beyond Compare

Precision Refinement

Tactile elements heighten the RLX experience. Details include ergonomic Perforated Milano leather seats, supple leather along the dash, contrast stitching, brushed aluminum speakers and illuminated storage.

Superior Audio

Enjoy either the unparalleled Krell^® Audio System or the exclusive ELS Studio^® Premium Audio System, each with a 14-speaker layout. Designed for the true audiophile, creating a truly immersive sound experience.

Krell in Advance Package ELS in Technology Package

Precision Refinement

Class-Leading Legroom

Through resourceful space allocation, this midsize luxury sedan has class-leading rear passenger legroom – equivalent to most full-size luxury sedans – all without sacrificing trunk space.

Superior Audio

Krell in Advance Package ELS in Technology Package

Superior Audio

Krell in Advance Package ELS in Technology Package

Precision Refinement

Class-Leading Legroom

Through resourceful space allocation, this midsize luxury sedan has class-leading rear passenger legroom – equivalent to most full-size luxury sedans – all without sacrificing trunk space.

Cabin Intelligence

Ingeniously Appointed

Our tireless pursuit of ‘what-if’ comes to life with a range of technology
features designed to improve the experience of every drive.

Head-Up Display

The Head-Up Display, available with the Sport Hybrid system, projects a transparent, easy-to-see image onto the lower portion of the windshield letting you view key vehicle information – like digital speedometer readings, power distribution monitor and warnings – while keeping your eyes on the road.

GPS-linked Climate Control

RLX features a tri-zone automatic climate control system that lets the driver, front passenger and rear passengers adjust their own temperature and airflow settings. A solar sensor determines the sun's impact on interior temperature while the GPS receiver for the Acura Navigation System¹⁰ tracks the sun's position relative to the car.

On Demand Multi-Use Display

On Demand Multi-Use Display™ is an intuitive touch screen that combines all the controls you need in one striking 7-inch color system. It puts audio, climate and programmed shortcuts at your fingertips, all with haptic feedback you can feel.

SMS / Email

Receive, listen and respond to incoming text and email messages in a manner that helps mitigate potential driver distraction. Prepared responses appear on the center display and the system also offers a call-back option.

Voice Recognition

With just the sound of your voice, RLX is at your command. Built-in voice recognition allows you to speak directly to RLX to access its most useful controls like audio, climate and navigation.

Convenience

Expedite the Everyday

Driver-first considerations become intelligent, time-saving conveniences that help you take charge of the day with remarkably impressive ease.

AcuraLink Satellite Communication

The RLX is well-connected. Among AcuraLink’s^®⁷⁰ suite of services, you can send a point of interest directly from your smartphone (or home computer) to the RLX navigation system¹⁰ as a ready-to-drive route.

Capless Fuel Filler Door

On RLX, luxury extends to the capless fuel door. Just release the fuel door, fill the tank and flip it shut again. A step is removed and hands stay clean. This surprisingly simple design is such an effortless pleasure that you may never go back to a capped fuel door.

The Keyless Access System

Unlock the RLX doors without taking the key from your pocket. Touch the door handle and the RLX adjusts to your preferred seat, side mirror, audio, phone, navigation and climate settings.

Remote Engine Start

Part of the Keyless Access System, you can warm up the engine and heat or cool cabin temperature – before you get in. On cold days, it activates the heated seats and begins to defrost the windshield.

Sport Performance

Exhilaration Takes its Course

Not all performance sedans are created equal. P-AWS^® enables a moderate degree of rear wheel steering to help enhance stability, maneuverability and braking. Innovative SH-AWD^® torque-vectoring adapts to the driver and road conditions for high-speed turns with unrivaled control.

Sport Hybrid

Inspiration comes in many forms, including a powerfully efficient sport hybrid. Like NSX, the RLX Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive powertrain system shatters the status quo. Its 3 electric motors race it into a class of its own.

SPORT HYBRID FEATURES

SportShift Paddles

The 6-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters gives you the best of two worlds – providing the convenience of precise and intuitive automatic shifting as well as shift-for-yourself control.

Sport Mode

Optimize responsiveness – and excitement – with Sport Mode driving. Get a firmer steering feel, more aggressive up-shifts and quicker throttle response.

Sport Hybrid

SPORT HYBRID FEATURES

Exhilaration Takes its Course

Sport Hybrid

SPORT HYBRID FEATURES

Sport Mode

Optimize responsiveness – and excitement – with Sport Mode driving. Get a firmer steering feel, more aggressive up-shifts and quicker throttle response.

SportShift Paddles

Exhilaration Takes its Course

Sport Mode

Optimize responsiveness – and excitement – with Sport Mode driving. Get a firmer steering feel, more aggressive up-shifts and quicker throttle response.

SportShift Paddles

Acurawatch

AcuraWatch in Every RLX

The 2017 RLX applies a comprehensive suite of class-leading safety and driver assistive technologies as standard equipment on every model.

AcuraWatch in Every RLX

The 2017 RLX applies a comprehensive suite of class-leading safety and driver assistive technologies as standard equipment on every model.

AcuraWatch: A Standard Above

Our philosophy is simple – provide safety for everyone. That’s why we’ve implemented the AcuraWatch^™ suite of safety technology across every RLX vehicle. This includes intelligent features like Collision Mitigation Braking System^™, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist and Road Departure Mitigation.

AcuraWatch: A Standard Above

AcuraWatch^™ in Every RLX

AcuraWatch: A Standard Above

Adaptive Cruise Control

Adaptive Cruise Control⁵³ lets you set a desired speed and maintain a set interval between you and the car detected ahead. That way you can enjoy cruise control even in light traffic conditions.

Collision Mitigation Braking System

Distractions happen, so the Collision Mitigation Braking System™ can alert you to obstacles detected ahead. It’s programmed to provide visual alerts when it determines a crash is possible – and if you don’t react, it can brake for you.⁶¹

Lane Keeping Assist System

Lane Keeping Assist⁵⁹ uses a forward-facing camera above the rear view mirror to keep the RLX centered in a detected lane. If you begin to drift to the side, it will gently guide the car back to the middle of the lane.

Road Departure Mitigation System

To help your RLX stay on the road, the Road Departure Mitigation System uses a monocular camera to recognize roadways and solid lane lines. If the system detects that the RLX has drifted over road markings it will provide alerts, steering assist and if necessary, braking assist.

Safety & Driver Awareness

Built to Empower

RLX was built to empower the driver. With advanced safety and driver awareness features,
if something out of the ordinary happens, you’re ready.

Vehicle Stability Assist

In wet conditions, Vehicle Stability Assist¹² can reduce the dangers of over and under steering and loss of traction by applying brakes at each wheel as needed and when necessary, reducing engine power.

Blind Spot Information System

If the RLX detects a vehicle in the next lane’s alert zone while going over 20 MPH, an indicator appears on the side mirror. If you signal in the direction of that vehicle, the mirror indicator flashes and a warning beep sounds.²⁰

Surround View Camera

Giving drivers the ability to see even more, the new Surround View Camera system delivers an unparalleled vantage point while parking. Six camera angles strategically positioned around the vehicle assist in uncovering blind spots as well as potential obstacles.

Agile Handling Assist

Agile Handling Assist^® uses the components of the Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA^®)¹² system to help improve handling. It uses active braking, usually on an inside wheel, to help the driver smoothly and easily trace the desired line through a curve with smaller steering inputs.

Front & Rear Parking Sensors

Experience a heightened sense of your surroundings. Our innovative parking sensors detect when the RLX is getting close to an object or surface with a series of beeps, which sound more rapid as you get closer.