Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 -29 City / 30 HWY
Horsepower
310 -377
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kai L
It has wifi. It's AWD. It's stylish
It's a small SUV. One of the reasons why I love it so much is because it's AWD. In addition, it's reliable.
accountCircle Sergio R
2017 Acura rlx car review.
It provides a very smooth ride with plenty of space. It accelerates very quickly just in case you need to jump in front of someone on the interstate or in traffic. It has a very elegant look and you will not find many on the road. The one downside is it only allows premium gas and I would consider it a gas guzzler.
accountCircle Jeri R
I love the quality of Honda produced automobiles. I buy certified used Acura's with low miles in order to afford them. That said, my most recent is not exactly what I would have bought could I have chosen each component as a special order. Most specifically, I would not have chosen black interior.
It is a dream to drive, comfortable on trips, needs only routine maintenance which my local dealer provides with great customer service, AND there are not hundreds of cars just time it in the parking lot.
accountCircle Hector M
Safety and handling. Mileage and performance. Style
Great handling and mileage. Awesome performance. Reliable and durable. Safe, roomy and comfortable. Great car
accountCircle Todd E
The interior is remarkable.It's the best vehicle I've ever owned.
No problems. Great performance. It has a smooth ride. It's very reliable and dependable. I would Recommend it to my friends and family. I think I made a great choice and very happy with the durability and the comfort live experience so far.It's very good on gas and mileage.
accountCircle Geno K
Awesome Acura 3. 5 rl a fine luxury vehicle.
I do not have anything bad to say about Acura at all. I started buying Acura in 1996 when they introduced the rl which was their flagship car. I bought it without a test drive because I already knew this was a fine automobile. I have since then owned three 3. 5 rl series. Were I truthfully to complain it would serve no real purpose because all luxury vehicles have high maintenance costs. I did however switch from going to the dealer for repairs to an old wise Italian auto expert who did a fantastic job for about half the dealer cost. I never had a complaint. If you are fortunate enough to find an honest and professional non dealer mechanic, I suggest you try them out. The dealers also sell you up on things that frankly are not necessary but that is their job.
accountCircle Sarah N
This is a great car and I highly recommend it!
I love to drive my Acura rlx. It is the best car I have owned so far. The seats are incredibly comfortable, the radio is great, it drives so smooth and there is a surprising amount of room in the rear seat and the trunk! It is incredibly sporty for a sedan and has a lot of power, not to mention it has great handling and great gas mileage both in the city and the highway. This is a great car and I would recommend it to anyone!
accountCircle Erin A
Acura rdx-an incredible purchase.
Performance is incredible and gas mileage goes very far in country or city. Car drives very smooth but does not feel as though you are driving a truck. There is a lot of extra storage in the car and the back seats can be removed for even more storage. The second row of seats can be folded down for a bigger trunk. The technology in the car is advanced and very easy to use. The technology includes music, navigation, roadside assistance and a lot more.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jenny N
Decent car and works well.
Its works well enough. It's comfortable to drive and simple to understand. It is small enough to. Be able to park in most spaces. However, there's enough room for multiple people to sit and get groceries. It drives well in most weather conditions as well.
accountCircle Lei E
Nice design, but some issues.
The design of the vehicle is quite nice. I like it so much, and it is comfortable also. I have changed engine like a year ago, but it seems like there is engine issue again. Hope it will not take a lot of money to fix it. Air conditioning is not bad, but it takes some time to cool up.

Acura RLX Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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w/Technology Pkg
310 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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Sport Hybrid w/Technology Pkg
377 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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310 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg
377 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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2017 Acura RLX Owner Reviews

4.43
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5 stars 57%
4 stars 29%
3 stars 14%
2 stars 0%
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accountCircle Sergio R on May 18, 2021
2017 Acura rlx car review.
It provides a very smooth ride with plenty of space. It accelerates very quickly just in case you need to jump in front of someone on the interstate or in traffic. It has a very elegant look and you will not find many on the road. The one downside is it only allows premium gas and I would consider it a gas guzzler.
accountCircle Todd E on March 29, 2021
The interior is remarkable.It's the best vehicle I've ever owned.
No problems. Great performance. It has a smooth ride. It's very reliable and dependable. I would Recommend it to my friends and family. I think I made a great choice and very happy with the durability and the comfort live experience so far.It's very good on gas and mileage.

Ranks #9 Luxury Large Cars by Owners

The 2017 Acura RLX has an average owner rating of 4.51 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 13 other Luxury Large Cars.

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Ranks #1 Luxury Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2017 Acura RLX has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #1 of 13 other Luxury Large Cars.

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Is The 2017 Acura RLX A Good Car?

Yes this SUV is a vehicle packed with very wonderful amenities and added safety advance technology. The he color is beautiful marching interior and style is superb.
Malorey M.
Yes it's awesome drives smoothly fast gas efficient. I love the feel when it drives and the features are amazing
Zachary B.

How Reliable Is The 2017 Acura RLX?

Thus far this vehicle is really reliable and is riding real smooth still. The brakes are original still and we have put a total of 96,000 miles on it. The electrical and computer lights battery airbag... Read More
Malorey M.
No it has none it's very reliable never gives me any problems at all no weird noises or anything love it
Danielle S.

Is The 2017 Acura RLX A Good Value?

Yes the package include free gas and extended warranty along with Sirius music streaming. We did have a trade-in vehicle so the total price was deducted w/ the trade in. We researched this to get the... Read More
Malorey M.
It costs about 19000. I believe it is a good value so how it runs drives and the features I wouldn't trade this car for anything in the world
Kimberly B.

Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety