2018 Acura RLX Standard Equipment
  • Engine: 3.5L 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC V6
  • Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic -inc: Sequential SportShift paddle shifters
  • Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
  • Front-Wheel Drive
  • 3.61 Axle Ratio
  • 72-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
  • 150 Amp Alternator
  • Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
  • Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
  • Automatic Ride Control Suspension
  • Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
  • 18.5 Gal. Fuel Tank
  • Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust
  • Double Wishbone Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
  • Wheels: 19″ x 8″ Pewter Gray Met Aluminum-Alloy -inc: machined-finished 15-spoked noise-reducing
  • Tires: 245/40R19 High-Performance All-Season
  • Spare Tire Mobility Kit
  • Clearcoat Paint
  • Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Chrome Bumper Insert
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Chrome Bumper Insert
  • Chrome Bodyside Insert and Rocker Panel Extensions
  • Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
  • Body-Colored Door Handles
  • Body-Colored Power w/Tilt Down Heated Side Mirrors w/Convex Spotter, Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
  • Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
  • Light Tinted Glass
  • Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
  • Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip
  • Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
  • Black Grille w/Chrome Surround
  • Trunk Rear Cargo Access
  • Programmable Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off
  • Perimeter/Approach Lights
  • LED Brakelights
  • Laminated Glass
  • Radio: Acura/ELS Studio Premium Audio System -inc: 14 speakers, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic w/street and freeway conditions, Traffic Rerouting, AcuraLink, SMS, MMS text message and email capability, Color Multi-Information Display (MID) w/turn-by-turn guidance, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink wireless telephone interface, Song By Voice, Aha compatibility, HD Radio, SiriusXM satellite radio, Pandora compatibility, USB audio interface w/iPod integration, Bluetooth streaming audio, MP3/Auxiliary input jack and Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
  • Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Steering Wheel Controls, Radio Data System and 15 Gb Internal Memory
  • Audio Theft Deterrent
  • Window Grid Antenna
  • SiriusXM Satellite Radio
  • 3 LCD Monitors In The Front
  • Turn-By-Turn Navigation Directions
  • Heated Front Sport Bucket Seats -inc: driver’s and front passenger’s 12-way power seat w/4-way power lumbar support
  • 8-Way Driver Seat
  • 8-Way Passenger Seat
  • Bench Front Facing Rear Seat
  • Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
  • Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
  • Power Rear Windows
  • Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel
  • Front Cupholder
  • Rear Cupholder
  • Compass
  • Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
  • Valet Function
  • Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 4 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
  • Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access and Power Fuel
  • Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
  • Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go
  • Voice Activated Multi Zone Auto-Climate Control Air Conditioning w/Gps Linked
  • Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls
  • HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
  • Illuminated Locking Glove Box
  • Driver Foot Rest
  • Interior Trim -inc: Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
  • Full Cloth Headliner
  • Leatherette Door Trim Insert
  • Perforated Milano Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior -inc: contrasting piping and stitching
  • Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
  • Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
  • Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
  • Front And Rear Map Lights
  • Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
  • Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
  • Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
  • Cargo Features -inc: Spare Tire Mobility Kit
  • Cargo Space Lights
  • FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access, Windows and Sunroof/Convertible Roof
  • AcuraLink Tracker System
  • Acura Navigation System w/3D View -inc: AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic w/exclusive street and freeway conditions, Traffic Rerouting, AcuraLink, color Multi-Information Display (MID) w/turn-by-turn guidance and HomeLink
  • Driver And Passenger Door Bins
  • Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down
  • Delayed Accessory Power
  • Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
  • Systems Monitor
  • Head-Up Display
  • Trip Computer
  • Outside Temp Gauge
  • Analog Display
  • Seats w/Leatherette Back Material
  • Manual Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
  • Sliding Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Pass-Thru
  • 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
  • Perimeter Alarm
  • Engine Immobilizer
  • 2 12V DC Power Outlets
  • Air Filtration
  • Vehicle Stability Assist Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • ABS And Driveline Traction Control
  • Side Impact Beams
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
  • AcuraLink Emergency Sos
  • Blind Spot Information System Blind Spot
  • Collision Mitigation Braking System and Rear Cross Traffic Monitor
  • Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Lane Keeping Assist
  • Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Lane Departure Warning
  • Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
  • Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
  • Airbag Occupancy Sensor
  • Driver Knee Airbag
  • Rear Child Safety Locks
  • Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
  • Back-Up Camera
2018 Acura RLX Available Options
  • PLATINUM WHITE PEARL (WV)
  • FATHOM BLUE PEARL (BZ)
  • MAJESTIC BLACK PEARL (BV)
  • BRILLIANT RED METALLIC (RX)
  • PLATINUM WHITE PEARL (WH)
  • PLATINUM WHITE PEARL (WX)
  • LUNAR SILVER METALLIC (SZ)
  • MODERN STEEL METALLIC (GY)
  • MODERN STEEL METALLIC (GZ)
  • GILDED PEWTER METALLIC (BS)
  • GILDED PEWTER METALLIC (BR)
  • MAJESTIC BLACK PEARL (BK)
  • MAJESTIC BLACK PEARL (BX)
  • BRILLIANT RED METALLIC (RE)
  • STANDARD PAINT (undefined)
  • SEACOAST, PERFORATED MILANO PREMIUM LEATHER-TRIMMED INTERIOR -inc: contrasting piping and stitching (SC)
  • EBONY, PERFORATED MILANO PREMIUM LEATHER-TRIMMED INTERIOR -inc: contrasting piping and stitching (EN)
  • ESPRESSO, PERFORATED MILANO PREMIUM LEATHER-TRIMMED INTERIOR -inc: contrasting piping and stitching (ES)
  • GRAYSTONE, PERFORATED MILANO PREMIUM LEATHER-TRIMMED INTERIOR -inc: contrasting piping and stitching (GS)
  • ULTRA LOW EMISSION VEHICLE (ULEV-2) (undefined)
  • *MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICES OF DEALER OPTIONS DO NOT INCLUDE INSTALLATION COSTS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER FOR MORE INFORMATION.* (undefined)
  • ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (undefined)
  • REMOTE ENGINE START SYSTEM III (undefined)
  • WHEEL LOCKS (undefined)
  • SPARE TIRE KIT (undefined)
  • SUNSHADE (undefined)
  • BODY SIDE MOLDING (MAJESTIC BLACK PEARL) (undefined)
  • DECKLID SPOILER (PLATINUM WHITE PEARL) (undefined)
  • DECKLID SPOILER (LUNAR SILVER METALLIC) (undefined)
  • DECKLID SPOILER (MODERN STEEL METALLIC) (undefined)
  • DECKLID SPOILER (MAJESTIC BLACK PEARL) (undefined)
  • DECKLID SPOILER (BRILLIANT RED METALLIC) (undefined)
  • DECKLID SPOILER (GILDED PEWTER METALLIC) (undefined)
  • DECKLID SPOILER ( FATHOM BLUE PEARL) (undefined)
  • BODY SIDE MOLDING (PLATINUM WHITE PEARL) (undefined)
  • BODY SIDE MOLDING (LUNAR SILVER METALLIC) (undefined)
  • BODY SIDE MOLDING (MODERN STEEL METALLIC) (undefined)
  • BODY SIDE MOLDING (BRILLIANT RED METALLIC) (undefined)
  • BODY SIDE MOLDING (GILDED PEWTER METALLIC) (undefined)
  • BODY SIDE MOLDING (FATHOM BLUE PEARL) (undefined)
  • SPLASH GUARD SET (PLATINUM WHITE PEARL) (undefined)
  • SPLASH GUARD SET (LUNAR SILVER METALLIC) (undefined)
  • SPLASH GUARD SET (MODERN STEEL METALLIC) (undefined)
  • SPLASH GUARD SET (MAJESTIC BLACK PEARL) (undefined)
  • SPLASH GUARD SET (BRILLIANT RED METALLIC) (undefined)
  • SPLASH GUARD SET (GILDED PEWTER METALLIC) (undefined)
  • SPLASH GUARD SET (FATHOM BLUE PEARL) (undefined)
  • REAR BUMPER APPLIQUE (undefined)
  • LED FOG LIGHTS (undefined)
  • FOG LIGHTS ATTACHMENT (undefined)
  • LOGO PATTERN PROJECTOR (undefined)
  • TOUCH-UP PAINT (FATHOM BLUE PEARL) (undefined)
  • TOUCH-UP PAINT (MODERN STEEL METALLIC) (undefined)
  • TOUCH-UP PAINT (LUNAR SILVER METALLIC) (undefined)
  • TOUCH-UP PAINT (PLATINUM WHITE PEARL) (undefined)
  • TOUCH-UP PAINT (MAJESTIC BLACK PEARL) (undefined)
  • TOUCH-UP PAINT (BRILLIANT RED METALLIC) (undefined)
  • TOUCH-UP PAINT (GILDED PEWTER METALLIC) (undefined)
  • DOOR EDGE FILM (undefined)
  • DOOR HANDLE FILM (undefined)
  • CAR COVER (undefined)
  • WHEEL: 19″ SBK ALLOY (undefined)
  • EBONY ILLUMINATED DOOR SILL TRIM (4 DOOR) (undefined)
  • GRAYSTONE ILLUMINATED DOOR SILL TRIM (4 DOOR) (undefined)
  • SEACOAST ILLUMINATED DOOR SILL TRIM (4 DOOR) (undefined)
  • PREMIUM FLOOR MAT SET (undefined)
  • ALL-SEASON FLOOR MAT (undefined)
  • HIGH WALL ALL-SEASON FLOOR MAT (undefined)
  • TRUNK TRAY (undefined)
  • CARGO NET (undefined)
  • CARGO ORGANIZER (undefined)
  • CUPHOLDER TYPE ASHTRAY (undefined)
  • FIRST AID KIT (undefined)
2018 Acura RLX Consumer Information
  • Basic Years – 4
  • Basic Miles/km – 50,000
  • Drivetrain Years – 6
  • Drivetrain Miles/km – 70,000
  • Corrosion Years – 5
  • Corrosion Miles/km – Unlimited
  • Roadside Assistance Years – 4
  • Roadside Assistance Miles/km – 50,000
  • Overall Rating – * * * * *
  • Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating – * * * * *
  • Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver – * * * * * (Male)
  • Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger – * * * * * (Female)
  • Overall Side Crash Rating – * * * * *
  • Side Barrier Rating – * * * * *
  • Side Barrier Rating Driver – * * * * * (Male)
  • Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat – * * * * * (Female)
  • Side Barrier Rating Note – Although not included in the star rating, the rear passenger’s abdominal rib deflection was elevated.
  • Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat – * * * * * (Female)
  • Male/Female Dummy Note – Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs.
  • Combined Side Rating Front Seat – * * * * *
  • Combined Side Rating Rear Seat – * * * * *
  • Rollover Rating – * * * * *
  • Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result – No Tip
  • Risk of Rollover – 9.70%
  • Rollover Note – Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle’s risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a “fishhook” maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how “top-heavy” a vehicle is.
2018 Acura RLX Technical Specifications
  • Vehicle Name – Acura RLX
  • Body Style – Sedan
  • Drivetrain – Front Wheel Drive
  • Trans Order Code –
  • Trans Type – 10
  • Trans Description Cont. – Automatic w/OD
  • Trans Description Cont. Again –
  • First Gear Ratio (:1) – 5.25
  • Second Gear Ratio (:1) – 3.27
  • Third Gear Ratio (:1) – 2.19
  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) – 1.60
  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) – 1.30
  • Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) – 1.00
  • Reverse Ratio (:1) – 3.97
  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) – 3.61
  • Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) – 0.78
  • Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) – 0.65
  • EPA Classification – Mid-Size Cars
  • Model Group – RLX undefined
  • Vehicle Segment – Luxury High undefined
  • Vehicle Type – Sedan undefined
  • Passenger Capacity – 5
  • Passenger Volume – 102.1 ftĀ³
  • Front Head Room – 37.6 in
  • Front Leg Room – 42.3 in
  • Front Shoulder Room – 59.6 in
  • Front Hip Room – 55.9 in
  • Second Head Room – 36.9 in
  • Second Leg Room – 38.8 in
  • Second Shoulder Room – 57 in
  • Second Hip Room – 54.5 in
  • Base Curb Weight – 3977 lbs
  • Fuel Economy Est-Combined – 23 MPG
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est – City – 20 MPG
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est – Hwy – 29 MPG
  • Engine Order Code –
  • Engine Type – Premium Unleaded V-6
  • Displacement – 3.5 L/212
  • Fuel System – Gasoline Direct Injection
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM – 310 @ 6500
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM – 272 @ 4500
  • Engine Displacement Units – 3.5 undefined, 3.5 undefined (STDEN)
  • Engine Camshaft – SOHC undefined, SOHC undefined (STDEN)
  • Engine Block Type – aluminum undefined, aluminum undefined (STDEN)
  • Engine Cylinder Count – 6 undefined (STDEN), 6 undefined
  • Engine Valve Count – 4 undefined, 4 undefined (STDEN)
  • Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year – 7.7
  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) – 150
  • Suspension Type – Front – Double Wishbone
  • Suspension Type – Rear – Multi-Link
  • Suspension Type – Front (Cont.) – Double Wishbone
  • Suspension Type – Rear (Cont.) – Multi-Link
  • Front Tire Order Code –
  • Rear Tire Order Code –
  • Spare Tire Order Code –
  • Front Tire Size – P245/40WR19
  • Rear Tire Size – P245/40WR19
  • Spare Tire Size – Compact (-SPRKIT)
  • Front Wheel Size – 19 in (-WHEEL), 19 X 8 in
  • Rear Wheel Size – 19 in (-WHEEL), 19 X 8 in
  • Spare Wheel Size – Compact in (-SPRKIT)
  • Front Wheel Material – Aluminum
  • Rear Wheel Material – Aluminum
  • Spare Wheel Material – Steel (-SPRKIT)
  • Steering Type – Rack-Pinion
  • Turning Diameter – Curb to Curb – 40.5 ft
  • Brake Type – 4-Wheel Disc
  • Brake ABS System – 4-Wheel
  • Disc – Front (Yes or ) – Yes
  • Disc – Rear (Yes or ) – Yes
  • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness – 12.3 in
  • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness – 12.2 in
  • Drum – Rear (Yes or ) –
  • Rear Drum Diam x Width –
  • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx – 18.5 gal
  • Wheelbase – 112.2 in
  • Length, Overall – 198.1 in
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors – 74.4 in
  • Height, Overall – 57.7 in
  • Track Width, Front – 64.3 in
  • Track Width, Rear – 64.2 in
  • Min Ground Clearance – 3.8 in
  • Trunk Volume – 14.9 ftĀ³