“Not cheap, a little big feeling but it is a great looking car with comfort speed safety quite good gas mileage. I only worry about the resale with batteries and hitting 10 years and cost of replacement batteries”
2019 Acura RLX: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 13, 2026
The 2019 Acura RLX has no major changes. It carries over the styling, powertrains, safety features, and cabin technology introduced or updated for 2018.
About the 2019 Acura RLX
1st generation (2014-2020), second year after the 2018 refresh.
Acura markets the RLX as its top sedan: roomy, quiet, and heavily equipped without asking buyers to climb a long options ladder. The standard car leans toward comfort and smooth highway travel with rear-wheel steering and a strong V6, while the hybrid version adds NSX-related electrified AWD and extra flagship features. Its core appeal is space, standard safety tech, premium cabin materials, and Acura/Honda dependability more than flashy badge appeal.
The front-drive RLX is a comfort-focused luxury sedan with a 310-hp V6, leather seats, navigation, premium audio, and a standard safety suite. The SH-AWD model is the performance and technology showcase, pairing a 377-hp three-motor hybrid system with AWD, a head-up display, Krell audio, ventilated front seats, and a surround-view camera.
2019 Acura RLX specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, Hybrid, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Auto, 7-Spd Seq SptShft |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 29 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 377 hp |
| Torque | 272 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 14.9 cu-ft | 12 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.8 in | 38.8 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| 360 Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| Heated Windshield | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||
| Memory Steering Wheel | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
| Rear Window Shades | ||
| Remote Start | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2019 Acura RLX compared with the 2018 model?
Nothing significant changed for 2019. The RLX carries over the two-trim lineup, powertrains, styling, safety equipment, and cabin technology from 2018.
Is the 2019 Acura RLX different from the 2018 RLX?
The 2019 RLX is essentially the same as the 2018 model. Acura left the previous year's styling, transmission, and safety updates unchanged.
What powertrains does the 2019 Acura RLX have?
The 2019 RLX has either a 310-hp 3.5-liter V6 with front-wheel drive and a 10-speed automatic, or a 377-hp three-motor hybrid system with AWD and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Does every 2019 Acura RLX have AWD?
No. The standard 2019 RLX has front-wheel drive and a rear-wheel steering system, while the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD model has all-wheel drive.
What safety features are standard on the 2019 Acura RLX?
Every 2019 RLX has Acura's safety suite with adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, road-departure mitigation, and automatic emergency braking.
2019 Acura RLX Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Acura RLX.
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2019 Acura RLX
(19 reviews)
“I would tell them about the ShAWD and it's lack of power in this model and tell them to purchase the TL ShAWD instead unless they prefer luxury over performance.”