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Acura RLX Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)

The 2020 Acura RLX is available in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.

Latest model year (2020):

The Acura RLX is offered in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 9, 2026
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Acura RLX Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2020Config 1 of 2Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)6 3.5L28
2020Config 2 of 2Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)6 3.5L23
2019Config 1 of 2Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)6 3.5L28
2019Config 2 of 2Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)6 3.5L23
2018Config 1 of 2Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)6 3.5L28
2018Config 2 of 2Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)6 3.5L23
2017Config 1 of 2Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)6 3.5L29
2017Config 2 of 2Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.5L23
2016Config 1 of 2Auto (AM7), 6 cyl, 3.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM7)6 3.5L30
2016Config 2 of 2Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.5L23
2015Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.5L23

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Acura RLX data analysis

How to read this Acura RLX data

This page lists every 2015 through 2020 Acura RLX record we hold for this measurement — 11 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Acura RLX figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Acura RLX record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About RLX Drivetrain

Is the Acura RLX front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Acura RLX is available in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Acura RLX come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Acura RLX. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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