Acura RLX Drivetrain & Drive Type
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.
Acura RLX Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 6 3.5L | 28 |
| 2020 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 6 3.5L | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 6 3.5L | 28 |
| 2019 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 6 3.5L | 23 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 6 3.5L | 28 |
| 2018 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 6 3.5L | 23 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 6 3.5L | 29 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 23 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM7) | 6 3.5L | 30 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 23 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 23 |
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 Drivetrain FAQ
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.