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2016 Acura RLX Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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For a couple of years now, Acura’s posh RLX has been the flagship sedan of this high-end Honda subsidiary. A well-wrought 5-passenger full-size 4-door, which is already in dealer showrooms across the nation, the RLX gets a few upgrades for the upcoming model year, including the brand new AcuraWatch safety and driver assistance technology.
The former base RLX and its RLX with Navigation sibling, furthermore, are officially defunct for 2016. The trim lineup now includes the RLX with Technology Package and the RLX with Advance Package. Depending on the trim selected, enhancements for 2016 include the aforementioned AcuraWatch feature, a new around-view camera system, noise- and vibration-reducing upgrades, refined ride and comfort components (including touring-oriented rear shocks and springs), and an optional Slate Silver Metallic exterior color.
Although it’s long been touted as spacious and plush, the 2016 RLX offers a dearth of headroom for rear passengers, while the rear seatbacks don’t fold flat, thus what you see of the 15.3 cubic feet of trunk space is what you get. However, long, slender items, like skis, can be packed inside using the rear center pass-through feature.
Again powering both trims is the capable 3.5-liter V6 engine that mates with a standard 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission managing 310 hp and 272 lb-ft of torque. Look for estimated mileage, meantime, to return at 20 mpg city/31 highway/24 combined from the front-wheel-drive-only (FWD) trims.
Standard appearance features aboard the 2016 RLX include 19-inch alloy wheels, a power sunroof, and heated reverse-tilt power mirrors. Cabin adornments include leather upholstery, heated power-adjustable front seats, full power accessories, cruise control, and telescoping tilt-wheel steering. Additionally, tri-zone automatic climate control returns standard, as do niceties such as a remote garage door opener, a backup camera, memory for driver's settings, and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.
Techno-wise, all 2016 RLX trims come with standard GPS navigation and AcuraLink infotainment bolstered by an 8-inch touchscreen and Bluetooth hands-free communications functions. Entertainment, meanwhile, returns via a 404-watt ELS premium audio system boasting 10 Surround Sound speakers, satellite radio, and auxiliary audio input.
The top-shelf RLX Advance, meanwhile, additionally boasts auto-dimming exterior mirrors, ventilated front seats, the new around-view camera system, remote engine start, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel.
Despite rumors that the RLX with Krell Audio Package is no longer offered as a separate trim, this premium 14-speaker entertainment system remains a noteworthy option that’s offered lineup-wide.
Finally, standard safety equipment returning to the 2016 RLX stable includes 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, daytime running lights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, LED headlights, and a remote antitheft alarm. Meanwhile, the debuting AcuraWatch safety system comes standard in both trims and includes upgraded blind-spot alerts, lane-keeping assistance, forward-collision warning, and adaptive cruise control, as well as a road-departure mitigation function.
These tweaks to the 2016 RLX are admittedly an effort to bolster this princely yet underappreciated luxury liner’s less-than-stellar sales numbers. Owner reviews of previous RLX iterations, furthermore, are divided between unadulterated praise and concerns about reliability. In any case, Acura wants the latest edition of its brand-topping 4-door to do a bit better against the likes of Audi’s traditionally awesome A6, Lincoln’s lithesome MKS, and Hyundai’s head-turning Genesis.
User reviews for 2016 Acura RLX
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by Andre A
Dec 30, 2023
I love my 2016 RLX so quick and very spacious inside beautiful car Dec 30, 2023
by jose n
Aug 17, 2020
The advance models are packed with features and are a real bargain.Aug 17, 2020
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2016 Acura RLX Pricing
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · Aha internet radio · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium brand: ELS Studio · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 13
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.25
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: AcuraLink · Infotainment screen size: 7 in. and 8 in. (dual)
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.9
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 33 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · Aha internet radio · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Krell premium brand · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 13
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: front · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: audio system · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.25
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: AcuraLink · Infotainment screen size: 7 in. and 8 in. (dual)
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: wiper activated · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: perforated
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.9
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 33 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: remote operation