RLX most underrated car !

Just purchased a 2017 RLX about three weeks ago. Love it! Always have been an Acura lover since looking at the Legend back in the day.

The Honda Legend is an amazing car. The real flagship sedan.

I enjoyed your review! I'm picking up my 2020 RLX in Orlando on Wednesday, the 30th. Went with new, only 7 miles on the dial! This will be my third Legend ('88, '94 and now '20) and I'm very excited after seeing you enjoy yours. I'm keeping my '15 TLX (third one, also, '03 and '07) for the sport aspect, but nothing will beat my '91 NSX that I'm driving today, and will keep. But saying that, I'm sad the Legend/RLX is leaving the USA and whether or not the value drops, if they really are staying out of the country, I expect them to rise after a few years. Even so, this new one will be a keeper, and a pleasure. I don't mind the older info-system (I'm older, too). I like the mixture of hand controls mixed with touch pad. I drove the new Volvo S90, as a rental, and the touchscreen was relentless to figure out which screen to pick for what function, and the huge size was not attractive to me. I'll stick with Acura/Honda!

I recently purchased a 2014 sh-awd and I'm in love with it. I cannot believe that most people do not even know that this car exists. Whenever I tell people about it, they think I'm talking about the RDX. Regardless, I'm happy that this car is such a hidden gem and the bargain of a price that I picked it up for despite being a CPO. The only thing that I do not really like about the car is the brakes. The brakes themselves are quite capable, but they do not give me the feeling of confidence. They almost feel like a binary response. In my other cars, I felt that I had more control over the amount of brake pressure I could apply. I talked to the dealership about it and they said that this is normal for this car. I guess I just need to get used to it. Other than that, my only other complaint would be the lack of trunk volume due to the batteries taking up some of the space.

Awesome video! I to was waiting for TYPE S but couldn't wait anymore. Test RLX and was totally impressed. That was the smoothest and quietest car I drove. Enjoy

Nice job, had the same idea about getting the rlx before the type s. Great car, thanks for making these videos, hopefully they will help the resale in the future haha

Nice assessment! Making me want one!

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts on the RLX. I'm starting to re-think Acura.

Nice Review brah, I pick one up last week and love it man!

Love your review.

I got the exact same color combo like yours on Dec. 2019. It's everything your said and more:)

Just want to say I enjoyed your video! Such a car on my "next to own" list. I just went from a 2006 Infiniti M45 to a 2017 Lexus ES350. $27k was about our limit. If these were in the high 20s currently, I'd seriously consider it. Maybe in 3-4 years I can look and get a 2019, 2020 for a good price. Enjoy!

Cool video, I had a 96 RL an I loved it , now I have a 2012 tl sh

Nice video.

As you go up in modes it does more then change throttle response

I have an RL SH-AWD and I love it!

Great review, the RLX is definitely a smart buy.

Thanks for the review. Have only seen one other owner of RLX here. Debating whether to take this or the TLX v6.

Can you do another like 6-7 months review as you are using the car, does not have to be too long :) just a quick update, especially around any issues, drops in mpg, etc. ? I am considering this car myself, but really hard to find them in black/black option with low miles, price point, etc.

This thing is a sleeper! I have a 2018 Mdx Hybrid and it rips. I wish I had the 3.5 V6 though

Outstanding review - I didn't know the RLX also came with CarPlay, or is that an aftermarket add on?

V6 which honda accord dropped in 17! Buying tomorrow ..thank you for assesment!

Nice looking Honda legend man. Nice it has that J VIN

Love the car, I have one too!

Any updates? Still like your RLX. I purchased a CPO RLX hybrid in Dec/19 and still enjoy driving it whenever I can steal it from my wife. The wife took the RLX and gave me her 19 MDX hybrid Adv. Both hybrids are so nice with current gas prices and no hybrid option for current Acura vehicles.

Wait, i thought the RLX only had 310 Horsepower? Did i miss something? Great video too!! Loved it

My next car so underrated same engine as the nsx complete sleeper

you have carplay! It sounds like "grom adaptor" or sth but I can't google it. So do you have any suggestion to get a stable carplay? thanks!

It revs out higher it tightens up steering. it cuts out the whole hvac system in sport plus an you get the full performance an the engine even gets louder

How did you get apple carplay?

How many cars do you have, Ira? :) I think the reason the RLX did not sell is because at this price point people want RWD and V8 (or now V6T). In the Japanese side of things, that would be a Lexus (more luxury not sport).

Thinking of picking one of these to replace my wife's 07 TSX with 193,000 Mi & going, would you be able to share the link for the GROM apple car play adapter you installed because that would be the icing on the cake. Thanks in advance

I’m thinking about getting one and apple CarPlay is a must for me. Please let me know how i can install it. Thanks.

Hey IRa - can you do another update of the car, how is it holding up, any issues, how's transmission working out? Thanks!

What year is this RLX you're reviewing? I'm thinking of getting a used 2020 RLX. I was curious about the comment you made about getting an adapter for Apple Car Play; is that on all years of the RLX?

I would like to know if you ever looked at any of the Genesis products...specifically a used 2017 G90...it has an available V8 and very comfortable

Wow great deal

I Absolutely Luv my 2014! Hybrid is great in the city and Sport is another World…

I'm thinking about RLX too. The new TLX 2021 don't have enough power.

Fellow Portlander here. How did you get Google maps on your car? What year is it? I have a TLX and have the dual screen set up too! Thanks

Gram adapter? Can i get it on my mdx 2014? Where i can buy it?

do you have the link where you picked up the wireless car play?

i love the car. do you have a link to the android auto/apple car play adapter?

I would love for Acura to redesign the RLX as they have the rest of their lineup........

Hoping to pick up a 2018 RLX Hybrid in the end of 2023 or beginning of 2024 around the $20k mark.

What did you put in the rlx for Apple or Android play?

My 2014 RLX doesn’t work with Acura Link. Any fixes?

IRA what e u know about the reliability of the battery packs? Anything first hand? Btw, I got a 2015 MDX SH-AWD, white with the utility package and its in showroom condition, but it's a gas guzzler. There was no Hybrid MDX then. Daily driver is a 2004 TSX, that's right, 04. Also showroom with a 6spd manual box. 220k (big up from Canada). Unbeliveably reliable, but once it's out, Hybrid RLX all the way. Guess what? Right now, there are only 2-2018's available on Autotrader in all of Canada!

What is your opinion now after about a year, Ira?

Care to shed some more insight on how you were able to get Apple CarPlay?

Awesome car despite bad reviews, could Acura have done better? Sure! But so called reviewers keep saying dumb shit like..."it's like this or that car" " it doesn't have this or that like those cars" but for them every car should be the exact same

Just got a 2017 with 41k and customized it a little bit. Wish I could share pictures.

What year do you have?

If only it had an Apple Carplay like the ones on 2018-2020 MDX. I don’t understand why they didn’t update the infotainment on this one but updated the ones on TLX and MDX

What adaptor did you say you bought so it can have Apple car play?

hey is that an aftermarket navigation unit?

What did you do to get apple carplay

How is the range on it?

I think for price as a new car, it’s a better value than the mercedes e class base which cost more.

I'm looking for a 2018 with the normal v6. But my budget is 25k so I'm having a hard time.

I'm just waiting for the right one at the right price

i know many people are all revved up about the upcoming tlx S type. But remember i said this. Your RLX will beat it on every category!!

I just bought a 2014 rlx with 200k miles Stull runs brand new

I had no idea these even existed mild hybrid and DCT AWD all wins. The technology is the one big bummer.

I have to get a RLX

You got it for $32,000? Wow. They're listed now in the mid 40s

Love how the electric motors provide the massive bump in torque to move the car swiftly. The J35 engine itself is a high strung motor so always had lackluster off the line thrust. The hybrid cures it.

Suspension parts are insanely expensive; control arms, balljoints, wheel bearings, shocks cost much more than on the accord. It is alson a DI engine, so you need to be aware of carbon buildup. It is very front heavy so not the best for hard cornering. Resale value is non-existent.

the only modern acura i would buy. since its made In japan

Smart move.

I think the styling of this car is the main factor why this car didn’t sell good.

What’s the 0-60 on this?

32k that’s a great price

This thing smokes a TLX Type S forsure

Very good car, but not good enough to justify the high price brand new. It does not have the prestige, sophistication nor handling of BMW, Mercedes Audi, etc. according to auto industry analysts. Bought used, they're a great deal!

If only Honda went balls to the wall with the RLX! Just go all out. The half baked attempts are not cutting it, am I wrong?

The problem with this car is, why would you pay 60k for this. People that want to spend 60k on a car would rather go with German brands or Lexus.

377 hp? You don't say!

Good choice they dont make RLX anymore

Its not a legend don’t disrespect it