When the Weather Turns Bad Is The Acura RDX or CR-V Better In The Snow: I Drive Both To Find Out!
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- čas přidán 18. 02. 2020
- ( www.TFLcar.com ) While the older generations of the Honda CR-V and Acura RDX were based on the same architecture, that's no longer the case with these 2020 models. Despite the different engines and platforms, both are all-wheel drive - but is the Honda CR-V just as much fun as its luxury cousin on the snow? Nathan checks out both cars' AWD systems in Winter Park, Colorado.
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SH AWD is one of the best in the segment!!
The SH-AWD torque vectoring sys started with the 1997 Prelude type SH, which I still drive but isn't AWD. It's more like SH-FWD LOL... 20+ yrs of hard daily driving and everything still works fine with literally no major repairs needed. I also have the newer CRV AWD, which works great too.
I have a TLX now but I’d really like to upgrade to the newer RDX for comfort and the interior I think its so cool.. the prelude is a fantastic car, I owned one for years and had no problems at all. It wasn’t SH model but it was still fantastic and reliable and fun. I also thought it looked really cool. I miss the old Honda’s... the late 80s CRX and civics too
I absolutely love my RL
I bought the 2020RDX about 4 months ago and I certainly have NO regrets
Was looking into buying one an 2018 or 2019 rdx but I heard the mpg is bad and alot of owners not getting the mpg claimed on sticker?? There is tons of forums about rdx mpg topic..been reading is a great vehicle and a joy to drive but very poor mpg.?? Now looking into rav4..I gotta be honest though like the looks of rdx a lot better but it bugs me that it gets poor mpg. A lot of people claiming on getting 15mpg in city..way too low for a mid size suv. This is one of the reasons iam not getting a truck
@@futbol1972 I was shocked to hear you say this. No problems here. Gas is great and I’m certainly feeling safer during our Missouri winters
@@stevesoltysiak4030 i was just saying what I been reading from people that owns this suv..what's a good mpg for you and what hear is your rdx?
@@futbol1972 I don’t know exactly. I compare it to my old Nissan Morano where I could do my normal driving would just fall short on a week of driving and now on Fridays I’m good
@@futbol1972 I bought an RDX Advance with SH-AWD in November. We have found the gas mileage to be poor, but not sure if this is due to the engine still being broken in (we only have 3000 miles on it so far). Our onboard computer says we have averaged 22 mpg since buying the car, which is a pretty even mix of highway and city driving. I am personally disappointed by that number, but otherwise really like the car.
I’m on a budget love the Acura but the CRV will do the job.
They both are vehicles you won’t regret. I drive rdx and have heard good things about crv.
Just bought a 2016 rdx for 19,000 with only 61,000 miles love the vehicle handles on ice and snow like nothing I’ve ever drove before .
I have a ‘11 RDX that has SH-AWD and it’s so fun in the snow and on the road.
Nathan you've done another fine video. Fun and informative. Interesting too! You know Nathan, I have never seen a bad video from TFL. Great shows all of them. Thank you
I am sure Honda loves both of its kids the same. One of them is just more blessed than the other.
I just bought a 2019 RDX and am IN LOVE. It's a complete beast
95% more relevant than "Is this an off-roader?"
We had a really bad snowstorm in Portland, last year Feb. I just finished my shift at work, and now I was worried on how am I going to go home in 10 inches of snow. Well, my 2021 Honda CRV ExL didn't disappoint. In deep snow, I drove past other vehicles stuck in deep snow, while my AWD Honda did its magic all the way to my home. Definitely a keeper for me
Just purchased a 2019 rdx aspec and man these videos are getting me excited for winter !!! Can't wait. Thank for the review
I love all the recent content.
Proud owner of 2021 RDX ASPEC … love it!
SH-AWD 😍
my 2012 TL sends power in the same fashion but with a 6 speed manual. love this vehicle. honda all wheel drive is way different even on dry pavement, where the acura also SHINES.
Thank you for your excellent review. This is exactly what I was looking for
Nathan...you always kill my comment before I finish writing it by explaining what I was curious about. lol Fun stuff. Cool deal that the tires were proper for this test. So you can actually do a proper comparison. It would have but a lot more fun to see you and the other journalists doing this course on a clock to see who could wheel the vehicles the fastest around it.
You are a great car reviewer. I almost forgot how great Acuras are. I've had a Vigor, and my mom had a Legend, a Vigor, and an MDX. So much luxury, but still sporty and well built. This video makes me want one of those! Much cooler than the CR-V. CR-V is cool too tho. It would be neat to see them go up some offroad obstacles and maybe some jumps. Yolo.
there are some still made in Japan and imported here!!!!!!!
The SH-AWD is awesome. That with snow tires and your having some real fun 👍🏻
it is the best affordable AWD system for snow out there in my opinion. You can grab a proper Audi RS but it'll cost you much much more $$$$$. I drive in REAL snow 6 months a year, SHAWD is no joke.
I guess I've just become an old fuddy duddy, but when I'm driving in the snow I'm not interested in having "fun", I am interested in getting where I'm going in one piece. Not getting stuck in a drift and freezing to death is also high on the list. Where I live, if you get stuck, you can call whomever you want. You will be told that they will be out after the road is plowed, whether that's later that day or a week later. Until then you are on your own.
@@alansach8437 SHAWD isn't about fast and furious drifting. It can do slight drifts though, enough to be fun for a bit. But, it's designed for maximum traction all the time. That's it's strength. So this is perfect for you. RWD based cars and RWD biased AWD cars are more "fun" amd drift all day long.
i just bought a 2019 Acura RDX A-Spec and I absolutely love it !!
Love that Acura RDX. Awesome car
Well for the price difference, RDX should definitely be out performing the CRV.
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These 2 cars shouldn't even be compared. The SH-AWD alone destroys it.
I notice that on CZcams they LOVE to compare apples to oranges. It's what they do! Let's compare a Toyota Prius AWD to a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon!! What do ya say?
My wife's 2012 and my 2016 AWD CR-Vs both have the same system and they do the job. I can take it through heavy snow and mud by simple turning off VSA and giving it a lot of gas. Honda says that it will go into AWD as soon as you get on the gas -- it is not only a slip - grip system like the old 3rd gen, but it is proactive. I've felt both the front and rear pushing and pulling as soon as I get on the gas, but it goes into FWD when going at a steady speed.
The 5th generation CR-V will also allow you to see the torque distribution on the graphic (Honda says it will send up to 60% torque to the rear wheels in certain circumstances). As far as the Acura, I cannot comment since I haven't driven one.
Great job nice videos
Done donuts in an RDX with SH-AWD and it’s fun but in control too, it’ll really let you have fun if you want.
Good review
Good job!
It started to snow heavily so the fun day is over? Nope. The fun just begins!
I feel that some people will choose the Acura RDX over the Honda CR-V, despite the price difference. People hate the 1.5T engine and CVT combination. Honda should have kept the old 2.4 engine and add the pilot's transmission to the CR-V.
I know a few people with the 1.5 and they love it. Needs a tune to wake it up
Which people are you talking about. The CR-V is the retail sales leader... people love the smoothness of the drivetrain and AWD/32 mpg.
1.5T has oil dilution problems!
@@Fadic4
Sorry, but I believe the RAV4 is currently just a few thousand units behind the CR-V. Sales leader, yes, but just barely.
Howard Kerr lol. Honda does no fleet sales, retail wise, the CR-V is a leader by a decent amount, the same with the civic.
Automakers like Toyota/Nissan sell a lot to fleets to inflate their sales numbers.
Awesome cars, thanks for review
Love Acura ❤️🔥
I don't know what is better. Love acura or anal sex
Lower torque is better for daily driving in snow. My 2006 Element is a tank in the snow and is slow. But, the RDX looks more fun being able to kick out the rear. $11,000 more fun? I don't know. I wish they would make a more rugged looking version of the CR-V.
Got a 2019 RDX A-Spec shortly after release and have to say, best decision ever. Soooo much fun in the snow, especially with traction control off. But once you put it into Snow mode, becomes very difficult to get it to slip. I legit had to try hard to get it to do so, which is very nice for being safe. Only downside is the sound system isn’t as good as its competition (Rovers and BMW, etc) but still impressive (I have the 16-speaker ELS version). Likely cause the sub is in the very back, but it’s not enough to sway my decision for the rest of it. Most vehicles can’t compare to its “multi personality” Snow vs Sport+, as well as the Acura quality, which blows every luxury manufacturer out of the water (aside from Lexus, but they don’t have the features to compare to this, such as no Pano sunroof, etc)
I am thinking of replacing my 2017 CRV with the RDX too. I currently have the Accord Touring 2.0t also, and that engines power is what the CRV is missing.....and what the RDX has.
Captain Jack honestly would recommend it. I test drove a new CR-V as well and I just didn’t like the CVT engine. The RDX has 4 modes and you can really feel the difference between them.
Not sure if that Accord has it, but if not, it’ll be an added benefit.
@@ravgill6156 The Accord has 3 modes Normal, Eco and Sport. I might make the switch in a few months.
Both of these are the best!!!
Curious about your Honda AWD explanation. The 2019 model has a display where you can see power distribution. In fact, the system can send up to 60% to the rear wheels. If you look at the display, you will notice not always send power to the front wheels when you take of, the system behave similar to what it does the AWD on the "old" Escape, where it sends power to the rear wheels on circumstances where there's no front wheel slip, but you need more power at the back to have a better control.
So I don't think this 2020 is worst than before, and be only "2wd till front wheels spin".
my acura rdx 2008 drive like dream
goodlord5 I agree I have a 2008 Acura rdx
Golden Age of Honda Vtec kicked in yooo. Honda 2021... My 10th gear on my 10 speed did something yoooo???
My wife just told me that she wants an RDX... that's why I'm here...
WxGuy same here
I would you guys would test CRV and RDX base model and with all season tires on snow. I am sure over 90% of buyers would not buy snow tires and very few would buy the high end model cars.
As good as sh-awd is in bad weather, it performs even better on dry roads. It is an all weather/all season awd drive system if you like a sporty vehicle. You can really feel the rear end rotate around tight corners when the tq vectoring sends more power to rear outside wheel. The RDX and MDX drive like a much smaller vehicle with sh-awd system. The MDX sport hybrid and RLX sport hybrid has an improved sh-awd rear electric motor system a step above the sh-awd mechanical set-up. The sport hybrid Acura's can tq vector the outside rear wheel and use regen braking to slow the inside rear wheel to rotate tighter with or without engine power.
I'm glad they brought back the sh-awd. I have a 1st Gen 2011 and I was so disappointed when they dropped it from the next model. That being said I wouldn't buy a new one, they are too expensive
Wish Honda would have left All Season tires on to help you feel the system more.
It's all about the tires. Frankly, on that track he could have driven a Honda Civic with good snow tires. Notice he said at the end that the snow was intensifying.....time to quit! Actually, that's when they should have started!
The SHAWD is an amazing system! But awd is sufficient for day to day use
07 rdx tech here woo.
how about these vs Outback XT, 2021 sorrento and the RAV4 gas hybrid
I think in thee end, the push button trans maybe a brilliant idea in the long run. some people shift hard or very hard an that’s not good at all in the long run.
Is Acura getting rid of the Precision All Wheel Steering or P-AWS? I find that set-up very nice in the TLX and RLX I hope they will continue to use this cool feature.
Lavonte A Sadly RLX Is discounted 2020 is it
Last year :(
On this packed snow, any FWD car will do fine
@Steven Goodnight When I drive not very capable car for the slippery conditions, one of the strategies I use - wisely select my path. In other words, make sure I don't encounter bad hills.
Another strategy, if you have a questionable hill, you stop way back and let other cars clear it. Then accelerate as quick as possible for the conditions and take it with speed.
Remember these turbo motors also have a lot of potential. Hondata makes tunes for them. Plus Honda has the best steering in class
So far they had good amount of problems
@@theodorekell source? Super reliable 2.0 motor.
CR-V had even stop-sale in place because manufacturer did not want bad reputation.
Yeah, I always shut off the traction control when I driving in snow and icy conditions.
Does that help ?
@@viaPlanetNu if you know how to drive, you disable as much as possible. Otherwise, leave it on and let the car drive for you.
Of course, like 90% of "How does this car perform in the snow?" videos, we are on a nice plowed track that, with careful driving, you could drive just about any FWD car with decent snow tires around. It is very telling when the narrator says that the snow was starting to intensify so it was time to stop filming! Well, gee! What do I do if I'm at the grocery store and the snow unexpectedly "intensifies" ? Spend the night in the parking lot? It doesn't really matter how sophisticated or not the AWD system is or is not, it does you no good when you are high centered. Then it's all about clearance. When small SUVs first became popular in the late nineties/early 2000s, they all seemed to have a fair amount. But as they have gradually become "crossovers " a lot of that has disappeared. This is a big advantage that Subaru has (8.7 inches) in their Forester and Outback. Maybe that's one reason they are so popular in snowy areas. Something for these other manufacturers to think about.
You are so correct. I remember hitting a snowstorm on the drive from Boston to Hartford. Driving in 6-8 inches of snow all the way in my FWD Mazda6, passing all those Foresters and Outbacks along the way. Just push it and go, no turns, no stopping, no slow down. Biggest problem was visibility. A wall of snow, I was afraid hitting someone, I couldn't see the light of a car in front from 25 feet.
@@theodorekell Calling BS on passing Subaru Foresters and Outbacks in a Mazda6 of all cars. Lol....🙄🤦♂️
@@tommymas1 you can call anything you want. I have dash cam video footage. All these foresters are driven by people who has no idea how to drive a car even in the good weather. Because nobody who knows and loves driving will buy a subaru. subaru - its either a retiree or snowflake liberal, or something like that. Save for WRX
@@theodorekell Well look at you, triggered little man! Sounds like you had a drop the soap moment and some Subaru boys had their way with you. 😉
Typical Trumpturd.....making everything political. Can't have a thought on your own, just like sheep do. But just like your Fuhrer, you know better and can do better than anyone. Surprised you didn't tell us that you pulled out of the snow big buses and tractor trailers with that mighty powerful Mazda6 since it's so awesome and you're so awesome and together, you can win the Daytona 500 or the Dakar rally. I've had 2 Forester XT's and I'd run circles around your Mazda pee shooter..... Zoom Zoom.
We know that the only people that drive Mazda6's and brag about it are little, insecure girly men who feel they have much to compensate for. Sounds like you check all the boxes, honey. Now, running along now and save your breath for your date later on, a blow up doll. 😉🤦♂️🙄
@@tommymas1 Watch talking like this to people you don't know. Will lose your teeth one day
in the snow you really need to slow down
crv will do
but
if you like high end acura
Both are fitted with snow tires but,they are different brands with different tread compounds and design. This is not an equal comparison of awd systems!
You are overestimating the real impact that the snow tires make. Also, the Bridgestone Blizzak and Pirelli Scorpion are both excellent tires. If the CRV had cheap chinese tires then I'd agree with you.
good review!!! tired of seeing 20ish little boys commenting from moms basement!
those round 2x pipes on rdx are very good looking!!!!
double round pipes are way underrated in general!!!!!!!
Acura's sh-awd system in my opinion is the best in the world
my 2023 RDX A Spec Advance will take me anywhere i want to go
272hp/280lb is not a lot of power in 2021! My Volvo has 415 that has been raised to 455 for 2022!
Prices for a Volvo can start where a RDX ends. Don't forget, Volvo has 2.0T engine with only 247hp/258tq.
Now a comparision betweet the rav4 and de nx!!
Well, for the money the RAV 4 is a sure winner, NX gets very expensive with options, and although more luxurious interior it is not more comfortable nor outperforms the rav4 in any way or form, I have owned both.
Gas mileage for the Acura is only 21 City 26 Highway 23 combined for the aspec all wheel drive not 22 City 28 Highway
Scorpion winter tires, never heard of them
Steve they are from Perelli
I have those tires on my 2019 RDX and they are amazing tires for snow driving, and when driving highway speed I can’t even tell they are winter tires. They actually classified as a performance winter tires.
There was a car review ad in your video? REALLY??
Do you ever need chains with a Honda CRV? We have a mountain pass to go over with several inches of snow on it?
Buy chains just in case. Never hurts
Just starting my car buying research for brand new car( i think)how is the difference in snow driving with crv 17,18 and 19 inch wheels?
Keep in mind the RDX fuel mileage is poor. Not near what the mpg rating says. My 22 RDX is rated at 27 highway but can barely get 23. My X4 BMW easily got 32-33 on the same drive.
The type of tires is more important than the size. Having snow tires or mud/snow rated tires will always do better than all season or performance tires. You also need more tread for improved traction in snow compared to dry or wet weather. Ice and slushy conditions is a hard nut to crack unless you have winter tires w/ or w/o studs.
I traded my 2014 CRV for the 2018 RDX and the car improved 100% with more power, comfort. and the same AWD which was sufficient in snow. I would never buy the 2019 CRV or RDX with turbo.
Acura RDX
I saw when you were driving the RDX, you had it in sport mode. Was wondering why you didn't have it in snow mode
Snow mode lowers accelerator sensitivity. Its more of a safety mode than a sport mode. Sport+ is where the car lets you have a bit more fun.
@@Davvv67 yes. But if the whole test was to see which handles better in the snow, then obviously put it in snow mode. The point of the video isn't which of the two let's you have more fun in the snow.
@@bullcity5057 Having fun in the snow was all the reviewer cared about here. Which is dumb, because you probably shouldn't be making your choice based on this. I've driven the RDX in snow in Montreal during a blizzard and I felt very in control. But I felt the same way in a 2016 AWD CRV, despite it being a different driving experience.
I have no idea if this is bad or good. Ok, the Acura is better. Seems like apples to oranges to me. But how does it compare to something like the Tahoe or Wrangled Unlimited? Yeah yeah I know; totally different vehicles. But if you're gonna compare, then COMPARE!
if this was 2020, i should’ve bought the rdx… but right now the 2023 crv which i have looks way better than the last gen…
I respect you guy's but how can you compare CRV vs Acura when there is at lease 80 HP difference
Is not about to be the fastest. They are doing a snow review and comparing their AWD systems. Speed don't matter in snowy conditions but the traction and stability.
Again, why didn't you just test with factory all season tires as in real world? I traded my 2.4 CRV for a 2018 RDX with V-6 because I didn't like the turbo. I did miss the SH-AWD and never understood why Acura took it off 2015 - 2018 RDX.
I'm guessing the assumption is that if you live in an area where you will be navigating heavy snow all winter, you would be utilizing snow tires for that. The idea is to understand what permance is possible under those conditions, not what you might accept if you only had to drive in snow a couple of times a year.
What? they didn't let you drive the Corvette.
ya he stayed in the snow.. while Timmy and Roman are in the warm sun... go figure.. the kicker is Roman is the boss...
Probably a safe idea
The funny part of all is all the owners having BMWs, Benz’s and Acuras drive like Civics in real time SNOW in the cities…so let’s end it there!
I wished you guys would test the cars with normal all season tires as ore than 90% of drivers would not buy snow tires. Acura and Honda really screwed up when they dropped the 2.4 and 3.5 engines for the turbo. Hence I traded my 2014 CRV for 2018 RDX. THe 2020 RDX would be my perfect car with 3.5 V6 and 6 speed instead of crap turbo. BY the way, Acura still have not fixed the brake problems on the 2019 RDX. Nor did they fix the engine die out problem.
Hey there I'm assuming you're from the United States. I've had all generations of rdx I do love the J35 the most although the 2.0T is not a junk engine what so ever nor the transmission. Both have extensive engineering and because of new laws ans regulations the only way to beat emissions is to have a turbo. Also In regards to winter tires some countries mandate the use of winter tires by Nov.15th. You are obligated to have winter tires with snowflake symbol on it
I traded my 2014 CRV AWD for a 2018 RDX. I test dove the 2019 RDX and din't like it. Reason: Turbo, SVT 10 speed, Complex Info system. MY 2018 RDX wih he V6 and 6 speed would e a perfect car if they kept the SH-AWD system.
I like the CR-V but I want to know if it has a good sound system because I love music
Go with the Acura. It has the els sound system and it is awesome!!!
I think the Crv is pretty good but its lacking the Honda soul in it. Give it some more power and better trans. Like kia And hhuyndai are doing with there car, upscale your product
there are some ACURAs still made in Japan and imported here!!!!!!!
I don’t know about the CRV, but I can tell you the RDX doesn’t get near it’s rated mpg. My 22 RDX struggles to get 23 mpg highway driving 70 mph with cruise control and a flat road. By comparison my 19 BMW X3 with a similar 2 liter turbo easily returned 32-33 mpg on the same drive. That’s a 10 mpg difference between the RDX and X4. How is that possible Honda?
I was going to upgrade my 08 RDX with a 19 RDX back in 2019. I was getting about the same mpgs for both during my test drive (live +5000 feet with hwy speeds +75 mph). The 2.0T is working pretty hard to haul +2 tons. Ended up going for a 19 MDX hybrid 321hp, more room, and improved mpgs of +25.
Highway drive, I can get 32-34mpg at 70mph, no problem with AWD CR-V 2017. Didn't know there's such a large difference in the gas mileage, as my former Acura TL (2006 V6, 3.2l, 258 bhp) was easily 29-30mpg on highway, many years back. I ordered CR-V though, because the trunk space is 50% larger than RD-X. So to match it I needed MDX, but that's a tank, and I didn't want to commute every day in a tank.
Honda wins hands down simply due to the better MPG! Nowadays it's all about fuel economy.
Some folks may want "fun to drive" instead of basic transportation. The CR-V can't come close to being fun to drive and sporty. The RDX can also do everything the CR-V can do and better when the weather gets bad.
I bought the RDX because it had a 3.5L V6 instead of the 1.5L Turbo in the CR-V. Plus I get better mileage than the CR-V. Also I hate CVTs.
Please clarify all time , also neither where built to be in the snow
F**k all the Crv haters. Its the ultimate small SUV. It has more room and is more practical than anyone else. How many competitors has it beaten ? Way too many ! That being said, they do need to fix the oil dilution problem. No car maker is perfect. Doesn't the Rav4 already have a recall. Plus the Hybrid can't even fill its fuel tank. Wtf Toyota ?
Yeah my 2017 CRV is just fine and I check frequently since the OD issue was made public. There's always a few with problems and it's the online rumors that get blown way out of proportion to the actual number.
Honda right now is not reliable
Subaru Forester XT 2018 beat it.
I love my 2019 CRV!! Haters gonna hate!
@@annagriffin5486 some people love to drink a lot, or smoke cigars. Doesn't mean it is good for you
shame the rdx has horrible mpg"s
The Honda hybrid does not have a cvt .
Cars in the US are so cheap😂 In Europe you pay almost 50k Euros for a high trim CRV..
Tail happy means the rdx have poorer awd system as compared to the crv. In this case CRV was far superior in handling
Lmao at that little Acura weighing 4k pounds. That's absurd.
Was actually surprised when I looked it up.
yea. My 2009 Highlander (4cyl/2 row) was 3800lb
I want to see how the hybrid AWD will work being that the rear wheels will be 100% electric.
Dont know if I like the idea of an electric motor controlling my AWD (especially inside the transmission itself) in the CRV. I think their old system was more reliable.
Nathan either misspoke or was given incorrect information. The electric motor that drives the hydraulic pump that engages the clutch pack is on the rear differential itself - NOT inside the transmission. It's the black cylinder at the top of this photo. ahparts.com/watermark/1/items/233719/DSC01053.JPG
W R pretty much all AWD systems are electrically controlled
zroger73 yes that is what I thought. In the older CRVs is it actuated by pressure instead of an electric motor?
f181234 yes that is true. I believe in the older CRVs it actuated by pressure in the rear diff not by an electric motor. If its controlled by a solenoid or something simple I would suspect it is going to last longer than an electric motor.
The problem with all of this, once again, hard packed snow. You aren't really testing anything on hard packed snow. Slushy slimy stuff, ice, deep snow is when the shawd will shine. Plus, turning off TCS doesn't turn off stability control. There's a sequence you have to do with button presses and the hand brake/brake pedal in order to completely turn off the stability control on the Acura. I have a TLX. Only assuming the RDX is the same. I've driven one, but in the summer.I tried a CRV sport the other day against other SUV's, and even with TCS off, stability wouldn't let you play. If you want to actually "drift" you gotta turn ALL the nannies off.
They clearly had it in "maintenance mode" for the testing which does shut everything off. No way the RDX gets that sideways without the systems off completely. (Believe me, I've tried a bunch)
@@pinkertonpunk funny. Even with Tcs on my tlx will kick the tail out. With it off, even more. With stability off you will kill yourself if you don't know what you're doing as she will not stop sliding sideways. This is with nokian hakka studs on..again on slippery snow. Hard packed snow is not slippery.
SH-AWD is superior
Wow
Rdx is amazing. Now for that 1.5 turbo trash, no thank you
Acura and Honda under same roof? Theoretically. Acura is an American company. Created in America and for America. Not sold in Japan. Ans only sold in 6 countries.
No uphilldriving??? Unserious test!
result at 9:40
My initial impression is that they are not in the same class...a poor match up! thanks.
The real problem here is that the CRV has LED turn signal while the RDX has a bulb turn signal! Shame on you acura! SHAME ON YOU!
At 2:23, Nathan said the CR-V's AWD system is not proactive and only sends power to the rear wheels when the front wheels slip. This is not correct. hondanews.com/en-US/releases/2017-honda-cr-v-powertrain?page=5
At 0:37, Nathan says the CR-V and RDX are "technically built under the same roof". While that's true, Accords, MDX's, ILX's, TLX's, and even NSX's are built under the same roof as well and are very different vehicles. ohio.honda.com/our-operations#products
zroger73 a HONDA representative sitting next to me and the Honda real time all wheel drive official description state that “the intelligent control system senses when your vehicle is losing traction and automatically activates the rear differential with a multi played “clutch system. When all wheel drive is needed this system switches to the front where”. Up to 40% of the power can be sent to the rear wheels.
In 2016, Autoweek interviewed CR-V development leader Takaaki Nagadome and wrote: "Unlike the old system, this new one can send torque rearward on dry pavement to aid handling." Honda's 2017 CR-V powertrain press release states: "The system doesn't merely react to front wheel spin; it minimizes wheel spin before it happens by sending power to the rear wheels accordingly." If you set the Driver Information Interface to display the AWD Torque Distribution Monitor, you can see that the rear wheels are powered from a stop even when there is no front wheel slip.
Sorry Honda earth dream engine still have oil dilution problem! Better redesign the engine!
Exactly! Not to mention that time will only tell how sturdy the CVT is.
@@mulljacob Yup, hence why we went with Mazda. No turbo, no CVT. Now, honestly, I would have went new RAV, but the woman wanted the Mazda. It is her SUV. RAV is still no turbo, and proper Auto. RDX has it's share of issues as well. I'm currently in a Acura and would never buy a RDX, but I don't buy, need or will ever want a SUV/CUV.
Steve Toyota owned some of Mazda stock, so Mazda will use some of Toyota tech in their cars! Expect next year they will be building cars in Toyota plant ! So they will be more reliable !
Jacob Mull I bought a 16 Honda Civic got 123k for commute! %95 highway mile , change cvt oil every 30k about to change out the filter coming spring season! So far cvt got no problem