All-New Acura RDX Review--BIG STEP FORWARD
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- The Acura RDX is all-new for 2019 with a longer, wider body and longer wheelbase for more space inside. The RDX is now powered by a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder with 272hp and 280lb.-ft. of torque through a 10-speed automatic and then to the super handling all wheel drive or SH-AWD. The rear torque vectoring system is paired with a front brake assist to make the RDX carve through the corners. The all-new 2019 Acura RDX has room for 5-passngers over two rows of seats. the interior is beautifully built with a new 10.2-inch centre screen that is controlled by the new Acura True Touchpad. Every RDX comes with a standard , led headlamps and tail lamps. The top Elite model of the RDX gets adaptive suspension but this is not available on the sportier looking A-Spec model that is equipped with black 20-inch wheels and more aggressive trim.
This is the first Acura i've seen that i would seriously consider purchasing. Great job Zack.
You dont like nsx bro
I’ve had 3 Honda’s but never an Acura. Super excited after test driving one. I knew immediately it was just right. Liked it so much better than the current Q5. Now just patiently waiting for delivery!!
Sooooo much better than the old one i can’t wait to all the cars get the new redesign, once all Acura’s get the new infotainment Acura will be like one of the best luxury car manufacturers
Finally, a RDX that's worth it's price tag.
nickolas No new vehicle is worth its price tag.
White Mail Privilege white or blue?
SJWs still wouldn't be taken seriously even if they could spell correctly.
I agree. The adaptive suspension should have been offered on the ASpec but also the heads up display is only available on the top model and not the Aspec.
Finally, why is the blue exterior with red seats not available in Canada? It’s shown on many of reviews and in the states only.
Still driving my wife's well cared for Gen 1 RDX. Most forget that this new one is closer to that game changer when it first came out then the last cargo hauler version. At any rate this is "again" on our list of crossovers to drive next year along with the Alfa, Porsche, Jag, Merc, and Audi. I do agree that the suspension option, HUD, etc. should be on the A-Spec not another option level. However, I am sure they didn't miss the mark by doing that--lot's of bean counters made that call. Still...I hope by next year they would consider the Turbo 6 in this ride...my guess is the MDX will have to have a performance option so this one is what it is.
I bought the top of the line Acura AWD for 2019, absolutely LOVE IT!!!!! It has LOTS OF POWER, beautiful gray leather upholstery, folding side mirrors, very very tight turn radius (wonderful), heads up display, roomy. This is my second Acura. I bought my first one in 2004 an Acura TL, never had a problem with it, beautiful car and drove like a dream. Because I loved my Acura TL, I decided to go with another Acura. I love the RDX. Fun to drive!!! When I want it to mooooove, no hesitation whatsoever, great for freeway driving. It handles beautifully. Highly recommend it. By the way the mouse pad control, love it. I learned it in 5 minutes so don't worry about the comments that might be negative. It's a snap to use. Bells and whistles? This car has everything. I'm thrilled with it. By the way, I've had it going on 8 weeks, so I'm still in the "thrill of the ride" of it all.
If Acura comes out with a hybrid model...I'll buy it no questions asked
I don't understand why they wouldn't put heads up display on aspec models. And no power folding mirrors? What is this peasantry?
and wireless charging ?
My 95 Accord has a/c, heat and a cassette, What's a touch screen?
JrVtec also doesn't have an msrp of $45k
It'll be on the type s
MSRP was $20,450 but it's been worth $1500 since 2012 lol, #WhatsDepreciation?
Only thing killing it is the halogen rear signal when the CRV has a nice LED signal and not being able to move the 2nd row seats like they added to the 2014 MDX, Helps a lot in versatility for cargo.
I just bought my 1st Acura RDX today and I pick it up in 2 days. Gorgeous car and I'm sure I'm gonna love it!!!
PhoebeSue , please real mpg.
Got a 09 and still in Love. Hate to give up my turbo starship. But Acura here i come.
I really like it, this might get me back into an Acura.
Finally an Acura to love!
Good stuff but pair the 10 spd auto to the previous 3.5L v6 and it would have been faster than this 2.0T. I think the acceleration and mpg improvement is more attributable of the 10 spd than the turbo. Plus, the v6 is smoother, has proven is long term reliability, and a matchless exhaust note.. . To me, turbo 4 will never be as good as a v6. «No replacement for displacement» :
Thigh extension only available on highest trim, either Acura's dumb or it better be a typo? They really screwed up the options list, Aspec should get more as standard with adaptive suspension being a must. The new blue is only on Aspec, so if I want color I need to lose options.
Yep, option bundles and trim levels are completely stupid.
Question though. How do you feel about Tiguan. We were almost ready to go with this car but there appears to be a number of minor recalls on this vehicle. We got spooked because it was totally rebuilt. Would appreciate your comments. Hitting the like and subscribe. Best... Ng
I test drove the Accord 2.0T with the 10 speed auto and I love the engine and tranny. I'm sure with extra HP, the RDX is gonna be many people's favorite.
The big thing in new cars is the additive safety features. The lane keeper, which doesn't work in the 2017 RDX on tight freeway curves or the stopping feature which doesn't work under 35 MPH, which means BANG. How about evaluating all those features.
Wow. Acura really kicked up the price. The 2018 RDX was really a great SUV and an excellent deal. I like the looks of the new model inside and out but it might be too gimicky for me personally. So I guess you have to reach around to the bottom of the dash to plug in your phone charger? That's not so easily accessible. The drive mode knob in the middle of the dash might be cool but it's also obnoxious for something I will probably end up leaving on one setting and not using most of the time but I always have to look at it. It would have been better to make it a button next to the shifter. Oh that's right... There is no shifter. Maybe I'm getting old but I like having a lever like I have used my entire driving life and putting my car into Reverse and back into Drive and Park without having to look at the shift mechanism every time. And why pump fake engine noise into the cabin? It's a luxury SUV not a race car video game at a 1990's arcade. And the part about having to buy the upper trims to get leather is really insulting at this price. There are lots of other choices at that $50,000 price point and for less too. I think Audi has it sorted out best for what buyers want with their Q5 in this category. Fast, quiet, luxurious. No artificial noise. Standard AWD and real leather standard on every trim level. Conservative and classy. Depends what you want I guess. Some people might want something with more forward design and outside the box and the RDX is that.
Gary Brown The RDX isn't for people who pay for the badge. People who care about the badge will buy the German option even if the RDX is better.
You are clearly old and no longer understand numbers/price points. Try building a Q5 with similar lay out as this trim and tell me it isn’t $50K+! Stop fearing change and learn how to shift without looking down considering it only takes pushing a button which would be faster and require less effort then shifting a lever. How are you going to complain about throttle noise being sent to the cabin? It sounds great. It’s not wind noise or the sound a car makes when going over a pothole. Literally not a single gripe you mentioned is legit.
Joseph Saric, if you look around, most car journalists comment that the push button controls are not intuitive. If push button shifters were so great they would have caught on with the Edsel Teletouch. And the shifters that snap back and forth are not optimal either. Accidents have happened and people like Anton Yelchin have died because they didn't know what gear the car was in. And the whole thing about fake engine noise... It's fake. Let the engine sound like it does. Why not make a Tesla sound like it has a V8? Nothing wrong with quiet acceleration if that's what the car does.
It's Canadian dollars.
They finally made a proper RDX. Good job Acura. Love the A-spec
Beautiful. But seriously, its 2018, all new cars at this level should come with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay out the door.
The reason the RDX is launching later with Android Auto is due to compatibility issues with their touchpad module. Carplay is available at launch.
@Aidan Graham
It's Acura's unintentional fault. Android Auto is a touch based interface, it was never designed with touchpad controls in mind.
Too bad the rear seats can't recline or slide!
Nice review. I have checked out a few cars on your site and liked your approach. We looked at the rdx in 2018 and were disappointed in how far a great car fell behind in technology. This looks like a home run. From your review the elite sounds more sporty than the aspec. Don't like the radio amplified engine sound. Like a canned laugh track on your favourite sitcom.
This may arguably be the best Acura ever. I have a 2018 CRV Touring. When I think of roughly the same size package with AWD and 272HP? I am anxious to see if these 2019's have any engine "issues" like the 2017 CRV's did.
Also, the rear seats should slide
Excellent review. Glad Acura finally stepped their game back up...time for me to go back to the brand. I have always been a Honda lover but after my last leased TSX i went over to the Germans.
@2:25 Lincoln's MK-C offers a 2.3l Turbo with 285hp and 305lbs tq. Mated to the older 6spd for now but it still moves out well from roll.
why couldnt they make the rear seats recline? it gets uncomfortable sitting in the same position during road trips. a car at this price point should have reclining seats!
Very nice review! Only thing is please be specific about the country when you mention prices- lot of people freaking out here lol
You showed pictures/video of at least 4 different RDX's. That's very odd.
How would you compare it to a Forester XT? I’m well aware the difference in price and the obvious difference (interior quality, fit n finish etc.) but how would you compare the driving dynamics? Is it worth trading in my XT and spending the extra 10k+ on the new RDX? I’m loving the reviews thus far
Very well done review, it answered questions i had for this model! Thank you!
You forgot to mention the Lincoln Mkc which bests this in power. NO ONE calls that car out when comparing and it needs to be. Its fast as F*&#. I wanna drive this RDX. It looks fantastic.
2018 model is a good bargain now
Jason Guan 2003 model is an even better bargain
White Mail Privilege as long as you can buy a brand new one
White Mail Privilege any car that is 15+ years old better be a bargain.
The RDX didn’t come out til 2007
@@a96657 No, 2006
I think if the Acura badge in the front was a little larger it would look much better.
White Mail Privilege Lol
yeah if it could just encompass the entire front end, my penis size would increase a SOLID 2 inches
amazing job by Acura. I have an ILX A-spec and I would definetely love to upgrade to the new RDX
My dream 2019 Acura MDX, new body design(like this rdx?), sh-awd system, actual shifting handle(Not push button or knob). Then ill let go my 2011 MDX.
Price is ridiculous, although the a-spec looks amazing and is really an excellent redesign. It’s a shame that the towing capacity isn’t significant
Awesome! I wouldn’t want the active dampers on the A-Spec I think Acura did it right. Maybe just a slightly more powerful tune on the A spec.
I test drove it and liked it a lot.. the lack of colour options, exterior/interior selections, may ruin this for me. I want tan leather (real leather), and not hot black leather... Red is super cool, but not in the ext. colour I would want, etc. wtf.. Infinit QX50 allows more flex. on colour variations.. Why does Acura make those decisions for the consumer ??
Overall, great Vehicle !!
RDX or Q5?? RDX A-SPEC def. looks nicer...but overall which is better?
Zack, The one with the Adaptive Dampers is the Elite Platinum, not the Elite. Nice review. For your money, would you take it over the GLC or the Q5? If yes, which trim? If not, why not?
absolutely lovely vehicle that i would quickly buy if i didn't drive sports cars right now.
Happy with my ASpec, white on red leather. Lots of toys to learn about, could do without the ''poc'' sound when changing radio settings...
Fantastic vehicle but louder than the previous RDX on hard acceleration.Why Acura?
I want, i was looking at the 2.0Touring Accord, but the has the same engine (more Hp) and SH-AWD. hell yeah! Would love to get an A-Spec model for sure.
Wish they made 93 octane optional, like Mazda did.
it is.
93 octane it’s recommend but regular will work just fine
Always go with what the manufacturer recommends. If the manual says premium, go with premium.
At 7min 35sec, I understand that is Alcantara in the middle of the seats; but around the Alcantara, is that leather?
The reason I ask is that I don't want leather.
Sounds like SH-AWD in this RDX is like the Focus Rs awd system. I wonder if the rear diffs will overheat too...
Acura is bringing over it’s non-selling nsx design features to the other models
Was going to buy a truck but now this new Acura RDX A-spec has me thinking again...
Another perfect review Zack. Interesting points. It may warrant a test drive. Though I’d much prefer Mike’s MB S560 (another great review) or at least a ‘used’ one. Thanks to both of you.
I love the new interior looks very Acura. Unlike the rest of the competition that can't come up with their own style, so they copy the Germans.
Love these new longer reviews.
Great review!, I'm trying to decide between 3 specific CUV , and I would like your opinion, your ranking on my 3 choices and why. My choices are 1- 2019 Acura RDX A-Spec, 2- 2018 Audi Q5 progressive S-Line, 3- 2018 Lexus NX300 Fsport-1 . Fyi, I have owned the 2014 Lexus Rx350 Fsport and now drives a Lexus RC350 Coupe, but need to back into a CUV for Family Excusions, hence deciding on a entry level luxury CUV. What's your opinion?
Acura, it is the most re-defined this year.
Acura really needs to redesign the MDX interior. Of course, once they do they'll also raise the price of that vehicle...
This vehicle NEEDS the A spec look to butch it up. The regulars, especially in person, aren't that different looking from before.
"Consumer Reports can no longer recommend six car models, including the Acura RDX SUV... because of problems identified in CR’s annual reliability survey. The survey has data on 470,000 vehicles as reported by their owners."
Beats Buick crap, right Norm?
9:08 “Has a SOOBAROOO kinda sound” 😂😂😂
I am in love with this CUV, it's very sexy especially in the A-Spec! Hopefully next year I will be able to get one!
Looks so much better with 20 inch wheels
I want to purchase one but before doing so would like to know the result of the class action lawsuit below. Do you know if Acura corrected the alleged infotainment defect?
The Acura RDX infotainment lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Western Division - Banh, et al., v. American Honda Motor Co.
The plaintiffs are represented by Hagens Berman, Goldenberg Schneider, and Niekamp, Weisensell, Mutersbaugh & Mastrantonio.
CarComplaints.com has owner-reported complaints about Acura RDX SUVs and many other Acura vehicles.
I didnt like the central console. As you said its personal taste but while looking at rival offerings, its not there. Esp there are minor things missing like wireless charging etc. Also artificial engine noise is so fake. But i do like everything else. I think the price hike is coz of power and transmission. And If they are coming up with 3LV6T, i am going for it.
Thanks, Zach.
Will this be offered outside of NAmer as a Honda?
Thank you for the longer reviews :)
Will you be doing a review of the 2019 QX50? Great review on the RDX!
Rear tail lights are from GMC terrain
Just got one, base sh awd . very fun to drive!!!
Acura send the base one start at 37 000 thousands but I check on line it's 43 000 thousands plus the options so confusing.
Too bad that screen doesn't retract down into the dash.
Luxury brands stop doing that, Audi and Mercedes used to do it , but it became tacky
Audi still does it in their sedans. The A6 and A7 do it. And yeah, it's tacky. But so is just slapping a tablet looking thing on the dash. Automakers need to figure out how to better integrate the screen into the car. Mercedes has figured it out, they just made about 25% of the dash one long screen, but damn it's expensive.
Nice design with appealing personality I like it this time
I'm not sure I like the dash and center console. It's just a little too...busy?
Thats a beauty! 😍
Wow the Canadians get the shaft. US prices stayed the same as the old one!
You know, Zack looks a lot like David Morrisey, the actor.
Hey ZACK any news on a ACURA coupe in the near future ...
Wow well done acura love it.
Interesting product! I feel like it’s going to be even more difficult now to make a choice in this competitive segment!
Great, great review Zack. You managed to point out a couple of facts no one else has mentioned before in their lengthy reviews. Glad you brought up the $cdn pricing increase because the previous value is no longer there. No question the RDX seems to be a great, much improved vehicle but I don't see how I would not take a Q5 Technik over the top of Platinum Elite (same price). Also depending of your priorities you can even get a Q5 cheaper than the RDX.
Acura should be careful. They remind me of Cadillac who upped their game a lot but then tried to charge the same price as the German competition and we all know how badly it failed.
Ben Haze Some people buy what they like and some buy what others will like. A lot of people buy the badge and not the car. You can too.
True, of course. But you are missing my point completely by trying to belittle my statement and bringing up the badge. Unfortunately a lot of people are not able to appreciate the level of engineering put in a vehicle. You are likely one of them.
he is way off on pricing. RDX starts at around $37,300 and tops out at $48,395. Don't know where he got his information from but is completely wrong.
no he is not. he gave canadian pricing and we do not get apparently the same value as the US does
Can you please make a review about Toyota Rav 4 2019
the rear doesnt fit the car, doesnt look premium. No wireless charging for phones?
I like the 2019 Infiniti QX50 much better.....much larger vehicle especially cargo space and that cool new engine they have.....but this one certainly has me scratching my head as to perhaps I should take it for a test spin.....
Only suv I have been excited about.
It has 2017 camry wheels
How would you compare this to the new qx50
There’s CarPlay on the HUD?
What the point to say "wow it has 270hp", if this vehicle goes 0-60 for 8 seconds? Same as HONDA CRV 1.5 Turbo 190HP
A solid effort by Acura but not totally sold on it just yet, you can buy a Kia Sorento with as nice an interior with more features in the SX plus trim. It gets 8 km/l with more power and has 2 extra seats if needed, just saying.
Aint nobody paying 45k for a Kia when they can get an Acura for 46k.
Why does everyone look like they’re sitting in small seats?
Love Acura😘
Great informative review. This is the one Acura I have been waiting for but will pass. Living in southern california, no way do I want that huge panoramic moonroof.
I'm still not sold on the exterior styling.
I think it looks like the new GMC Terrain from behind
We'll definitely test drive one. Down to this, Volvo XC60, Volvo V90 and CC, and yes, Kia Sportage SX.
Bruno TaTa Kia Sportage SX is a gem. My mom chose it after testing it and loved the speed and handling. Highly underrated with torque vectoring AWD as well
Kia Sportage SX does not have torque vectoring AWD...
This and the XC60 are really good choices.
Blake Swan nice mom you got bro
Go with the Volvo Xc60 or the Q5.. if you want a luxury vehicle the Kia won't ever hit that base.
great review!
Man this is nice. I couldn’t afford it. Maybe used a couple years out.
now just make grandmas mdx look like this!!
They will, I believe it will be the 2020 model!
You can still see a CRV.
Randi Schwarz how I knew a hater would say that lol
Looks more like an Infiniti to me
Well, it is still a Honda product. Who cares really? The CR-V is nice too.
Go Acura
Tellie Smith where
Reaching for the shift buttons isn’t intuitive at all.