With standard allwheel drive and a turbocharged engine, the 2008 acura rdx is seen as a worthy and less costly competitor to the highperforming bmw x3. The acura rdx offers something a little different in the small luxury suv class. After researching small luxury suvs for a few months and test driving the lexus nx 300 and the acura rdx. Even though a v6 engine powers the acura rdx most luxury compact suvs employ a fourcylinder engine, the rdxs gas mileage is close to the. Im not in the market and dont foresee myself being in the market anytime soon, but i used to be an acura fan and would love to see them do. It has a lot of available technology features, a wellbuilt interior. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The new rdxs suite of advanced new technologies including the acura true touchpad interface, featuring an all. Drivers only finds lots to love in the 2020 acura rdx. With seductive styling, high performance and advanced technology, its the perfect balance of luxury and functionality.
The 2019 acura rdx is the first in a new generation of acura models designed and engineered around acura s authentic and original precision crafted performance brand values. Acurawatch offers a list of safety and driver assistance systems that come standard in every 2020 acura rdx. And the rear hatch with standard power tailgate can be remotely operated for simple storage access to its spacious cargo area. The rdx looks, feels, drives, even smells like an mdx. But when i drove one, it was in conditions far from those highly controlled environments that automakers create for journalists. Everyman driver october 22, 2019 october 31, 2019 691.
Its a friendly and accessible vehicle, and one of the most practical compact. The acurawatch suite of driverassist technologies is now available, while a new advance package is added to the lineup. The 2020 rdx is the best crossover suv for those who like to enjoy the good things in life. Acuras bestselling vehicle for 2019, the nextgen rdx outsells all of the companys sedans put together. While this may be the case for the vast majority of todays celebs, there are many who choose to drive less expensive vehicles that offer super performance coupled with exceptional fuel economy. The 2016 acura rdx sees improvements made to its v6 engine, suspension and standard equipment list. And frankly, its just as well, because the rdx is one of the most competitive vehicles in the premium. The acura rdx is acuras first compact luxury crossover suv, taking over from the mdx as acuras entrylevel crossover suv, as the mdx grew in size and price. Acura completely reinvented the 2019 rdx, with allnew styling and contemporary technology.
Its the third generation of rdx, a perennial top seller in the premium compact suv segment with cumulative u. It is lovely, quite, feels very safe, the features that help alert to the blind spot, or crossing over into the shoulder are not loud and bothersome. Test drivers thoroughly enjoy driving the rdx, with most praising its turbocharged acceleration and handling thats more like a sports sedan than an suv. It occurs when you are sitting in traffic every day in. Acura has posted a paper saying that the brake squealing known as riding the brakes is a known and normal characteristic for the 2016 rdx. Personalize the settings for your client as listed below. The 2020 acura rdx places near the middle of our luxury compact suv rankings.
Acura vehicle accessory costs, labor and installation vary. However, it lacks the palpable refinement and balanced driving behavior found on pricier alternatives, such as. Enter a vin to learn if a specific vehicle needs to. The frontal barrier test simulates a headon collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph. The rdx also receives a mild exterior freshening, with new jewel eye led headlights, led taillights and new wheel designs. The rdx offers a comfortable ride and a roomy, upscale cabin with loads of technology. The brand was launched in the united states and canada on 27 march 1986, marketing luxury, performance, and highperformance vehicles. Fresh off a redesign for the 20 model year, the acura rdx went into 2014 with no changes. It has a lot of available technology features, a wellbuilt interior, excellent. Unlike some rivals, the rdx keeps shoppers lives simple with a generously equipped base model and a straightforward, packagebased options structure. Prismatic, angular, and sleek, the rdx is a handsome, sometimes striking suvtidy like a nakamichi receiver and as japanese as a.
For 2016, acura upgraded the rdx with new ride and handling refinements, safety and driverassist technologies and a facelifted exterior and interior. Acura of bellevue goes above and beyond for every service visit prompt and professional service, my car was sparkling clean, and completed under an hour. New 2020 acura rdx shawd with technology package in. Combines driver and passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating.
Along with a driverfocused cabin, new technology and a whole host of safety features, the all new acura rdx is everything we imagined. Luxurious seating like every other part of your acura, the tightly bolstered seating accented with available perforated leather seating surfaces is engineered. The acura rdx is an important reboot for the luxury brand. We have 2,994 acura rdx vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 2,695 1owner cars, and 3,047 personal use cars. Originally, the rdx was built upon the same platform honda uses for their civic and crv passenger cars. Edmunds also has acura rdx pricing, mpg, specs, pictures, safety features. Used oneowner 2017 acura rdx awd in bellevue, wa acura. It was introduced to hong kong in 1991, mexico in 2004, china in 2006, russia in 2014 no longer available in russia and kuwait in 2015, and is also sold in. The 2019 acura rdx, presaged by the rdx prototype, has undergone a cleansheet, toptobottom remake and will be the first acura model to fully embody acura s new design language as envisioned in the acura precision concept, and its new interior design and technology as imagined in the acura precision cockpit. The 2020 rdx is essentially a single model that can be equipped with. I cant believe im genuinely excited about a crossover. Based on my experience, the solution to a splaylegged driving position is a combination of more seattrack travel for the drivers seat combined with a greater range of height adjustment.
Great car in every way will never own anything but an acura. The 2020 rdx is essentially a single model that can be equipped with several distinct packages. In part because of the rdxs newness, we expect our fair purchase prices to reflect realworld transaction prices at or even above these msrps. Acura might want to revisit the rdxs drivers seat design in order to improve comfort levels for people with longer legs. Like the hit man, the rdx is no nonsense up front, but theres an underlying warmth and desire to please once you get to know it. Celebrity acura owners when you think of celebrities and cars, the first thing that typically comes to mind is an endless list of luxury cars. However starting from its third generation, the acura rdx is built on its own platform according to acura. The rdx offers highlycrafted comfort, aesthetics and utility for driver and passengers. Its a seveneighths template of its big brother, so that isnt surprising. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. The 2018 acura rdx comes standard with a power liftgate, power moonroof, jewel eye led headlights, leatherettetrimmed seats and interior trim.