May I say something? I enjoy watching Lynn give fun reviews she is a human ball of fun. All the reviews I have seen on this RDX really makes me want to go get one.
As in MDX owner I wish some of these fun things were added to the MDX before the RDX but this looks like a great vehicle. Awesome review, love the wind blowing through your hair effect and glad to see a reviewer genuinely enthusiastic about the vehicle and having fun with it. Great job Lynn!
Oh Lynn- don’t sweat it. The first videos were just awkward while you found your voice. Now that you’ve settled in you’re a perfect fit for the KBB crew. You and Micah are a great team!
Lyn great video. If you were sensitive about reading the youtube comments saying how much everyone misses Micah, don't worry, Micah is a legend and it is really difficult to make a video better than him. That being said, this video was particularly enjoyable to watch. Keep up the good work.
Great review, Lyn! Wonderful video. Seems Acura's making a comeback from their days of making what felt like slightly (at best) luxurious cars than Honda did with their Touring trims. The RDX is definitely a massive step-up, and I'm glad to see they've finally got their stuff together again.
@@normt5463 Whatever dealer is charging that much for a CR-V is completely and utterly trying rip people off. You may as well buy the RDX. That's ridiculous.
Great review. If you're gonna mention "designed & built in the U.S.A," you should have mentioned California native Michelle Christensen, Acura's first female designer, who designed this RDX, the ZDX, and the current NSX.
Live long and prosper with KBB, Lynn, and pay no attention to the curmudgeons who dis you here in the comments section. They don’t have a life and are jealous of those who do. I bought a new RDX Advanced with SH-AWD last week and found your review to be pretty much spot on, except for your comment about the brakes. They feel perfectly normal to me. Had to wait 3 weeks to get the exterior and interior colors in the trim I wanted, but the wait was well worth it. Lovin’ my 3rd generation RDX!
I don’t know how anyone could say anything negative about her. She’s charismatic, knowledgeable, and a refreshing departure from video reviewers from Car & Driver, Motor Trend, et al. Oh wait. there is one big negative criticism you can say about her, namely, she’s so beautiful that she becomes a major distraction that no car could compete with.
I've been watching many KBB reviews, and I must say they are very watchable. In other words my attention is set on the video and it's content. Good job you guys!
I love things being American-made...but replicating Japanese work ethic and quality standards in America is nearly impossible. Let's hope this holds up over the years just like most Japanese cars do!
Acura's have been American (actually mostly Canadian)-made for 15 years or more. They are well-made. Also, you're Lexus is basically a North American brand (created in USA for USA, initially and barely a blip in Europe) and the RDX, which is almost 100% of all Lexus sales, is made in North America.
Lexus RX (by far their biggest seller and selling more than all other models combined) has been manufactured in Canada since 2003. ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_RX#cite_note-cambridge-7 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_RX ).
Production of the updated ES 350 began at the Kentucky plant on 19 October 2015 for the 2016 model year-the first Lexus vehicle manufactured in the US. ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_ES )
Any indication of the 2017+ Honda CR-V quality issues it is based on many will look else who can afford too. The harsh shifting has already being complained about on acurazine.
Great video! Excellent mix of info, presentation, humor and enthusiasm. Your style is fun and light-hearted yet with good technical offerings and honest appraisal. Keep up the great work!
I saw a white RDX today, absolutely eye catching. They may not directly compete, but I think it’s the second best looking entry level luxury cuv behind the new Qx50. The new Qx50 is absolutely gorgeous.
Regarding the legroom; The RDX has more leg room than any of its competitors (Q5, X3, and GLC) and it is a compact SUV. Did you really expect it to have a Maybach-tier legroom?
Jia L. There is no try Zone climate control for the rear seat passengers. No reclining or sliding rear seat is a big Miss for a luxury segment that Acura is trying to appeal to. Check out the Buick Envision 2.0 T that offers all of that and more for low 30s with torque vectoring all-wheel drive
Dungeon Master The 2016 Envision was designed well ahead of the 2018 Equinox. But the 2018 Equinox has a low repair rate of 12 repairs per 100 or about the same as the older RAV4 at 13/100, according to Truedelta data. The newly redesigned Equinox has one of the most reliable new car launches you can get.
@@normt5463 Just looked it up, they do indeed share less stuff than I imagined. Still, I'd stay away from any GM products given their horrible reliability record. As for Equinox specifically - previous gens had some issues (oil consumption first comes to mind), plus any statistics regarding the current gen are pretty meaningless since just about any crap tends to fair fine for the first couple years.
Wow, I felt that remark about UA-cam comments right in my soul. I'll be nicer, I promise! (FWIW, this review is in a whole other league compared to your first couple reviews. I wasn't a fan at the beginning, but I'm on board now. I think you're settling in to your new role just fine!)
Christian Roche when compared with the rest of the segment aside from Price Acura is not really offering that much more than anybody else is right now. Well better deals available like the 2019 Buick Envision 2.0 T with torque vectoring all-wheel drive that retails for low $30's with discounts.
Great review.. that exact spec you're testing is exactly the version and colour I've been looking to see. Just can't find a single bad or even critical review of this car; always been a BMW guy but I think I'm gonna go look at one of these.
alliejr Maybe they fixed the delay by the 18 model. 19's transmission is supposed to be smoother they claim, but if it's not I will choose the XC90. Does your backup camera fail to turn on sometimes and leave you with a gray screen on the top half of the head unit too?
+MBisFrenchy I have zero issues with my 18 and zero issues with my 07. Sorry got a bad one. I actually replaced my (old, previous gen) XC90 with the 07 MDX. The Volvo was "oh-kay" but the MDX was far better. Of course, the new XC90 is much, much different and seriously improved from the mid-2000s edition. I've always had zero-issues with all of my Acuras. Good luck.
so why did Acura put turbo in a RDX, I thought they got out because the turbo caused a lot of stress on the engine? I remember the 2007 rdx had turbo and while it was fun, it was also expensive to maintenance.
David Nieves Jr. RDX has always been a compact psychic class. The wrong pretty cubic feet for the trunk almost 60 with the seats folded and competes with the Audi Q5 still Bo BMW X3 and Buick envision.
The Acura is still entry level. It is at least $10,000 (more like $15,000) less than comparable Merc, BMW, Audi. Walk onto a Merc dealer lot and try to find a GLC less than $55,000.
alliejr true, most x3s go for at least 45,000 but the sticker price on a last gen rdx with a few options and awd was 35,000 so it definitely jumped in price.
i tried to buy one, 38 is not easy to obtain. it’s closer to 40+ since i’m in the northeast and nobody is selling a fwd model. the dealers order the sh-awd versions. and even though it’s an upgrade it still felt more Honda+ than full blown Acura.
+Littleathquakes I think Acura has always been "Honda+". I'm not sure what you mean by "full blown Acura". To me, this RDX is the most luxurious interior Acura has ever offered.
The price is certainly only entry level but I agree the car is better than atleast Jag/Land Rover and on par with Merc and BMW / Audi (most of the time)
While I agree that this RDX is better than the previous in every way, I don’t think the previous gen was a total bore. It had a beautiful j35 v6 engine that makes a good sound, it was quick for what it is and quite comfortable. Also, while the looks needed improvement, it wasn’t ugly.
I cannot believe the rear seats do not recline, even the Honda CR-V's rear seats do that. I always shake my head at some of the little things Acura overlooks.
DooDa for a luxury make the Acura has missed a couple spots including reclining seats, sliding rear seats, and prize on climate control for the rear passengers.
The Acura is the best value, in my opinion. I didn't say it was the cheapest. Also, the cheapest trim level of the Envision to get the 2.0T you mentioned is the Premium that starts at $43,315, according to Buick: www.buick.com/previous-year/envision-compact-luxury-suv/build-and-price/trim
Paul Naylor the Envision 2.0T is discounted about $13,000 or for around $30K you get 2.0T with torque vectoring AWD, leather, heat a front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, power lift gate, Android Auto, tru-zone climate control, reclining and sliding rear seat....most of which are not available on the base RDX. The Envision also received most reliable for J.D. Power initial quality in the segment.
Good review and I am liking the new RDX. It only has 59 cubic feet with the seats down? A Golf has 53.7, from pictures I'd think this would be a lot bigger.
5:04 That multiview camera on the RDX is so bad and a terrible waste of real estate on that 10” screen. Do we really need a camera logo taking up 40% of the right of the screen? In person it’s like Acura used VGA cameras but an HD screen.
Not one criticism for Acura placing an awkward archaic infotainment system into their newest, expensive vehicle while parent Honda has a much more useable and more modern system in their cheaper vehicles!
lol? having a tough time adjusting to a touchpad boomer? Powerful 16 speakers system tuned by a grammy winning sound engineer. Of the effin course you're better than all of that. Go listen to AM radio in that shoddy crv
My mom almost got one and we had an amazing deal because they needed to meet their end of month numbers but we walked away because the color combination she wanted wasn’t in stock. She didnt want black and red because she says it feels like shes in hell and she didnt want white because of the black plastic trim. Picky lol.
Did they fix the freight infotainment issue below? Buyer beware JULY 11, 2019 - An Acura RDX infotainment lawsuit alleges the systems suffer from problems with the radios, backup cameras and the audio and navigation systems. The 2019-2020 RDX SUVs are allegedly a danger to drive because of the distractions caused by the infotainment problems. According to the plaintiffs named in the lawsuit, the infotainment systems were a big reason they purchased the RDX vehicles, and now they wish they wouldn't have purchased the SUVs. One plaintiff claims the RDX infotainment system started causing him problems within days of buying the vehicle. The system allegedly would take up to a minute for the audio to start playing, so he called the dealership and was told everything was normal. The plaintiff also claims voice commands are frequently unavailable and the infotainment system freezes and shuts off while he is driving. According to the plaintiff, the promise of Android Auto was important to him but it's been 10 months since he purchased the RDX and still no software update has been released containing Android Auto. The lawsuit says Acura's previous dual-screen infotainment system was a combination of direct touch, buttons and a dial. But when the third generation Acura RDX was released in 2018, it was equipped with a new single high definition 10.2-inch display controlled by a touchpad. According to the proposed class action lawsuit, Acura knew the systems were defective before any of the RDX SUVs were sold. In addition, the plaintiffs say since the vehicles were sold, drivers have constantly complained about the problems. "This has happened to me multiple times (10 or more). I'm happily cruising along with my CarPlay running waze, Pandora and my radio will just stop working and the display stops showing CarPlay information. Another variation is I'm on the phone connected to CarPlay and I can place and receive calls but half the time no one can hear me speak (I can hear them)." "My vehicle is hardly 6 months old and the infotainment stop working 3 times with 6000+ miles. The dealer mechanic doesn't bother bring the vehicle into the shop, they come out, disconnect the battery for a minute or two then reconnect the battery and the system is back on. Next time that happens, I would ask the service manager to document it." Infotainment systems are known as severe distractions to drivers even when the systems work as intended, but the RDX lawsuit alleges a system that continually malfunctions takes the distractions to a whole new level. Acura has allegedly failed to inform the public about the alleged infotainment systems problems and continues to manufacture, market and sell the SUVs with the defective systems. Furthermore, Honda/Acura has allegedly been unable to find solutions to fix the infotainment systems and dealerships typically tell customers to wait for software updates. In some cases, technicians will replace allegedly defective parts with the same defective parts which leaves drivers in an endless cycle of problems and repairs. According to the lawsuit, Honda and Acura dealers routinely tell RDX customers to refrain from bringing the SUVs to the dealerships because there is no way to repair the infotainment systems. The proposed nationwide class action lawsuit alleges at least 100,000 model year 2019-2020 Acura RDX SUVs are affected by the infotainment systems. 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.
Why is everyone obsessed with rear legroom? This is a really sporty SUV and with a shorter length, it means you can corner it a lot better. I am more than happy to sacrifice it if it means, I can take it out for a spin from time to time.
I’ll sell you my one-week-old RDX Advanced with SH-AWD in a year, then buy myself a 2020 RDX Advanced with SH-AWD and a twin-turbo four that will be rated at about 330 HP, providing the rumors from the plant in Ohio are true.
I really like the new RDX and even test drove one recently, but this review is extremely biased. That back up camera quality is probably the worst in its segment, storage space is okay at best (not the smallest not the biggest in it's segment)...Couple other miss-claims as well. Please, Review the car, don't try to be salesperson.
Right...I test drove it as well... It's fast and the sound system is phenomenal...The best features IMO. The seating comfort is okay, Infotainment system a pain..The navigation screen graphics are disappointing, The engine noise in the cabin rattled..while the radio was off. I've also test driven the Audio Q5, BMw X3 and Cadillac Xt4. ..The Acura RDX 2019 will win over owners of the previous models for sure I think. It's more attractive but looks like a Honda externally..I wasn't impressed and wanted to be.
Agreed. It's over-hyped all because it is a redesign the same thing is happening with the new Rav4. They're really not that great...but if people have the $45K+ to shellout for Luxury kudos to them, they'll just pay more at the pump and in the shop. Acura's turbos don't last very long same as Cadillac.
Some reviewers took nearly half an hour to cover the exact same points Lynn did in seven minutes. Well done! (Oh and good work Acura too).
Yes! Way to go!
Finally, someone that understands the track pad, YES! You are the chosen one.
May I say something? I enjoy watching Lynn give fun reviews she is a human ball of fun. All the reviews I have seen on this RDX really makes me want to go get one.
Yeah, in a short time, I've become a fan of hers. She is amazing.
i was a fan since her first review. All the misogynists refused to give her a chance.
Yeah, some of the comments on her earlier videos are horrible.
Same. She is really good
me too
4:46 she shaded you all who bash her!! I actually am warming up to her reviews just like I did with Micah's. Keep the good work Lyn!
haha. sensitive sissies.
She is good, is Micah gone??? Micah was great.
@@6SpeedTA95 Did you see the credits at the end? He's composed the music
She's annoying.
Micah is fun and real. She's fake.
kk P were not sensitive
We just prefer the better, funnier and cooler Micah.
As in MDX owner I wish some of these fun things were added to the MDX before the RDX but this looks like a great vehicle. Awesome review, love the wind blowing through your hair effect and glad to see a reviewer genuinely enthusiastic about the vehicle and having fun with it. Great job Lynn!
Oh Lynn- don’t sweat it. The first videos were just awkward while you found your voice. Now that you’ve settled in you’re a perfect fit for the KBB crew. You and Micah are a great team!
The difference with the other reviews is that she puts some personality into them, rather than the plain old blah, blah, specs, blah, blah, hp, etc.
I was just thinking the same thing.
Lyn great video. If you were sensitive about reading the youtube comments saying how much everyone misses Micah, don't worry, Micah is a legend and it is really difficult to make a video better than him. That being said, this video was particularly enjoyable to watch. Keep up the good work.
Great review, Lyn! Wonderful video.
Seems Acura's making a comeback from their days of making what felt like slightly (at best) luxurious cars than Honda did with their Touring trims. The RDX is definitely a massive step-up, and I'm glad to see they've finally got their stuff together again.
theconformist You can get a CR-V for $38K!
theconformist Honda has the CR-V up to $38,000!
@@normt5463 Don't you mean $34,150? Touring AWD*
Ryan Littleton
No, autotrader has CR-V up to $38K!
@@normt5463 Whatever dealer is charging that much for a CR-V is completely and utterly trying rip people off. You may as well buy the RDX. That's ridiculous.
I have watched dozens of reviews on this RDX, this is my fav. She gives it the emotion I want to feel when I drive.
Great review. If you're gonna mention "designed & built in the U.S.A," you should have mentioned California native Michelle Christensen, Acura's first female designer, who designed this RDX, the ZDX, and the current NSX.
Two outta three ain't bad.... I'll give thumbs-up for the NSX and RDX for sure. So good that we can forgive the ZDX.
Michelle didn't design the rdx. Get your fact straight
Nobody cares about her, that’s why she wasn’t mentioned
@Rugged Warrior Again, it is not designed by female designer.
That Acura is a winner 🥇
That moment when Lyn knows way more about cars and is hell lot more enjoyable than Supercar Blondie
Live long and prosper with KBB, Lynn, and pay no attention to the curmudgeons who dis you here in the comments section. They don’t have a life and are jealous of those who do. I bought a new RDX Advanced with SH-AWD last week and found your review to be pretty much spot on, except for your comment about the brakes. They feel perfectly normal to me. Had to wait 3 weeks to get the exterior and interior colors in the trim I wanted, but the wait was well worth it. Lovin’ my 3rd generation RDX!
Bill Mattos Are the transmission upshifts harsh at times?
Dang Bill, get a room already!
I don’t know how anyone could say anything negative about her. She’s charismatic, knowledgeable, and a refreshing departure from video reviewers from Car & Driver, Motor Trend, et al. Oh wait. there is one big negative criticism you can say about her, namely, she’s so beautiful that she becomes a major distraction that no car could compete with.
Great presentation, and when u tuned up the sound system that was funny as heck!!!! U showed this Acura well!!!
Hey there...your videos are really fun to watch and useful 👍👍
Lynn, I love your comments and especially your reactions. Very good review!
I've been watching many KBB reviews, and I must say they are very watchable. In other words my attention is set on the video and it's content. Good job you guys!
My mom test drove one not too long ago. It was really responsive around turns, its comfortable, its spacious. She really likes it!
This car is 🔥 Not many can beat it off the line 5.6sec 0-60 and the ride is so smooth.
I love things being American-made...but replicating Japanese work ethic and quality standards in America is nearly impossible. Let's hope this holds up over the years just like most Japanese cars do!
Acura's have been American (actually mostly Canadian)-made for 15 years or more. They are well-made. Also, you're Lexus is basically a North American brand (created in USA for USA, initially and barely a blip in Europe) and the RDX, which is almost 100% of all Lexus sales, is made in North America.
alliejr Lexus are solely made in Japan. Look at the VIN #, it starts with J for Japan.
Lexus RX (by far their biggest seller and selling more than all other models combined) has been manufactured in Canada since 2003. ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_RX#cite_note-cambridge-7 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_RX ).
Production of the updated ES 350 began at the Kentucky plant on 19 October 2015 for the 2016 model year-the first Lexus vehicle manufactured in the US. ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_ES )
Any indication of the 2017+ Honda CR-V quality issues it is based on many will look else who can afford too. The harsh shifting has already being complained about on acurazine.
Great video! Excellent mix of info, presentation, humor and enthusiasm. Your style is fun and light-hearted yet with good technical offerings and honest appraisal. Keep up the great work!
Finally, a *mainstream* Acura that doesn't suck.
I saw a white RDX today, absolutely eye catching. They may not directly compete, but I think it’s the second best looking entry level luxury cuv behind the new Qx50. The new Qx50 is absolutely gorgeous.
Jank Paul Yes, the QX50 2.0T is a better looking car.
I agree, but the only downside is it's transmission, CVT sucks
Regarding the legroom; The RDX has more leg room than any of its competitors (Q5, X3, and GLC) and it is a compact SUV. Did you really expect it to have a Maybach-tier legroom?
Jia L. There is no try Zone climate control for the rear seat passengers. No reclining or sliding rear seat is a big Miss for a luxury segment that Acura is trying to appeal to. Check out the Buick Envision 2.0 T that offers all of that and more for low 30s with torque vectoring all-wheel drive
The Envision is a glorified Equinox, so it'll spend about as much time in the workshop as it will on the road.
Dungeon Master The 2016 Envision was designed well ahead of the 2018 Equinox.
But the 2018 Equinox has a low repair rate of 12 repairs per 100 or about the same as the older RAV4 at 13/100, according to Truedelta data. The newly redesigned Equinox has one of the most reliable new car launches you can get.
@@normt5463 Just looked it up, they do indeed share less stuff than I imagined. Still, I'd stay away from any GM products given their horrible reliability record. As for Equinox specifically - previous gens had some issues (oil consumption first comes to mind), plus any statistics regarding the current gen are pretty meaningless since just about any crap tends to fair fine for the first couple years.
Great review, Lyn! Loving the new RDX
I dont even live in the US but why do I watch all KBB videos so early! :|
Early. At the moment it's 17:00h CET
Same here. 90%of the cars they review aren't even available in the Philippines
Same here plus I can't afford them anyway
I only look at these with the hopes of living in America and having any of the cars they have and Ireland doesn't have.
same.
Did not expect a good review from Kbb.
Good review, seems like a great SUV. Lynn does a great job explaining the features and she is very entertaining.
Wow, I felt that remark about UA-cam comments right in my soul. I'll be nicer, I promise! (FWIW, this review is in a whole other league compared to your first couple reviews. I wasn't a fan at the beginning, but I'm on board now. I think you're settling in to your new role just fine!)
Nice review. I bought a new A-Spec last week and WOW. This is gonna be fun!
Fantastic, Lynn! Drammatic improvement and a super nice, enjoyable review.
Ms. Woodward..... You're AWESOME!!!! You're genuinely having fun. Keep it up!!!
I’m in love with this car! Thanks for the great review
Just got my A-Spec today. I love it!
you wont when you find out the real mileage is 15 city and 23 freeway...
chad haire That’s ok. I wasn’t expecting Prius-level gas mileage from an SUV. I have money. 🤣 Thanks for your concern though!
chad haire I get 18 city.
@@jd3980 that much?
@@chadhaire1711 if you're getting 15 and 23, you're the problem.
Super Cool Review Thanks Lynn 🍷
Great review! You and Micah are the best.
Anyone notice the USS Iowa Battleship at 0:10?
Great car great review as well thanks Lyn you’re a joy to watch
wow what a home run! great car i really like the piping on the seats and the huge trunk
Christian Roche when compared with the rest of the segment aside from Price Acura is not really offering that much more than anybody else is right now. Well better deals available like the 2019 Buick Envision 2.0 T with torque vectoring all-wheel drive that retails for low $30's with discounts.
Great review.. that exact spec you're testing is exactly the version and colour I've been looking to see. Just can't find a single bad or even critical review of this car; always been a BMW guy but I think I'm gonna go look at one of these.
The push button shifter is a pain when parallel parking at least on the 16 MDX I have. A small delay between changes.
Odd, I haven't had that issue. And because it's not a rotary dial or joystick, I can parallel park just by feel without having to look at the shifter.
alliejr Do you have a 16? Does yours also jerk when going into park sometimes?
I have an 18 hybrid and with issues relating to jerking into or out of park.
alliejr Maybe they fixed the delay by the 18 model. 19's transmission is supposed to be smoother they claim, but if it's not I will choose the XC90. Does your backup camera fail to turn on sometimes and leave you with a gray screen on the top half of the head unit too?
+MBisFrenchy I have zero issues with my 18 and zero issues with my 07. Sorry got a bad one. I actually replaced my (old, previous gen) XC90 with the 07 MDX. The Volvo was "oh-kay" but the MDX was far better. Of course, the new XC90 is much, much different and seriously improved from the mid-2000s edition. I've always had zero-issues with all of my Acuras. Good luck.
torn between the new toyota highlander or the acura RDX?
randomrazr two different classes. Go for domestic brand and save $6,000-8,000 o er the Japanese.
there both japanese?
The highlander is more the size of an MDX/Pilot and the RDX is more the size of an NX/RAV4 so if space is an issue, the Highlander is a better option
Nice video! Good sense of humor and thorough introduction.
Finally Acura got it right with this SUV! Definitely a real contender to the Audi and BMW
its better than the audi q5, i drove both. and its not made in mexico!
I immediately liked this video when she said "went from total bore to total score!" so corny - I love it!
Lyn Woodward is an awesome video review host. I love her attitude and insight. Keep up the great work.
It's going to take me forever to warm up to the lack of shifters
so why did Acura put turbo in a RDX, I thought they got out because the turbo caused a lot of stress on the engine? I remember the 2007 rdx had turbo and while it was fun, it was also expensive to maintenance.
You do realize the engine is almost identical to the engine in the TypeR? How many of those have you seen blow up?
Is the Cadillac XT5 a competitor to the RDX? Or, does it compare more to a MDX?
David Nieves Jr. RDX has always been a compact psychic class. The wrong pretty cubic feet for the trunk almost 60 with the seats folded and competes with the Audi Q5 still Bo BMW X3 and Buick envision.
@@normt5463Forgot about the Envision. Thanks.
Where to get els surround sound tracks???) or I have only to listen the els disc that goes with the car?
Damn $38,000 Acura instantly went from entry level luxury to full blown luxury.
The Acura is still entry level. It is at least $10,000 (more like $15,000) less than comparable Merc, BMW, Audi. Walk onto a Merc dealer lot and try to find a GLC less than $55,000.
alliejr true, most x3s go for at least 45,000 but the sticker price on a last gen rdx with a few options and awd was 35,000 so it definitely jumped in price.
i tried to buy one, 38 is not easy to obtain. it’s closer to 40+ since i’m in the northeast and nobody is selling a fwd model. the dealers order the sh-awd versions. and even though it’s an upgrade it still felt more Honda+ than full blown Acura.
+Littleathquakes I think Acura has always been "Honda+". I'm not sure what you mean by "full blown Acura". To me, this RDX is the most luxurious interior Acura has ever offered.
The price is certainly only entry level but I agree the car is better than atleast Jag/Land Rover and on par with Merc and BMW / Audi (most of the time)
I know I’m not the only one who had that thought when she said something about how big the badge was
While I agree that this RDX is better than the previous in every way, I don’t think the previous gen was a total bore. It had a beautiful j35 v6 engine that makes a good sound, it was quick for what it is and quite comfortable. Also, while the looks needed improvement, it wasn’t ugly.
I think that this is the best looking Acura in a loooong time.
Just beautiful. So's the car. Very nice review and thank you!
I cannot believe the rear seats do not recline, even the Honda CR-V's rear seats do that. I always shake my head at some of the little things Acura overlooks.
DooDa for a luxury make the Acura has missed a couple spots including reclining seats, sliding rear seats, and prize on climate control for the rear passengers.
Picking up my A-Spec this week. Bigger wider tires are high in my priority list.
Great bang for the buck sport luxury!
wen you see your fuel economy at 15 city and 23 highway you might have a bigger priority....
Can't wait to buy this used in 2027!
Excellent review!
Great review! Great reviews! And such a low-key babe.
Now it’s time for Acura to re-release their Type S line.
I love how they bring back SH-AWD
IAmReal_LSV Acura couldn't go CR-V AWD like they did the last generation as everybody has passed them up.
contagious fun review!
Nice review!
This is the best value in the segment. Base model with SH-AWD is a great value just under $40k.
Paul Naylor This at $40K is not when the best ranked compact in the segment , Buick Envision 2.0T with torque vectoring AWD is $32K.
dude, we got it... you work for Buick. let it go, no one cares about buicks
The Acura is the best value, in my opinion. I didn't say it was the cheapest. Also, the cheapest trim level of the Envision to get the 2.0T you mentioned is the Premium that starts at $43,315, according to Buick: www.buick.com/previous-year/envision-compact-luxury-suv/build-and-price/trim
Paul Naylor the Envision 2.0T is discounted about $13,000 or for around $30K you get 2.0T with torque vectoring AWD, leather, heat a front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, power lift gate, Android Auto, tru-zone climate control, reclining and sliding rear seat....most of which are not available on the base RDX.
The Envision also received most reliable for J.D. Power initial quality in the segment.
@@normt5463 How is a Chinese-made, rebadged Equinox the best in the segment?!🤣 We don't need anymore sales pitches Mr. Salesman.
Nice review, thank you.
Wait...doesn't the rdx already have the most spacious 2nd row in its own class? Afterall, it is based on the CRV
the 2019 model and up have nothing in common with the crv.
Good review and I am liking the new RDX. It only has 59 cubic feet with the seats down? A Golf has 53.7, from pictures I'd think this would be a lot bigger.
SS S It is amongst the others at 56-60 cu ft. Rhough the others don't claim footwell and under floor storage like Acura likes to stretch the truth.
great review. informative. lively. humorous.
5:04 That multiview camera on the RDX is so bad and a terrible waste of real estate on that 10” screen. Do we really need a camera logo taking up 40% of the right of the screen? In person it’s like Acura used VGA cameras but an HD screen.
RCBR HD quality screen did not happen until 2009. Maybe this infotainment was design in this time period? No touchscreen function either.
CR-V has 75.8 cf with rear seat folded. This only has 59?
I Love her reviews 🙃❤️
Go A-Spec. Too much chrome on the other models. lol
Chrome looks good w the right color
Lyn makes the video💋 and the car is icing on the cake 🍰
Amazing review as usual for an amazing car.
nice first review
You are great! Forget about the haters. Keep up the great work! :)
Great review
I wish Acura would offer an RDX Type S with the V6 turbo, that would kick German car butt.
I love this car😍. Any way that host, these are the people who would sell a $100 shoes for $2000 just with their smile.
The New RDX looks so cool I wanna buy one now
Music by Micah Muzio??
Not one criticism for Acura placing an awkward archaic infotainment system into their newest, expensive vehicle while parent Honda has a much more useable and more modern system in their cheaper vehicles!
lol? having a tough time adjusting to a touchpad boomer? Powerful 16 speakers system tuned by a grammy winning sound engineer. Of the effin course you're better than all of that. Go listen to AM radio in that shoddy crv
keep up the good work guys.
My mom almost got one and we had an amazing deal because they needed to meet their end of month numbers but we walked away because the color combination she wanted wasn’t in stock. She didnt want black and red because she says it feels like shes in hell and she didnt want white because of the black plastic trim. Picky lol.
Val M which color did she want and also, what was the deal that she ended up getting? I’m going to get one tomorrow, thanks’
You could've ordered the vehicle you wanted if it wasn't on the lot. I did. Took a week to arrive.
Her smile wants me to buy the car....so pretty😍
Did they fix the freight infotainment issue below?
Buyer beware
JULY 11, 2019 - An Acura RDX infotainment lawsuit alleges the systems suffer from problems with the radios, backup cameras and the audio and navigation systems.
The 2019-2020 RDX SUVs are allegedly a danger to drive because of the distractions caused by the infotainment problems.
According to the plaintiffs named in the lawsuit, the infotainment systems were a big reason they purchased the RDX vehicles, and now they wish they wouldn't have purchased the SUVs.
One plaintiff claims the RDX infotainment system started causing him problems within days of buying the vehicle. The system allegedly would take up to a minute for the audio to start playing, so he called the dealership and was told everything was normal.
The plaintiff also claims voice commands are frequently unavailable and the infotainment system freezes and shuts off while he is driving.
According to the plaintiff, the promise of Android Auto was important to him but it's been 10 months since he purchased the RDX and still no software update has been released containing Android Auto.
The lawsuit says Acura's previous dual-screen infotainment system was a combination of direct touch, buttons and a dial. But when the third generation Acura RDX was released in 2018, it was equipped with a new single high definition 10.2-inch display controlled by a touchpad.
According to the proposed class action lawsuit, Acura knew the systems were defective before any of the RDX SUVs were sold. In addition, the plaintiffs say since the vehicles were sold, drivers have constantly complained about the problems.
"This has happened to me multiple times (10 or more). I'm happily cruising along with my CarPlay running waze, Pandora and my radio will just stop working and the display stops showing CarPlay information. Another variation is I'm on the phone connected to CarPlay and I can place and receive calls but half the time no one can hear me speak (I can hear them)."
"My vehicle is hardly 6 months old and the infotainment stop working 3 times with 6000+ miles. The dealer mechanic doesn't bother bring the vehicle into the shop, they come out, disconnect the battery for a minute or two then reconnect the battery and the system is back on. Next time that happens, I would ask the service manager to document it."
Infotainment systems are known as severe distractions to drivers even when the systems work as intended, but the RDX lawsuit alleges a system that continually malfunctions takes the distractions to a whole new level.
Acura has allegedly failed to inform the public about the alleged infotainment systems problems and continues to manufacture, market and sell the SUVs with the defective systems.
Furthermore, Honda/Acura has allegedly been unable to find solutions to fix the infotainment systems and dealerships typically tell customers to wait for software updates. In some cases, technicians will replace allegedly defective parts with the same defective parts which leaves drivers in an endless cycle of problems and repairs.
According to the lawsuit, Honda and Acura dealers routinely tell RDX customers to refrain from bringing the SUVs to the dealerships because there is no way to repair the infotainment systems.
The proposed nationwide class action lawsuit alleges at least 100,000 model year 2019-2020 Acura RDX SUVs are affected by the infotainment systems.
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.
Great review, but the RDX design is strange to me.
Both Lynn and Micah do a great job on their reviews.
Acura has a long way to go to prove it's a luxury brand rather than a gussied up Honda. Maybe it's starting a comeback, but we'll see. Much to prove.
My first time seeing this reviewer and she's very interesting lol. Great review!
As of 11/2019 Android Auto is now available for the RDX.
Why is everyone obsessed with rear legroom? This is a really sporty SUV and with a shorter length, it means you can corner it a lot better. I am more than happy to sacrifice it if it means, I can take it out for a spin from time to time.
the worse part is that there's room back there. Not sure what she's talking about.
Great Review. This seems well equipped and to have a great drive. Going to be a better buy in about 12 months after depreciation sets in.
I’ll sell you my one-week-old RDX Advanced with SH-AWD in a year, then buy myself a 2020 RDX Advanced with SH-AWD and a twin-turbo four that will be rated at about 330 HP, providing the rumors from the plant in Ohio are true.
Bill Mattos rumors, yeah rumors. Nothing that powerful for the current Acura vehicle architecture.
I really like the new RDX and even test drove one recently, but this review is extremely biased. That back up camera quality is probably the worst in its segment, storage space is okay at best (not the smallest not the biggest in it's segment)...Couple other miss-claims as well.
Please, Review the car, don't try to be salesperson.
erayuh making hype out of nothing , old Acura continues.
Right...I test drove it as well... It's fast and the sound system is phenomenal...The best features IMO. The seating comfort is okay, Infotainment system a pain..The navigation screen graphics are disappointing, The engine noise in the cabin rattled..while the radio was off. I've also test driven the Audio Q5, BMw X3 and Cadillac Xt4. ..The Acura RDX 2019 will win over owners of the previous models for sure I think. It's more attractive but looks like a Honda externally..I wasn't impressed and wanted to be.
Agreed. It's over-hyped all because it is a redesign the same thing is happening with the new Rav4. They're really not that great...but if people have the $45K+ to shellout for Luxury kudos to them, they'll just pay more at the pump and in the shop. Acura's turbos don't last very long same as Cadillac.
Great review. Let Micah know its in good hands.
Glove box panel gap at :45 .
Ricky Holmes Its huge!
ACURA DID AMAZING! 2019 RDX ALL DAY!
had neighbor who had 2 Acura’s had transmission issues with BOTH went through 2 in 4 years and then got a lexus.
I also make up imaginary friends. Some of them really don't know how to drive either.