I agree. I liked the first one, but the last generation was bllaahh. They really hit this one out of the park if you ask me. A-Spec in White with the red interior is making me want to make bad decisions without my wife knowing
@@jayprimo JD Power just slammed the RDX on reliability and some other issues. The TLX was not given good reliability marks last yr. by Consumer Reports. I don't know what this year will produce...especially with the PMC-Editions scheduled to hit the showrooms.
I own a 2011 RDX and love it. It’s firm, the turbo is fun and the SH-AWD is amazing. The last generation was to neutral to please buyers. I’m truly excited for this one. Anyone who’s a Honda fan knows this isn’t a nicer CRV. The automatic transmission is different, SH-AWD is much better than the Honda AWD, and the stereo sounds amazing in the RDX. This is a hell of a buy for people looking at premium 50K and below.
One Hmong If you think 50K is a lot, then you better cross off Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Volvo. Most theirs by the time you add leather seats are already at 50K. If you don’t believe me, watch Alex On Autos, he does a great comparison and review on the RDX that explains that.
@@onehmong9368 Car's are expensive now, period. As for the RDX, it's price is comparable to it's class. To be honest, a fully loaded RDX is going to be a bargain compared to others.
I have owned a 2013 and now a 2016 RDX. Super efficient and reliable. I can't wait to buy the 2019 next spring.. I have nothing but good things to say about Acura dealers compared to "arrogant" German car dealers.
It’s ok! I like it for the most part! I had a chance to sound off on some things. For the 💰💰💰I’m paying there are some downright cheap accessories that are disappointing. But I’ll have it for 3 years and hopefully they will listen to us. I don’t see many of them on the road though!
Not a very good road test Motorweek. Didnt take it over potholes and washboard road imperfections. Not even on dirt trails. Yes, this new generation of SH_AWD is very proactive and and sporty, but this is only one aspect. How does the ride compare to the competion in this regard.
Acura has a problem. Most of their vehicles come with CD Players, but for some unknown reason they decided not to include one with the RDX....BIG MISTAKE! Also, since the sell more RDX's, MDX's, and TLX's than RLX's they should make the KRELL Audio System available for these models as an option.
@Canadian RS3 What is Unbelievable to you is that your mind can't comprehend WHY having a CD Player is important to some people. It's like trying to explain to a millennial why Jim Brown is the Greatest NFL Running back of all time when Emmitt Smith has the most rushing yards. They don't get it. One guy played when there were 12 games per season and the other played 16. Big Difference. Many Baby Boomers still have Record Collections, and some of us who are Audiophiles with High End Stereo Systems (so we KNOW what true Hi Fidelity sounds like) not only have Turntables and CD Players, we have have high quality Cassette Tape Decks also. Many of us enjoyed our CD's in our cars...and are looking to buy a vehicle WITH A CD PLAYER IN IT! If you enjoy the compressed trash that you listen to on these streamin' services, then continue to listen. Just know that whatever it is you think you're hearing would sound so much better in another format. Is it listenable? Yes. I've heard music on all the formats, but none of it is great music. Now, in case you don't believe me, find the nearest high end Stereo Shop and go down with you IPOD, IPhone, and ask to test one of their high end units. First find a CD that they have that they will play for you, and before you play theirs, find the same songs on one of your streaming services. Have them play it, then play the same song off the CD and hear the difference.....yeah, you'll sitting there saying "Unbelievable".
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.
If you think the top level is expensive, that only means you did no comparison to European models with similar equipment. This is 5-10k cheaper. Remember, you aren't obligated to reply to things you know nothing about.
Sorry 46k for that 2.0 turbo,I bought mine brand new 11 Subaru Forester xt touring for 30k. Just spent 3k w full exhaust tuning,make 225whp,365 tq ,my mpg over all makes 23mpg.
Mo Mo Subaru, especially 2011 era, does not offer anything near luxury or near luxury classes. My 2016 Buick Envision 2.0T was $35K with 3,500 miles and CPO to 100,000 miles. It offers torque vectoring AWD along with heated steering wheel, cooled seats, adaptive heads that articulate side to side, hands free lift gate and rear cross traffic alert, self parking and self steering, and adaptive cruise control and heads up display and pano roof.
Wow! Your comparing your 11” Subaru Forester to a 19” Acura RDX?, if you were comparing it to a CRV sure, but not an RDX. The 16k cost gap with the two is clearly justifiable.
NO WAY! *_Another_* Subaru with a cat-back exhaust and reflash? Gee, i never seen _that_ before. 🙄 Also, 46k is *LOADED*. A base RDX with AWD, for comparitive reasons to a Subaru, is 39,300. Adjusting for inflation, that's only 5k more than what you paid. Considering the level of luxury you're getting with the Acura, plus the reliabilty of Honda > Subaru, there's *zero* comparison. Should we even discuss the extra 3 grand you paid for mods, and this thing would still walk on you? Lol
Eightosaurus Spelunk - I could have brought up the way he says “wif” instead of “with” or the poor use of hyphens on the HP and torque graphic, but it’s PBS, so I choose my battles.
Took about a half hour to get used to the touch pad and now we love it!
Me too. Very easy to get used to.
i never was a fan of previous generation rdx's but this one is a step in the right direction
I agree. I liked the first one, but the last generation was bllaahh.
They really hit this one out of the park if you ask me. A-Spec in White with the red interior is making me want to make bad decisions without my wife knowing
@@jayprimo JD Power just slammed the RDX on reliability and some other issues. The TLX was not given good reliability marks last yr. by Consumer Reports. I don't know what this year will produce...especially with the PMC-Editions scheduled to hit the showrooms.
They didnt even mention the amazing ELS 3D stereo system. That is easily on par with the types in Mercedes, Volvo, Audi and BMW.
The system in my wife’s fully loaded 2017 MDX SH-AWD Advance is even better than the B&O system in my 2018 Audi S3.
You are dickhead
I own a 2011 RDX and love it. It’s firm, the turbo is fun and the SH-AWD is amazing. The last generation was to neutral to please buyers. I’m truly excited for this one. Anyone who’s a Honda fan knows this isn’t a nicer CRV. The automatic transmission is different, SH-AWD is much better than the Honda AWD, and the stereo sounds amazing in the RDX. This is a hell of a buy for people looking at premium 50K and below.
Lol 50k .. wow that's expensive
One Hmong If you think 50K is a lot, then you better cross off Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Volvo.
Most theirs by the time you add leather seats are already at 50K.
If you don’t believe me, watch Alex On Autos, he does a great comparison and review on the RDX that explains that.
@@onehmong9368 Car's are expensive now, period.
As for the RDX, it's price is comparable to it's class. To be honest, a fully loaded RDX is going to be a bargain compared to others.
@@jayprimo so if you have to buy a RDX it is only worth at $50K?
@@onehmong9368 yeah, too expensive for a CR-V 2.0T.
Would have liked to have seen acceleration, braking, and slalom test instead of all the stock off-road footage.
WHY NO 0 TO 60 OR 1/4 MILE I DONT GET IT ISNT THAT PART OF THE ROAD TEST
No track tests?
It was a press launch outside Vancouver. Thus, Motorweek could not to do a track test.
Why call it a road test then?
JabbaDuhHut agreed, this is usually first drive or quick spin
I have owned a 2013 and now a 2016 RDX. Super efficient and reliable. I can't wait to buy the 2019 next spring.. I have nothing but good things to say about Acura dealers compared to "arrogant" German car dealers.
0-60?
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It’s ok! I like it for the most part! I had a chance to sound off on some things. For the 💰💰💰I’m paying there are some downright cheap accessories that are disappointing. But I’ll have it for 3 years and hopefully they will listen to us. I don’t see many of them on the road though!
That almost 80 cu ft of cargo also includes under rear floor area along with rear passenger footwell area.
0- 60 ???
Not a very good road test Motorweek. Didnt take it over potholes and washboard road imperfections. Not even on dirt trails. Yes, this new generation of SH_AWD is very proactive and and sporty, but this is only one aspect. How does the ride compare to the competion in this regard.
I still don't understand the attraction of the luxury/premium brands...a fully loaded cr-v touring model, would be a lot cheaper..💰
Acura has a problem. Most of their vehicles come with CD Players, but for some unknown reason they decided not to include one with the RDX....BIG MISTAKE! Also, since the sell more RDX's, MDX's, and TLX's than RLX's they should make the KRELL Audio System available for these models as an option.
Who still uses CD's??? I haven't used a CD player since like 2013. Pandora, Spotify, UA-cam, Sirius XM....'
2005 called and wants it car back.
@@kristopheraknight Many BabyBoomers still play CD's Kris. High Quality CD's are not compressed music.
@@moe418 Funny!
@Canadian RS3 What is Unbelievable to you is that your mind can't comprehend WHY having a CD Player is important to some people. It's like trying to explain to a millennial why Jim Brown is the Greatest NFL Running back of all time when Emmitt Smith has the most rushing yards. They don't get it. One guy played when there were 12 games per season and the other played 16. Big Difference. Many Baby Boomers still have Record Collections, and some of us who are Audiophiles with High End Stereo Systems (so we KNOW what true Hi Fidelity sounds like) not only have Turntables and CD Players, we have have high quality Cassette Tape Decks also. Many of us enjoyed our CD's in our cars...and are looking to buy a vehicle WITH A CD PLAYER IN IT! If you enjoy the compressed trash that you listen to on these streamin' services, then continue to listen. Just know that whatever it is you think you're hearing would sound so much better in another format. Is it listenable? Yes. I've heard music on all the formats, but none of it is great music. Now, in case you don't believe me, find the nearest high end Stereo Shop and go down with you IPOD, IPhone, and ask to test one of their high end units. First find a CD that they have that they will play for you, and before you play theirs, find the same songs on one of your streaming services. Have them play it, then play the same song off the CD and hear the difference.....yeah, you'll sitting there saying "Unbelievable".
$38K for the base model is a good value.
Too bad the new infotainment system isn’t as good as the ones in the German brands. If it was, there’d be little reason to get a Q5, X3, or GLC.
Wow, not much of a road test. Not really worth watching
MPG what ever ACURA PUT ON THE LIST IS NO ACCURATE . They should put it 9 speed out
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.
I can't stand and understand the base technology and a spec. They are so expensive at the top level. I guess I'll pass.
They're called trim levels dude. Pretty much every car has them.
If you think the top level is expensive, that only means you did no comparison to European models with similar equipment. This is 5-10k cheaper. Remember, you aren't obligated to reply to things you know nothing about.
Sorry 46k for that 2.0 turbo,I bought mine brand new 11 Subaru Forester xt touring for 30k. Just spent 3k w full exhaust tuning,make 225whp,365 tq ,my mpg over all makes 23mpg.
Really are you trying to compare Subaru to Acura oh my God I owned a Subaru brz the most cheapest car in the world Subaru sucks
Marwan Tarabay Subaru is a 3rd works country vehicle, but Honda is a economy and Honda+ not much better.
Mo Mo Subaru, especially 2011 era, does not offer anything near luxury or near luxury classes. My 2016 Buick Envision 2.0T was $35K with 3,500 miles and CPO to 100,000 miles.
It offers torque vectoring AWD along with heated steering wheel, cooled seats, adaptive heads that articulate side to side, hands free lift gate and rear cross traffic alert, self parking and self steering, and adaptive cruise control and heads up display and pano roof.
Wow! Your comparing your 11” Subaru Forester to a 19” Acura RDX?, if you were comparing it to a CRV sure, but not an RDX.
The 16k cost gap with the two is clearly justifiable.
NO WAY! *_Another_* Subaru with a cat-back exhaust and reflash? Gee, i never seen _that_ before. 🙄
Also, 46k is *LOADED*. A base RDX with AWD, for comparitive reasons to a Subaru, is 39,300. Adjusting for inflation, that's only 5k more than what you paid.
Considering the level of luxury you're getting with the Acura, plus the reliabilty of Honda > Subaru, there's *zero* comparison. Should we even discuss the extra 3 grand you paid for mods, and this thing would still walk on you? Lol
Only 7.0s 0-60 mph by Consumer Reports which is on the slow end of the average.
The whole Acura brand has been as bland as vanilla since they went to alpha-numeric nameplates.
Soooooo.........forever, pretty much? The Integra and Legend were the only Acuras to not have alpha-numeric names.
Only ones, eh? How about the Vigor?
@@ElectoneGuyMan, that car was so bland it _should_ be forgotten, no surprise I did forget it lol
Ha ha. True.
If only they had this in a v-6! $46,000 for the top trim??? Too much!
Only if you don't compare to European and Japanese competing models. This is a bargain for what you get.
Horrible review.....
“SH - A dubya D” 🙄 It’s “double you,” John.
Kyle Jessup How dare you speak to John like that, Kyle. How dare you!
Eightosaurus Spelunk 🤷🏼♂️
Eightosaurus Spelunk - I could have brought up the way he says “wif” instead of “with” or the poor use of hyphens on the HP and torque graphic, but it’s PBS, so I choose my battles.
Kyle Jessup Stop it right now you dirty little blasphemous brat!
Eightosaurus Spelunk If you’re gonna come, come correct.
Meh
Too small it's Acura and way too expensive . A spec in Canada it's 56 000 +13% no way .
Hideous exterior design for this price range. Not as ugly as the previous model but still the ugly duckling among its competitors.
The host is gettin old
😂
Your mom said the same thing.....
Well John is great
Joshua Morehead Whoa, whoa, whoa... better slow your roll there, Josh
He s a legend