2021 Acura RDX A-Spec // There's a REASON this is Acura's #1 Seller!
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- The 2021 Acura RDX A-Spec is a luxury crossover boasting lots of value, style, technology, and performance! And at a touch over $47,000 as equipped, this A-Spec is also cheaper than a lot of the competition! But should the 2021 Acura RDX be what ends up in your driveway?? Or should you go with a lower trim level like the Technology or Base model?? Go ahead: CLICK to find out :) Also, be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this review -- it helps us more than you can imagine!
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The white exterior with black trims and with the red interior, is just a fire combo!!
I drove one of these recently I love the suspension set up. This is one crossover SUV I can run 85-90 mph on the interstate all day long and feel really secure and stable.
How's the gears shifts? Jerky?
joshuag94 incredibly smooth tbh
Acura needs an A SPEC Advance, I would like Advance features with A Spec styling
Pmc Edition :)
@@leroy5202 Isn't PMC edition reserved for the final year of the cycle of the design???
@@SimonFanProductions Hmm, not sure maybe. It would make sense since the new MDX and tlx come out soon.
plastidip is your friend.
Akhil Bolla I’m with you. I wish they had A-Spec for Advance.
we got the 2020 advance. it’s such a gorgeous looking car. the only downside is the rims they give with the highest end trim (which we bought). they used to give the diamond cut rims with the highest trim in 2017. now it’s $2500+ option
Stopped by the dealer on my way to check it out all the colors in A spec trim look amazing I change my mind everyday lol but i think black with the red trim looks so good
Wow! This would be my dream car when i reach to adult age!
Do it now, so you will arrive to adulthood in proper style and about 5 kids the back seat is real roomy and comfy.
1 more year for a mid cycle refresh I hope they put HUD on the A-Spec.
I absolutely love this car and the whole accura line .....I just think they could do a better job with the rim design....
I would love to see an RDX Type S.
Would love to see this with 400+ hp
Actually that would be really cool. It would go against the BMW X3 m40i
There's a new lawsuit vs Acura RDX about its bad transmission. Google it folks before buying it.
I read on Google and they the s will be coming on 2021?
Acura already released the timeline for the type s. Late 2021 - early 2022.
For the life of me I can’t understand why they don’t add power folding mirrors?? Whyyyy???
reliability.
Satwik V this is a feature that virtually all luxury vehicles have.
They are included on Canadian A-spec along with a heated steering wheel 🇨🇦
Why is this feature even needed?
Janab Sahib it’s mainly for tight spaces so another car or person won’t hit it cause luxury cars have a lot of tech inside the mirrors so if the mirror breaks, that’s a lot of money to pay. and also it looks cool and neat.
I recently bought this RDX ASpeck a week ago. Same color and so happy that I got it. Thanks so much for this video I was able to learn a lot about the car instead of me reading the book❤️❤️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Glad we could help! Congrats on your new RDX!
I have this car. I traded in my absolute lemon of a 2019 base model. After so many nightmares with that one I thought surely! Surely this brand new car will be great!
Until tonight when, at 3177 miles, driving her like a baby to save on gas mileage (22.9), the passenger side window will not work. Both buttons, turned on and off, no the lock isn’t on.
I have to drive to a different dealership because if they see me again after the 2019 issues, they’re going to think I’m hustling. I’m just a girl, with a brand new Acura, trying to not have a problem.
My 2004 Acura TSX had a passenger window problem once. After 5 years the spring broke through the button. But it was 5 years old. Not 2.5 months. Absurd. I’m having an existential crisis.
My wife and I just bought this car, black interior though. Traded in a 2018 Ford Escape titanium. I'm pretty damn impressed with this car so far.
This is the SUV I'm getting! I love the use of space and how intuitive it is to drive. The infotainment center seems senaitivr and will require a learning curve, but im notntoo worried about it. I so can't wait to this bad boy.
The track pad is a showstopper for me.
Got one of the first (and at the time rarest) ‘19 RDX A-Specs in Black with the red interior. Absolutely no regrets
Love the 0-100 in 5.5s😂could save so much on gas if I didn’t floor it so often
(Being Canada, it apparently has more standard features like power folding mirrors, heated steering wheel, remote start, & SH-AWD)
Edit: test drove an X5, GLC, Q5, Evoque, RX450, and F-Pace and found this one to be the best for my needs, one of which was size. It also has the some of the most power in its class. Though the F-Pace, RX, & Q5 were close, the Jag was a lil outdated on the interior, Lexus had no pano sunroof, & the Q5 was lacking on cargo space in comparison.
The low maintenance costs (being an Acura) were a bonus
Mine has remote start and power folding mirrors in canada
Advanced package
am I the only one who resents the rear end of the RDX?
Howdy, great review as always y’all! This is a nice car!😸😻😸
Nice job on the review.
Imagine if they made an advanced package for the A-Spec model. I really hate the wheels in the Advanced package :(
The red coloring in the speedometer is also a big turn off for me.
The RDX is very fun to drive and fast. I would love to own one 👍🏾
makes no sense that the A-spec doesn't have the advance options. It would be nice to have the best of both world. Especially a head-up display
That is how they manufacturer make money. Gimmicky
Hi everyone, so ive had a 19 ilx, a 21 tlx, also a 21 rdx and a 21 ilx. All had faint oil smell coming thru vents. And rear main seal leaking oil. Allow a bit more than 2000 km possibly less. Look for small oil residue or leak at fly wheel cover.
3:25 ...So you only get to use remote start for 6 months for free? and it can't be done from the key fob and has to be done from a smart phone? on a 46k vehicle?
I bought a 2020 RDX Advance last year, I told them not deal unless without remote start. I told them the something a 50K vehicle without remote start was BS. Vehicles that cost half that much have remote start now days. They threw it in for free. I had to wait a week or some for the parts to come in but when they did the dealership called and completed the work at no charge.
That's what I was thinking. Very disappointed in Acura for treating their customers like that.
@@ronaldprather6944 Yep exactly. I'd really like to speak with whoever or whomever from Acura said it would be okay to not have remote start on this vehicle. They decided to give it heated and ventilated seats and 16 speaker premium audio but then skipped a basic. Huge miss on their part.
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I wish they would’ve stuck this engine in the CR-V. That would’ve definitely make it beat the RAV4 in sales.
but how many of it you going to buy, you are a madza guy
xse 49 I’m not a Mazda guy, I just like the Mazda6. I am a Honda guy really, I have a CR-V. My sister has a Civic and my grandmother has an HR-V.
@@barbz_zayne they need to watch out for the new nissan rogue too and with the new rav4 prime too, they need to do something to beat them
Never happen no one would buy the rdx
xse 49 yes, they need to stick a 9 spd automatic trans in it, put some paddles shifters in it, pano moonroof, cooled seats, rear heated seats, and bigger and more responsive touch screen. It also needs more power, mine isn’t quite fast at all, and mine is a 19. They need to tune the 2.0l turbo from the rdx to have about 15-25 less horsepower than the rdx, and they need to make full led headlights standard on the gas model. That will definitely keep the sales higher than the Rogue, and on par with the RAV4.
The “specs” (yuk yuk) of this car are impressive, the consumer reviews however are disappointing, seems more like a German car as opposed to a Honda when it comes to quality build and reliability.
I'm just gonna say this: the center console is wayyyy too clustered and looks too plasticky for acura money. Also the minor asymmetry here and there is not helping, either go full uniquely shaped fascinating dash like Lexus rx or go full standard corporate like Audi and bmw please and thank you.
Yeah it is, good thing the Tlx fixed this issue.
You guys know your stuff - thanks for the video. I’ll likely purchase one soon.
One question: what’s with the coupons? Is that just to size up storage?
Thanks, glad you found it helpful! And yes, thats just our metric of measuring haha
Just got one 2021 w 20k miles - amazing, nice review .. coupons 😂
How are you finding it ?
thanks guys great video thinking about getting an A spec
What's the difference from the RDX last year?
I heard a lot of complaints by people with the infotainment system in the 2019 rdx. I hope the issues have been fixed.
I own the 2019 RDX. Trust me. Nothing to fix. The infotainment system is top notch, easy to use, and advanced. This is my favorite vehicle of all time and I've owned a lot of them. Test ride the new RDX and compare against the competition to make your own decision.
Its still trash for Luxury car.
@@ianlee5008 what brands do you think are better?
www.edmunds.com/acura/rdx/2019/consumer-reviews/
A lot of consumers who own the 2019 RDX seem to not be so happy, with the rating only 66%.
www.edmunds.com/acura/rdx/2020/consumer-reviews/
The 2020 RDX seems better, with 86%. Though there are many complaints with the 2019 models on transmissions and infotainment.
@@asdfghjqwertyu1858 Some people will complain just about anything for the littlest thing. Even on my 2016 MDX with the ZF 9-speed I have no problem with but a lot of people complain about it.
Stuff like Consumer Report or JD Power are useless because majority of the owners are not part of consumer report or JD Power program, and usually it's only a handful of customers who are not happy with it will write a review, the vast majority that are happy with the vehicle do not say anything.
My dream car!
Awesome review! I bought a 2019 aspec today!! Ps you are super cute 😊
Anyone have this car can give me your owner experience? I read some consumer report, seem like there are a lot of problems, from infotainment system and system errors, to transmission acting up and breaks squeak!
Bought this car 2 weeks ago already having problems with the brakes took to dealer and they told me it was the material in the brake pads so I had them change it and the same day had the same brake issues that sliding sound when breaking almost the brakes don't wanna brake at all and also the car has a delay a lag when accelerating ! The worst car I have ever purchased so pissed 😠
I’m also very angry with this car. I just turned my RDX 2018 (excellent car, no complains, good on the road, acceleration the best and saved me from many many accidents because of his strong breaks), and I changed for this peace of garbage Acura 2021 ( does not want to go fast, does not want to break at all the freaking car, the inside is cheap as hell, do not let you full you or flash you with all the tech the shitty car has). I used to pay much less for the RDX 2018 and gave so much joy. The RDX 2021 costed me big time more and I’m going back to the dealer to return that peace of crap!! I agree with you 100%
@@tatianan6227 We need to complain big time about this vehicle it is very unsafe I tried to return it but it seems like they are giving me a hard time about it it's been almost 3 weeks since I had vehicle and it has been fixed twice already and still the dammm brakes are still badddd iam going to take it hire and complain to the NHTS and the corporate or possibly even take them to court !
Very dissapointed with RDX never get above 18mpg in total from combined
I would definitely buy one just wish it had over 300hp
Cant wait to buy a used one in 10 years
Great review! Love the Buger King coupons in the glove box.
Thanks, Steven!
Hey, fellow Steve. My wife collects BK coupons :) if I go with this model, know where to place them.
@@stedye Steven do you have extra BK coupons; I am tired of turkey. 🖖
@@stevenr6279 my wife usually hoards them, and, can't find any..lol Happy Holidays..
A great SUV for Boston... cool video dude.
This is a great vehicle, but that absolutely hideous center stack design is a total deal-breaker for me.
Anyone else notice that spider when he was reviewing the back seat 😰😰😰
I think you're the first one! We were wondering if anyone would notice! 🕷️
The 2 rear muffler tips make the car look cheap , what kind of engineering made that muffler tips?
That intro beat knock🤗🙈
Wish all their parts are Japan like the Lexus, that’s why i bought the 2020 Lexus NX F sport over this RDX.
I -planned to buy a new RDX in 2019, being an exisiting Acura owner. Then it came out with a turbo blown 2 liter 4 banger and a price tag about $6.000 more than anything about the car would justify. I abandoned my lotalty to Acura and got a Honda Passport Touring, a much better car at a much better price.
Is the infotainment as bad as some have said ?
If im buying A spec Acura im not worried about coupons lol
RDX just falls short a bit. Wish they went to an all digital gauge cluster like the Germans have done. Also, the center stack is a mess. How often are people switching modes in their car to warrant putting the dial smack dab in the middle? Also, how does the top of the line not have auto dimming mirrors and power folding? Things like this chip away at what could be an even better seller
Love the red. Glad a white interior wasn’t in this video
RDX or Tesla Model Y?
I am planning to get a CPO 2019 RDX, suggestions/comments appreciated !
I think they are kinda trying to look like the murano,I think murano design is better looking though
Noce car! Is the navigation that these cars come with in realtime? Anyone know? Thanks!
Give me 4 years I will get this car fully paid 😊
How are the 2.0 turbo 10 speed power train? Ive heatd the 1.5 turbo has problems.
Baby spider @10:48 top left corner!
I ended up buying this car last night! My husband and I love it!!
if you could afford either car would you rather have an RDX or the turbo CX five?
CX-5 is the better driver but would probably still choose the RDX because of the extra luxury in the cabin
Sport + mode = 4.3 on 😁 meter? Great SUV!
I have the same shirt. I bought it at an outlet. Lol
I have a ‘19 MDX and have an opportunity to upgrade to a 2020 SHAWD Advanced and lower my payment. Are there any differences between the 2020 and 2021 or is it a rollover?
Rollover besides for some minor pricing updates
I’ve this car, tswitch to sports mode when in highway at 100 km/ hr..
Where is the tires jacks locate at?
I think is way overpriced for the features that brings the Nissan Murano has all of the features of the advance models for the price of the aspec 46k I way to much for this suv it looks amazing but I won’t over pay just because it looks great .
But their jatco cvt will expire after 60,000 miles
MyNameIsNotImportant yeah and so does this Acura that has a lawsuit because of the transmission problems and the infotainment system. And for the record I hate Nissans I wast just using it as an example. Another example is the Kia Sportage idk umm I can’t say Audi or Bmw because their are more expensive. But what I mean is this vehicle could have Been a lot better and I would gladly pay 💰 what the dealership is asking for but I test drove the rdx and the Nissan Murano and I have to say that the Nissan Murano has a lot of more tech and luxury that the rdx oh and by the way Acura warranty is for 4 years so yeah at least with the Nissan Toyota and Kia you get 5 to 10 years or 200,000 miles of warranty.
Christian Crispin I owned a Nissan Murano at one point. Thank God it was leased. I notice the gears started slipping. I got rid of it and brought a Honda., I’m not into Kias. I’ve heard of Kias catching on fire on the highway
Acura has 1 fault. They give you bodywork on the aspec but NO BIGGER ENGINE or horsepower. So a base Rdx is the same car without the added toys.. why pay more if i have the same engine etc..??
2021 Acura rdx end Infiniti qx50 and Lexus nx 300
If you care about aesthetics only RDX if you want mileage nx300
Are you couple or sibling?
Brothers
Car Confections 👍🏻I guess that too.
CHINGON.... COMPA !!!
why didn't mine come with a spare tire?
Where is the RDX type s V6??????
The nav screen is tiny
No spare tire?
Just bought a new 2020 TLX base for $28.500...good deal?
Daniel Hernandez Sticker price was 34K. The dealer said they had Acura financial incentive money and gave me $1800 for being an Acura owner since I own a TSX.
Daniel Hernandez Thx, it’s really a nice car. The 2.4L is quick with the 8 speed DC. The car has a solid feel and is very quiet. The steering feel is the best part.
Acura continues to forget to upgrade their REAR turn signals with LED.
big disappointment!!!
What is the yearly cost for the remote start after the 6 months?
Only $110.00 per year
What about the visor? Lol does it work during sunset
Man, I beat YT again! How’s it going Drew and Mason?😸😸
Good, how are you??
@@CarConfections Pretty good y’all!
Rdx vs new venza limited?
how can compare luxury and not luxury. you compare this with lexus NX, but for the money i will take the venza
xse 49 Acura more like semi luxury
xse 49 I’ve seen cross shop with venza and rdx.
Interior is the breaker for me. Why insist on an Alien space ship?
People watching in side the of the Acura 2021
Acura cars are ok. It's not like M5 or M3
Nice one from Acura🇳🇬
Looks the exact same from the 2019..
It is lol
Acura typically doesn’t change looks for at least 5yrs
Anyone notice the spider on the top left corner on 10:46 ?
G10vanny17 Yeah...that’s one boujee ass spider. 😂🤣
Has Acura fixed all the bugs that plagued this design when. it was introduced in 2019?
Which year and model do you own?
Can someone just tell me if the headlights are adaptive.
Not that I'm aware of. Most adaptive headlights usually only have single projector or so, not with 6 or 7 projectors headlight.
Hybrids Vader I believe you are correct. My Volvo and Audi have one projector for turning corners. I noticed that the RDX has low beams and that they might have the adaptive feature as well. That was just wishful thinking. Thx for the response.
Just for high beam and low beam
I test drove it and its unstable over 90mph.
Track pad? Stupid. This isn’t a home computer. And stupid tablet sticking up. Ugly interior. Good engine.
I bought this car last weekend. I used to have a RDX 2018, glorious car, fast, safe, pay much less, and I stupidly, blindly exchanged for Acura RDX 2021 peace of crap! Breaks in this 2021 model do not want to break (I feel I’m going to get in accident at any moment, the interior is cheap as hell, do not accelerate much, I could get faster wherever I need to go just walking, and do not let you fool you by the tech inside, do yourself a favor and take good time looking inside the car and you will see how cheap the car is. COMPLETELY REGRET THE RDX 2021 and I’m going to return that piece of garbage.
Lol sorry to hear that! Just return it and chose a different suv if u had a bad experience with it!
So my rav4 limited has rear heated seats for 10k less cmon acura
This is a premium brand so they do charge more for options. It’s common with other premium brands
I think Toyota might have gotten more premium than acura
Shahzaib Merchant lmao NOPE.... Acura uses jewel eye LEDS standard.. Toyota uses halogens standard. Acura uses ELS studio with 16 speakers, Toyota uses around 11 JBL. Acura uses real leather while Toyota uses synthetic... shall I proceed?
cesar that’s not even luxury standard for the price they charge
Shahzaib Merchant they charge less than rivals with the same options... what am I missing here? What is the “luxury standard”?
CHANGANG???🤔
I saw and check out that car today new entertainment and everything all plastic cheap ass hell
Nothing has changed on the 2021 🤦🏼♂️. Come on Acura not even led rear turn signals.
The car had just been redesigned in 2019 so don't expect a refresh until 2022, and at least 2026 for the next redesign.
Hate to see incandescent turn signals on the tail lights when all the others (including headlights) are fully LED. 🤨
I agree. Hell the CRV has LED turn signals in the rear lol...
seviper06 Change my mind...
Honda > Acura
Add a led bulb on it hahaha
@@AUA-camChannelwithNoName I have a 2013 RDX...>2013 CRV. V6 >I4, converter trans>CVT, luxo interior >cheap cloth.
Yeah. Makes no sense. It’s 2020 and Acura yet still doesn’t have LED turn signals..
Until the type S is available the A spec trim should be optional on the Advanced model. I want the adaptive suspension, tech features and A spec looks.
Great Review. I’m impressed by the RDX. My choice would be an advanced trim but with the 20 inch wheels/tires from this trim. I agree that the infotainment needs to be touch and the touch pad. Also, Acura should have offered a spare tire.
BUY THE ADVANCE, fit aspec rims, and the black trim! So ours looks like the aspec on the outside but an advance on the inside
Dwight K. Schrute but you won’t have the awesome red interior and black trim. Which looks better than the chrome trim, IMO.
Did you add a fender A-SPEC badge as well to complete the deception?
J High lol
J High not yet! Have had trouble finding a few to put on the back and in the fenders
@@cameronschindler25
Smart move. Why pay for a higher trim vehicle when you can adorn the cheaper lower trim with knockoff badges? Want a performance Mercedes sedan, but your money is a little light? Just buy an entry level C Class and slap a couple of Biturbo C63-S badges on it. Presto, it's almost like having over 500hp under your hood.
As always fantastic review !!
I like RDX A-spec.🤩🤩
Did anyone notice the spider at 11:25 ?
Yes! on the left-hand side, on the rubber going upwards, and a bit sideways lol.
ha!!!! i knew i wasnt going crazy !!! lol fucking spider popped out of nowhere