Acura RDX
As Acura’s entry-level SUV, the RDX is one of the most popular models in the compact luxury segment. There are no significant changes for 2023 since the RDX received a mid-cycle update a year ago. Under the hood, you will find a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine rated at 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft. of torque. No additional option is available. Unlike other Acura models, the RDX doesn’t offer a high-performance Type S variant yet.
Acura RDX
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$60,100 |
| Fees | CA$2,595 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,131/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 272 hp @ 6,500 rpm (203 kW) |
| Torque | 280 lb·ft @ 1,600 – 4,500 rpm (380 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Compact luxury SUV |
| Assembly | East Liberty, OH, US |
| Generation | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 11.3 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.1 L/100km |
| Combined | 10.3 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 631 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 242 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Head-up display | standard |
| Surround-view camera | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P255/45R20 |
| Rear tires | P255/45R20 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,766 mm (188″) |
| Width | 1,900 mm (75″) |
| Height | 1,668 mm (66″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108″) |
| Weight | 1,873 kg (4,129 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 881 l and 2,260 l |
| Fuel tank | 65 l (14 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 680 kg (1,499 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.0 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.5 s |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | 40 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 5/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 6/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 76%(view ratings) |