2025 Acura RDX

Among small luxury crossover SUVs, the 2025 Acura RDX offers an appealing blend of style, comfort, and utility at a good value. Furthermore, its standard turbocharged four-cylinder engine and torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system contribute to enjoyable driving dynamics. This year, Acura updates the RDX's grille, wheels, and paint colors and redesigns the SUV's center console to provide better storage. The latest version of the RDX with the Advance package is more luxurious inside, and there's a new widescreen view of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the infotainment screen.

The RDX is one of two Acuras that still uses the company's True Touchpad Interface to control the infotainment system. Acura's original quest to reduce driver distraction was a noble one, but in practice, the touchpad can be distracting while driving. When you put your fingertip on the touchpad, it places a cursor in the same location on the 10.2-inch display. But hand-eye coordination is necessary, distracting you from driving just as much as using a more familiar touchscreen. The RDX's Amazon Alexa voice command technology can help reduce your use of the touchpad, or you can run the wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto and rely on the familiar digital voice assistants you already know and use.

The Acura RDX represents value compared to many of its rivals, especially the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. Better yet, the RDX is one of our favorite models in the class, ranking third among all small luxury SUVs. However, for just a little more money, you can get into our top-ranked model, the Genesis GV70. Before deciding, though, check out our test team's Expert Rating below to learn more about the 2025 RDX.