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Nicole, 07/26/2015
2016 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 33 people found this review helpful
I downsized from a GMC Yukon Denali for better gas mileage, and wanted a dependable newer car as my 04 was aging. I am getting better than the 14/miles/gallon but not happy with car at all. In the first month, already had AC go out during 90+ degree heat. Was told it was low on freon. A brand new car low on freon? The navigation system is beyond frustrating and I end up using my smartphone or my TomTom. The integrated voice command is not user friendly, despite spending many hours programing and watching videos on youtube as to how to "learn" the system. As far as handeling, I know this is not a Denali or a BMW, but the handeling was very disappointing. The first time I drove on wet roads I went through a very shallow puddle and I was nearly pulled off the road! The interior is asthetically pleasing and comfortable, but I am very disappointed with the confusing set up of the bluetooth and voice commands as well as navigation. I really would rather have my non-tech Denali back! Car overall feels like a cheap SUV that has luxury interior. The jewel headlights are GREAT and really light up the road at night. LOVE those!
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I really wanted to give it 5 stars, but...
Richard Lee, 10/22/2015
2016 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
20 of 30 people found this review helpful
I love this car very much, and I really want to give it a 5 stars review. However, the breaking system seems not responsive enough, I have to press harder in order to make it stop. Within a month, I heard noise while I hit break this morning, within a month! The noise was gone when I drive it during my lunch break, maybe it's the temperature, but still, it shouldn't do that because it's a new car. Also, the engine is so called "smart V6", it switches from 3 cylinders to 6 cylinders depends on the situation, I can actually feel it. The car vibrate a lot while it's on 3 cylinders mode, solid and smooth while it's on 6 cylinders. Not very good. While the exterior is superb, it's way better than the previous RDX models, but the interior looked outdated compare with its competitors. The Bluetooth is convenient, but it kept disconnected and connected, can't stay connected. Also, only the contact that's input to the speed dial (in car system, not phone speed dial) can display the caller ID when there is an incoming call. There are only 15 space speed dial for RDX. I missed many phone calls because I do not pick up number that I can't recognize, then I found those were actually people that I know but the car didn't display the caller ID because they are not in the car speed dial system. It's pretty dumb and outdated design. Finally, there is a backup camera, but no backup sensor... Doesn't make any sense. The sensor should be standard if the camera is standard. Therefore, I like this car, but I can't give it a 5 stars because of the flaws mentioned above.
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Excellent car with lots of wind noise
wayne21, 08/14/2015
2016 Acura RDX AcuraWatch Plus Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
Have had our 2016 RDX with Value package for about 500 miles. We don't use the Bluetooth (don't talk on the phone while driving), but all the electronics seem great. Phenomenal stereo system - easily the best we've ever had in a car. The only real shortcoming is wind noise. We test drove the vehicle twice and both times it was raining. Now that we've driven the car for 500 miles I can truly say the wind noise is nothing short of ridiculous. Yes, I know there is a three layer seal in the doors, but that doesn't stop the wind noise. I don't know that we've never owned a car with wind noise this bad. It's totally unacceptable for most cars, but for a car with a sticker price of roughly $43k it is shameful. Cranking up the stereo is the only way to avoid hearing it all.
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Really nice vehicle
Dave P, 05/26/2016
updated 12/04/2018
2016 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Outstanding options and value with our new 2016 RDX. We traded in an 08 RDX and it was such a great vehicle when we were in the market for a new one it was an easy choice. The new safety features, smooth ride, better gas mileage (even though it much bigger) and price compared to a BMW or Lexus was a no brainier decision. You will not be disappointed with this vehicle. Love it , thanks Acura for a great vehicle. Dave
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Again......Acura gives you value for the money!!
Randy, 06/22/2016
updated 12/28/2020
2016 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 14 people found this review helpful
Traded in a 2006 Acura TL that was really a great car and tremendous value. Would have kept but needed an all wheel drive vehicle due to moving north into snow areas. The RDX is a high quality ride and as always with Acura....reliable and great performance. The ride is smooth with tight handling. Mileage around town is 23-24 and on the road 31-33 depending on terrain. Interior fits well with a normal size person and everything is within reach easily to see and operate. You won't be disappointed with this vehicle. Update 12/23/18: Continue to be happy with the RDX now 3 years and 17,000 miles later. You won't be disappointed. Update 12/26/19: Again, continue to be happy with the quality of the RDX, 24000 miles and 4 years in. Still very satisfied. Update 12/27/20: 5 years in still very happy with the reliability and performance. Only 30,000 miles but the value is undeniable. No issues whatsoever.
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