Used 2016 Acura RDX Base SUV Review
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Acura RDX 2016/Advance Package Red
Debbie, Milwaukee, WI, 02/29/2016
2016 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
We purchased car January, 2016 - love it - first new car in a long time and very happy with purchase even though it was on the high end of our budget. Car is very comfortable to drive and is made well. Technology is very easy to figure out and has lots of cool features. Took ride up to Minnesota and ride was very stress free with cruise control system features. Smooth quiet ride. … Some reviews state navigation system is cumbersome and at times it is, but no different then using a Garmin. Sound system is great and love the HDD CD Drive. Even though dealers do not deal much in price we found a much better deal at an Illinois dealer vs Milwaukee area and they were great! Hope we get lots of years out of it and it holds it value.
Way better than expected!
Terry, San Francisco, CA, 09/02/2015
2016 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
We expected the RDX to be a great car but it has exceeded all our expectations. The tech packages work fantastic. The only issue is it offers so much tech that we keep learning new ways to operate the vehicle. The car is very quiet, the ride is smooth and the mileage is very good for a new vehicle. I would recommend the RDX to anyone looking for a smaller vehicle but needs lots of … room for riders (I'm 6"2" and my son is 6'5" and sits comfortably in the front seats.)
1 year review
big ol' baby, Nampa, ID, 03/18/2017
2016 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Assume the usual: great quality, good dealer, power, good fuel economy, useful interior, only thing I've done is change the oil in 1 year. The downsides: confusing owner's manual, slight blind spot on left front side, I've got wind noise at speed from I assume the outside mirror. After 1 year I still don't know how to do a lot of the controls even after reading the manual several times … (and I have the base model). Not an exciting car but then I'm dull myself. It's a great, useful vehicle but not a sporty SUV.
After One Year...
Jenn S, North Las Vegas, NV, 06/21/2018
2016 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Having given the base RDX a good year of use and driving 13k+ miles, I can report the following: THE GOOD (1) Ride is very comfortable, (2) road noise is low, (3) no issues with electronics or connecting my iPhone, (4) faux leather cleans up easily, (5) VERY fast and responsive acceleration, (6) nice, tight feel to the ride, (7) good sound system, (8) cabin is comfortable and solid … feeling. Now the NOT SO GOOD (1) HORRIBLE, I repeat, HORRIBLE gas mileage. I get a combined 19 MPG, and probably only around 14 MPG around town - I was shocked at the numbers coming off owning a Honda CR-V. For this reason alone, I will probably look at other brands for my next car. If you live in a flat area of the country and never use the AC, perhaps you'll get better mileage. (2) storage and cargo space is lacking and not very well thought out, (3) NO spare tire, and (4) jerky feel to the transmission when slowing/downshifting.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2016 Acura RDX Base SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Strong acceleration and fuel economy from standard V6 engine
- Pro:high-mounted rear seat provides generous legroom and a commanding view
- Pro:more standard features than most competitors
- Pro:price
- Pro:generous cargo capacity for the segment.
- Con:Technology interface can be distracting to use, especially the optional dual-screen system
- Con:high-tech safety features and adaptive cruise control don't work as well as some rival systems
- Con:cabin lacks overtly luxurious look and feel.
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