Used 2016 Acura RDX AcuraWatch Plus Package SUV Review
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Read what other owners think about the 2016 Acura RDX AcuraWatch Plus Package SUV.
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Nancy Perry,04/08/2016
2016 Acura RDX AcuraWatch Plus Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
We traded in a 2004 Acura TL for our new 2016 Acura RDX. My husband and I are Senior citizens and found that the RDX was easier to get in and out. It has the Acurawatch feature which helps us drive our curvy back roads where we live. All and all, its beautiful! We have had it a year now and I am still in love with it. This year I had a very serious spinal surgery and from the time I … left the hospital I have had no problems getting in or out. I am a short woman so this is very important to me.
Karen T.,02/13/2019
2016 Acura RDX AcuraWatch Plus Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I have had my RDX (purchased new) a few months shy of two years. The car is perfect for me, the right size, decent gas mileage, enough power. Until about a month ago that is, it started having a strong jerk upshifting to second gear, it was intermittent. After the third time of experiencing this, I took it to the dealership, who mentioned nothing about this being a known problem. … They said they couldn't replicate the problem, so I got to run around using Lyft for the day. The problem happened 4 days later and I drove to the dealership, this time the problem replicated and the tech who was driving with me said this is a known problem. Thanks for wasting my Saturday. I hope they can fix it.
wayne21,08/14/2015
2016 Acura RDX AcuraWatch Plus Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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.
Torr310,07/02/2016
2016 Acura RDX AcuraWatch Plus Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Pro: Most of the parts worked very well.
Con: The transmission is not as smooth and sometimes jitters found at low speed start, especially when the engine is cold.
Other thought: Wish the screen for backup camera could be 6" or larger.
Update 7/9/18:
Pro:
The engine is probably the best in the segment, although the max torque output could be at lower RPM. More confident for the V6 … than the turbo engines. Very reliable, nothing needs to be fixed so far!
Cons:
Tires screech easily at the start. The Backup camera has poor visibility at dark.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2016 Acura RDX AcuraWatch Plus Package SUV
Pros & Cons
- Strong acceleration and fuel economy from standard V6 engine
- high-mounted rear seat provides generous legroom and a commanding view
- more standard features than most competitors
- price
- generous cargo capacity for the segment.
- Technology interface can be distracting to use, especially the optional dual-screen system
- high-tech safety features and adaptive cruise control don't work as well as some rival systems
- cabin lacks overtly luxurious look and feel.
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