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Great Value and Great Look - Classy SUV
Terttu, 10/26/2016
2017 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
Lots of space in the back seat. Wish it would have real leather seats!!! Looks like leather but they are not real leather seats.
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Missing the Mark Electronics
BobM, 10/22/2017
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2017 Acura RDX Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned 8 Acuras over the past years always pleased with overall quality reliability and cost of ownership. However, my pet peeve is the interiors, they are skimping on the quality, i.e using the imitation leather vinyl whatever it is it's tacky cheap. The Worst is the so-called carpet is the thinnest low pile, like the cheapest you can buy at a home deport for covering steps ugh! The voice-activated Navigation and voice recognition for the phone is the absolute worst in the industry. I frequently rent cars Ford GMC and Toyota all are superior. I speak clearly precisely and it doesn't recognize me or my spouse's or others commands or comments. Yes, it's frustrating. This joke of voice recognition is like speaking to a deaf-mute, it is horrible not even worth having it The overall experience is now negative. The one other major issue is the phony chrome ring around the AC vent outlet next to the doors reflect directly into the outside mirrors how stupid is this Honestly it's a major distraction on a critical safety device. Time to wake up Acura and step up your game to keep me, I'm going to Lexas Update dealer changed out the vent to solid black. Mirror problem is fixed thank you. The Navigation stil the worst I don’t even use it I use my iPhone Why Because all you say is directions and the address and it finds it and takes you there without any hassle using the Acura navigation system is like talking to a dummy it only understand specific commands it does not understand or can adapt to different voices . Much much worse is someone sitting in the passenger seat can’t even punch in the commands because it won’t let you do it while you’re moving so you have to stop your car and spend 15 minutes programming all the information manually . That’s not convenient that’s absolute absurdity Wake up Acura
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kahedmunds, 06/28/2021
2017 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just purchased a used 2017 RDX Advanced package. I traded in my 2018 Honda CRV because while I love Hondas, it wasn't a comfortable ride on longer trips. I drive to see family several times a year, and it's 650 miles each way. At 100 miles in, my legs and bottom would be sore, which meant I had another 550 miles of being uncomfortable. I wrote a review here on the CRV and knew the comfort level would be why I wouldn’t keep it for a long time. Three years later, I began to look for a replacement. For budget purposes, I looked at used cars - the Lexus NX hybrid, the BMW X3, and the Acura RDX. I wanted something that would be comfortable for long trips, with good reliability, blind spot monitoring, a bit quieter on the highway (Hondas aren’t noisy engine-wise, but they let in a lot of road noise), and not too expensive to keep up. I didn't like the way the Lexus drove. It felt very jerky when I stopped and started. I used to drive a Prius, so I'm familiar with hybrid technology and driving, and this didn't feel like the Prius. The Lexus had poor rear visibility. The seats and fuel efficiency were the best parts of the car, but not enough to make me want to buy it. I loved the BMW - it had a really peppy ride and I love the looks of it. But the seat didn't feel like it would be really comfortable for a long trip. It was also hard to find a used one in the years I was looking at (2016-2017) with blind spot monitoring. And I didn’t want to risk the cost of maintenance. The Acura ticked off all the boxes for me. The seats felt comfortable but still supportive, it was very easy to find a used one with the technology or advanced package to get blind spot monitoring, it was a similar price to the BMW with more options, excellent predicted reliability, and reasonable maintenance costs. And because I’ve always loved Honda, I liked that I was staying within the family. I took the Acura on a trip to visit family soon after purchasing, and it was a dream to drive. I was so comfortable, even after 12 hours I wasn’t tired. I didn’t get hand fatigue from the leather steering wheel like I had happen with the CRV (and I had never had that happen in other cars). I didn’t have to jack my podcasts up on the highway because it was much quieter. I miss not having Apple CarPlay, but that’s the only area where I feel I “downgraded” from the CRV. The only thing I don’t love about the Acura is its fuel efficiency. But, the RDX has more than exceeded my expectations and will do for several years until I can find the fuel efficient SUV of my dreams (that I can afford). My most favorite car of all time is my beloved 2001 Civic. It stayed in my family until 2017, and I was really sad to see it go. The RDX is a close second.
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My Dream Car!!!!!
Lulu, 07/20/2020
2017 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
So I have been looking into cars for a while and I found the Acura RDX. My family wanted me to get an suv because they feel they are safer than sedans. I thought this was a good car since its not too big. I was also looking at the Nissan Rogue, toyota rav 4 and honda crv. The style of the other cars just was not as appealing in my opinion. So I narrowed it down to the 2017 Acura RDX in white with black interior. I watched so many car videos and reviews on this car and all I can say is that I am so happy I got this car. Since COVID19 is going on I was not able to go into the dealership and had to rely solely on videos I saw and trust what the reviews and test drivers said about the car. So I kind of took a big gamble choosing this car but everything worked out! It is perfect. I ordered it from Carvana and it was delievered to my house. I drove it for the first time today and woww!!! It so sporty and light, so easy to drive I love it. I am so used to driving my mom's car which is a mazda cx9 so it is a lot bigger and heavier. However, this car is so much fun to drive and its perfect. I am also nineteen so I think this was the perfect small suv for me. An affordable luxury car. I would 100 percent recommend this car to anyone looking for a new car!
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My Comfortable Huggable Stylist Grown-up SUV
Winona Taylor, 10/27/2017
2017 Acura RDX Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
If, after purchasing cars and Mini Vans based on family life and kids, and your looking for a Me, Myself & I ride that has grown-up features, style and luxury without purchasing a large sedan car, the Acura RDX SUV is a cross-over ride you'll simply fall in love with the moment you sit inside. After much research, and having reached 41 years of marriage, 3 very grown kids and 6 grandchildren (3 yrs. - 19 yrs of age), my desire was to purchase something that fit my active lifestyle without giving up the room and height I was accustomed to having. Everyday I am pleased with my selection and look forward every morning to step into My new ride!
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