Used 2017 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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First try with a luxury brand--2017 Acura RDX AWD
tabjaxx, Neenah, WI, 01/17/2017
Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
52 of 53 people found this review helpful
My wife wanted a small, luxury SUV and we settled on a 2017 Acura RDX AWD base model. It is a solid SUV with nice features for a base model. No squeaks or rattles. Initial gas mileage was 25 mpg before the cold weather settled in, dropping it to a still respectable 23 mpg. I like the variable cylinder management that shuts off 3 cylinders during low output conditions. It is such a smooth process you don't know when it is happening. The technology interfaces are kind of old fashioned for an upper end vehicle. No touch screens or fancy graphics. Buttons and knobs are nicely laid out, but I wish fan speed was controlled by a knob instead of buttons. Radio does not stay on after car shuts off. Seats are comfy, but leatherette surfaces are more like plastic than leather. Heated seats warm up fast, but I miss a heated steering wheel. Elevated rear seats are nice with plenty of legroom. Great visibility out rear and side windows. The 19.5 gallon gas tank could be larger. The AWD version comes with a spare tire instead of a tire repair kit. Headlights look and function great. Overall, happy with the vehicle. It doesn't necessarily have the feel of a luxury vehicle, but we don't feel we paid a luxury price for it either.
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So far so good.
Scott, Antioch, IL, 12/27/2016
updated 12/28/2017
Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
UPDATE 12/27/17 - after owning this car for 13 months and 12k miles, nothing has changed. Basic maintenance and same comfort and performance. My only minor complaint is the passenger window occasionally goes down about a half inch on its own. I notice because it rattles. I don't know why it dies this- almost like road bumps rattle it loose. I switch between regular and premium gas and notice no difference in mpg. Car feels like it runs better on premium but not enough to justify the 70 cents + per gallon difference. Overall, I really enjoy this vehicle. I chose the base AWD because I did not like the stereo and navigation interface on the technology package and above. I also did not get Acura watch package because it's not perfected. The only options I wish I had are blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic. Get about 21 mpg overall so far and it is winter. The past 3 days has been 32-40 degrees and I've been getting about 24 in mixed driving on regular. Overall, the RDX has great acceleration and great value vs its main competitors. Nothing else comparable with a luxury nameplate comes close. I only have 3 minor complaints. 1) use of cargo space could be better. My wife has a Mazda CX5 and her car holds way more and has nice little cubbies the RDX lacks. 2) handling. Again, comparing to the CX5 steering is vague and lacks feedback. 3) When using the Bluetooth it's really hard to hear. Voices very tinny and have to have volume on very high to hear the other line. It's a little odd because the stereo and speakers are otherwise fine. Overall, I definitely recommend. Bulletproof engine and transmission and again, it's hard to match at its price point.
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Take your shutter and stick it!
Kathryn Wilford, Lexington, KY, 07/26/2017
Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
21 of 28 people found this review helpful
Have had this RDX for 2 months, I cannot wait to get rid of it. The acceleration is so bad.. slow acceleration around town at 2000 rpm the transmission stutter, shutters, pretty much feels like it cannot get to the next gear. Have had it in shop two times in a month.. Not the quality I expected from Honda/Acura.. will Never buy another.
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Brian, Westford, MA, 09/26/2017
Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 19 people found this review helpful
A brake system issue started after 2 weeks of lease. The dealer cannot solve the problem. Also, the car feels and sounds cheap - light doors, noisy.
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LOVE the 2017 RDX - POWER HOUSE!!!
RDX_2017_OWNER, Spring Valley, NY, 09/11/2016
Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Excellent handling, powerful acceleration, Space, Speed!!!
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