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Great buy

E.K., 01/20/2018
2018 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful

I 've only had my SUV a month and I love it. It handles well in the freezing rain. Everything about it is great except for acceleration from starting point. Also it uses 91 octane or higher which is more costly. I find I have to go to gas up more often although I don't let it go below 1/4 of a tank. I drive a lot and don't want to run out in the middle of nowhere. Overall I think this is a good automobile and am enjoying it a whole lot. I would buy another.

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JKF, 07/23/2018
2018 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful

Based on a month of having this car, very satisfied with it so far. Pluses, in my opinion, include strong and smooth V6, 6 speed automatic transmission, smooth and comfortable ride, and it gets gas mileage in line with the sticker ratings. Also, I like the volume and tuning knobs for the radio. Have a 2016 Honda CR-V, as well, and it does not have the radio control knobs, just some buttons to try to find while driving. The Honda does have a right side camera in the mirror, but the Acura does not...kind of surprising. Good deals available now on the 2018 since a restyled 2019 is out on the lots.

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Perl White AWD with Tech Package

BoiseDriver, 03/24/2018
2018 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
41 of 44 people found this review helpful

For city use, the RDX drives & steers way better than I anticipated from a crossover. On the freeway, the RDX ride and seats are very comfortable. I especially notice how quiet the RDX is, even at higher speeds. We have driven Honda's / Acura's for over 30 years and are well-pleased with their consistent quality.

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Last of its kind

Mena, 11/29/2021
2018 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

When we had to unexpectedly replace our compact SUV earlier this year, we intentionally sought a certified pre-owned 2018 RDX. This is the last of its breed for the following reasons: 1. Engine. The naturally aspirated V6 engine delivers strong, linear power and sounds fantastic without the complexity and headaches of a turbocharger. And, since it has port injection, it will not suffer from the carbon build-up issues associated with direct injection. 2. Transmission. The tried-and-true six speed transmission is silky smooth while producing acceptable gas mileage. Although the tech features of the vehicle are somewhat dated, we can live with them in exchange for the bulletproof reliability stated above.

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Great Ride - revisited

Jim from St.Paul, 08/03/2018
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2018 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
24 of 28 people found this review helpful

We’re coming up now on 10,000 miles, and the more I drive this SUV, the more I like it. It does the little things well... it knows your seat memory settings by your key fob. You step into the car and it adjusts automatically. We have the Advance package, and we’re really enjoying the ventilated seats, rain sensing wipers, and the ELS sound system. Cargo space for hauling is as roomy as my Subaru Outback, and the all wheel drive is just as good in snow and primitive trail conditions. If you are a big “need connectivity to my phone” kind of person, this isn’t the car for you. Bluetooth works well but the screens look dated - like an older version of Windows. That said, it is understated luxury - it’s not a sexy BMW nameplate, but we didn’t care about that. If you want creature comforts that come with a premium brand combined with excellent reliability, this is your car.

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