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Pat Houge, 08/10/2017
updated 02/19/2021
2018 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
56 of 75 people found this review helpful

I just purchased the 2018 RDX Advance Package. This package comes with exterior side mirrors with a film on them which really distorts the driver's vision. It is especially bad on the driver's side where the mirror is divided to see far & near objects which is not necessary. This film only appears on the Advance Package vehicles. Due to the distraction & very poor visibility caused by these mirrors, Acura should issue a "recall" on these vehicles. On the 2018 vehicles this flaw was corrected. Additionally, the interior appointment of this vehicle could be improved with a nicer dash, steering wheel, floor mats, etc. Also, the driver's seat will not push back far enough for my legs to feel comfortable & the driver’s seat is not comfortable. Consequently, I had to buy a seat cushion. Additionally, the ride is far too rigid & stiff taking bumps in the road too harshly. This car rides more like a sports car rather than a fully loaded SUV. I would never recommend this SUV.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great vehicle- not so good fuel economy

Dack, 05/11/2021
2018 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I purchased my 2018 RDX with technology package after a test drive. I was reluctant at first as I never considered myself an SUV guy, but the combination of power, comfort and style won me over. My last ride was a 2013 TSX, which I owned for five trouble free years. The only issue I have with the RDX is the gas mileage- I'm getting around 16-17 with local driving, and that’s with a light foot on the gas pedal. I didn't expect 25mpg city, but did expect better than what I'm getting now. I'm sure highway diving will achieve better results. Otherwise, the vehicle is amazing. smooth transmission, Strikes a good balance between being too wispy or too rough when confronting uneven roads. Very happy with my purchase. A very well made vehicle where the good far outweigh the subpar gas mileage.

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5 out of 5 stars

New toy

Rich, 07/10/2017
2018 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
23 of 31 people found this review helpful

Downsized from a Buick Enclave and was worried about losing the comfort of a bigger SUV. Worries were not warranted. I love the RDX !!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Best small suv for the money

Pedro, 01/28/2018
updated 07/30/2018
2018 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful

Test drive all the competition. BMW, audi,Lexus etc. Saved thousands. Does everything very well. I've now been driving the rdx for a few months and my opinion is the sa.same. I couldn't be happier!

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2 out of 5 stars

RDX reliability is poor Engine mis-fire problems

Craig, 06/21/2019
2018 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 20 people found this review helpful

Be aware that my RDX is a 2018 and is having random check engine lights which means an engine mis-fire. my RDX has only 7,000 miles on it and is having a serious issue. the Engine mis-fire issue is pouring raw fuel (un-spent) into the exhaust system which could lead to a fire. The immediate action was to stop driving the vehicle. So now we have a new RDX that has been in the Acura dealer shop for nearly 5 days with no indication of whats causing this problem. If we do get the car back i am now afraid to drive it due to this issue. So be aware of the reliability issues we are experiencing with our Acura 2018 RDX. This might be a one off but wanted to let others that may be thinking about an Acura RDX know of the problems we are having with a car kept in a garage, maintained and treated with white gloves on.

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