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Much To Like
I purchased a 2023 new 3 weeks ago. My observations, starting with cons: Disappointing 360 degree camera. The camera on my 2017 Nissan Murano has better resolution. It's not horrible, just not what you'd expect from a premium brand. The font on the screen and labeling the various buttons and switchgear through this car is tiny. Now granted, I have senior citizen eyes. I noticed this as soon as I got behind the wheel, so it wasn't a deal breaker. Now the pros. Fun to drive. Very good acceleration. Loves the curves. Very comfortable seats. Both in front are 16 way adjustable. A great HUD. Wireless Apple CarPlay. Loaded with other features like heated steering wheel, heated/ventilated front seats, spare tire, wireless charging, remote start, the list goes on. What I thought would be a deal breaker for me, the touch pad interface, is easy to live with once you get the hang of it. Plus, the voice controls are very good and answering a phone call can be done from a switch on the steering wheel. The HVAC controls are hard buttons, not buried in a screen. If the camera at least matched my 6 year old Nissan's this would be a 5 star review.
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Great car
The RDX excels in every area that matters to me. Responsive acceleration, roomy interior, very comfortable driver’s seat, excellent stereo in the Technology package, precise steering, smooth ride and good cargo capacity. I compared the Acura to the Audi Q5 and the Acura won on acceleration (which surprised me), roominess, and front seat comfort. I actually enjoy this car more than my previous car, an Audi A6. I would highly recommend the Acura RDX!
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- Base 4dr SUV w/A-Spec PackageMSRP: $43,70945 mi away
- Base 4dr SUV w/Technology PackageMSRP: $40,42945 mi away
- Base 4dr SUV w/Technology PackageMSRP: $37,898In-stock online
6 months in and so far we love our RDX
We got the 2023 RDX with Technology package in May . We really like the interior comfort and ride quality. Also shifting it into Sport mode makes it even more fun to drive! The trackpad does take a little getting used to, and should probably be updated in future models. It can be distracting using it while driving. Overall, a solid 8.5 out of 10 so far… Update December 2023: well, we’ve had the car now for about six months and overall it’s been a very comfortable as well as a high performance vehicle. The only problems have been some minor electronic glitches such as the airbag light coming on indicating some fault in the airbag system. We also noticed that the windshield wipers when placed on a higher speed, hit the side left pillar of the car. We brought these issues into the dealership however they have not been corrected as of yet. Stay tuned for more updates! Update again January 2024: All above issues have been resolved!
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2023 Acura RDX AWD Aspec/Advance - 1 Year Review
Writing this review after 1-year of ownership and 10K miles of driving in the US. Overall this SUV has been exceptional the past year. I would say it is one of the best daily drivers I have ever owned. Very quick, handles like a sports car, tight steering (especially in sport mode). Cabin is quiet, great audio system, comfortable seats, great in all weather conditions including rain/snow. I love having Alexa built in. The only negatives I can think of is the gas mileage is not great. I am currently averaging 20.3 mpg with a mix of highway and city driving. The brakes are good, but could be better. Lastly, and this is a personal preference, I wish I had just gone with the black interior instead of the red. I can already notice the red starting to fade a little bit even thought the car is garaged. Some have said the red seats turn a pinkish color eventually if the car is constantly left in the sun. This is the 4th Acura in a row I have owned and definitely the best one. Very sporty and enjoyable to drive. I have had zero problems with the car so far. Hope this helps anyone considering getting one.
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RDX Aspec Advance from HELL
Ordered in Nov ‘22 and took possession Mar ‘23. RDX was in Acura shop 3 different times totaling over 30 days with oil dripping on my garage floor. Just recently oil began to drip again and recently on a trip to Tennessee my vehicle sensors went amber from green. Going to Acura dealer in Franklin TN for sensor fix. Filed LEMON notice with Acura via Florida Lemon Law guidelines. Purchased RDX in Pompano Beach FL. Acura wants to have head Acura mechanics involved with another fix. THIS SHOULDN'T BE WITH A BRAND NEW RDX WHICH I PAID OVER 60k.
Great around town but not for the highway!
I purchased an RDX after comparing it to a Mazda CX50. The packaging sold me because the technology option gave me everything that I wanted in my car. To get an upgraded stereo and voice activated navigation system I had to compare the RDX to the top of the line trim in some of the lower priced cars. I was also trying to avoid the status symbol associated with a BMW or a Mercedes. The lack of a drive shift handle is a pain and after two months the switches for park and drive are still not automatic for me. I also dislike the system that turns the car off at red lights. Finally, I was unhappy with the cost of the spare tire kit which is not standard on the car. On the positive side, the stereo is great, and the engine provides a surprising amount of power. Handling is likewise exceptional. I could call this a great car and a good value if not for the noise level on the highway. I gave up a Lincoln for this car and I also drive a Lexus. Compared to those vehicles, I feel like I am driving down the road with the windows open. Thanks to A/C, it has been a very long time since I had to do that, but without a specific location for the noise, it is just all over. I think I am hearing the tires rolling on the pavement. I tried turning up the stereo but short of headphones, nothing can dampen the noise. If you do a lot of interstate driving, this is not the car for you. I have been averaging 23.2 MPG.
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Comfy, quiet, fun to drive, with some flaws
The A-Spec Advance package is stellar, giving me plenty of technology and a brilliant stereo. I really enjoy everything about this vehicle except the surround/backup cameras. They might as well be potatoes. I'm shocked that a model that's been around since 2019 wouldn't have been equipped with better cameras by now. All cameras are basically unusable on a dimly lit street and forget it if it's raining. I'm happy with the large side mirrors. I'm overall very happy with the RDX minus the camera issue.
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Sporty, Fun, and Practical
I leased a Liquid Carbon/Ebony RDX Aspec Advance in March 2023. The aesthetics of the Aspec combined with the features of the Advance make this vehicle a no brainer. I had a ‘22 MDX Advance but it was way too large for my needs. I flipped out of it and into the RDX. It is a perfect size for me! It is not too big and not too small. All the controls are within reach. The touchpad is easy once you practice with it a few times. I prefer it over getting fingerprints all over the screen. The safety features were also a huge selling point. The turbo has a lot of get up and go about it. The leather/suede seats are so comfortable. The ELS 3D stereo system is AMAZING! I love the sport heated steering wheel. Apple Car Play works seamlessly for me. The adaptive dampers in the Advance package really do their job. There is minimal road noise and the ride quality is top notch. There is plenty of room in the back seat and in the cargo area. The LED headlights work like a charm when it’s raining or on dark stretches of road. I have not had to even use the high beams yet. Gas mileage isn’t too terrible. I’m averaging about 20mpg with only city driving. I got into a horrible rainstorm a few weeks back and the SH-AWD kept the vehicle stable and planted. It handled like a trooper (and it takes corner’s unbelievably well). If I had to suggest improvements, it would be to make the surround camera full screen and make the cup holders larger for bigger cups. This vehicle is well-rounded and is much cheaper than it’s competitors fully loaded. This is my 4th Acura and my FAVORITE by far!
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Fantastic Car with two gripes
Replaced our 2016 Fully Loaded advanced with a 2024 Aspec advanced. Night and day different ride quality and sound isolation. 2022 really changed this vehicle. It’s the quietest and smoothest Honda product we have ever owned. It’s about time!! Our first 5 hour freeway trip from Seattle to Spokane and it said 26mpg when we arrived at home. Better than I thought it would do for sure at those higher speeds. Quieter in the back of the car compared to a Lexus NX. Less wind noise coming from the rear than a new NX. Bigger than a NX. The materials inside are better than a new NX. Pano roof bigger and not near as ugly tinted as the NX. Yes it’s not the Lexus nX hybrid engine we originally wanted but the driving experience and other things is what won us over. Plus you can still order a spare tire and mount it underneath. TWO BIG GRIPES. I’m 6’1” and 185lbs. And typical Honda/acura fashion is the flipping steering wheel does not tilt down enough. What is your deal Acura, cmon. Nobody would ever tilt it the height it can go but both my wife and I wish it would tilt lower. And for Pete’s sake it’s 2024 so make it power. It’s a luxury car in 2024. SECOND is the screen. The touchpad is fine BUT that screen should have never existed in this luxury vehicle even back in 2019. My 2018 Lexus has a better quality screen. This screen is so 2015 Honda CRV like. At a bare minimum it should Have been made better in 2022. Everyone is focused on the touchscreen but that’s not its problem. It’s the size and the quality! 2025 will change that. We really wanted to wait and see what 2025 was going to bring BUT we found an incredible deal on a 2024 with 685 miles so impossible to pass up. Racing red one with black interior. UPDATE: Let’s start with the big negatives so maybe Honda will listen for once. The software in regards to the infotainment screen is god awful. Everyone focuses on it not being a touchscreen and that is NOT the issue. It’s the software. This car has been out since 2019 and it feels like it’s software and screen is from 2016. My 2018 Lexus is so much smarter! The little screen on the right side is the most annoying thing ever in a vehicle. It constantly defaults to NAV. Who cares about NAV for 98% of your driving. Any phone call, any voice text or command and it defaults back to NAV. Leave it be the CLOCK! Or let it save to what the driver wants. Backup camera is hideous as well. And what is the deal with the steering wheel tilt ability. Why is it so high? I can’t imagine any person ever wanting to raise it. I want it lower, my shorter wife wants it lower. Cmon Acura. Positives. It’s the quietest Honda product we have ever owned by far. Smoothest as well but we have an Aspec advanced model with active dampers. 2022 change for advanced models was an amazing update and they should have updated the tech in it at that time. Comfortable, fun to drive although we prefer the older V6 engine. More refined and not as loud under harder acceleration. The car drives 80% freeway speeds averaging 70mph. Computer stays a consistent 24.8-25mpg. Sucks but is what it is, you know it buying it. The auto start stop is dumb. As we know it saves nothing. Great car BUT awful software for the display. So depends what’s important for you. It drives me more nuts than my wife and it’s her car.
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The fun continues
This is my 4th Acura and my second RDX. The reason why I keep coming back to Acura is their SH-AWD and reliability. No other SUV in this class comes close to the handling characteristics and stability of this SUV, save for Audi which is also AWD. Acura's ride is smooth and comfortable. Steering is precise and nimble. This is a car I just enjoy driving. I see a lot of fuss about the infotainment system and the touch pad. In my opinion, Acura's engineers are clever enough to realize that touch screens are distracting and don't provide tactile feedback. You can't develop muscle memory with touch screens. You have to look and aim your fingers to navigate the system and select things. This is distracting and not safe. So thank you Acura for keeping it traditional. Please NEVER EVER do touch screens. Another thank you to Acura for keeping traditional: The gauges cluster. I see almost all new cars are replacing the speedometer and engine revs with digital screens. Are you kidding me? Another issue some people might have commented on is road noise; OEM tires on this car are not the best. Replace them with Hankook DynaPro series and you will feel/hear the difference, no more rolling noise. Sound system is pure joy, I feel bad that they don't include CD Players anymore. I love the fact that they moved the spare tire below the car, freeing up more hidden space in the trunk. Good Job Acura. Remember, don't do touch screens for future models.
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Love my new car
quietness on highway is great, power is great, comfort is great, gadgets are great Cant ask for more in my new car
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RDX masterpiece
My experience with my RDX is just awesome,people complained of the touch Pad,but once you get use to it you’ll be fine.. durability,comfort,sporty,sound system is great,gas usage not bad only if you decide to use the sport mode.. overall it’s a good buy and I will be definitely going back for more of Acura…
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Styling & Profiling
I love my new Acura RDX. It’s stylish and classy. It is also roomy and back passengers aren’t sitting on top of each other. If I had to choose a con I would say the info pad takes some getting used to.
A great value for basic luxury
A little background first: I've been a long-time Lexus driver. (My father was a life-long Toyota man.) But over the years, it has become impossible to ignore how Lexus has lost its touch. The quality went down, but the price went up. Especially compared to my last few Lexus cars, this Acura RDX just makes sense. I can feel how all the details were thought through. The features that should be there are there, and in places that are logical. Plus, these features are available at a nicer price point than the competitors. Now I'm in the process of helping my wife switch from Lexus to Acura, too.
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A New Set of Wheels
This car handles beautifully. The vented seats are comfortable and keep you cool. The navigation system will take time to learn and use.
Run Don't Walk
For this price point the car is desperately lacking. No automatic windshield wipers. No parking assist even though the sales person told us it did have it. No automatic breaking at low speed only higher speed. Brakes moan loudly after 3 months, service department states its due to nature of the stiffer FNC rotors. No one wants to hear noises or have their passengers hear noises when they are braking. A major defect in the brake design. Buyers remorse and can't wait to trade it in. Other reviews on google state the same issue, wish I had read those.
MPG 21.2 on hwy
The sleek exterior look of the RDX is what brought me to Acura from Toyota. I was aware that I was going to change gas from 87 to 91+, but the mpg is a joke on the awd RDX. I’m on the interstate 90% of the time and no matter what mode I’m in, my mpg never tops 22. All other aspects of the vehicle are good. I don’t suggest McGrath in downtown Chicago for sales or service - go to Advantage Acura in Naperville instead.
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No travel for this baby on gravel
We got a brand new Acura RDX Aspec in April 2023. Before that we drove an Audi Q5 that we had for 10 years but it started consuming oil and we were also disappointed about it rusting. The Acura seemed great price for everything that was included and we absolutely liked the looks,size and drive. We have to cover 2 miles of gravel road to get home and thats where the problem arose… Every time going to town there was gravel stuck in between the brake pads and the steel ,,dust pan’’ behind it , causing high pitched sqeaking and sqeeling. This dust pan is mounted to close to the brake pads and pieces of gravel get caught in there and won’t release until they’re worn off enough tocome loose. We endured the situation for 3 months and after the dealership didn’t come up with a solution we decided to bite the bullet and trade it in for a different brand. Another thing we noticed is that there’s a lotta road noise coming through the bottom of the car. Don’t get me wrong it is a great car but don’t buy it when you have to cover gravel roads on a regular base. It really is a design flaw imho. We now drive a new Mercedes GLC 300 and no gravel problems at all. Pricy mistake.. I hope my fellow farmers and country men/women read this and learn from it instead of peeing on the electric fence😊
Acura Lover
I love my new RDX. This is my 4th Acura and first RDX. Beautiful car and drives like a dream!
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
I HATE the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS). I’ve had problems with it braking when it shouldn't. It’s stops so abruptly that I get whip-lash and my seatbelt caused bruises. The cheaper Honda’s get a simple button to press to turn it off, but the expensive Acura’s do not have a button to simply press. You have to go through 4 different settings. There’s no option to keep it permanently off & it comes back on every time you start the car. In addition to the CMBS, I do not like the idle stop. Again no way to keep it permanently off. At least it has a button I can press each and every time. And why no rain sensor? My 15 year old car has zero features but has a rain sensor.
My third one!!
I love this vehicle so much that I'm on my third one. Everything's I think I want to change, I go right back to it. It's the perfect size... not too big, not too small and definitely not sluggish.
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Simply the best!
I am a new Acura owner. I’ve only had my RDX for 3 days so far and we are loving it. Such a smooth ride. I love how the drivers seat moves back when turning the car off for an easy exit and moves back to your position when starting the car up. Very comfortable seating compared to other SUV’s I’ve drove in the past.
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Sporty and comfortable
Overall I like the RDX…been driving TL and TLX for the past 20 years. Wanted to get a smaller SUV so it’s easier to get in and out of…I like this car-it’s sporty and has a nice interior…I don’t like that the shift is in the center-been driving it for 2 months and still not used to it. I don’t like the way the air flows through the front either-not enough for passengers in the back and the vents don’t have enough movement to keep me cool… Gas gage doesn’t light up when low? Or maybe it lets you get close to running out -got as low as 25 miles and still didn’t go on? Runs fine and gets okay gas mileage -just need some getting used to I guess -I forgot how much black shows everything-definitely going back to white when I turn this in! Hoping to start to like it more…so far my least favorite Acura!
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New RDX
Still getting accustomed to the car but love it so far. the only drawback so far is the screen is NOT a touch screen. You have a mouse like feature to move from radio to navigation and so on. Seems a little unsafe but I'm older so maybe it's just me.
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Despise radio system
I love the sound system but trying to use the touchpad and navigating around setting up your favorites etc is impossible and time consuming. Just leased have it for 2 weeks and I am going to dump car because of the radio system.
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No a good car at all
terrible car and will not recommend to anyone with the Tech pac issue. I got the car less than 1 month. a lot warning issues come up, such auto braked if senses a person in front of you. And a lot warnings come up for less than 1 month driving. I will never ever buy this brand anymore.
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Loving my 2023 Acura RDX
I recently purchased an Acura RDX Aspec Advance and it’s the best vehicle In owned. It’s gorgeous, quick, and just all around comfortable. Absolutely no regrets!
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So far... Excellent Quality
Have only owned for a few weeks, but so far the quality surpasses the Big 3 by leaps and bounds.... Loving this vehicle. A+++
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I love this car
This car combines SUV with luxury. I traded in my 2016 RDX for the 2024 RDX. There isn't anting not to like about this car. I loved my other one, but this one is top notch.
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ET can't phone home !
The charging station " DOES NOT " work for APPLE phones ! The lens on Apple phones raises the angle - so the "flat" charging station does not work ! Dead Battery !
RDX BEST
SMOOTH DRIVING AND BEAUTIFULL INTERIOR
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Peppy and sporty
Love the sport A Spec package and all of the technology features included. Car is smooth riding and handles beautifully.
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Love this vehicle!
Best luxury vehicle in its class. Drives great!
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Best for less
this is my second RDX, they get better each year, in its class of Audis,BMW,Lexus,the RDX is more comfortable, very quite ridding, all of the toys, still comes 10grand less than its competion
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rethink another vehicle
traded in 2014 and got a new rdx - should never have done it - 85% highway driving and only 19.6 mpg after having it serviced already as it was 18.9 aaid “nothing is wrong” and made me feel stupid BuT my 2014 got 25-26 mpg so it’s the same damn vehicle and nothing about my driving has changed
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Accurate Acura!
Can’t say enough as to how excited I get when I get to drive my RDX. This SUV is true representation to Acura and a great value for luxury. Very responsive of the line and you feel very comfortable, confident and safe.My Acura handles corners very well and steering is very smooth and responsive. Love all that safety features associated with it. They’ve thought of a lot when putting this vehicle together. I only wish this RDX had a V6. Looking forward to the next drive in this ride.
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whats with Speakers only in the front?????????
I'll update my speaker issue, yes there are speakers on the sides however, they are very weak sounding. That is the only issue I have with the acura is the sound system. when I drive I like to listen to music like so many others, but the speakers in the RDX are terrible. You are not getting and equal sound front to back. Even though I set the settings it still sounds so tinny.
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HATE the Touchpad
I like my Acura but I absolutely hate the touchpad. I hate it so much that I am looking at trading my car in for a different car with a touchscreen. Also the auto trunk doesn't work great. Sometimes it will open when I sweep my foot under and sometimes it won't even though it is set up to do so. I love Acura this is my 3rd Acura but unless they change the touchpad for touchscreen it will be my last.
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Not really an upgrade from Mazda CX-5 Turbo
I lost my old 2021 CX-5 GT-Reserve during an accident, after I test drive Lexus NX350(where did all the space gone?), audi q5(80% people lease, and trim with vent seat too expensive to lease so dealer don't carry them), bmw x3(........uuuuuuugggggglllllllyyyyyy), Acura RDX was ok.... feel very same as my old car, with little bit better suspensive, so after a week driving it.... 1. infortament system is way worse than Mazda, touch pad bad, answer call button confusing(on AA screen, answer is at left, hang up is right, but on car, push wheel to left is hang up, push right is answer.....). On mazda, 2 buttons... easy simple and no confusing. 2. The Cargo cover was ....... not smart.... my Old CX-5 has the retractable cover and hook directly to the trunk door, so when you open truck, it automatically life the cargo cover..... come on.... on the RDX, I have to manually retract it every time otherwise I can't see what I have in it.... 3. Manual shift is joke, 10 gears.... 9 for forward.... you never find good gear manually.... Mazda have 6 speed, 5 forward.... old school and works great. 4. Brake hold and hand brake are on the left hand side, gear shift is on right hand side... Keep forgetting to turn it on. Mazda's buttons is all next to the shifter, you shift and push buttons right next to each other...... 5. Mazda have a constant ON ciger power in the center console, which is perfect for DashCam parking mode..... RDX only have 1, and it's off when car is off...... 6. Storage is joke, no place to put stuffs.... bottom one is 'wireless charger' which so hard to put phone there, don't even think about using it while you driving, u need go down so much to reach it and you may crash the car, upper center console storage is so small..... Mazda have very traditional style, not big but everything easy to grab and charge all at same place. 7, RDX have NO place for phone mount, even the air vent shape weird, Mazda have so many places you can mount phones, they even have one that hook on top of hazard warning button and you can mount phone on top of hazard button and still accessable to the button!!!! much much much easier. RDX have big glass roof, better suspension for ride...... everything else....... not that much better compare to CX-5. In conclusion, Mazda designed their cars with driver in mind, whatever they have, much be easy for driver to access and to use!!! Acura..... fancy design but so confusing to use, they design for show, not for driver to use. Even the horse power, 272 HP but slower than CX-5 240 something because transmission and low torque.
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RDX ASpec Advanced
All the bells & whistles.
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Awesome acura
Smooth driving , excellent sound system
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Love my RDX
This car is so beautiful, rides smooth and I love it!
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