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Acura RDX

Overview

Third generation

production	May 2018‡R15R‡ – present
model years	2019–2026
assembly	United States: East Liberty, Ohio (East Liberty Auto Plant); Marysville, Ohio (Marysville Auto Plant, 2021-2022 PMC Edition) China: Guangzhou (GAC Honda, 2018-2022)
layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive (SH-AWD)
engine	2.0 L K20C4 (turbo)
transmission	10-speed automatic
wheelbase	108.3 in
length	186.7 in
width	74.8 in
height	65.7 in
weight	3783-3829 lb(FWD) 4019-4068 lb(AWD)
designer	Randall Smock‡R16R‡
model code	TC1/2
platform	Honda Architecture (HA)

The Acura RDX is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV produced by Acura since 2006 for the 2007 model year, a luxury vehicle division of Honda, as the second crossover SUV offering from the brand after the mid-size MDX. Since it was introduced, it has shared its platform with the Honda Civic and CR-V.

First generation (TB1/2; 2007)

Originally previewed as the Acura RD-X concept car, the production RDX had its debut at the 2006 New York Auto Show[2] and went on sale on 11 August 2006 for the 2007 model. The facelifted model went on sale in August 2009 for the 2010 model year, which featured the addition of Acura's "power plenum" grille and a front-wheel drive option.

Engine

The first-generation RDX is powered by a 2.3-liter straight-4 turbocharged

Third generation (TC1/2; 2019)

Acura debuted the 2019 RDX Prototype, on January 15, 2018, at the North American International Auto Show.[17] Production of the RDX began in May 2018 at East Liberty, Ohio.[18] The third-generation RDX arrived at dealerships across North America on June 1, 2018 for the 2019 model year.[19]

Equipment

An A-Spec trim was offered which added aggressive body modifications, metal paddle shifters, larger wheels, and optional red leather interior with black alcantara inserts. This was the first Acura car to feature the company's True Touch Pad Interface infotainment system which features a 10.2 inch[20] widescreen HD display. It is operated by a touchpad which operates differently from a traditional touchpad (like the one found on a laptop). The touchpad uses absolute positioning, which would mean that the finger placement corresponds with the position of the screen.

New features include Active Damper system,[21] 360-degree surround-view exterior cameras, panoramic glass moonroof, acoustic front door glass, head-up display 4-way power lumbar front seats, and 16-way power front seats. In 2020, for the 2021 model year, Acura included a new limited-edition trim level, called the PMC Edition.

Engine

The 2019 RDX is powered by a direct-injected turbo 2.0-liter gasoline engine used in the Honda Accord, producing 272 hp and 280 lbft of torque. The front-wheel-drive 2019 RDX received an EPA fuel economy rating of 22 mpgus city/28 mpgus highway/24 mpgus combined mpg; the SH-AWD model, a 21 mpgus city/27 mpgus highway/23 mpgus combined rating.[22]

Transmission

The 2019 Acura RDX is equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. According to Honda, this allows the RDX to take the turbocharged engine to its maximum capabilities during low-end torque.[23]

SH-AWD

The 2019 Acura RDX can be equipped with Acura's SH-AWD system, a full-time torque-vectoring system. The AWD system can send 70% of the power to the rear wheels as necessary and once it has arrived it can further be directed to a either rear wheel depending on the requirements.[24] As of the 2024 model year, SH-AWD is standard on all RDX trims, with FWD being dropped as an option.

Safety

The 2019/2020 RDX has been given an overall "G" or good rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Highway Loss Data. It was rated an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ in all trims except the Advance for 2019.[25]

2022 facelift

In September 2021, the RDX received a facelift for the 2022 model year. Changes include new front and rear fascias, new exterior colors, new alloy wheel designs, interior receives increased sound insulation materials, and new interior features such as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There was a limited-production (200 units) RDX PMC edition available for the 2022 model year.[26]