Dynamic Exterior
The dynamically-shaped body starts with a striking Diamond Pentagon grille and culminates in a sculpted rear design that’s accented with dual exhaust finishers and dragon tail LED-illuminated taillights. Once the engine roars to life, Jewel Eye® LED headlights and taillights make sure both arrival and departure are mesmerizing. The RDX features standard 19-inch alloy wheels and your choice of nine exterior paint colors.
See the Nashville Skies
Each RDX comes standard with an ultra-wide panoramic moonroof for great views of Nashville sunsets. You and your passengers can enjoy the spaciousness, light, and fresh air.
A-SPEC
A-Spec® amplifies the already aggressive RDX exterior design. Five-spoke, 20-inch Shark Gray alloy wheels give this SUV unmistakable presence in a crowd. Confidence is furthered with an assertive front bumper complete with LED fog lights. Even the smallest details—dark exterior trim accents, a matte-black diffuser, dual exhaust outlets—add to the demeanor, all of it proudly finished with prominent A-Spec badging.
Turbocharged Engine
The RDX packs a direct-injected 16-Valve, 2.0-Liter DOHC VTEC® turbocharged engine. There is 272 horsepower and 280 lb.-ft. of torque, which means quicker acceleration and sharper throttle response. This powerful yet efficient turbocharged engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. This setup takes full advantage of the turbo engine’s low-end torque and, whether you are in full automatic mode or using the steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, gear changes are quick and seamless.
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®)
SH-AWD offers high-performance dry-road handling while providing all-weather advantages of all-wheel drive. By continuously directing engine power to match weight distribution, available traction, driver input, and other conditions, SH-AWD provides seamless power transitions and liberating agility. When distributing torque to the rear wheels, up to 100% of that torque can be distributed to either the right-rear or left-rear wheel, creating incredible control and agility even on sometimes-slippery Tennessee roads.
Personalize Your Performance
Inside the RDX, Acura’s Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) offers four unique drive modes that match the dynamic responses of the SUV to both your mood and your driving environment. The turn of a dial instantly adjusts many aspects of how the vehicle and driver engage. Depending on the drive mode selected–Snow, Sport, Sport+, or Comfort–you can increase the throttle response and adjust shift points, steering feel, and SH-AWD settings (if equipped). With the Advance Package, you can further personalize your RDX with adjustments to the suspension settings.
True Touchpad Interface
The Acura True Touchpad Interface is a driver-centric command center with a 10.2-inch HD display. The “touch” was moved from the dash-mounted display to an ergonomically friendly tactile surface in front of the center armrest. The pad features absolute positioning; where you touch on the pad is where you engage on the display. The result? A natural, intuitive, nearly effortless command of navigation, music, smartphone, and vehicle information, all while keeping you focused on the drive ahead.
Luxury Features
The RDX also features a power-operated and height-adjustable tailgate, Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatibility, Smart Entry and Smart Start, and AcuraLink™ Connected Services with 4G LTE in-car Wi-Fi (requires a data plan). The 12-way heated driver and passenger sport seats provide seating comfort for five, and the fully-flat rear floor provides first-class seating comfort in all three rear seating positions.
Premium Audio
The RDX includes Acura ELS Studio 3D premium audio, a 16-channel, 710-watt system featuring four ultra-slim Highline™ ceiling-mounted speakers – available in high grades. Developed by Acura and Panasonic and tuned by Grammy-winning music producer Elliot Scheiner, Acura ELS Studio 3D audio delivers incredible fidelity and dynamic range while adding a new dimension of sound to the listening experience perfect for listening to any music genre.
