Overview & Reviews

The Acura RDX is a small luxury crossover SUV with two rows of seats. The RDX has never been a bona fide class leader in performance or luxury, but like many Acuras, it's a well-rounded vehicle with numerous strengths. In reviews, we've praised various RDX models for their quick acceleration, confident highway cruising demeanor and composed handling. We've found the RDX's cabin to be both well-constructed and reasonably spacious, with exceptionally supportive front seats to boot. The RDX also enjoys a strong reputation for overall quality and reliability.

If you're shopping for an RDX, you'll find early models with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, standard all-wheel drive and unusually sporty handling. Later versions of the Acura RDX stand out for their added refinement, power and interior space, and there's also a front-wheel-drive version aimed at buyers in milder climates. Unlike some rivals, the RDX keeps shoppers' lives simple with a generously equipped base model and a straightforward, package-based options structure.

User Reviews:

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  CANT WAIT TO GET RID OF - 2009 Acura RDX
  By Double L - February 5 - 11:12 am

  The dealer would NOT allow us to take on highway now I know why. The ride is so bumpy that you feel sick to your stomach. We cant get the sports suspension changed because it will cause the warranty to be invalid. I should have walked away after being jacked around by the dealership with agreeing to match printed price of others and then hemm & ha for 5 hours trying to figure out how to get out of that one. I should of, could of, and didnt so now Im stuck with a vehicle that makes me throw up on bumpy highways or gets us dizzy.

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  The good just got better! - 2010 Acura RDX
  By Acuraman - January 7 - 7:15 am

  This is the second RDX that I have owned. Acura has done an excellent job in this mid- model change improving those areas of complaint by owners of the 2007-2009 models, such as road noise, braking performance, ride stiffness, etc.

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  Definitely love it!!! - 2016 Acura RDX
  By Geene Rosado - December 29 - 7:02 am

  Very comfortable ride, VERY roomy, safety features are excellent, technology pretty good, will definitely stay in the Acura family, they have yet to disappoint me!! Also would like to inform buyers that I had the best experience ever @ Acura in Gainesville☺

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  A great segue for a Sports Car owner - 2010 Acura RDX
  By shivaswrath - December 27 - 9:45 am

  I used to drive a 05 Mitsubishi Evolution VIII. Family changes forced my hand to the RDX, but I have been continually pleasantly surprised. VERY responsive engine, love the transmission with the paddle shifters, and excellent interior comforts. I do mostly highway commuting and this car has made every stopped moment in traffic on I-95 heaven. A worthwhile, long-term investment just bear in mind maintenance isnt cheap since the turbo REQUIRES synthetic Mobil 1 ($100 a dealership).

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  Deeply Conflicted - 2009 Acura RDX
  By fischb - December 22 - 8:32 am

  I am deeply conflicted about this car. It drives sporty and tight, but on rough pavement it is too bumpy. There are 3 competing electronic displays, but technology is about 8 years old. Voice recognition is the worst as is the nav. Fuel economy is stellar for this segment, 22 MPG, but linear accelleration is impossible due to the mismanaged turbos. The leather is cheaper than Benzs imitation stuff. Handling on snow is bad due to torquiness, so I had to get snow tires. Exterior styling is suspect, but I like its small size. In the end, I am trading after one year for a BMW X6, if only to save my sanity from the tortuous fan whine when you turn on the heat.

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  Not Bad for a 1st time SUV owner - 2010 Acura RDX
  By Maria - December 11 - 3:47 pm

  I have owned this car since August 2009. I got it using the Cash for Clunkers program. I am overall pleased with the car. The gas mileage could be better but it is a 4cyl. turbo. I used to have only 6 cyl. vehicles and this car is faster than what I used to own. I wish we could use regular gas. It is fun to drive, handles the road well, great technology and love the heated seats. It suits the needs of my small family and I also did not want a large SUV being that this is the first time that I have owned an SUV.

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  Great Value and Great Look - Classy SUV - 2017 Acura RDX
  By Terttu - December 10 - 1:31 pm

  Lots of space in the back seat. Wish it would have real leather seats!!! Looks like leather but they are not real leather seats.

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  Bad car ruined by punishing suspension - 2016 Acura RDX
  By Joel - December 6 - 11:08 pm

  Purchased the 2016 RDX advance which comes with nice tech features. Ride is comfortable on highway, punishing on bad pavement or potholes. Also what Acura claims are rain sensing wipers is false.they must be turned on and off manually each time it rains.as if left in Auto position, they continue to wipe even if dry.otherwise no complaints. Good car if you dont mind feeling every pebble on the road, but my last car was a Lexus so I may have been spoiled.

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  Worst car I have ever owned - 2009 Acura RDX
  By Priscilla Morris - December 4 - 8:18 am

  Rough ride, poor interior quality, way too expensive to be this bad . So sad it is such a sorry ride and quality.

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  Fun to Drive, but... - 2010 Acura RDX
  By sea_level - November 28 - 9:30 pm

  I love how it handles and it is a blast to drive. It is a pleasure to drive on long road trips. The GPS, XM and Bluetooth work well, especially for handsfree phone calls. It has plenty of power and the AWD makes corners fun. However, it has a firm to rough ride and lots of engine noise especially at low speeds. The tone of the engine sound reminds me of a very low-end econo car, not something that costs in the high $30s. The leather used on the seats seems sort of low quality, along with the carpet. The seats are extremely comfortable though. Overall, I do think it is a very good little SUV and will probably be very reliable for many year. It just has a couple of drawbacks.