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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  5000 Texas miles with no regrets - 2009 Acura RDX
  By Dstew - November 29 - 9:38 pm

  IÂ’ve been on just about every type of terrain and this SUV has performed admirably. Highway and street ride and performance is great. Pickup is a little slow under 20 MPH but really winds up once the turbocharger is engaged. On the highway with the cruise set you can get 22-24 MPG at 75-80 MPG. Great pickup at high speeds for highway passing. In the city MPG is closer to 18. On the beach the all-wheel drive helps out and takes bumps and loose sand very well. Dirt roads are the same. I have not taken it on much worse than maintained dirt roads because of the somewhat low clearance and I bought it mostly as a highway vehicle. Almost every feature you need is included.

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  Fun, great mid-size SUV - 2009 Acura RDX
  By LC - November 24 - 11:40 pm

  Let me say that I love Acuras because of the value you get with the car. No other car gives you the high-tech toys for such a reasonable price. All the toys work and make this a great car to drive. It is very quick and responsive and am getting 21 MPG. It is impossible for people to be getting 14 mpg unless they are goosing the car every chance they get. This is not a luxury sedan. What it is is a great 4WD SUV with luxury features and the best handling of any SUV Ive driven.

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  Not Happy - 2009 Acura RDX
  By Disappointed - November 23 - 10:55 pm

  Very disappointed, poor value for the price. Seats are uncomfortable (Im 510", always hitting my thigh on steering wheel) nav system very complicated voice recognition never accurate (say "go home" and nav responds with "air conditioner off"). Dont ever turn the car off with the steering wheel in anything but the straight position, if wheels are not straight, you will have problems turning the key in the ignition. Gas mileage is awful acceleration certainly not peppy requires premium gas oil changes require synthetic oil. Bought this car outright (not leased). After 2 months I am considering getting rid of this car and buying something more comfortable with better nav & mileage.

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  Exactly What I Expected - 2009 Acura RDX
  By hm - November 17 - 6:56 pm

  This is not my first Acura. These vehicles are designed to be a balance between value and luxury. Are they German engineered - NO. That said, they are good performers with great reliability. This is a fun vehicle to drive loaded with features that would be costly options on other brands. Fuel economy is based upon how aggressively you drive and the car is not going to magically transform into something else after to take it home - so give it a good test drive!

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  Horrible Suspension for NYC - 2009 Acura RDX
  By El Supremo - November 14 - 5:35 pm

  I bought the car looking at the Mazda CX7, Nissan Murano, etc. Actually found that the RDX is only a bit more expensive then the Mazda so I went with it. The look and interior is awesome but its way to stiff. Every pothole makes the car jump, it feels like an old school jeep. I bought it for comfort and luxury, but this is way to jeep. It really gets annoying (even embarrassing sometimes. I really love the car otherwise but this is a major flaw.

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  A winner for Acura - 2009 Acura RDX
  By JEM - November 11 - 4:07 pm

  Having leased 2 MDXs over the past six years, I had no reason to look outside the Acura line to lease a new vehicle. I did, however want to economize on lease payments and no longer needed the additional space and seating of the MDX. The RDX really fills the bill. Super handling, great performance and real comfort for the driver and front seat passenger. The traditional Acura safety features and interior appointments are apparent. The voice activated tech package is awesome tho requires familiarity. This is just a feel good vehicle to drive.

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  Buyers Remorse - 2009 Acura RDX
  By AJJ - October 25 - 6:18 pm

  I drove the RDX 2x before deciding to buy and I sincerely regret it. There are just too many quirks in design that make this vehicle really annoying. The gas mileage has not improved with time, only getting 13 mpg. The audio constantly dimming ANYTIME you hit another button on the dash. The drive is similar to a BMW which is fine. The fact that you cannot import an address book with the handsfree is just stupid. Other Acura models have this feature, except RDX. For a few thousand dollars more get a BMW. Yes they nickel and dime you to death on options, but they make a great driving machine. Acura, in my book, has a long way to go.

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  Bang for my Buck - 2016 Acura RDX
  By Jim Buehring - October 21 - 10:12 am

  really nice car. All the options for less than competing vehicles and a 4 year warranty. I love it

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  A Great Compromise - 2008 Acura RDX
  By Jim R - October 11 - 12:32 pm

  Having spent a year and 13,000 miles with my RDX, Im very pleased with the experience. After driving European sport sedans for the past 20 years, I wanted the utility, AWD, and taller view of a compact SUV. However, I didnt want to give up the "fun to drive" nature of my previous vehicles. The RDX delivers. Its very quick. And the ride is somewhat firm -- what I expected and wanted in a vehicle that enjoys attacking mountain curves. Yet, to me the ride is by no means harsh. The interior is well designed and fairly luxurious. Acura reliability is a huge bonus -- I got to know the service techs far too well with my previous cars.

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  Acura RDX: good deal - 2009 Acura RDX
  By dba - October 11 - 12:00 am

  First SUV I own, and very pleased with it. They did a great job to reduce the turbo lag you can notice it but it is definitely acceptable. Very good looking SUV with the luxury touch you find on all Acuras. Looking forward to try it in snow here in Boston.