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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  Best Car I Ever Owned - 2007 Acura RDX
  By Mi Ami - June 23 - 1:30 am

  From the second you open the door to this high tech monster you know you made the right choice. It is fast, secure, comfortable, fun, safe. The sound system is beyond the finest. Navagation - wow. This one is a no brainer to own. Best car I ever owned and I had them all. This is the least expensive and the best.

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  Fun ride! - 2007 Acura RDX
  By Mark - May 23 - 1:03 pm

  I have just taken an RDX for a test drive. The engine is very peppy once it gets into turbo zone. On the downside, the gas mileage is negatively affected by the AWD that cannot be switched off. Another necessary improvement deals with the cargo space (my current TL has a larger trunk). Also, the back seats do not fold down, so there is no way in which you can expand the cargo space (why call it an SUV then?). Overall, the new RDX is a fine car!

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  Great luxury SUV for the money - 2017 Acura RDX
  By Denise - April 23 - 5:53 pm

  I love this car. It has the space and height of an SUV, but drives like a car. The standard features are better than all of the competitors. Acura service is also top notch. They go out of their way to help and accommodate you when you bring the car in for maintenence.

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  Im in Love! - 2007 Acura RDX
  By J in AZ - March 27 - 6:13 am

  Ive had this vehicle for almost two months now and cant find anything yet that I do not like about it (2500 miles so far). Yes, it gets between 18-20 MPG, but considering the 15 MPG I was getting with my minivan, Im certainly not complaining. I dont know how others are driving that get less than 15 MPG, but Ive been pretty much right on the rating for the vehicle. Love it!

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  Get an RDX, Cant Lose - 2017 Acura RDX
  By New Car Owner - March 1 - 1:26 pm

  Using the navigation system is not intuitive and can be a bit clunky. Everything else is quite good. The ony downside so far has been the factory installed car alarm. When loud cars pass by the alarm keeps going off. I took it to the dealer to try to get the settings adjusted but when they said I had to leave the car there for the day just to adjust it, I just left. Its gone off at least a hundred times so it is a bit if a nuisance.

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  Love it!! - 2007 Acura RDX
  By Tami - January 23 - 1:33 pm

  Just bought the RDX a few weeks ago and I love it!! This is my first SUV I test drove others but when I drove this I was sold. However, my gas mileage is really bad. Ive been getting 12.5 mpg. Not good. I do not drive crazy or accelerate fast so I dont know whats up but not too happy about the gas mileage.

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  Getting a new RDX - 2016 Acura RDX
  By Linda Jones - December 29 - 11:35 pm

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  RDX - 2017 Acura RDX
  By Shabbir Moochalla - December 22 - 6:26 pm

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  Nicely finished great drive with confusing Tech IF - 2017 Acura RDX
  By Norm in Amish Country - December 20 - 5:57 pm

  Love the fit and finish throughout the exterior and interior of the RDX. I like that I can plug in my iPod and control it completely from the audio interface. The interface, however, is far from intuitive and Ive often had to pull over in order to work through several attempts to complete an action (One example: search for and play a single song then revert back to shuffle and play the entire collection). The front doors close with a nice solid "thunk". The rear doors seem very light and uninsulated. The gas tank could be larger -- its 16 gallons which, with an average 23 mpg around town, gets me through about 380-400 miles before needing a refill. Seems to come up way more quickly than my former car (a Buick Lacrosse that had a much larger tank and got slightly fewer mpgs). I appreciate the ease of entry, the controls and comfort of the drivers seat, and the get-up-and-go when you hit the gas. Love the car!

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  2 years later... - 2014 Acura RDX
  By Ben Camposano - December 18 - 7:40 pm

  I purchased this 2014 RDX AWD Base. Doing comparisons with the CR-V, RAV4, and a Forester XT, RDX had the most bang for the buck as youd have to load up the former cars in order to match the RDX, but with less power and ride quality. But it wasnt all paradise for me when I had 4 instances of transmission slippage during Jan. 2016. Long-story short, the transmission had to be replaced due to the problem actually happening to the mechanic when he test-drove the vehicle. Also, Reno Acura did their due diligence by also warranty-replacing the rear shocks due to thumping noise that comes from the rear. Now, I bought this car since I heard/read so many reviews of their reliability. As a working student, I need this car to get me through a 1.5-hour round-trip commute to the university, and was quite disappointed to learn of the defects. Repairs aside, Im now questioning my decision to purchase this vehicle. Im hoping that itll get me through college before things really fall apart, and then trade it in promptly. For any of you experiencing problems, do your due diligence by documenting the problem.