![]() The seats fold easily in a 60/40 split via cargo-area levers for more room, and again the RDX is ahead of the others. It’s just ahead of the Audi Q5 (26.8 cubic feet) and BMW X3 (28.7) and much roomier than the Volvo XC60 (17.8). The 2019 RDX has 29.5 cubic feet of space, some 3 cubic feet more than the 2018 model. The same goes for cargo room behind the backseat. Check out the Car Seat Check.īy the numbers, it’s mid-pack in terms of headroom but beats many others for legroom. The 2019 RDX has ample room for two adult passengers in back, and it accommodated two child-safety seats with ease thanks to accessible Latch anchors and ample legroom. The center console box is also plenty roomy. The big bonus from this change is the additional storage available under the buttons there’s a large cubby perfect for devices. Upscale options include 16-way power-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats, a 10.5-inch full-color head-up display and an upgraded audio system.Īcura ditched the traditional gear shifter for a button-based one, which I don’t love but quickly got used to. In terms of premium features, the RDX delivers again a panoramic moonroof, LED headlights and a 10.2-inch display screen are standard. The cabin’s black-and-red color palette was a bit loud, but if you want understated, one glance at the RDX’s exterior will likely have you looking elsewhere anyway. The leather-trimmed Ultrasuede (a nonleather imitation) sport seats were comfortably bolstered and sumptuously high-quality. I drove the sport-oriented A-Spec version, and its seats stole the show. The new model stands alone and ups the luxury factor quite a bit with interesting materials, like brushed aluminum trim, and upscale touches, like red contrast stitching on the seats and other surfaces. The previous RDX’s interior was nice, but its Honda CR-V roots were just below the surface. Front-wheel drive improves mileage by only 1 mpg combined. In base trim with all-wheel drive, it’s EPA-rated at 21/27/23 mpg city/highway/combined, lower than AWD turbo four-cylinder versions of the Q5 (23/27/25 mpg), X3(22/29/25 mpg) and XC60 (22/28/24 mpg). The RDX’s fuel economy is up this year - but just barely above its V-6 rating, and not enough to be competitive. ![]() The ride is firm but never jarring, and maneuverability is excellent it stays tight in corners and handles with athletic finesse. In all modes, the RDX benefits from quick, nicely weighted steering and a tightly tuned standard suspension. It’s the giant knob that steals all focus from the multimedia controls … but has nothing to do with the multimedia system (more on that later). (With the Advance Package and its Adaptive Damper System, which our test vehicle lacked, the Sport modes also firm up the suspension.) Choose your own adventure via a rotary knob in the middle of the dashboard. This mode sharpens accelerator response and steering feel, as well as raises the transmission’s shift points. ![]() I spent most of my time in Sport Plus mode, which amped up the fun factor. The Integrated Dynamics System includes four drive modes: Comfort, Snow, Sport and Sport Plus. It pairs well with the 10-speed automatic it’s quick to respond, shifts smoothly and feels seamlessly integrated. ![]() The turbo-four has more than enough pluck it comes on strong with very little lag and has plenty of extra power. Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system, which vanished in 2013, is again available.įor those sniveling over the loss of the V-6, quit it. All 2019 models use a new 272-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, replacing the previous V-6 and six-speed. The RDX’s bold, edgy styling gives off an energy matched by the SUV’s engaging, dynamic road manners. It competes against a host of compact luxury crossovers like the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Volvo XC60 see them compared. The RDX also grows in length, gets a new powertrain and switches its multimedia setup to the True Touchpad Interface. Versus the competition: The RDX offers high levels of luxury, safety features and value in its class but falls flat when it comes to multimedia others more seamlessly integrate their systems.įor 2019, Acura’s smallest SUV underwent a dramatic makeover, and love it or hate it, the RDX stands out - like all the way out, with its domineering, blinged-out shield grille, beefed-up body and sharp angles. The verdict: The 2019 Acura RDX is delightful, with a comfortable interior, refined powertrain and engaging road manners, but it’s got a problem Titanic enough to sink its overall appeal: a confounding, overcomplicated multimedia system. ![]()
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