2019 Acura RDX A-Spec - Best Performance Value?
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Date: 2019-05-30
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Norm T
The Motor Trend 2019 RDX 2. 0T faired even worse of all formal tests with a 7. 1 0-60 mph time or one full second behind the RDX v6. That follows Consumer Reports 7. 0s and Car & Driver 6. 6s ranging from a half second slower or more behind the prior generation with 3 5l. Even the lower power Buick Envision 2. 0T with less power and four less speeds accelerated quicker, stopped shorter, and handled MT handling test better than the RDX. RDXs vague braking feel and response. Given that Acura equipped the RDX with limousine brakes, slowing down precisely was frustrating for many. Said Scott Evans: Trying to make a stop sign is much harder than it needs to be. Acuras wide net leads to confusion about what aiming to be. Its torn between being luxurious and soft like a Lincoln, sporty like an Alfa, or techy like an Audi, and those things sorta cancel each other out. on winding roads in Sport+ mode, but we didnt feel the emotion we expected.
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The Motor Trend 2019 RDX 2. 0T faired even worse of all formal tests with a 7. 1 0-60 mph time or one full second behind the RDX v6. That follows Consumer Reports 7. 0s and Car & Driver 6. 6s ranging from a half second slower or more behind the prior generation with 3 5l. Even the lower power Buick Envision 2. 0T with less power and four less speeds accelerated quicker, stopped shorter, and handled MT handling test better than the RDX. RDXs vague braking feel and response. Given that Acura equipped the RDX with limousine brakes, slowing down precisely was frustrating for many. Said Scott Evans: Trying to make a stop sign is much harder than it needs to be. Acuras wide net leads to confusion about what aiming to be. Its torn between being luxurious and soft like a Lincoln, sporty like an Alfa, or techy like an Audi, and those things sorta cancel each other out. on winding roads in Sport+ mode, but we didnt feel the emotion we expected.
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Consider adding steering feel and transmission category to your reviews. There are a lot of decent cars out there that essentially fail in these two categories -- potential customers and auto manufacturers need to pay more attention to this. The last ILX and TLX I test drove had the worst steering feel Ive ever experienced in my life (absolutely no feedback) -- and there were unacceptably long delays in jumping down multiple gears in their transmissions. And I know electric steering decently well -- Ive owned 4 cars with electric power steering, and driven many more. Of course, they are all plagued with numbness, but relative to each other, some are considerably better than others.
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Consider adding steering feel and transmission category to your reviews. There are a lot of decent cars out there that essentially fail in these two categories -- potential customers and auto manufacturers need to pay more attention to this. The last ILX and TLX I test drove had the worst steering feel Ive ever experienced in my life (absolutely no feedback) -- and there were unacceptably long delays in jumping down multiple gears in their transmissions. And I know electric steering decently well -- Ive owned 4 cars with electric power steering, and driven many more. Of course, they are all plagued with numbness, but relative to each other, some are considerably better than others.
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William Wilson
Great review Alex Were one month in on our 2019 RDX Advanced/AWD and are totally smitten. First time with a heads up display and now it feels like an essential feature. Love everything about it, but to me the transmission feels a little busy (but I still remember the 2 speed turbo hydramatic on our 64 Impala Super Sport. We planned on using our old Q5 when driving into town (Atlanta, but with all of the safety features and comfort and AMAZING ELS sound system, were risking it and using the new RDX. BTW, why arent dash cams an option in new cars?
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Great review Alex Were one month in on our 2019 RDX Advanced/AWD and are totally smitten. First time with a heads up display and now it feels like an essential feature. Love everything about it, but to me the transmission feels a little busy (but I still remember the 2 speed turbo hydramatic on our 64 Impala Super Sport. We planned on using our old Q5 when driving into town (Atlanta, but with all of the safety features and comfort and AMAZING ELS sound system, were risking it and using the new RDX. BTW, why arent dash cams an option in new cars?
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Jeff Taylor
Alex, I totally agree that they need an A-Spec with Advance Package. I have the same issue with the TLX. I love my 2015 TLX Advance SH-AWD, but I cant get the new TLX A-Spec with the features I want. Im also not happy that you cant get the RDX without the panoramic moonroof or get it with laminated glass. Im not comfortable with my child being in a car with a tempered glass panoramic moonroof. I hope Acura changes its packaging strategy or I may be faced to look elsewhere for my next car: ( Thanks again for another great review.
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Alex, I totally agree that they need an A-Spec with Advance Package. I have the same issue with the TLX. I love my 2015 TLX Advance SH-AWD, but I cant get the new TLX A-Spec with the features I want. Im also not happy that you cant get the RDX without the panoramic moonroof or get it with laminated glass. Im not comfortable with my child being in a car with a tempered glass panoramic moonroof. I hope Acura changes its packaging strategy or I may be faced to look elsewhere for my next car: ( Thanks again for another great review.
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John Ruggieri
I bought a pearl white A-Spec back in June. I almost bought a white advanced and thought I could put fatter rims and tires on it but the chrome trim and smaller exhaust tips on the RDX models was also a bit of a turn off. I wouldnt have bought an RDX if it wasnt for that A spec trim that sold me on it. Its a great vehicle that Acura can seriously bank on and keep improving. They really need to update their whole lineup to make it equal to the RDX
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I bought a pearl white A-Spec back in June. I almost bought a white advanced and thought I could put fatter rims and tires on it but the chrome trim and smaller exhaust tips on the RDX models was also a bit of a turn off. I wouldnt have bought an RDX if it wasnt for that A spec trim that sold me on it. Its a great vehicle that Acura can seriously bank on and keep improving. They really need to update their whole lineup to make it equal to the RDX
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Therese McMahon
I never feel like youre trying to sell the car youre reviewing; youre remarkably unbiased. and informative, thorough, and unpretentious. I also love how you consistently compare the features/content/value/driving dynamics/etc. with the vehicles competitive set. I always look at many reviews for cars I am interested in it, but always judge them based on what you have to say. Keep doing what youre doing, bro
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I never feel like youre trying to sell the car youre reviewing; youre remarkably unbiased. and informative, thorough, and unpretentious. I also love how you consistently compare the features/content/value/driving dynamics/etc. with the vehicles competitive set. I always look at many reviews for cars I am interested in it, but always judge them based on what you have to say. Keep doing what youre doing, bro
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Babs
This acura is a really good car but not fast. Infiniti qx50 is faster according to motortrend. From motortrendAt the test track, it was a bit of a toss-up. The 268-hp crossover recorded a 0-60 mph time of 6. 6 seconds and a 15. 1-second quarter mile at 91. 6 mph. Thats a good bit slower than the last 280-hpAlfa Romeo StelvioTi Sport we tested but slightly quicker than the 272-hpAcura RDXA-Spec.
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This acura is a really good car but not fast. Infiniti qx50 is faster according to motortrend. From motortrendAt the test track, it was a bit of a toss-up. The 268-hp crossover recorded a 0-60 mph time of 6. 6 seconds and a 15. 1-second quarter mile at 91. 6 mph. Thats a good bit slower than the last 280-hpAlfa Romeo StelvioTi Sport we tested but slightly quicker than the 272-hpAcura RDXA-Spec.
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MrEggmando
I am considering buying the base model all wheel drive. Great price with lots of standard goodies. Alex I love your reviews but the they mostly cover the more expensive trims. Youre not alone most reviewers do the same thing. Anyone know if the base trim has any major draw backs. I knoe it isnt as quiet as the top trim but is it noisier then mid levels? Im looking for a guiet ride.
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I am considering buying the base model all wheel drive. Great price with lots of standard goodies. Alex I love your reviews but the they mostly cover the more expensive trims. Youre not alone most reviewers do the same thing. Anyone know if the base trim has any major draw backs. I knoe it isnt as quiet as the top trim but is it noisier then mid levels? Im looking for a guiet ride.
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Ficon
RDX seats are way too short. Even the top-spec seats dont extend far enough for a normal height driver and the front edge of the seat steeply falls away leaving the thighs extra unsupported. Didnt even bother test-driving because it was so uncomfortable. QX50 seats are even worse with abhorrent headrests. Why cant Japanese designers sit in a German car and make normal seats?
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RDX seats are way too short. Even the top-spec seats dont extend far enough for a normal height driver and the front edge of the seat steeply falls away leaving the thighs extra unsupported. Didnt even bother test-driving because it was so uncomfortable. QX50 seats are even worse with abhorrent headrests. Why cant Japanese designers sit in a German car and make normal seats?
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Shawn
the instrument cluster gets a unique looks versus the other rdx models with the red numbers the instrument cluster gets a unique looks versus the other rdx models with the red numbers the instrument cluster gets a unique looks versus the other rdx models with the red numbers the instrument cluster gets a unique looks versus the other rdx models with the red numbers
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the instrument cluster gets a unique looks versus the other rdx models with the red numbers the instrument cluster gets a unique looks versus the other rdx models with the red numbers the instrument cluster gets a unique looks versus the other rdx models with the red numbers the instrument cluster gets a unique looks versus the other rdx models with the red numbers
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