![]() Available features include autonomous emergency braking, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is available. Acura RDX is a premium compact crossover SUV powered by a 279-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. ![]() The Sport Hybrid doesn’t sacrifice much in terms of performance or dollar value, and delivers significantly improved fuel economy. CG Says: The 2018 Acura RDX is unchanged. The top-line Advance Entertainment version is a bit pricey for what it offers, but the Base and Technology models deliver lots of safety, convenience, and luxury features at reasonable-for-the-class prices. Still, this Acura deserves a top spot on your shopping list. Rear-seat room and comfort are not exceptional, and there are a few complicated controls. The wheelbase increases from 105.7 inches to 108.3, overall length grows from 184.4. The MDX drives and handles exceptionally well and boasts a quiet, refined cabin. Built on a new chassis architecture, the 2019 RDX is larger than the outgoing model in nearly every respect. In Consumer Guide® testing, an all-wheel-drive MDX with the Advance and Entertainment Packages averaged 18.3 mpg in 55-percent highway driving, and a Sport Hybrid with the Advance Package averaged 25.7 mpg in 65-percent highway driving. The Sport Hybrid is rated at 25 mpg city/26 highway/26 combined-an increase of 7 mpg in city driving over the non-hybrid all-wheel-drive MDX. MDXs with the Advance Package have an auto start/stop feature that bumps their city number up by 1 mpg in both FWD and AWD models. The EPA rates the MDX at 19 mpg city/27 highway with front drive and 18/26 with AWD. Acura says that the new system has more intuitive menus and a 30 percent faster response time. The MDX lineup gets an updated dual-screen infotainment interface with a new capacitive touchscreen and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto functionality. The MDX is one of the lightest vehicles in its segment, checking in at a couple hundred pounds less than some two-row, 5-passenger crossovers. The AcuraWatch suite of safety equipment is standard on all MDXs it includes adaptive cruise control with low-speed-follow functionality, forward collision-mitigation system, lane-departure warning, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane-keep assist. Base MDXs have a fairly high level of standard equipment, including leather upholstery, heated power front seats, power liftgate, sunroof, rearview camera, keyless entry/starting, and LED headlights. The hybrid system’s total horsepower output is 325, an increase of 35 hp over the regular MDX. A Sport Hybrid version is also available-it uses a 3.0-liter V6 engine paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch automated-manual transmission with an integrated electric motor powering the front wheels, and two more electric motors powering the rear wheels. All are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission with a push-button gear selector. Trim levels (which Acura handles like option packages) ascend through entry-level Base, volume Technology, more feature-rich Technology with Entertainment, and top-line Advance and Advance with Entertainment. The MDX is Acura’s 7-passenger crossover SUV, and it’s been a consistent best seller for the brand since its introduction in 2001. Lows Confusing dual-screen infotainment system, A-Spec trim oversells its sportiness. Like all new Acuras, the MDX does not offer traditional stand-alone options. Highs Composed ride, handsome interior, attractive pricing. The 3rd-row seating is tight, and the 2nd row is not outstanding for space or comfort either. This figure compares more accurately with most competitive measurements.The MDX delivers a sporty driving character, a high level of cabin refinement, and a fine selection of high-tech features, along with the expected passenger and cargo utility of a 7-passenger crossover SUV. † Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard plus floor space between first and second seats and front seats moved forward. Since then I have been delivering pizzas and just went on a 9-hour road trip and on the way back it started to do it again and it has a cylinder 4 misfire now. Changed the spark plugs and it ran like a charm again. Switched the coil packs and it didnt help. * Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard. Anyway, It was diagnosed with a cylinder 3 I believe misfire. Ventilated Front Disc / Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in)Ĭargo Volume (cu ft) (Max): Behind First Row ![]() Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) ![]()
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