Did a ton of research in this segment of CSUV and it came down to test driving both the Volvo XC60 T6 and RDX. Went with RDX Advance. More bang for buck. Volvo cost $10K more with same features except Volvo has massage chair. I don't need that. Great driving car and don't worry about the trackpad. To me it works great.
not sure if you guys cares but if you are stoned like me atm then you can watch pretty much all of the new movies on InstaFlixxer. Been streaming with my gf for the last few months xD
Just bought an RDX Technology Package for my wife and was I surprised with the quality of its construction, fit and finish and perky when pushed. The Sport + actually brought a smile to my face! Great 'combo' review! I agree with her comment "They nailed it".
@@mrxyz2k absolutely no issues. Still riding very comfortably, engine responsive, almost maintenance free. I do have a comment on the gears. There are too many gear changes from 0-40mph. I understand fuel economy but 4th gear and you are barely out of the parking lot? Great SUV.
Andrea with the intro?!?!?! You go girl! Exceptional shots of this vehicle, too. Wish I could like it a thousand times.. Thank you Zack! p.s. : I give Andrea a month or less with the RDX before she'd be clamoring for her Audi/Porsche product back.. I'm still going to test drive one before I buy. You guys are the best !
Well done, folks! Nice video. The driving shots outside of the car are excellent. I really enjoyed the lady referring to the car's "power" nine times. :-) 1. 0:43 "more power" 2. 4:53 "power is great" 3. 5:02 "so much power" 4. 5:40 "great power" 5. 5:44 "so powerful" 6. 6:26 "great power" 7. 7:12 "tons of power" 8. 7:35 "amount of power" 9. 8:58 "I like the power" Just poking some fun here. Nice video! All the best.
Hi Zack, just a quick suggestion, these RU-vid videos being available also in the US, it would be a nice thing to mention the prices are in CAD - so as not to get our US neighbors confused. Just adding CAD when displaying the price would help thx!
Peppermint Agree, i have subscribed to about 15 vehicle reviewers, and most have no idea what currency they talk in. US by default but why not specify.
5:09 the previous gen actually made slightly more horsepower (279 hp vs 272 hp) , but the significant torque increase, produced much earlier in the rev range of the new gen, makes the horsepower much more accessible when compared to the old gen.
That's a dashboard and center panel that will surely stir some comments. Makes me thing about the overly loaded exterior of the Civic R. Those vents are a bit weird and some lines could have been more straight. Personalty I don't like to have to click on a button to change the cabin fan speed or the cabin temperature, knob buttons are much easier to use. Maybe it will grow attractive with time. The cluster gauges are pretty interesting thought. On the exterior side, I'm a little less impressed. The changes are rather minor and I'm not sure the 'chunky' look suits well a luxury entry level small SUV. BUT, you get that Honda driving feeling from what I understand, so thumbs up to Honda for making again a fun car to drive. While there, I have to say a panoramic sunroof is not a big deal unless you have kids: the driver and front passenger never really come to enjoy a panoramic sunroof.
Got my Aspec with red leather last June, 23,000 km on it. Great SVU to go to Florida. Wife loves it, have to drive my Mustang … Love it but hate the GPS!
I've owned four Hondas, currently driving my second Acura and the new RDX will likely be my next car. That said, this vlog felt far more like a commercial than a review. While a follower of the manufacturer, I've said since 1984 when Honda rolled out its first four speed automatic transmission, reframe from purchasing a car the first year a new model or a model overhaul is released, for there's always bugs and Acura/Honda usually greatly improves the car by the third year of production.
You actually get less horsepower, but more torque. As far as the "SH-AWD" its not brake based torque vectoring, It sends power to the outside rear wheel. ;)
Definitely better than the old RDX, most compelling Acura in a long time. That said, a loaded new CX-5 with the new turbo 2.5 seems to be a bargain compared with the RDX.
The most impressive of Acura's current lineup (imo.) With the exception of the giant dial for drive mode in the center stack, it's very impressive. And very good to see Acura paying attention to its original market mission.
Agreed if the crv has front and rear led turn signals why can’t acura have them. Lexus does the same thing their IS and RC still has incandescent bulbs smh.
Interesting point. When one gets a new vehicle there are often one or two features that are initially annoying but a driver gets used to them. In this case, I think the annoyance (at least for me) would last for quite awhile when I have to look at the silly knob every single time I drive the car.
@@alexiarai955 I love it style wise...but i am relieved that I leased and didnt buy. Already had trouble with suspension system and took over a month to get the part, had to drive it around squeeking, still no Android Auto, navigation system is one of the worst (works... but really hard to follow because no alerts or changes to the screen when turns come on like other models). This is my 5th Acura, for a brand new car, I am not impressed. Never had issues with other cars.
@@jadeyemi8697 Oh alright. My cousin has a 2019 RDX but he's always said it was a really good running car. It had power, his breaks never squeaked, and he only needs to service it every few months :0
Bringing your wife in on this one was a good idea because she is the target market. Most drivers are Moms with kids. Its a half decent vehicle with average reliability, not great no bad . It pretty well falls right into its segment and the BMW X3 is its direct competitor, ( X1 is not quite same class) BMW stands for Break My Wallet and although owner satisfaction is high reliability is very low. Most vehicles in this segment score about the same though to be fair ( if you want and ugly as hell vehicle but very reliable get a Forester ) so it boils down to if you like it and pricing .
Is there a really big difference between 4wd and 2wd for the average customer?? just asking so I can save eventually 2000 if I get one (from 2021). EDITED: go for 4wd.
the last year of the previous gen the 2018 RDX got no recalls, no TSB's (its all fixed. this 2019 model got 9 TSB's! (acurazine forums) lol. when you buy one I guess you should wait for a mid refresh cycle.
@@unkyoutubelover8567 Then move to a country where the driving position is on the right. Righties will adapt to a center console and won't bitch about it like you.
The Best Boy do yourself a favor and don’t come for me! My comment was directed to Dwayne Rose so there was no need for you to directly comment to me. I’m entitled to my opinion and that it’s. Now you can go kick rocks!
Im surprised that Zack doesn't mention anything about the dashboard. All the other reviewers criticized the old look of the dash. Also the price went up way too much compare to the last model.
@@Motormouth... Hi Zack, i think the dashboard gauge looks like the one from RSX which came out in 2005 especially with the red light. Other than the gauge, i do agree that every design is all new for 2019.
Was looking into buying one an 2018 or 2019 rdx but I heard the mpg is bad and alot of owners not getting the mpg claimed on sticker?? There is tons of forums about rdx mpg topic..been reading is a great vehicle and a joy to drive but very poor mpg.??
I got the 2021 RDX A Spec.... and the mileage seems to be bad gas goes by quick must be the turbo thing that drinks up the gas.... but over all the car is awesome ....
I suspect that this will do well for Honda... I mean Acura. Personally... it does little for me, but it is perhaps your best competitor in this insatiable segment. Thanks for your reliable thoughts/impressions on this new RDX.
Yeah, I was about to say, I don't have a spare tire but that tire fix-a-flat kit worked on my recent flat tire. Sealed up a tire they couldn't repair 🤙🏾
2019 technology is $40600 with SHAWD $42600. Still a jump up in price but a completely different vehicle. I was able to get mine about $2000 off MSRP but I paid for the Advanced.
Well you know this is Canadian dollars. An A-Spec with AWD is mid $45K USD. It is less for those without A-Spec and without AWD. One can get a tech FWD for mid to high $30s. Please educate yourself.
I suggest you try them both to see if you can notice a difference. There have been many months between getting a chance to drive the one with the active dampers and this one. I think the aA-spec, with the bigger Wheels might just be enough of a difference over getting active suspension
If the ASPEc model had rain sensing wipers, then that would be the one I would get. But, alas, that feature is only available on the advanced/Elite model😕
Bought a 2019 a few months ago and noticed after every car wash my brakes act weird and the dealership guys say its due to moisture but this continues for days at a time and never happens with my other car so pretty sure its gotta do with these Rdx models only. Would love to hear fron other 2019 rdx owners
I’m waiting for the MDX Redesign. If it is anything like the RDX redesign it should be great. There are rumors about a twin turbo 3.0 option. I hope that they do modify the center console though so the middle button isn’t so prominent. That said the MDX will have some competition since Hyundai is supposed to be finally putting out it’s Genesis SUV. As far as leasing. I have never leased......why.....because I want to have something to trade in or sell when it’s paid for and also because I average between 18-20000 miles per year and tend to keep cars no more than 4-6 years. Most if not all of the so called cheaper BMW and Mercedes leases are for 10-12000 miles per year.
The SH AWD uses the brakes? I've always tought it was an ecm that command a planetary gear set to apply more torque on the outside wheel when there's enough throttle apply. The torque vectoring system may uses the brakes for the front wheels. So it's more of a VSA for the front? I did road test it on a back road, I have not feel any brake application in the turns in sport+
Neat picking, why this car needs premium gas. I know it's a premium category and I should not care about gas prices, but if I get it used with 25 k, this car should cost around 35 k, which is affordable for me.
I bought the 2019RDX ASpec last June. Worst decision I ever made. CarPlay forget about it. Full of bugs. The technology is riddled with issues and the dealership just tells me they are known issues and are working on it. It’s been a year, really? My second Acura and my last.
Mark Peoples sounds like you just got a bad one. The only main issue I’ve heard of are; 1) brakes squeaking (a fix is out under warranty) 2) suspension creaks for some (fix is out under warranty) 3) Android Auto took about a year But you’re getting a brand new designed vehicle. Of course you’re gonna get some issues, hence warranty covers it
I loved the mechanical features of my 2014 MDX, but the electronics were awful. They were at least 3 generations behind brands like Ford, GM, Subaru, Audi. I've been trying to see if Acura has come into the 21st century with their electronics. Does anyone know how they compare to the above brands?
Another direct engine with turbo, they should have stick with 3.3L. Also acura seem to be trailing behind with the features when non luxury brands are already have have them. Acura should be the trend setter not the late bloomer. Side body looks like 2019 chevy blazer. The tail lights seemed to have been copied from gmc terrain.
Hey if only the interior ergonomics were better , and that center consol has look of Panasonic 200usd boom box plasticky too flashy typical Honda too busy and awkward design that leads to series of ergonomy problems. Engine could rather have more torque and less HP for more everyday perdormamce (CX5?) down low with no need to rev it. 10 speed is way too many , car starts to search for gears ....6 to 8 speed is a fine balance . I like AWD bias to RWD , good choice in tuning there. Good handling is a plus . I wish it looked little classier , specially rear that has generic appearance.
He glossed over that ridiculous screen/trackpad mess in a matter of seconds. Seems like eyes off the road too long while moving the pointer around the screen.
I test drove a 2022 A-Spec Advanced with Head Up Display and 360 Camera. It has adequate power but Infotainment System is not easy to work with. I prefer the Volvo XC60 R-Design.
Tested the car, loved the ride, hate the infotainment, the touch pad interface is a dealbreaker for me so please try it before committing to this car. I don’t know why they couldn’t borrow and improve on the Honda system instead of making this stupid unintuitive touch pad.
Obviously you don't live in the US Pacific Northwest where sunny days (especially in the winter) are a cause for celebration and getting all the light possible in a dark cabin is a major benefit.
Agree about the safety issue. Cars quite easily roll over especially in highway accidents (just check the russian dashcams), and I don't see how a shattered glass roof will help the passengers while the car is rolling: the bits of laminated glass can easily cut the skin, imagine how many of these will fly inside the car. Not to mention objects (stones, soil) can get inside the car while the car is rolling. Same if the car is t-boned, the shattered glass will fall onto the passengers heads, kids and toddlers included. In real life, only the rear passengers (so none, unless you have kids) enjoy a panoramic sunroof.
@@rickfrank7934 (sigh)... Look, a certain level of risk is involved in driving, whatever the vehicle and whatever a vehicle's specific configuration. The issue is how much increased risk is involved in a vehicle with a sunroof or even larger moonroof. Consider the following... () When CUV's/SUV's first became popular in the 1980's and 1990's, rollover risk was a significant danger. In the years since, however, rollover risk has been significantly reduced in all vehicles and CUV's/SUV's are currently about as likely to rollover as sedans in the event of an accident. Pickup trucks are far more likely to rollover than any other design. And heavy vehicles are less likely to rollover than lighter vehicles More importantly in this case is that vehicles with sunroofs/moonroofs are no more likely to rollover than comparable vehicles with solid roofs. Want to reduce the risk of a rollover? Avoid pickup trucks, buy the heaviest vehicle you can find, and maintain and replace your tires since blowouts are a much greater risk than any other factor. Compared to each of those factors, a sunroof/moonroof doesn't even count. () But what about cases where an accident does occur? Are sunroofs/moonroofs a significant danger when they "shatter?" First, the claim that "laminated glass can easily cut the skin" is simply bogus. The purpose of laminated glass (with a plastic inner liner) is to PREVENT showering passengers "with bits" of glass. That's why they're required in windshields. And that's also why manufacturers increasingly use laminated rather than tempered glass in sunroofs/moonroofs. Second, in a rollover a much greater danger than a shattered sunroof/moonroof is a solid steel roof that crushes a passenger. And no, the overall structural rigidity of a roof has not been found to be reduced significantly by a sunroof/moonroof. But doesn't a passenger risk being ejected through a shattered sunroof/moonroof? Not compared to the risk of being ejected through a window of any car. That's one reason that side curtain airbags have been added to vehicles and safety experts recommend driving with windows closed. There have been a tiny number of complaints in which crash victims have claimed they were ejected through a sunroof/moonroof. But in the one case where Ford was sued based on the issue, the claim was denied in part because the jury believed injury could have been prevented by wearing a seat belt. As far as I know, there were no other cases of a successful (or even unsuccessful) suits. () But what about spontaneously "exploding" or "shattering" sunroofs/moonroofs other than in an accident? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) has tracked all sorts of safety issues since the 1970's, including these reports. And in the case of some manufacturers (most notably KIA and Hyundai) they continue to do so. The NHTSA isn't a perfect source of data, but it's far more reliable than "russian dashcams" and unsubstantiated youtube claims. So what's the risk? NHSTA has received about 500 complaints about spontaneously exploding or shattering sunroofs/moonroofs since 1995 with a steep increase in 2014 (187 reports) and a substantial drop since then (50 or so reports in 2017.) Notably, there are NO reports of serious injury associated with any of those reports according to a study of those reports by Consumer Reports (hardly a stout defender of manufacturers' safety records.) The NHTSA data is probably an underestimate of the true incidence of a problem. But even assuming only, say, ten percent of all incidents are reported to NHSTA, just how risky is a sunroof/moonroof installed in literally millions and millions of vehicles over a 22 year period? The arithmetic is left as an exercise for the reader. () The bottom line is that human beings are notoriously bad at estimating risk. Sensational reports about "unintended acceleration," and "exploding" sunroofs/moonroofs, grisly videos of rollover accidents,(and for that matter crimes committed by undocumented immigrants) fuel fears far out of proportion to actual risk. And in the interest of fairness, here's a link to one of the Consumer Reports articles that takes a different perspective. Though it doesn't contradict the points made above. www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/exploding-sunroofs-danger-overhead/
I had bought a 2018 RDX AWD per your advice after I test drove the 2019. Very fortunately that I did because I don't have the stupid turbo, 10 speed CVT, or the confusing info system. In fact, I met a guy wen I took my 2018 in for service, he told me that his new 2019 RDX broke down 3 times. 2 in the car wash when he couldn't drove out, had to be pushed by others. once the engine died at 75 MPH on the highway in the fast lane. e could barely coasted the side of road.
Tony Lee there is no such thing as a 10 speed CVT transmission... a CVT has no speed, it’s a continuously variable transmission. The RDX has a « regular » 10 speed transmission not a CVT.
The internet is full of complaints. You're only going to hear someone rant and rave when something goes wrong. In general, Acuras are mostly reliable. CVT maybe you're thinking of another car?
kingdarius5252 not really. They use high quality materials in the making of their cars and have great engines and power trains. Ever driven one? Not as luxurious as a Mercedes but more fun to drive for sure.
kingdarius5252 have you driven one? Drive an RLX. Drives better than most Mercedes and equal to the rest. Most of their cars drive more sporty with more responsive steering than Mercedes. Mercedes is just a step above in luxury. And until recently Acura’s interior materials were no different than that of a BMW or Audi, the styling was just different. But all three brands have and are updating their interiors. To me Mercedes will always have the most luxurious interior of the Germans and Japanese. But In terms of driving dynamics and smoothness Acura is definitely not an Olive Garden luxury car Hahahaha.
