Daily Driving a 2022 Acura RDX A Spec 

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I don’t understand why so many people struggle with the, “True Touch,” touchpad. Yes, it’s different than a normal touchpad, but when I test drove an RDX it was pretty easy to acclimate to. Since you can rearrange the icons, you can put the most used ones in the corners and it’s a quick and smooth experience.

If you set your Acura to lock after you are 8 ft away, then you do not need the tailgate lock button. It locks automatically.

Great video. Quick comment about lock button on trunk - car can be programmed to lock when you leave it's proximity with the key in pocket. So no button needed it'll just lock which is even more convenient.

These two might be the most relatable “car guys” on RU-vid. The seem like they’re just happy to be here and not as arrogant as the more established guys.

Took one of these on a backroad on a wet road and the amount of grip and confidence this thing gives you is insane. Where I was expecting to lose grip I just had more and more of it and the awd system literally rotates the car around a corner. Beautifully executed.

I’m currently on a road trip with my 2019 RDX. Making the trek from AZ to TX to WI to IL…..67,000 miles and still a total joy to drive!

A lot of people didn’t know that RDX use the same engine from Accord 2.0T with the 10 speeds trans. The set up that can beat other vehicle in its class when its come to off the line acceleration.

I think Acura knocked it outta the park with this new generation of the RDX ~~ with this segment it really depends on your preference since luxury means many different things to a lot of people. Acura's take is still really good and its a good sporty luxuty SUV to have 🙌

People don’t realize how well Acura’s handle. They just think “oh it’s just a Honda”. Probably one of the best handling cars on the market

I think you meant Buick Envision. The Enclave is too big and has three rows. I also think the NX might be closer than the RX for the Lexus competition.

RDX has auto walk away lock it will lock automatically. You have to turn it on in the settings.

Best balance of interior space and handling imo.

There is a trunk lock button; beside the plate light is two buttons. One wide one to open the trunk, one narrow one to lock the car.

Yep, the A-Spec Elite is awesome. Especially the blue one with ebony interior ;) Super comfortable, easy driving and fun car. P.S. The sound is 100% pumped in in Sport. P.S. 2: there is a definitive suspension comfort difference between Sport and Comfort. P.S. 3 Canada has allocation for 15 of those PMC edition cars. I almost got one, but it never came from the production plant after 2 months of waiting...

Good job boys! The RDX just works so well especially in Canada where we have to deal,with crappy roads. Having a front to back AWD system makes the RDX feel very secure in all conditions. I’ve driven the 2022 RDX with adaptive suspension and the difference between comfort and sport are noticeable. Agreed on the 2021 and older RDX the difference was hard to feel. Definitely a great all rounder and if I was looking for a smaller SUV this would be in my driveway.

Despite all the competition, the Acura & Lexus will always turn out to be more reliable and depreciate less than the competition... Acura looks better than the Lexus to me. This A Spec trim is a no-brainer

Great video, I really like the daily driving format and think you should definitely talk about gas cost (regular vs super, l/100k, cost per year) and gas range since for regular use it’s a very important thing to consider. You could even talk about relative insurance cost for a specific vehicle ( cheap vs expensive)

Picked up a 2022 RDX base a month ago. At $45800 it CAN it is the best value by far. Comes loaded with everything you will need.

15:45 the arm rest slides forward guys!!! Amazing review as always!

I looked at EVERY car in this mid range SUV class and RDX is hands down the best along with Mazda. I chose the RDX because the A Spec truly makes it feel like a car worth way more than what I got it for. Very happy owner of RDX!

I build these daily and I am super impressed with these. Very very cool

I bought my 2020 Acura RDX right after your first review of this SUV! I opted for the Elite trim (I think it's Technology in America) because I didn't want the red dash cluster. One thing I hate about the SUV is that it doesn't have a digital speedometer in the middle, as you see in the video, it's nice to see they added that in the 2022 RDX. There is actually a lock button for the car on the trunk. The button is right beside the trunk release, it took me two months to figure that out haha Also, wouldn't this be more comparable to the 2022 Lexus NX just because you get three-row on the RX?

I've owned a 2020 RDX for almost 3 years now. The reliability has been worse than any car I have owned in the past 20 years. My RDX has been in the shop every 6 months since new. My first warranty work was 2 days after purchase. Squeaky brakes Loud popping sunroof Speakers crackle and tick Front suspension rattle Rear hatch binding in cold weather Blend door motor squeaking Limp mode while passing on a 2 lane hwy Furthermore Acura's traction control is so evasive that you cannot have any fun even after turning it off. You'll never do donuts in a snowy parking lot despite all the fancy torque vectoring. Finally it uses fuel like it makes more power than it does. The RDX will be getting traded in the next year. You don't want this car out of warranty.

Two Acura videos in close succession is building my hype for Integra reviews even though that’s months out

been liking these types of videos guys! Keep it up

Great review. RDX is the only Acura SUV I would consider. I have an older 2014 RX350 which is a boat but is an amazing highway cruiser. The tech set up would drive me nuts.

I have the new Acura A-Spec SH-AWD TLX, and it drives great.

I bought this car last week thanks to you guys. Awesome review!

The one real huge problem with that car is it drinks gas on the highway. The car has a much bigger fuel tank than my ilx but it uses half a tank to go the same distance.

Had this car as a loaner today. Took me maybe 30 seconds to get used to the touchpad. It's not a big deal.

Great review as usual. FYI the lock button at the tailgate is next to the opening lever. Very easy to use

I have a 22 aspec (no advance for me) and I love it. I would have loved to see a fully digital gauge cluster like Audi is doing but I still love the analog (even if they are hard to see in sun). It is annoying that remote start doesn't come standard for the aspec although you can pay for the acura link subscription (which has been disappointing for me) instead of having a key fob. All in all though, I love this vehicle and it's great fun to drive for a small SUV at a better price point than bmw/audi and a few others.

Correction: The RDX does have a lock button on the Tailgate, it is by the rearview camera.

This is my exact ride! Agree with 95% with your feedback. The one thing I think we're getting sucked in to is the touchscreen. Every car I tested with touchscreens were distracting to change anything and it makes you constantly look down from the road. Hated how the luxury brands force $5+k packages in you when everything is covered in 3 total packages (base, a spec, plat elite a spec) Other car is a manual BMW 340XI so wasn't looking for a something overly aggressive. This is great for a family of 4 + dog

Great video! The red interior is sooo clean, I would love to have this in the blue or white exterior one day. Not digging red on red

Bought a 2021 RDX A-spec last year and really like almost everything about it. We have some minor gripes/annoyances but nothing major. Overall I feel its a perfectly blended midsize SUV between luxury and sportiness. Its my wife's daily driver and has the right amount of luxury for her without breaking the bank, and for the times I'm driving it has just enough sportiness to have some fun with and reminisce about having a sports car again one day. If there is one thing I really wish it had it would be the digital speedometer. Hoping they add that to the 2021's through a software update since its now available on the 2022's. Its the exact same system so I don't see why it wouldn't be possible.

That's the only 4 cylinder I know that sounds like a 6 cylinder. Good job Acura 👏

Acura has proximity keys. When you walk away the doors look automatically, even the trunk. I hate reviewers who complain about things that don't even know that the vehicle they are in has.

I love this video.. I really like all the close ups … the switches, screen etc!!! No one does that !! I love the mods to your videos!!

Actually Lexus NX is RDX's competitor.

I freaking love these daily drive videos on a Saturday morning with my coffee.

Finally a RDX review. Thanks, I plan on picking one up this summer. As a married couple looking at this car, I am happy that it doesn't have built in baby shades, those are terrible visually and functionally, unless you have baby's. I agree that the infotainment system will take some learning, but I plug my phone and listen to Spotify and use Google maps. I wish trunk space and SH-AWD were talked about more, because those are also top in its class.

Walk away auto lock solves the need for a tailgate lock button or even lock buttons on the doors. Only catch is if others are slow to exit as you walk away it won't work. Great review.

Acura always executes. My wife had a 2012 TSX with Tech package and we loved it. Power was a little lacking with the 2.4 liter but very smooth and fuel efficient. I love that Acura has kept almost everything physical and analog, especially the gauge cluster. Touch screens and digital clusters can be too much sometimes.

The pmc edition rdx is available in Canada. Limited numbers. Also walk away auto lock solves your hatch lock concern. To the right of the outer tailgate handle there's a small button to lock and alarm the vehicle.

The RDX offers walk away locking, so theoretically, the car locks once the hatch closes and you walk away. Usually even does a one signal beep when the hatch and all doors are closed, beeps again once you walk away to notify that the doors are locked

Fact: the RDX is the best seller in its segment (class) for years.

I agree the GV70 is a better value but it lacks the dealer experience which is largely nonexistent. I’ve joined a couple GV70 and RDX groups and blogs, and the #1 complaint on the GV70 pages is the “Hyundai” experience at a majority of the dealerships - not honoring the free 3 year maintenance, not getting the concierge service or getting sonatas and lesser Hyundais as loaners while their Genesis is in service, etc. I test drove both cars, loved the GV70, almost ordered one but decided to order the RDX instead after experiencing some of that “Hyundai” level service during my car shopping.

If I was to replace my current RDX, I’d get this one in the blue. It’s such a fun, and useful car to have. I think the Lexus is great but living in the Midwest, I couldn’t imagine cleaning the grill. All the bugs to get out of the grill would suck.

I also really love this SUV. I daily-drove one myself a few months ago. Part of me still wants it to be more affordable 😂 $45k would have me convinced without question. Im curious to see if they'll drop a Type-S with a detuned V6 or the outgoing Type R motor, or if they would further tune/evolve the current engine like the MDX/TLX Type-S seemed to do

I have 2019 A-Spec SHAWD. 72K miles. The vehicle has been a gem. Had very spirited drive through some of the Catskills mountains in NY. Looking to keep several more years.

Nice review. Couldn’t help but notice some more enthusiasm from both of you on this vehicle in comparison to your 2019 review. Did you grow a liking to it over the last 3 years or is it because this review is more in the context of a daily driver vehicle?

The Lexus NX and not the RX is the direct competitor from Lexus.

Love the close up B-rolls always great work from you two! Oh Canada! 😁

competes with the NX not RX?

This competes more with the Lexus NX (RAV-4 underpinnings) over the RX. Also not really the Buick Enclave as that’s an entirely different size, competing more with MDX and QX60. Maybe the Buick Envision.

The NX and Envision are its competitors, not the RX and Enclave.

All Honda / Acura products with smart entry have walk away auto lock. So, for most people that'll be enabled and there would be no reason to push the lock button on the trunk. But otherwise, great review as always!

@straightpipes My 2021 RDX Tech does have a lock button for the trunk. It’s a small button, located on the outside, right of the button to open your trunk. I’m sure all of the trims have it, it’s just easy to miss it

10:35 AM PST. I just bought the RDX and absolutely love it. The touchpad is not an issue at all to me.

I like how both the Lexus and Audi pictures of the RX350 and Q5 were taken in Cape Town where I live and that the Lexus picture has 2 buildings photoshopped in

Okay, guys, here is my question . . . are we looking forward to a RDX vs. GV70 comparison? That is what I need!

These guys HAVE THE BEST JOB EVER

With the key in your pocket the trunk/rear hatch locks automatically when you walk away. No need for the lock button on the power lift gate. 👌

Why do you put the US price in your description and not the Cad when you are reviewing in Canada? What a shame! Also, this is not a Lexus RX competitor, It competes with the NX. Good review though. Yuri finally back with some passion and excitement.

You guys made a mistake with this review when it comes to the Trunk "kick Open" feature (2:00 mins into the video). The reason why there's no "lock" button is because as long as the trunk's door closes (and the rest of the doors are closed as well while the key is with you), the car senses it and beeps once to let you know on the matter. And when you walk away 5 feet from the car, all doors locks automatically and they car will Beep again to let you know.

Have owned this for 6 months and love, love, love it!!!

I own an Apex blue Pearl with Orchid interior. My only real complaint is I'm only getting 14l/100km even when i drive in Comfort mode most of the time without a heavy foot.

I’m looking at 2019 and up RDX for my daughters first car - being a car guy since I was a kid I think it’s the best choice that’s not boring lol

You're mistaken about locking system because there is a button on the hatch to conveniently lock all the doors when you close the hatch at least in U.S. RDX's. It's a simple button right next to the open button, you needed to bend over to see it at the hatch open button. Or justook in the owners manual.

i hope you guys get to review the nsx type s

I thought the Porsche Macan would also be a competitor, no?

Another fun fact…..the lock button is next to the open lift gate button so you don’t have to go to a door handle to lock the car back. Also, it has a feature where it auto locks once the doors close and you and the key are at least 5ft away from the vehicle. You’ll hear the first beep when the doors close and the second beep after you walk away.

You don't really need a lock button on the trunk. The car locks itself automatically. You hear the first beep when you close the trunk door (assuming others are closed already) and it auto locks on the second beep.

Honda has the walk away auto lock feature. It locks the car once you walk away. Super convenient feature.

The lock button for the trunk is beside back up camera. FYI, there are 2 buttons there, open and lock

Wouldn’t the NX be a closer competitor to this? The MDX seems closer to the RX

The sensor under the trunk is also used to close the trunk, although it's not always working. All and all it's a great car and Acura should give it a type S with similar hp as civic type R

Traded my "Heavy booty" 2022 Lincoln Aviator Reserve/Jet package yesterday on the 2022 RDX A Spec package. No regrets, it's quick and not so big like the Aviator, it's perfect for what I need this car for!!!!

I just traded in my 2019 RDX for the new 2023 RX and I kinda regretted…felt RX wasn’t as responsive and turning wasn’t as smooth. RDX is smaller than RX but is much more sportier.

Great car, helped my Mother in law buy one. 2020 I believe since it was winter before covid. Great car. Though the touch pad is a bit annoying but workable.

Yuri Jakub would you go with the GV70 2.5T or rdx a spec? I lean toward GV70 for looks and interior and the rdx for handling and powertrain. The touchpad in the rdx does not bother me. SH-AWD is legit. Are baby shades a dealer accessory that can be added ?

I have the 2019 RDX, and there is a little lock button next to the trunk opening lever. Once trunk closed this little button on the right of the center locks all doors and trunk, just as you guys were looking for.

The lock button for the tailgate (a narrow button) is located to the right of the open button (wider button). In my view that's more useful as you don't need to walk back to the rear doors to lock if you are standing behind the tailgate and it was not opened.

Drove my bro's 2021 rdx aspec and its proper good BUT I'd rather have naturally aspirated 6 cylinder engine powering it. I don't like how most manufacturers making 4 cylinder turbo's because it still sounds like a 4 cylinder.

The only reason I don't buy the RDX and went for the X3 is because journalists and consumers alike have been screaming to go to a touchscreen which is an easy fix for years now and Acura just keeps ignoring them. For that reason alone and the fact that that ten speed auto isn't really improving mpg at all consider the X3 m40i with much more power gets same mileage over a 2.0L turbo is sad!

Love these videos guys! Keep it up!

A touch screen infotainment and a Type S treatment away from true greatness.

I’ve always loved the RDX. I had it for a weekend while my Type S was being worked on and it was nice. If the Type S never came out I definitely would have went with the RDX. I just wish the RDX had more power. Ride is great, handles great, lots of space. I know they can’t fit the Type S’s engine in that thing, but oh my lord.. If they could..

Like my 22 RDX Technology, but the worst in class fuel economy is maddening! Wish I had my BMW X4 back strictly for the 30% better fuel economy.

Acura''s have always been jack of all trades and master of none. The RDX is a good choice if you need to check a lot of boxes and need flexibility in a CUV. Acura just needs to add a hybrid/plug-in option, add a touch screen to shut people up, and a Type-S version.

Love this SUV particularly and love Honda&Acura cars generally. Trying my best to gain and save money for buying a car branded by Honda once in my life 🥰

Super swanky shot list. I appreciated the extra effort. Macro shots are very fun

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building !!!!!

Yuri “HORSEPOWER AND TORQUE”

The grey is actually a beautiful color, video doesn't do it justice.

On the trunk lock issue, it is there on the outside and you can also program the car to lock when you walk away. Non issue.

The trunk lock button isn’t a big deal cause when you walk more than 5 feet away, the vehicle will lock automatically and give you a beep to let you know.

Very anatomical episode of the Straight Pipes.