As RDX SH-AWD owner, the way that system puts the power to the wheels is awesome and incredibly efficient. Probably the best AWD system and really excels in snow as well.
@@ninevahkeith when you buy a luxury/performance vehicle there is awareness that they may be more expensive to maintain same goes for 4x4 or other features. If you're a Toyota basic car kind of guy you do you, but I'm fine with what I got. I most likely won't own the car for more than 10 years, if that. There are plenty of sh-awd out there and I don't hear about the rear diff being a major issue with older cars. Chicken little much?
@@ninevahkeith dude, there are tons of SH-AWD units out there with 200k+ that haven't needed replacement. Stop spreading FUD, the system is bulletproof.
@@ridenfish39 i basically got to long term demo a rav-4 with the 8 speed at my old job and it was so busy and confused the whole time not a fan. However a Mazda designed and built 8 speed? I’m listening :)
The engine in the Mazda behaves almost like a diesel that's why it have huge torque and shifts in such low rpm, since peak power is around 4.5krpm. I was cross-shopping the RDX and the CX5 and got to test both thoroughly. At the end I got the Mazda because I couldn't justify the price difference and to be honest in city driving the vehicle have enough power. Now, what makes the RDX perform better than the CX5 it's definitely the transmission, Mazda's 6 speed is very reliable but it hurts performance while the Acura just put everything to the ground. Mazda also have an active AWD like the Acura that is amazing, both gives you the feeling the car is on rails .
All Acura needs to do is bring the Type S treatment to the RDX. Maybe put the 320hp Integra Type S engine under the hood paired with the 10 speed transmission? They'd sell a ton of them.
@@thatone4G to remind you, I am referring to be first owners. it does affect the owner because while you finance these new cars you are paying more into interest.
I test drove both back to back. RDX A-spec and CX5 Turbo Signature. I preferred the cx5. Leather seats felt more comfy in cx5, dashboard buttons felt better quality, more solid, tactile in CX5. And its far more affordable brand new. CX5 turbo did not feel slow at all actually, lots of torque. My current car is accord coupe v6 which does 5.7s to 60miles as a point of reference. As well, road noise felt more controlled in the cx5 signature over the rdx in my opinion.
Agree. Real world driving and a lot less. I went with the Mazda Signature. The RDX is great but @ $55K to $42 is a too big a difference. Plus that RDX infotainment - ugh! The Mazda is just fine. (Car and Driver 10 best many times).
Hello Sam, I selected the Acura RDX for tuning because of its exceptional performance capabilities. With the KTuner and other bolt-ons, I was able to achieve a personal best of 13.8 seconds in the quarter-mile. My average was in the 14.3s Thanks for another awesome video 📹 Best regards, Chris Cormier
I decided to keep my low km 2013 3.7l V6 TL with bolt-ons rather than upgrade to a newer RDX. Also about to replace the ELS stereo head-unit for a new JVC touchscreen with custom made harness. Luv my 4th Gen. so much!
Nice. Before picking up my 21 TLX A-Spec, I was really on the fence on whether I should opt for the RDX instead. I also have Ktuner/Phearable stage 3 and PRL goodies as well. With both the RDX and my TLX 2.0T, I love that we can pretty much piggy back off the CTR and ITS when it comes to many performance mods. 😄
In the real world driving the Mazda is more relaxed with its massive low end torque. You don’t have to drive it like you stole it, as is being done here. I’d take the Mazda every day of the week even with the 6 speed, which is never hunting for the right gear.
@@romeropostali520I agree. Lincoln has some really nice underrated vehicles. As much as I like the 2.0 Ecoboost, the Corsair should get the 2.3 standard
Rdx is the best overall choice in the bunch cx5 if youre trying to save a few bucks Also the mazda is "short shifting" because it doesnt make any power above 5500 lol these motor are all torque for daily driving
Three loud sewing machine engine notes. This is a fun matchup, thanks! Looking at the tachometer shots, it looks like the CX5 is short shifting itself in the drag race in the lower gears.
I was seeing the same thing that the Mazda wasn't getting up to redline. But I looked at the road tests from Motor Trend and see peak power redline is only 5k RPM so that appears to be where it is supposed to shift.
The CX5 is not a competitor in this class, but you’re right about the NX being the direct competitor to the RDX. It’s also a direct competitor to the Lincoln in this video
@@drivescene6747Yes, Mazda is..🫤 the thing with Mazda is they’ve been what they are for years, but they’ve struggled with ties with Ford and Toyota. Every company has their obstacles, but Mazda isn’t without its current title as a competitor to these because of its hardships
CX 5 owner all the way from S.A, those car's are meant for fun driving experience. Just put them on the high road and enjoy their fun high speed. Driving from stop to stop doesn't help any car engine 🤷🏾♀️
With all of that torque, I thought the Mazda would be faster, but it's a combination of HP, torque, transmission, and the type of tires as we know. This was an interesting race. Not sure why Acura didn't make RDX Type S. Sam, I can't believe you don't own an Acura yet.💪🏿😎
SH-AWD is excellent, i love my MDX with Sh-awd. I smile every time i step on the gas and make it pass 80MPH.. Totally fun and very functional for every day driving
As Honda Ridgeline owner that has a very similar AWD system to the Acuras, I agree it just hooks and books in the same type of weather. It is insane how well it moves in bad weather.
the shawd is so sweet even in the first gen rdx it just hugs the road.. acura needs to do type s of the rdx already.. everything the same with the type r engine it will be nuts
The RDX does have the same 2.0 Type R engine but just detuned. You can unleash this engine with a ktuner. RDX type S needs the 3.0L turbo from the TLX type S and the MDX type S.
Lincoln Corsair Lincoln Natilus Lincoln Aviator Lincoln Navigator. All Luxury Premium high performance heavily equipped with the lastest technology SUVs. The best Suv line up if you ask me.
With three otherwise very similar vehicles with similar power and weight, it all comes down to Acura’s AWD system being more sophisticated than the other two.
Sam, Do you reset the trip before the drive. I believe it's more accurate in gas mileage. My 15 odyssey does 8.9 - 9.3 at 100 - 115 kph. That's with vcm not working.
Just realized i been watching this channel w/out being subscribed. They just show up in my feed. Love the content, the production, and Sam is a great presenter.
@@SamCarLegion I don’t get how that changes what I just said lol. If you put a 7 year old in the Lincoln it is then considered a heavy beast apparently. That weight difference really doesn’t affect the performance noticeably
I was wondering if they are cutting power for traction. I think the Mazda may be doing that. The Acura seems to be the fastest once it's going, but the transmission takes a bit to kick down in the roll races. When the video started, I expected the Mazda to win on weight advantage, and it has good torque. It seems like missing 4 gears makes a difference, and possibly too much trachtion control holding it back.
The thing a lot of people don’t seem to appreciate about Lincoln Corsairs is that they aren’t built to put sheer performance first. The engines are competent, sure, but they’re also trying to toe the line between modern engine performance and traditional Lincoln luxury. The Corsair absolutely NAILS the latter. The interior is rock solid and luxurious asf…especially the seats! They’re fantastic!! They give the high-luxe brands like Land Rover a run for their money. I’ve test driven both the CX-5 and the Corsair and I’ll take the Corsair any day for daily driving. Is the Corsair sporty? Meh. But Luxurious, quiet and competent? Absolutely with points to spare. My Corsair premiere is on order currently 😉
I had a Mazda 6AT 2.5 at the same time as a Honda 10A 2.0 and honestly I preferred the Mazda for everything except 0-80MPH+ blasts. Less busy, smoother, and never confused/clunky.
@@dozie6650 yes some low speed clunkiness and hesitation at throttle transitions, like coasting and then accelerating in traffic or through a parking lot. We are on our 3rd Honda 10AT vehicle now, this ‘24 seems smoother, but tends to lug the motor a bunch.
The Mazda was shifting well below redline as if it wasn’t being floored. Each gear shifted at a different rpm. Some were around 4k. Don’t know what is going on here
That is how the transmission is programmed to shift. Mine does the same(22 turbo CX5). It’s tuned to take advantage of the low end torque, not the high end horsepower. I remember watching a video and they compared the low end power to diesel like, that is why they programmed the early shifts.
Did they turn off the traction control on the mazda??doesnt seems so to me..i dont expect the mazda to have more top end speed ,bit it should of done better off the line imo
For the price disparity, I'd take the Mazda over the RDX, so long as you didn't need the extra room. I have an RDX and the build quality is beyond disappointing. Rattles everywhere. Truly not a "premium" product.
The Ford Edge twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter V-6 engine that produces 335 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. This engine comes standard on the 2024 Ford Edge ST, $2K more the the Acura
Sam great content again I love my RDX and the performance in the sport + mode in pull strong. Even it was last on fuel economy just drove to Florida it average 8.1 L 100km at 126 km/ hour great seat handling good.👏🇨🇦👍💪
Mazda is definitely the biggest disappointment. Weight/HP/Torque should be 1st place, no Zoom Zoom this time. I love RDX sport mode snappiness brings it alive ❤
Ford performance is the bomb period. And remember guys this isn't the Lincoln Natilus. The RDX is a little out the other 2 class if you ask me. Ecoboost AWD is almost undefeated. You can look videos up.
My Turbo cx-5 has significantly more torque and very little torque steer. My base model Focus SE had more torque steer with half the torque. Ford just needs to do better.
@@thebeetalls I've driven the CX-5 turbo and it doesn't have as much torque multiplication that goes to the wheels as an Ecoboost 2.0 4cyl 8 speed. 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque is a lot to manage. My first V8 Mustang was a 4.6 2v SOHC that made 260 horsepower and 302 lb-ft for comparison.
Our 2020 RDX is fast, and the all wheel drive is excellent! I would always take an Acura or Mazda over the Lincoln for reliability reasons. Not to mention sporty handling.
2019 RDX Sport+ or Advanced trim in 2024 Model has super quick pick up and go. The advanced models are tuned differently than the other trims. The 2019 to 2021 were extremely fast/ quick suvs. Something about Acura Sport+
My 2023 RDX A-Spec is by far the most exciting car to drive and that is from many decades of Honda and Acura vehicle ownership. I expect only the NSX to surpass that experience. 😁
Many reviewers don't know or forget that for safety and better. Visibility Honda use more steel that others. Even though changing to glue bonding, Honda used nuts and bolts. Also i love infotainment and since 202, only seen traction control lights maybe twice and when awd system was down do to sensor which suv lights up tires and a handful if not expected
Love RDX size and looks but won't buy a 2.0T 4cyl. Hoping they will release a "Type S" with their new 3.0T V6 and update their ancient infotainment system.
Just so you know, I should get more beside each other for the roll races bc it exaggerates whoever is starting behind to be slower than what the car can actually be going
I've had my turbo cx-5 for a few months and it's very pleasant to drive around town. In most driving, it shifts very early so you barely hear the engine at all but when you do a full pull I think it sounds very nice for a stock 4 cylinder. The 6 speed and final drive ratio let it down in terms of speed and efficiency. An 8 speed would suit it much better, as would a couple more inches of rear legroom 😁. Shame I don't like the cx-50, too much matte black plastic and worse seats.
I don’t know if you took this into account. But if you were following directly behind each other, the car in the front is gonna have the most drag on it, which is gonna impact the fuel economy. The other two drafting are gonna see an increased fuel economy because they are in the slipstream of the car ahead.
Hey Sam, it would be awesome if you could do a drag race featuring the 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, and the 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid! It would be a great way to see how these fuel-efficient SUVs stack up in terms of acceleration.
What's to complain about. Even if the 2 cars are staggered when they hit the gas, you can still tell if one car is catching up or falling further back. Clear sign as to which is faster.
SHOULD MENTION fuel type I would like to see if it makes a difference. I feel like I does. 87 octane vs 91 vs 93.. higher octane tends to deliver more oomph Speaking as RDX owner
Because Lexus is a bit of a better performer in the luxury category. It’s not often you see Acura vs one of the Germans or Americans, but it’s pretty common to see Lexus in those comparisons. Lexus was the first one to do the whole “Asian parent company luxury division” thing so it makes it seem more established. Acura and INFINITI also are not very prevalent around the world, with Lexus having a moderate presence in Europe and Asia
I like the Corsair the best I think as well, but I do love the looks of the Mazda and the engineering. Both are hella expensive to maintain but I’ll spend a bit more if it means a better driving experience
The driver clearly wasn't flooring it fully, it shifts at over 5k if done right. They also adapt well to aggressive driving, they can learn to snap off shifts decently.
I believe it wasn't even in sport mode as those engines rev way higher on that mode... That poor cx5 was shifting at 4k top. I feel like it's a skill issue
@@DanielBrownOre Sorry I disagree. Sam has a video from 2021 where Mazda 6 vs Acura TLX. The Mazda 6 uses the same engine and old, slow transmisson as in the CX-5 today. Acura TLX uses the same engine and transmission as the RDX uses today. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-k6aijIYefpY.html If you think I am lying.
@@Christian_Leite ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-k6aijIYefpY.html Same engines and transmissions used in those cars with "Sports Mode." Mazda 6 = CX-5 drivetrain, TLX = RDX drivetrain.
@@raphaelfrancis4509 not sure what part you disagree with, my 3 shifts at 5600 if you keep it floored, but will accelerate better upshifting with the paddle at 5k RPM.
