Is the 2024 Acura RDX A-Spec the BEST new AWD luxury sport SUV? 

I love the RDX but I wish there was a type s version of the RDX

You did that in the middle of all those people and noise. You are one of the best in the biz!

This deserves a Type S trim in my opinion but Joe you're the best and Steven your camera work is greatly appreciated!

I just bought me an RDX A-SPEC. Love this thing! No one talks enough about how great the ELS sound system is. Seats are super comfortable for long drives!

Thanks for this detailed review! I have the 2017 RDX Awd and looking to add the A-Spec to my household. This was very helpful!

RDX is dope . Looks really good . The exhaust tips are huge , looks great. Nice seats and steering wheel also

Dude is hustling. Love you, Joe. The effort shows.

Just bought a ‘24 RDX and it’s the greatest. So much fun to drive! If someone can’t operate the touch pad (not sure why) don’t buy the car. ELS sound system is awesome with three levels of speakers. You can hear instruments you never knew were recorded. Crank it up! Thanks Joe. So appreciate your help finding my car!!!

Absolutely Great Video, joe.

The RDX is nice but I wish the interior was like the MDX. Actually, I wish there was a 2-row version of the MDX.

Great video Joe, but as an Elantra N owner, I was distracted by the N emblem in the background of the Hyundai booth. I can’t wait for you to go on throttle for us in the Ioniq 5N!

I like the fact that they gave the new RDX a bit of some sporty ingredients, including a Turbocharged Integra engine. Its fantastic. ❤ this RDX.

Yes they should do a RDX Type-S, either with the type-r motor uptuned to 355hp or with the 3.5 v6 turbo rom the other Type-S's

Nice review keep up the good work Joe

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

Joe joe bean, like your car reviews man. Keep ‘em coming.

Amazing review Joe.

I still have my 2018 RDX, love driving it.. still thinking of trading in to 2024 A Spec.

I really love that covered trunk! It's a unique feature for an SUV.

FINALLY. This is what I was waiting for👍👍👍

Just bought the A-Spec Advance and love it.

Joe. I appreciate your efforts for introducing new cars. God bless you and great Raiti's Rides team.❤❤

Great review. Love Acura. 👍

Yes of course Joe & this is my favorite SUV.

Fantastic ! 🌟

Been driving 2023 ASPEC AWD white with black and still watched your video

Grats on 1.1mill !

I have a 2023 model, I love it so far but I want a RDX type S

I just purchased the 2024 RDX. It is all that...plus some! My interior color is brown with pearl white exterior. Very pretty. Its a new color. The lines and the chrome touches really pops. The technology is really good. There are sensors everywhere. You'll never forget your kid in the bad seat. When you turn the car off its tells you to check back seats if it senses anything back there. I compared the RDX AND THE MDX before buying... Granted the MDX is tad bigger with thev3rd row. But you loose a lot of trunk space in the MXD. I downed size from a Tahoe so i dodnt need the 3rd row. All in all im veey happy with my choice. Not having a touchscreen is much better in my opinion because you dont have to look at the screen to see what to touch while driving. Using the pad allows you to look at the road and see what your doing on the screen with your preferial

Hey Joe! Nice SUV! So Awesome! You’re The Best!

I have a 2022 RDX A-Spec Platinum Elite. This is the top of the line not just the A-Spec.

Great review as usual. Sold 2022 BMW 540i after damaging the tire and paid $600 for the rubber. This is my next car.

just FYI, this is actually a 2024 Acura RDX SH-AWD with the A-Spec AND Advance Package. The giveaways in the video were this specific style Shark Gray Wheel, Heated Steering Wheel button, Heated 2nd Row Seat buttons, Rain Sensing Wiper button, and Heads Up Display - to name a few. MSRP is right there at $56k.

Joe, great job with that review. What a noisy and busy background, lol

I have the 2023 RDX Aspec, and it's an awesome vehicle size/power wise for getting around NYC and beyond. For the price point with all the features, it beats all suvs in its class. Although it's at the latter stage of this design cycle, it's still one of the best-looking and sporty suvs on the road. It definitely handles better than some cars. People tend to forget that the RDX is due for a full redesign very soon. This body style will age well because it still looks quite stunning 5 years in. The infotainment system some people complain about is not as complicated at they say. It takes a little learning curve, but it's not rocket science. But again, this vehicle is 5 years old, so the next design will most likely see an improvement in the interior. A type S is definitely overdue. I'm hoping the new design is NOT a full EV like the ZDX or a borrowed chassis frame. Maybe a hybrid version type S? If a hybrid version type s comes out, I'm definitely sold. I don't think any manufacturer will be making 100% combustion engines in the future.

I have the 2023 RDX A-Spec. Great pickup and speed but I agree that the center console (mostly the trackpad) needs a revamp. That thing is wack and I prefer the Mazda system over it. Everything else is pretty rock solid and it is fun to drive.

The manufacturers should hire you as a spokes person. You're great at what you do and make a person want to buy a vehicle.❤❤

Good looking are, but not fan of the center console and the infortainment system. I full digital display and gauge would be nice too.

Good thing for 2025 they are shifting to touchscreen and will get some updates styling wise.

Love the supercool butterknife running the length of the all the side doors. LoL

I have a 22 ASpec and I love the vehicle. The TTI works well and I like it (I’m in the minority here). I don’t like fingerprints on screens so the TTI I enjoy. This was a suitable replacement for my 08 TLS. If there was a TypeS I would have gotten that trim.

Hello, nice video. How do you think this now compared to the 2024 Caddy XT4 you just reviewed? Thank you, Bob

It’s my favorite for its price/size, but I hope the next gen will improve efficiency and redesign that center console look. And a type S would be perfect.

It's awesome and we still love ours even with issues, we still don't regret. A hybrid version especially hydrogen powered technologies is needed.

Only 1 zonk for the rear wiper, a lot of extras, nice 👍🏽

6:06 So same engine power & torque of previous model.. right?

Not much different from 2020-2023 but still a beautiful vehicle. They really need to add a touch screen especially since its a luxury vehicle.

I would have to put the 2 row Mazda CX's in the discussion on which is best and which has best Bang for the Buck ! The Mazda's scream luxury and being beautiful and sporty.

Yes for a type s. I love my rdx. I do wish it had auto wipers let extender auto telescope steering wheel in all aspecs. I know there is an advanced version now. But at 53k that should come standard. But I love my car a lot. I love acuras. They’re great cars.

Thanks for clarifying when you said 'baseball'

White backpack 13:22 looking good

I really love it❤

thanks

Looks nice acura RDX.

I’m dreaming to get one!!!!! Hope so!!

I really like the exterior design of the RDX. Not sold on the center console though. Been eyeing the RDX or maybe a CPO Porsche Macan base. I don’t need a 300+ horsepower vehicle which will get be in trouble real quick. 😂

Joe does great on these reviews.. if he did car sales he'd be the best in the country and rake in the commissions!

JJ - life at the 3 Letter Agency is treating me well. I want two of these babies. I dig the new Mazda too, have big fun at the raceway my brother. tony

The styling is fantastic and its fully loaded with pretty much every amenity you'd want in a mid sized SUV. The turbocharged 4 cylinder puts out an ample 272HP which is only 18 less than my 3.6L V6 Jeep Grand Cherokee from 10 years ago.

I'm good with it. Touch pad = no fingerprints.

Looks like a fast, capable SUV.

2:27 Isn’t that a front Camera? I waited to end of video and u didn’t mention it!!

I wish Acura make car’s wheels inside tire, not imposed out of it, to protect it, since wheel is much expensive than tire and not to change periodically.

Not in the market for a new car, but would definitely buy a type s version of the RDX.

2025 should be the redesign RDX, so I'm expecting a Type S trim.

When do you think the RDX due for a complete redesign?

The Civic Type R and Integra Type S get around 320 hp. If this is the same engine that is detuned to 275 hp, can it be retuned to get 320 hp?

I have the rdx 2022 is nice suv and i hope they redisign the 2025

Need a type S like the MDX and touchscreen on all models.

That interior looks ancient

I Love it

There’s nothing in not offering special brakes for A-Spec, it’s package like M Package in BMW vs. M once.

HP on RDX needs to be 300 + The Genesis GV70 entry level has 305.

Do they have a RDX hybrid?

Is there a spare in there?

Absolutely love my 22 RDX Aspec Advance. Only reason id trade it is if they make a Type S varient....

Would buy it tomorrow if it had a Type S and a redesigned Center stack/infotainment.

It’s dated been around for a while but next generation this suv needs to get a type s version

Ole girl made sure to bounce her cake around for your viewers 😂

How does it compare to the Volvo XC40 ??

They need to make a RDX type-s

it's exactly like my 2021 rdx 😏

13:23 Car review bomb. (like a photo bomb?)

Glad you mention balls. Can't go anywhere without them 😂😂

like it as is!

You had me at put my balls in the middle storage. (Baseballs) Youre the best vehicle reviewer. Keep up the great work!

They need to add a type s version with at least 300hp.

Im going to upgrade my HRV to and RDX soon. I love them more than Lexus or german auto.

8:14 Touching screen mean finger prints need to clean, beside less attention to the road. Maybe less convenient to front passenger, but safer to driver.

The RDX downfall is it's rear lights. I spent 20 grand more last year getting the mrs the 2023 MDX over the RDX even though she didn't mind the RDX. However I destested those taillights. I couldn't imag3wat hing her backside looking like that while driving down the street. Everything else about the RDX looks good to me, including that alien dash interior...love it!!!

Yes Joe , very unsafe to drive with your balls in your hand. The detail guys did a great job polishing that black paint. Too bad they couldn't put a bigger A on the front. Nice looking but needs a nicer interior tech treatment for 53k. Nice review in the midst of all that activity.

It’s a great looking vehicle but not a fan of the cluttered center stack area with the huge mode knob and the push button shifter ……..too busy for me

I like the rdx. I think like all Acuras however its overpriced. $53k for a small suv is a lot imo. Im getting a cx5 turbo carbon for less than $40k and theres really no performance difference

11:52 I would rather Acura to puts charging ports & seat heating buttons, clearly over vent opens, not hidden below.

I really, really want to upgrade my Accord to an RDX but that infotainment system is such an eye sore! The screen is also soooooo small. Ugh.

I think rdx is the best suv in terms of handling and power , but as joe said type s would be good too with sh-awd , the only down side is that honda is still sticking with non touch screen , rest all good ...

A type s would be dope

Can’t believe the Mazda CX-70 wowed me more than the RDX.

Yes type S Rdx… it’s a must and it’s a shame they haven’t done it already..

If they could clean up that alien looking center consol and make a type S, they would be back ordered for years. I want this car to be so much more than it is. That seems to be a theme in my life though.