The 2022 Acura RDX Is A Sharply Styled & Driver Focused Luxury SUV
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- The #AcuraRDX has built its reputation as a premium compact SUV with a focus on driving performance. When this current generation came out in 2019, it represented a return to precision crafted performance for #Acura. For 2022, the #RDX gets some small tweaks that were centered around consumer feedback which includes expanded availability of the #RDXASpec trim to the Advance trim and new tech features like wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless phone charging. It's still one of our favorite luxury SUV's for the money, but new competitors from Lexus and Genesis are equally as appealing.
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Its been a while since we drove the current generation RDX that we forgot just how good this car is. Still an enticing luxury SUV with a ton of value baked in and we're glad to see Acura expanding the A-Spec package to the Advance trim. One error we want to notate, in the engine specs graphic, we accidentally listed it as a N/A engine, the engine is in fact turbocharged. Sorry for the confusion!
Nobody needs your Genesis paid advertising, thank you
@@markvisser388 because it’s way better than anything from Acura or Lexus lol. That’s why it’s so good
I'm still holding out for a possible Type S variant. That'll make me very happy if they release it.
@@markvisser388 it’s not bias or advertising. Genesis builds some of the most impressive luxury cars these days. Especially for the price
@@garrettw99 nothing really special actually. Hyundai is just trying to get more money from his customers, without merit. No identity (European designs), no significant (nothing actually) technical or technological contribution and even worse, the company has been found destroying evidences of their issues (serious issues that may literally threat their customers lives), and they are quite regularly inflating fuel economy numbers. So not really anything left that is worth the attention.
It looked like Alex was terrified of Sofyan’s driving haha he was holding on to that handle for dear life
He was scared the all season tires would cause them to fly off the road haha
I didn’t know this is a marketing company, I thought it was unbiased car review channel.
I would have been too. They were on a mountain. Sofyan didn’t need to be driving like that. As capable as he is.
@@Thankyou_3 how exactly?
If you watch Alex’s video on the RDX, he is driving just as fast as Sofyan did, if not faster 😂
FINALLY Acura paired A-spec with advance.
Acura lost me three times over the last few years due to that boneheaded decision forcing a choice between appearance and features.
I wouldnt be suprised if they lost thousands of customers to Volvo and Lexus with that stupid decision.
The fact that you were just able to drive the RDX around a mountainside as if you were in a sports car without any fuss really does speak volumes to how it handles and performs regardless of if it’s not the most powerful in the segment.
Aman to driving on mountain side road. I've drove something like that before but everyone was SH*T scared like Alex was HOLDING ON TO DEAR life. So credit to new RDX for keeping car planted on ground on the twisty roads. I love the FUN of Acura over BORING Lexus. Lexus have the grown up looks and resell but acura is for true enthusiast.
There you go
The 3 year old Rdx already outclasses a 1 month old Lexus nx. It’s faster handles better superior engine AWD system and transmission and more practical more space
@@vorsprungdurchtechnik5 i'd lease the crap out of all those except the gv70, which i would actually buy. if you think the rdx is an "awful" buy given its price point, you just come off as a hater; there are a lot of good things about it considering the base price is lower than most in that segment. the only competitor that i'd equate is being just as good a value is the gv70 because there are still trade offs for having more luxury and more power. the awd system on a genesis, while good, does not beat sh-awd, especially when pushed to the limits (of course, 99% of cuv owners will never push their car to the limits).
**ha, i just read another one of your comments about the x3; why you come off as a hater makes total sense now.
Uh, no ... I have a 2020 RDX and although it handles well for an SUV, it doesn't handle like anything in the same stratosphere of a sports car. Unless your definition of a "sports car" is a V6 Charger.
@@vorsprungdurchtechnik5 $10000 more for all the same features is not "roughly the same price". Its hard to beat the value you get from an RDX. Besides, the GV70 is brand new. Lets wait a few more months for all the complaints to start coming in.
I like where Acura’s headed with this latest iteration. Even with 210k miles, I can’t part ways with my 1st gen RDX because it just drives so well.
I've watched Redline for a while now and recently added Alex. Between the two of you, you provide great input and take on some of these cars. More collaborations in the future possibly?
We try to whenever there’s an opportunity :)
Yes! More Alex collaborations!
Awesome to see the both of you! This collab is excellent! Having both of your views in one video! Yesssss!! 😊👍⭐️🤘🏻
Not really understanding why comparing the engine to Genesis. Chinese makers also design nice cars, and that's all you apparently take to consider a maker, a luxury maker. 🤦 Despite having inefficient (unreliable and badly engineered) engines and cars, I don't really get why the insistence from you to make us think they are a luxury brand 🤢
By the way, dude, try to drive more carefully, especially when you bring someone with you.
because Genesis pays/gives huge incentives to RUclipsrs to promote their crappy failures. Casio can make an expensive watch and claim it is a better value than the Rolx or Omega just because Casio has a calculator built-in as well! but that never fools anyone into thinking Casio is a luxury watch like Rolex/Omega. RUclipsrs are tasked with promoting the idea that a Korean(!) brand with no heritage, prestige, presence, excellency or brand recognition is a luxury brand in the same league as BMW, MB, Audi, Lexus and Acura. Funny thing is that people younger than 30 actually buy that shit! they make fun of Acura and thing it is not in same league as Germans but would easily compare Genesis with Germans! it is all marketing shit
Don't waste your money on upper trims. Most of the changes are cosmetic. They all use the exact same engine and transmission. The base comes loaded with tons of features (pano sunroof, heated seats, heated steering, remote start, garage link, wireless apple/android, power tailgate, and plenty of safety features.) I've had mine since Jan 2022 and love it! I was debating between the RDX and the BMW X3m40i. The BMW is a lot faster and funner to drive but also is 25k more in Canada. Value wise the 2022 RDX is by far the best!
Rear seat space / space for child seats is a big pro of this model, most other compact luxury SUVs are tight for child seats.
Alex holding on for dear life is cracking me up. Judging from the sound of the tires squealing and engine revving on that curvy road, he's not wrong haha.
Acura has listened and this refreshed RDX is definitely worth a look. Great review!
The driver focused interior is a huge plus. Especially if you don’t have a need to attend to kids sitting in the rear seat. Those driver centric cars can be hard when you have to help the little ones pick up their stuffed animal or book because it’s harder to turn around. Though incredibly comfortable over longer trips.
Acura need to go steal Nissan's gravity seat and put it in this.
I think I would get the RDX over anything in this segment with a 4 cyl.
The Santa Fe turbo is a much nicer automobile than the RDX and it’s a lot less and the 2.5 turbo Santa Fe the engine is amazing faster than the RDX quieter very luxurious interior I think Santa Fe is got it over the RDX no problem
@@benlisi2540 That’s your opinion so it’s ok. 👌
@@ivannarvaez367 😎
That blue color is stunning
Not gonna lie this car is very beautiful in person especially with the aspec package
Looks like Alex had to change his underwear after that ride.
I personally just like the look of the RDX over the GV70 and RX.
“Congrats to Everyone who is early and found this comment”
Thank you for the 1 million $
You look like mr.beast
I just bought an Acura aspec-awd rdx and it’s amazing. The drive is super solid and immediate response esp in Sport mode. Cabin is gorgeous and very quiet. The gauges make sense tho the touch pad a bit over sensitive, can be tricky using while driving, searching thru the many Sirius stations. So comfy and lots of room for passengers and storage. A dream ride!
How are you liking the RDX 5 months later? Any issues, complaints?
Any updates?
I'm interested in the gv70 sport prestige so I called a few Genies dealers a couple days ago and all dealers have a 4 to 5 thousands markup on their vehicles. I refuse to pay any markup price for a vehicle I will continue with my mdx until things get close to normal again. It's terrifying to go buying a new car right now.
I didn’t know it at the time but I got so so so so so lucky I was forced to buy a car in July 2020 (old car was wrecked by a hit and run) before things got crazy
I didn’t know it at the time but I got so so so so so lucky I was forced to buy a car in July 2020 (old car was wrecked by a hit and run) before things got crazy
Genesis in Charlotte NC just stopped this
@@nickschulman986 stop what may I ask?
@@topandrun126 the markup over msrp for "inventory adjustment"
Love the ZERO chrome on the body. I don't understand why automakers continue to use chrome. It's ugly.
Because some like it, didn’t know the market was catered to one specific person, Michael Sanchez.
Great review! I like how informative and neutral you were but at 18:05 when you compared this to the Genesis: Hyundai/Genesis as well as Kia had to recall hundreds of thousands of their vehicles again this year because of engine problems. Even professional mechanics and car enthusiasts as yourself have admitted that Hyundai tried too hard to push for a luxury brand to compete with its German and Japanese competitors. The result was a disastrous auto engineering, hence, why it has a 10-year warrant for its cars. Also, funny how you mentioned how the Lexus NX has more horsepower yet this vehicle could outdrive even its F sport trim. Between the two, I’d choose Acura for its renown Honda’s reliability and greater resale price.
This guy is obviously getting paid. Unfortunately Alex too (not a surprise, Korean companies are well known for paying to inflate charts and for bribery). The way they annoyingly push people to think Genesis is luxury brand, and the artificially positive talks about Hyundai give them away.
Not to mention the fake accounts cheering then up and also mentioning Genesis 🤦
I'm not really expecting much from these two. Imagine how irresponsible (and probably mediocre working success) a person is when they jump to a RUclips channel to live. Now they are large, but the issue is "how they started". I don't really think these two have any sense of moral or ethics, and only prove how bad idea using them as reference is.
By the way, not only recalls, but Hyundai was found destroying evidences of their car problems, and more recently, one of their employees also showed how they have been hiding seriously dangerous problems in their cars.
@@markvisser388 Oh yeah I read about that too!
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in November of 2020 that Hyundai and Kia would have to pay $137 million to cover fines and safety improvements meant to remedy the engine issue.
Smh this channel is too much with trying to shove Genesis down people’s throats.
@@lane5686 indeed, it's extremely obvious already. I wonder how much Hyundai pays them. And i hope that at some point, someone stops accepting being bribed and expose Hyundai. Then we can make these channels close (I don't think this guy can even work at macdonald's).
All started with an Australian that now defends Hyundai even when they are caught with issues that may kill people.
They aren’t wrong. Any manufacturer will have recalls. Even Toyota and Lexus has had recalls in their products. Doesn’t mean Toyotas are now dangerous to drive you know.
The gv70 is a better vehicle than the Rdx certainly better than the new Lexus nx.
22 RDX is the worst car I’ve ever owned. Mine has been in the shop for months. There are no spare parts apparently everything is on backorder.
No thanks to the full digital cluster. That simple, classic look with a speedo and tach plus a helper screen is much easier on the eyes.
in a sports car - yes, but most luxury car buyers prefer how a digital gauge cluster looks and the configurability it provides.
@@kristians2704 Manufacturers certainly love using screens because it's cheaper. What's more luxurious, a Rolex or an Apple watch?
I like a digital cluster more, but the RDX has a nice analog cluster.
I like how luxury brand are starting to add that 3d effect on digital clusters…. You know, to mimic the analog cluster 🤦♂️
So now I'm all about that Type S MDX for the family. It'll be so interesting to have that motor in the RDX. FINALLY they offer the A-SPEC with advance package features. Sofyan and Alex compliment each other very well in their dual reviews because they're both so well informed with car stats but let each other finish what they're saying without interrupting one another.
So you're willing to take your family on a highspeed thrill ride at 100mph in an Type S vs the lower models which can achieve the same results. dont do this regardless.
See Sofyan and Alex? You literally just admitted what I had predicted months ago about the Lexus nx before anyones driven it. The Rdx is way better than the nx350 before and after anyones driven it. You both were wrong 😑. I seriously can’t even believe you both suggested to “gave the nx a chance”…🤦♂️ when after driving the nx, it clearly disappointed sofyan a lot especially the nx350 turbo leaves a lot to be desired
The Rdx drives significantly better and performs significantly better than any nx350 turbo just as I predicted before anyones driven it. And cmon Lexus Driving Signature? Really? 🙄 it’s just marketing hype that’s virtually nonexistent
The 1 month old nx350 can’t beat a 3 year old dated Rdx.
Well done acura.
The target audience for the NX won't care about the driving or performance, they want a small Lexus SUV. It will continue to outsell the superior driving RDX. My wife has a 2018 NX and she's getting the new one when available, she isn't really considering anything else, I tried.
@@joellarrysr9977 well then why do most luxury brands offer handling and performance options? Lexus is doing that in the nx but they really really suck at it…
Sure Lexus outsells Acura but you don’t buy a car just because it sells well. You buy a car to drive it
The first gen was so ahead of its time. You just marvel at Honda engineering.
They were a leader for sure. I see that Hyundai Group has now past Honda Motors for sales in the US. I see this gap widening since Honda is so far behind on EVs.
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@@gregkramer5588 Hyundai sells smoke, Honda doesn't. Easy to identify an average Hyundai owner, education is not their best characteristic.
@@markvisser388 Honda lives off the reputation they garnered in the 80s and 90s and early 2000s. Since than they are not a leader and their market share shows it. When it comes to EVs they are partnering with GM since GM is actually ahead of Honda. Hyundai America is stomping them in EVs. The educated would know that they just won Motor Trend SUV of the Year, the G70 won Car of the year when it was introduced. Tell me Mark, what does Honda have to compete with the Niro, Soul and Kona EVs? Which are old hat for Hyundai. Now that the EV6 and Ioniq 5 are shipping in Europe and soon to ship in the US. Tell me how far does that leave Honda behind? 5 years or so?
@@gregkramer5588 yes yes, dude. Whatever you say. Please have a look to the r&d before talking. Only ignorants and paid trolls like you buy Hyundai and their immoral trash. Don't forget that in less than six months they have been caught destroying evidences, hiding issues and recently, one of his engineers expose them.
Ignoring this only comes from trolls ☺️
Superb review as always. I have the 2019 and I love it. The ELS 3D sound system is wicked.
My lease came up last september and i contemplated if i need to switch to the 2022 rdx aspec advance package. In the end, i purchased the lease which im happy with. Agree with the sound syst, i love it.. any issues with your rdx? Had my roof fixed, somehow it got stuck last year and a few minor issues but everything is okay. I love how it runs and everything
I agree, a type S would be AWESOME!
we dont need bigger screens let up on that
No. We do
The soy boy wants a screen covering the entire windshield 🤣
I love how sofyan drives all cars like performance cars i like seeing what everything is capable of
One thing I'd like to see Acura do, starting with the Integra, is to introduce an option for blue seats
One of the biggest complaints of the A-Spec has been addressed. The gauge cluster now has a Digital Speedometer for the first time. This was definitely needed because the Red/Silver gauges was hard to read in the daytime.
The red and silver gauges should’ve been gone a long time ago
@@XX-166 Especially for those like me that are colorblind.
@@nickstark8640 Honda their other brand got rid of the analog crap long ago and have since given the consumer an all digital dash display which makes things easier for all involved. Other manufacturers have done this years ago and have never looked back.
We are shopping. This car is on the list. What a great non-biased review.
Thanks for your review, but who did Acura listen to? Us customers? Reviewers? People who have no intention to buy but lots of opinions? You?
# 3 unfortunately.
Damn how big do you want the screen to be So?
It needs to be taller, not necessarily bigger.
Exactly. Thinks he wants at least a 43" big screen up there.
ruclips.net/video/viHvvfHFcoc/видео.html
@@brianb7844 what’s next? A digital LCD windshield? 🤦♂️
The thumbnail says "Acura Listened!"
Umm, listened to what?
Nothing🤣 they don’t even offer a touch screen🤭
The complaints of not getting the features of the top trim Advance with the A Spec model
Overall my 2021 RDX is a good car, but the vehicle is not without “precision “ issues. The nav system does not have a decent file system in order storage for addresses-the roof liner rattles and the rear seat hinges. The dealer fixed the rattle within the heads-up display. The gas-saving start shakes the car way more than my brother's Hyundai. I was disappointed in the road noise suppression, which has been addressed for 2022.
Yet Infiniti and lexus lag interior design and technology 🤔.
it is a much better car than NX, even compared to X3 or Q5 it is an amazing choice
Agreed. As I predicted before anyones even driven it the 1 month old nx is already a lackluster cuv vs the 3 year old Rdx
@@naveenthemachine smh. You're everywhere promoting the Lexus hate. Why are you like this lol
Agree I drove them all and have owned over 25 cars - mostly German VW , Audi and Porsche . For the money the rdx is hard to beat
Crap fuel economy.
Terrible touchpad.
Why don't you do 0-60 time?
Thumbs up for another detailed and informative review!...as always!
I have the new TLX and not being able to get advance package options was a pain so hopefully that makes it’s way to the rest of the lineup as well.
You push buttons frequently while driving? Thought Acura already had more features than a Honda. I also don't like light filtering in from a pano moon roof and in Sol Cal it is hot like crazy when I visit.
That startup chime 7:11 doesn’t sound like my 2019 RDX.
Heated back seats but 60/40 folding. How to make the best use of heated back seats on winter ski trip of 4 people?
I really don't understand all the love for Genesis. Chain link fence grill, tiny headlights with too large of a strip between the two, some hideously gaudy rim options, the interior is just a giant Kate Spade diamond stitched purse and the elliptical Art Deco or "retro futuristic" design details just don't go with anything on the vehicle. Talk about a schizophrenic design, I just don't understand it. To each their own, I suppose, but I have not heard anyone talk about why, specifically, they think it is so nice or talk about why they think the design is cohesive. It simply isn't. It is a jumbling of all kinds of design concepts thrown together and people seem to be gobbling it up. Someone please explain!
Maybe you should test drive one first?
@@porfiriato84 Not talking so much about driving mechanics or horsepower, necessarily, but style and aesthetics. I went with a 2022 RDC A-Spec Advance, which I am finding drives very well as well as very comfortably and sporty enough for me with its engine and handling. Some may not like or prefer the design of this Acura, but it is a cohesive design (not perfect, mind you) unlike the random design elements of the G70, which I feel doesn't have an identity - or having a split personality, rather. I've watched many videos on it and looked at their website. I am so off put by the design that I don't even want to do a test drive because I could never see myself liking the aesthetic.
The genesis vehicles look like shiny bug eye fads
@@vsrap71 I like some of the exterior lines of the car, but scratch my head at so many of the other design decisions. As far as longevity in its design as a fad, time will tell, but I am wondering how it might be perceived 5-10 years from now and looked back upon as if, "why did everyone like this again?"
It’s the best in class lol. Much better than the Rdx and definitely the new Lexus nx
They need a 6 cylinder RDX TYPE S.
I think they need about a 70HP electric motor in a plugin hybrid with this engine. Total output would be about 340 hp which would be plenty and give you a >10 mpg boost. Just my thoughts.
they're supposed to be coming out with a type s, but not sure if it will just have a higher tuned 2.0t (hopefully not). long live the j series!
Hey guys, any comments on the new multi-spoke wheels on this A-Spec Advance vs the previous year A-Spec 5-spoke wheels. Do you like the new multi-spoke wheels? Which one do you prefer?
I spent time with the RDX a couple of days ago and cameras font do it justice. Much better looking car in person and the cabin is well appointed as well. The GV70 would be my number one pick in this segment, but this is definitely number two
i think both are great values and really it just depends on which style you like better - euro or japanese, but both are great.
Hmmm... Acura actually listened to the customers...Most Car companies don't do that...
the A-Spec with Advance package is the biggest and best change to me.. Its what we wanted.. Like not having a heated steering wheel, 360 camera etc in the Advance but not it the A-spec.... This RDX is a perfect blend of sportiness and comfort... unlike some competitors....
#Savage Alex from Alexonautos coming on this review is awesome!
Like u did for a XC90 T8 and Ford Explorer ST comparison..
It'd be nice to have a 3.5L V6 in the RDX.
Agreed. It would be nice to have the 3.5 in the nx as well.
Excellent review and video. Really like the car; everything is impressive. Agree they could still improve certain features to go all the way as with the Genesis. 🌟🌟🌟🌟👍🏼😊
I’m sure this Rdx has the most reliable engine in the segment but overall I think the nx would be more reliable. Idk which I would choose but I do like this blue color
@@vorsprungdurchtechnik5 decent German engines but Honda has world class engines and I’d know as the worlds most reliable engine maker. Toyota is a close second. The new 2.5 may have new flaws and we will have to wait and see but Honda’s 2.0 will run circles around Bmw and Audis 4 bangers even if the Honda’s engine is a newer design
Man, I wish they had that trim level option when I got my 2020 rdx advance. Plus, I hope they fixed the brake noise in cold weather. I do like the updates on the inside.
I have a 2020 RDX A-Spec and your right about the breaks. I live in Las Vegas and outside of summer weather the brakes screeching is awfully loud and the dealer still hasn't found a permanent fix.
Where is the TypeS already...I have been wanting that since they said they were working on it for the TLX and the MDX
Hate this infotainment system..can’t wait to see the new Lexus interface. Thanks for the great review. Nice to see you and Alex in the video. BTW nice screensaver on your phone😉
The new interface from Lexus IS the only thing that’s better than the Rdx. But in everything else the Rdx is simply a better car than the nx. It’s faster handles better superior AWD much better engine and transmission
i think (hope) acura will follow lexus in that regard with the next gen that comes out.
As a car buyer rather than a reviewer that keeps their vehicles for at least ten years, I only go Honda or Toyota because of their long term reliability. Genesis and the others do not compare.
Interior looks outdated already. Acura needs an suv between the rdx and the mdx. Basically the Passports size. RdX is to small and MDX is to big, BMW is the only one that has it right. Except reliability lol
Passport is bigger than MDX
15:00 - video and sound are completely detached, RPM is at redline while it's quiet and then engine sounds like it's accelerating but the RPMs are dropping.
When it comes to packaging (interior size), Honda is always the best.
In this segment I’d look into the Acura RDX and Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
Yeah I went with the Stelvio because it was a bit more unique.. there are RDX clones everywhere in Philly.. I wish the Alfa had the practical side of the SUV aspect as it’s cramped in the back but the car is great nonetheless I’m a single guy 26 so I have no issues
@@aayonce4 I live in LA and I see the stelvio more than RDX, stelvio is everywhere
@@Smileydudekxy wow that’s so weird lol all I see is RDX in Philly and east coast
What about GV70? It also has great handling dynamics.
I can't get past the infotainment system. Before it was that horrible double-screen, and now it's this thing without a touchscreen. I'll wait a few more until they get it right.
It's a mid model refresh so they're not throwing in all the bells and whistle as suppose to the nx and the g7O they're on a brand new platform
Just like this R D X was ahead of its time when it 1st released imagine when the next generation comes to life. This is just a taste of what next one will be like
The mousepad is horrible and dangerous when driving because you have to focus very carefully to use it. I turned my RDX back in after about 6 months. I would not recommend this vehicle until it has an actual touch screen. It’s too bad because other than that i liked the RDX.
I'd rather have the Acura. The Genesis is tacky/ugly, the Lexus is boring/ugly.
It’s alright
Alex is about to toss his cookies.
acura listened?
Gotta say, I’m becoming an Acura fan! I personally don’t like Japanese cars whatsoever… their interiors are atrocious as well as their tech but Acura is doing some amazing cars! I’m personally thinking about buying the 2021 TLX advance with SH-AWD over the G70 Sport prestige because of that beautiful interior on the TLX and their exterior is also stunning!
Yeah found their review strange .. the rx350
Is way more boring the genesis well it’s a Hyundai at Acura pricing
Him: It's all about the thunk.
Me: I like solid thunks and I cannot lie. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I actually test drove 3 2021 versions and for some unknown reason the 3 of them had like a frequency or vibration feeling on the gas pedal. Also if you check the forums, a lot of people has same issue. Some people are OK with it but some do not like that. I dont like it so I did not buy it. Hopefully this 2022 is better on that aspect
Could be a woofers on the firewall footwell.
@@benc4181 Music was off during the test drive. Or are those woofers for the engine sound?
@@thedronescene7474 active noise canceling.
Nice vehicle for what it is but I would still go for the Genesis GV70.
You’re right it’s more beautiful much more luxurious and it will kick its ass in a drag race
The engine description on screen says Naturally aspirated. In my head im like theres no NA inline 4 that makes that much power.
BAC Mono: Allow me to introduce myself
There is but This is not you are right.
I didn’t know this is a marketing company, I thought it was unbiased car review channel.
@@Thankyou_3 what???
@@Shabbe02 How much kickback Acura is paying this marketing channel 😂 Acura is garbage.
Thanks god I didn’t go for normal Rdx,i got 2021 black/red apex in 2020 and it’s still very fresh to me 👍
Acura all day long. The Genesis is attractive, but the dealer experience combined with the unproven reliability over time is a no-go for me when spending MY money.
Well 10.25 inch screens are like the standard now so wouldn't say it's small, just could be bigger since it's a luxury/premium brand. Im glad they finally offer the aspec with the advance but still hate that instrument cluster.
Last time I checked this did not lease well like over 600 fully loaded and the Genesis is probably just as bad or worse. It's hard to justify paying almost 700 a month for either of these so I just got a loaded CX-5.
There are so many new SUV's out on the market now. They are all looking the same to me now. None of them are looking attractive anymore.
Bigger space better performance and Honda reliability and they’re to pitch a genesis if it’s close in price ?😅😅😅
My wife has the 2019 rdx she loves it but I think needs the type S. Our lease is up in 2 months i don’t think my wife will go with acura again..
Redline Reviews/Sofyan: I was a little confused.. You mention (Including while on a test drive with Alex on Autos) that it's a Turbo 4.. Yet when you showcase the powertrain specs card 1:40 on the right hand side of the screen, it says, "N/A" as in Naturally Aspirated. You may want to change that little oopsy.. Sorry to nitpick.. I know you guys do a fantastic job nonetheless to bring us the latest and greatest, when it comes to automotive content..
One of the best looking colors I've ever seen!
If they want me to buy an Acura they need to get rid of that touchpad. Seems like an accident waiting to happen.
*whew*got the 2021 RDX in June. 2022 didn't change anything substantial, no FOMO here
I got 1 in April but could have got the A-Spec with the Advance
@@rkenon86 yeah that's a sweet trim.
I think Acura needs to step up for plug in hybrid or full electric. An ICE cars won't be survived no matter how well they make in these days.
If you are seriously looking at this vehicle, please read this post plus test drive the vehicle and spend A LOT of time trying to use the Navigation/Radio/Car Play interface. I have owned an Acura RDX since 2011 including a 2021 RDX which has the same tech stack as the 2022. Acura completely ruined their vehicle with their True Touch interface. I am an accomplished technologist with a Masters Degree in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins and this interface is by far the most user interface I have EVER experienced. You end up looking at the touch pad and the screen much more often because the touch pad is not intuitive AT ALL. We have had the car for almost two years and we still have not gotten used to it. Normal human touch interfaces involve dragging your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. There is no virtual cursor, rather you touch on the remote touchpad in the area corresponding to the icon that you want to select. To make matters worse, this same interface is required to select and control apps using Apple Car Play. You need to use the same interface to even control the radio. Something as simple as controlling the radio has been made drastically more difficult because of the touch pad. I am unaware of ANY other interface that operates like this - it is not a better interface, it is SIGNIFICANTLY worse.
Shame on Acura for not providing a touch screen instead of the remote touchpad. It is TERRIBLE and I will not be getting another RDX when my current lease expires.
No radio contols on the steering wheel?
Great review. Let’s all like the video so he can afford some new pants that he didn’t borrow from his little nephew.
Wow what are the odds, you uploaded this the same day I just got my 2020 RDX aspec. I like how they got rid of that black part on the left and right part of the lower front fender. Wish I could've gotten this but oh well
59 cf of cargo space with seats down, not "a whopping 79."
Funny, I have a 21 RDX a spec and it has the sport+ mode. The gearing is so aggressive
Ugh, this needs a Type-s trim ASAP. BUT you know Acura, when they don't extensively update something, its for a reason.
maybe they'll do it with the next gen, which should be in a couple of years. but yeah, needs to be sooner than later for sure.
@@entertained... according to rumors from other platforms, the platform being using in the RDX isn’t design to fit the Type-s architecture. So they are completely redesigning.
@@Packerm87 makes sense; the current rdx was designed before acura started rolling out type s powertrains.
Problem is with going to the large screen is they would have to update the center console. Because, the screen would take up more of the view out of the front window.
Are screeching brakes still an issue like the 19,20,21 models?
Good question. 🤔
Thank God, I will buy one for myself
It’s more performed oriented then the genesis and the rx350 right ?
The GLC 300 still has just 255 HP...unless you are talking about the next gen GLC 300 coming out in 2023, which is also going to be a larger vehicle than the current model...but even the GLE has the same 255 hp...also, the updated NX has just 3 more HP, and there will be availability issues plaguing delivery as in all new cars now..
The gle power is definitely underrated
The nx has the same power more torque but it’s still slower than the Rdx 😆
The Japanese don't consider competitors - they do their own thing and each have there pros/cons. Idk why there are always BMW/Merc stans everywhere. The Japanese manufacturers have always brought value/reliability first. I like that Acura is bringing Type S back to really show the meaning of Precision Crafted Performance. If ur anyone whose owned Japanese, German or American you'd come to appreciate each car, all of em are on 4-wheels and an engine like any car. Only a select few are truly atrocious, lol.
The fuck they listened. Where is the touchscreen? Where is the auto shut off memory?
That guy looked so uncomfortable in the passenger seat lol.