You really do the most thorough car reviews I've seen, Alex. Just amazingly complete!

The Engine Output Chart comparison is definitely gold. You are on the damn right way doing this!

Truly a fantastic vehicle. My father and I kinda went in halfsies with this vehicle. We bought the RDX with Tech Package for about 42K and I can't even describe how much I love this SUV. We almost bought a new Audi Q5, very glad we didn't.

Test drove 2018 BMW X3 XDrive 30i (4 cylinder turbo), 2019 Volvo XC 60 T5 Inscription and 2019 Acura RDX. Acura beats both BMW and Volvo in luxury, technology and overall performance. It is absolutely no-brainer which one to buy in the category of compact luxury SUVs under $50K. Acura delivers on torque, on smoothness of delivery of torque and power, in cornering and overall maneuverability, it has the best steering wheel out of all three vehicles, with the right amount of heaviness, heft and road feedback. It has the best road noise isolation, and the best seats and leather upholstery, beating even the newly redesigned Volvo... The only place where Acura falls short is fuel economy--it has pretty thirsty engine, but it can run on regular gasoline unlike the other two (I know, I am leasing 2019 RDX Tech package)... Sure, one can buy more powerful engine, like turbocharged 3.0 V6 in BMW and both turbo-charged and supercharged T6 in Volvo, or even the 400 hp T8 hybrid system in Volvo, but the actual fun factor of driving the vehicle is not going to change much in my opinion, with Volvo's power delivery being very lumpy (turbo-lag), its steering being very light, and with BMW's long hood and aggressively bolstered, hard bucket seats... Also, price and cost of ownership, including the maintenance and long-term reliability, is always a factor, where Acura, again, delivers big...

DUDE YOUR REVIEWS ARE THE BEST. YOU ALWAYS ADD MORE INFO/INSIGHT TO THE DESIGN . AND YOU ALWAYS ADDRESSES TO THE QUESTIONS PPL HAVE BEEN HAVING. KUDOS BROTHER

This was the best and most helpful auto journalism ever!! You helped me narrow down my focus to the two top choices. Now all I need to do is crunch numbers.

“...but then the fuel economy sucked!” Keeping it real. Love it.

I like this style of answering some viewer questions in the review since you covered the major stuff in the first part.

Acura did a fantastic job, and I can't wait until the redesign MDX and TLX. KEEP IT UP ACURA

The information you give in all your videos is amazing. It’s is very satisfactory to see your reviews. Keep it going !

Man LISTEN you have one of the most HONEST , COMPREHENSIVE, INFORMATIVE COMPARISON ON YOU TUBE, I GLAD IM A SUBIE

Excellent video, Alex. You are a rarefied automotive reviewer. I may not always agree with your perspective but I can't disagree with your method. Plus I really like this RDX!

I'm a guy who rarely comments! This guy knows his stuff. This is the kind of explanation I was looking for. Subscribed & will definitely recommend this channel to others as well. Keep up the great work 👍

The A-Spec looks SO good in silver. Not that I love silver, but this car looks amazing in silver with the A-Spec.

Another informative & organized review Alex, I think you need to review some of weird and prestige cars to add more attraction and diversity to your channel. Wish you more success.

Alex killed it again! Great video on a great vehicle

Excellent review, Alex. Thank you so much!

Loved it! Especially the comparison.

What an outstanding car review. Bravo!

Best review I’ve found of the new RDX. Thank you!

10:35. Rebecca St. James 😂 oh my gosh. I’m dead. Bringing me back to church in the late 90’s.

THANK YOU for showing the SH-AWD display I have been waiting for someone to do that!

I'm really liking the new RDX except for one thing. I like the A-spec look but I want the 360 degree camera and HUD. I don't understand the reason to reduce options on what is an aesthetics package like the A-spec.

Great review, Alex! You didn't mention what mode you were driving in. Since the Advanced has adaptive suspension, wondering if the ride would be smoother in Comfort mode - if you weren't driving in that,

Alex please do a review of the 2019 Acura Mdx A-Spec

Excellent description and analysis as usual. You almost convinced me I need to buy although I loathe SUV in general for their driving experience. Twin Turbo V6 seems like it would be a little too nose heavy though. But I am the type of guy that would probably succumb to an X3 M4.0i in this segment.

I believe Tech also includes blind spot and rear traffic alert that base doesn't get.

The intro music gives me chills.

Yippee it’s a beige interior! I like that console too.

I like that you compare cars

Great video! What kind of GoPro setup do you use in front the car dashscreen display to show the torque split screen in the RDX?

Hi Alex, great review. 👍 Quick question do you feel the Mazda CX-5 has the more compliant ride? Thank you.

Would you go for the 2019 RDX or the 2019 Countryman S All4 ? I'm considering both but hard to decide!

I just leased 2018 Nissan Murano platinum. The v6 is smooth and great mileage 24 mpg. Best part big incentives

Alex .... You are tops for the Car reviews .... I would like to see a comparison with the new Cadillac XT4 if you could .... please.

Hi.. can you review new new 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe (7 Seater) ? Love the videos, Keep it up!

Alex which model of the rdx is your pick/best buy?

Hi Ale, thank you for an excellent and detailed review. I am wondering you did not mention porsche macan at all.

I think you have an error on the Advance trims tires, they should also be 235/55R19 Continentals. Only the A-SPEC has the 255/45R20 tires.

I started with Honda as a consultant 5 weeks ago, so for the first time have been looking at how they package their vehicles. It seems that Honda like to keep things simple for the buyer. Three grades of trim/equipment and two engines choices for the petrols. Outside the three grades, there aren't too many options to pick because each grade has very intelligent equipment bundling at that price point. What you want at that price point is there already.

Looking to buy one of these used pretty soon. I like to pick up just out of lease models in cars so that's 2021 of course not 2019, but still, generally seems like the same car :) Thanks for the review!

Thank you for reading all the comments Alex on Autos. This Acura RDX is pretty cool. 👍

Great review. I was hoping for comparison of the new 10 speed to the famous 8 speed ZF that is in a lot of Germans. Could you please comment on that?

17:00 The base trim has active noise cancellation yet it's still louder than the top trim with acoustic side glass?

Alex, this is one of the best reviews you've done. Really liked the last section where you compared and contrasted how you can equip other options and how they compare. Excellent detail!

You are very thorough

AlexPut in the twin turbo V6 and I'm all in!

Firm ride is good in this segment. As long as it isn't harsh. You can go buy a RAV4 if you want cushy soft (and sloppy).

Has the 2020 RDX for a week. Great car. Smooth, good power, great balance between handling and comfort. The only thing I did not like was the infotainment is almost impossible to switch back and forth between apple car play to Spotify, XM radio etc. I had a front passenger so the control. So weirdthey couldn'tget it right. Our old X3, so much easier.. Other than that, I like the RDX.

It's weird that the 2019 RDX doesn't have LED turning indicators in the tail lights, but yet the CR-V does.

I own an RDX Advance pckg with SH-AWD, and even though everybody reviewing it says that is a smooth shifting auto trans, mine shifts quite jerky into second and third gears, almost always unless at very slow acceleration. Acura dealership says this is normal shifting in AWD. Someone has the same experience???

I was watching the SH-AWD pictogauge and noticed how it actually applies the power...Pretty cool!

Best review! 👍👍👍

Alex you are just awesome. Though not really my cup of tea, I have never liked Acura until this car(Aside from the crappy wood trim) overall this is an outstanding vehicle. I thought it was awesome you are listing to Rebecca st. James! The Mercedes AMG GLC is still best in class here, but costs more than twice as much maxed out lol, but if money is no issue, get the Mercedes, but then again if money is no issue, then absolutely get the Lamborghini Urus. Awesome review!

Nice review. Just test drove in the last week but found the A spec of the RDX lacking. I did like the over all design however.

Hello Alex , I need your suggestion on which one is better the A spec or the advance ?

You lowered the ride score from your first test. What model are you testing? Does it have adaptive suspension?

Great review alex! The rear suspension is 100% new but I'm not sure about the front.

I have 21 awd tech package. Great size and practical , handles great and good motor - wish it had audi 7 speed though. My biggest complaint is city fuel economy around 18-19 mpg- well below stated and below my MDX awd with v6.

There are diff ways to measure cargo capacity. Acura uses a more volume friendly measurement than many others. So I'm not sure you're correct about it holding more than the X3 and Lexus RX. I've driven and looked at the new RDX and it's toward the top of my list for next vehicles but the hatch didn't seem as big as our RX despite the "cu ft" quoted numbers.

Camera on the SH-AWD display was an inspired choice, really interesting!

Is the SH-AWD worth it in normal driving conditions and not driving "aggressively"?

I like my 2020 rdx. Fun to drive, turbo is thirsty tho.Take high test gas which does not help. Lots if buttons to push, getting sick of idle stop button. Brakes are awsome! ; And I'm an d volvo guy.

Hey alex, heard the hybrid is coming this year. Is that true?

Will there be a Sport Hybrid version?

I absolutely love the car and your review Alex. But how is it that you are showing us an Advance model with black wheels? Must be the $2000 optional 19 inch wheels?

I currently have a Mercedes GLC. I am interested in switching to this, however, based on your comments in the section on the Volvo competitor, it seems I cannot get both the advanced safety features and the upgraded stereo in the same package. Is that correct?

just bought Acura RDX 2019 in three weeks it gave me the transmission issue! I had to tow it to dealer and they had to replace the shifter assembly!! So much for Acura Reliability after spending $50k on the car!!

I had looked at the 2018 and 2019 RDX at the dealer, and bought a 2018 AWD. I liked the look of the 2019 outside but I hated the black carps all over on the A-Spec. I chose the 2018 because it still had functional easy to use knobs, dials, (no confusing screen) and a real drive shifter. The V-6 and the 6 speed was smooth and fast. The only thing missing was the SH-AWD on the 2018. Acura should have retained the V-6 and the 6 speed.

Advance FWD I saw at local dealer had tire repair kit, not spare tire & spare tire is not available as accessory. Is it standard only on Advance SH-AWD?

do you have the drivers seat positioned as low as it can go?

184 inches is damn close to what a midsize suv used to be. The 2008 Honda Pilot was only 4 inches longer. The 2019 pilot is nearly a foot longer though. Time is funny

Acura needs to start using that seat in all vehicles. Maybe not the ILX but definitely the MDX

Was hoping for GLC comparison here as well. Where does it stack ?

is the apple car play wireless ?

@alexonautos how would the seats fair on a long drive?

I think the driving select knob is supposed to look similar to the one in the nsx

From watching reviews I get the impression that SH-AWD may not kick in unless you are accelerating in or out of a turn. Which is nice, but typically you'd only use it coming out of a turn.

I would just like to be able to buy an up-level suv without a frelling sunroof/moonroof. Higher initial cost, reduced head room, and after a few years moonroofs become a cleaning and maintenance headache. And, oh yes, there is also the exploding sunroof issue (according to Consumer Reports).

I recently traded in my 2021 Acura RDX (SH-AWD + Technology) after 3 months of ownership. The reason being the shallow hatch height of 30”, which prevented me from putting in a full-size dog crate that’s 31” tall, and could not fit even my medium-sized mountain bike within the hatch area. These are just regular use cases and Acura’s design team need to be fired for not considering these. The 2022 MDX, a much larger vehicle, also has the same 30” hatch height problem. For comparison, the Honda CRV’s hatch is 36” tall (a sheer marvel in packaging) and the Honda Pilot and Honda Passport have 33-34” of hatch height. I now own a 2021 Honda Passport Touring, which meets all of my utility vehicle needs……can easily fit the dog crate, can easily swallow up the mountain bike. Having said that, Acura is not the only culprit here…….the Subaru Ascent, the Subaru Forester, the Subaru Crosstrek, the Toyota RAV4 are all in the unusably shallow hatch height category and it is a shame to call these utility vehicles, if they cannot cater to such mundane use cases.

Curious why you didn't add the Lincoln MKC (or MKX/Nautilus) as part of your comparison/competition?. As always, terrific review.

when your comparing to a hybrid. do you take into account on the time to sit and charge.

Does it have a flat load floor now with the rear seats down? The previous model had a hump which sucked for us when loading boxes.

i cant decide between this and the MDX A-spec

Good comparative video. 👍👍👍

Hi alex.it is ok to put 87 octane unleaded gas on my acura rdx 2021 model.thank you

I think the LED turn signals combined with LED brake light makes it difficult to see the turn signal. You would think the colour would help but it doesnt. I like the candelescent turn signal so i can see it better. I think LED looks much better and are brighter but if it is combo brake and turnsignal it just isnt as noticed as needed

Long time subscriber of yours. Love the work you do. I did find it interesting that you have measured 0-60 at 5.7s and 5.9s with your equipment. Have you had it calibrated? The reason I ask the question is because Car and Driver reported 6.6s and Motortrend reported 6.4s. Similarly you can find threads on acurazine were owners reported noticeably slower 0-60 times vs previous generation. The observed fuel economy as well as acceleration numbers are significantly worse than previous generation of RDX despite what published numbers may suggest. Previous generation RDX did extremely well with ability to shut down 3 cylinders. The real world numbers have shown it is more fuel efficient on freeway than even CR-V! www.motortrend.com/news/rdx-vs-cr-v-5-reasons-splurge-acura-5-go-honda/ Though overall I really like the interior of new RDX. I think I am crazy as I like it more than X5m. I don't recall how the materials felt when I was inside at the auto show (was really impressed by volvo upper trim) but judging by the looks it is very appealing.

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What happens when you put it in comfort. Does the ride quality get better?

If I want a Acura?? This is my choice Alex.

The hidden compartment tells me that this model will have the hybrid version later. The space will be used for holding the batteries.

Loaded rdx vs loaded xc40? No kids. 6’2” -- I want the quietest smoothest drive with around 50k to spend. Which would be better for me? I like looks of both. Thanks!

Never heard you say something sucked until this video, nice!

Please do a review on the Mazda 6!

Great review as always Alex. Would you say the new RDX is more comfortable than the new Qx50 in term of ride quality and cabin noise? Thanks

When will the twin turbo V6 Type S be released?!?!?! Knowing my luck I would buy this model on a Monday and come Tuesday the Type S would be released.

This dude loves him some roller bags.

Low 1st to get that turbo spoiled up as is rest ratios combined with computer controlled

How would you consider this to a ford explorer xlt?