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I have a 2019 RDX Advance SH-AWD at 65k miles. No major issues. The small pano roof pops softly every once in a while, not too often. The brakes squeal after humid weather, but it's just rust prone rotors, good aftermarket rotors will easily fix this issue. It has nearly the same power as a 5th gen 4Runner, but I can get 30mpg if cruising at 50mph, no stops, with premium fuel. I average 22mpg with highway and city driving. The RDX with premium and sport mode can beat a Audi S-Line Q5 in a drag race, look up the videos. We've taken my dogs on road trips with it. We've go up mountains during winter, or crossed southern state borders in summer. No issues. Premium is NOT required, you can use regular fuel. Premium is only recommended. It has one of the best SH-AWD. I've taken it down country ass dirt roads and had the OEM wheels caked with mud but it wouldn't stop, and would barely slip even at steep inclines, this latest gen of SHAWD almost feel like a true 4x4 system. I know, I've had TRD Tacoma, 4Runner, and now we have a Wrangler JL. With Audi, you have Quattro but an Audi will not be as reliable, I had an Audi A6. You have Subaru Asymmetrical AWD but the reliability of the Acura is better (detuned Type R 4 cylinder turbo K20) and is slightly better put together than the Subarus. It has plenty of space with seats down, almost completely flat. It can comfortably hold 6+ft tall people in the back seats, couldn't do that with my 4Runner. Headlights are crazy bright and you must angle them down, no need for aftermarket headlights. Seats are nappa leather with trim, 16 way power adjust, heated and cooled. Steering wheel feels solid, buttons feel solid, even the turn signals feel solid, meaning, it doesn't feel like it's going to fall apart after 10 years of daily use. Pano sunroof is standard. The Audio system is incredible with roof speakers as well. It's a jack of all trades, master of none. It's not as luxurious as a BMW/Merc/Audi but it's more reliable and cheaper to fix. It's not as fuel efficient as a small Toyota/Honda but it's more fun to drive. It's not as big as a 4runner, Pilot, etc larger SUV but it's more fuel efficient and more features and premium. The RDX is a practical vehicle for someone who doesn't want a boring generic crossover/SUV.

I’ve had my 2019 RDX for 2 years now, and I genuinely can’t think of a better car in this segment. I have 2 car seats in the back that fit with no issues despite me being 6’4”. The cars handling can’t be talked about enough, but the thing the RDX does better than anything else in its class is the audio system. The ELS is unbelievable. It makes you feel like you are at a concert with the emersion. No way around it, the infotainment is trash, but you get used to it. I can do everything I need with no problems. The only other true downside is the gas mileage is absolute trash in the City. This thing wants to be driven and when you do, the gas mileage is in the 18-20 range in the City. Other than those, this thing is unbeatable at its price vs the other cars in the segment.

Not having smudges and fingerprints on the screen, EVER, is fantastic for me. Voice control/Bluetooth Audio and the remarkable ELS 3D audio, absolutely no regrets here. The driving feel/dynamics (SHAWD), the size/dimensions and COMFY seats. Just enjoy the ride and stop playing with the Tech. 😊

Had this car for an about 4 days while my MDX was in the shop and it was a great experience. Very comfortable small SUV and somewhat sporty as well. The handling is great on it too.

The RDX is one of the best all rounders out there. If you live where there is real winter and you have not driven this machine do yourself a favour and drive one especially if the conditions are terrible. The SHAWD system is a game changer and also happens to get this vehicle around ramps in the summer as an added bonus

I think I'm really liking the new thumbnail! Classy, yet special and mainly no shocked reaction face. Thanks!

The track pad is my favorite part of our 2023 MDX. We clean it monthly and the screen doesn’t have finger prints all over it. It’s consistently the cleanest looking part of the car.

RDX also deserves a Type S version

Just bought this car and love it. A blast to drive + tons of features. And you get used to the track pad. I’d rather have that than a smudgy screen tbh.

That ten second single shot from 1:46 is BEAUTIFUL. You can really see how well the car is tracking. ZERO understeer.

I’ve worked at a acura dealership for almost 3 years now and you definitely get used to the trackpad. Honestly it’s a lot easier to use and safer to use than a touchscreen IMO. The lack of responsiveness with apple carplay is apple’s fault, their software doesn’t work with the true-touch touchpad.

My wife just bought a ‘23 A-Spec. The dealer gave us $4k off the MSRP because it was a loaner car, with 120 miles! It’s an excellent car. A more sensible alternative to an X3. It is loaded with good tech, nothing overboard. Looks good, drives good. Going to be reliable as hell. What more do you want?

Great review! I have a 2021 RDX PMC (thermal orange pearl), so it has both the Advanced and A-Spec packages. It handles amazingly, especially on mountain roads. Favorites - handling; bolster adjustments; passenger seat has all the same adjustments; camera button on stalk; ELS audio. Dislikes - touch pad and small screen. Prefer touchscreens!

I like the RDX and MDX, but that trackpad has been a dealbreaker for me. If they can at least add a touchscreen interface, I would totally consider it. I’m amazed they haven’t added touchscreen capability alongside the touchpad like Lexus did a few years ago with their old infotainment before revamping it.

We're looking at SUVs right now and weird is definitely the word. Terrible powertrains (Outlander), awful removal of tactile or even visible controls (Atlas SportCross), terrible infotainment software (Venza), weird steering controls (rx350h), terrible engines and broken transmission tuning (every Hyundai group vehicle), more weird infotainment controls (CX5/CX50)... So all things considered, I don't think I'll even touch the trackpad once the music is bumping. But the otherwise "normal" way about everything else in the RDX has it at the top of our list. Shout out to the Honda CRV, which is overall the best and most normal newish Hybrid, and probably the smartest one to buy. But to tap into likely the last generation of luxury SUVs, the RDX blows everything else away, until you spend $20k more on a BMW, Audi, or Benz.

I have a 2022 Apec Advance RDX and its amazing. The only way I see myself getting rid of it is if Acura puts out an RDX Type-S.

I just bought a 2024 Aspec Advance in Apex Blue Pearl (UK Wildcat blue). I absolutely love it. I got used to the touchpad within a day. I like not having fingerprints on the screen. It handles well enough to use cruise control in a downpour at highway speed.

This was so well put together, great job!

Many blessings to the both of you may this year bring blessings beyond measure thank you for the information.

Love that the sh awd system is still killing it! I love it in my 2007 Acura RL SHAWD with 300hp

Loved everything about the 22 Aspec RDX, except for the gas mileage. I don't even floor it and was averaging 13 to 15 L/100km. Because of high gas prices and the need to fill up often, I traded mine in for a 23 Venza. Wished the RDX had a hybrid variant. Miss the handling and sound on the RDX.

My sister bought the redesigned 2022 mdx A spec. I drove it and more than anything really liked the styling. Needed an suv myself saw the RDX A Spec and had to have it. Test drove Jag F pace and Alfa Stelvio (which is an amazing suv btw) got the RDX and havent looked back

Have a 2022 Advance. Nice drive. Sporty but comfortable and practical. No issues. Track pad takes some getting used to but easy once you get the hang of it.

My boss has a new MDX and I absolutely love the touchpad. I’d rather have BMW or Mazdas controller, but Acuras touchpad was a super nice alternative. I don’t want a touch screen, gets super dirty super quick and it catches sunlight so much more. Keeping hands off the screen makes it so much easier to see the thing. The infotainment system isn’t that bad either, I don’t understand why it’s so hated.

As an actual owner of this infotainment system in an MDX, I say it’s fine when using Acura’s native system. It’s only a little annoying when using Apple CarPlay. My other car is an Integra, and it’s more annoying having to reach over and touch specific points on the screen esp on bumpy roads.

Also note that the engine tuning is dynamic now, and you can use 87 octane fuel at the expense of some hp.

Thanks for the great content guys!

I have the 2023 aspec-advance I got used to the track pad and I love it now. I can’t think of anything better than this car. This segment the RDX is the cheapest and it includes more than enough power for a daily driver. ❤

I love my 2023 Aspec. Best suv I’ve purchased so far !

I have a 2021 RDX PMC in thermal orange pearl. A great car with zero issues in the last 3 years.

I have an '09 Acura RDX AWD Turbo, and that car is a ton of fun.

Those gear shifts sound PERFECT.

I’ve had my 23 RDX aspec since May 23. And love it so far. The infotainment sucks but you’ll get used to it. The sound system is one of the best in its class 16 speakers ELS, 5/5 lol. The space in the rear seats is great. Climate control with the switches and buttons in the front regular stuff. The PRNDL is weird but you get used to it also. The gas mileage could be better. I like flooring it so I can’t complain lol. I’ll say the aspec is the trim to get, as it comes well loaded for the price. Only thing i woulda wished it come with was the rain sensing wipers and the adaptive dampers. I was actually lucky the one i chose had remote start on the key fob which is only a aspec advance featured. Dealer only charged an extra $150 instead of the original $700 on the website.

I love that trackpad. It will keep the screen free from finger prints.

So hard to beat out the GV70. The RDX dash and controls are just a bit weird.

had a 2016 RDX that I drove for 8 trouble free years. for my next car I looked at both the 2024 RDX as well as the Lexus NX 350h. Ended up going with the NX … my gas bill is now half what it was, and everything seems a lot more modern with the NX. I would have liked to stay with Acura but the lack of a hybrid powertrain sealed my decision to go with the NX.

My family and I still this even with recall for fuel pump and rear windshield shattered issue from manufacturer, fact is its still more reliable and better than most overall and in northern Ontario Canada Nokian winter tires is excellent

Those DWS 06 plus is a fantastic tire

Well it looks like I want AND need one. My 2007 was awesome, and this looks promising!

The infotainment is the reason I took the RDX off my list of vehicles to buy. I ended up buying a Venza.

I have two years left on my current lease and I want to get RDX Aspec when lease is up but ive heard the older models have a rear window that randomly shatters and electrical issues? Im in tge air between this or TLX Aspec. Will be one of the two just not sure which one

Would you take RDX a spec advance over a CX50 turbo premium plus??

I own a 2020 Aspec. Got it as new. Still love it!!! So much fun to drive and still pretty great looking compared to the rest of the class. And Honda reliability…

2021 here. Love this car! 🙌

Will the nav screen ever be touch sensitive instead of the stupid touch pad thingy?

I’ve been driving my 21’ RDX A-Spec AWD for 2 years and I still can’t think of anything else I could want. I love the touch pad because the fingerprints on the screen is ghetto. The handling is superb. Taking it to MN in the winter the car never lost control even when we tried to get it to slip. The gas mileage is worth the suffer for everything else

Can you please make more video please and this make more future and excited cars and suv and truck. This time put more information thank you 😊

My lease is up in August… I hope the 2025 models will be out by then and redesigned!

Best looking in the segment but the MPG needs to go up. In the owner forums they are getting under 17mpg

I have cooked many cars that challenged me in my 2021 RDX ASPEC. Fast as hell, stylish, and roomy for a family of three. The one thing I hate - steering wheel buttons seemed to be littered everywhere and no heated steering wheel at this price point.

I don't understand why they haven't made a Hybrid RDX. It would probably be a huge winner.

What is the great song at the start of the video please??? It goes “drop the beat - D.J. Charles etc.”. THANK YOU!!!

Bought some tux mats, best accessory purchase ever👌🏼

thank you for dropping this video. i’ve been interested in financing an RDX as my forever car coming out of my 21 grand cherokee lease (wk2 model). How would you say this SUV stacks up in comparison to the Jeep specifically?

How do you feel about the size of the RDX? It used to be a nice compact crossover that you could zip around in. Seems like it's grown in size and weight to 2G MDX dimensions.

It's not the best, but certainly not the worst. I love that you can have some quality and luxury for a more affordable price, which is why I would own one.

We have a '23 MDX A-Spec and I love what Acura is doing now. The trackpad is a fuckin nightmare no joke, but it is the best overall car I've ever actually had time to get a feel for. We were originally considering an SQ5 (too small) or the 2021 X5 50i. We're confident we made the best choice by a mile.

The exhaust sounds like a literal video game. It’s identical to the engine sounds in my Truck And Logistics simulator game.

I’m about to trade in my 2020 RDX Platinum Elite (AKA Canadian Advance model) and I just want to agree - the handling is excellent. I bought lighter 20” wheels and higher performance tires and the car absolutely makes great use of them. I could complain about the issues I’ve had, but the handling, especially on throttle, is ahead of anything else in the class short of a (far pricier) X3 M40i (as lesser X3s are no longer available with a torque vectoring differential in the back, which is standard in AWD RDX’s, nor an adaptive suspension, which is on the top trim RDX).

Yo straightpipes make more cool future car I love all your vehicles video I watch them all and this my 5 time watch this new Acura RDX

They still use a incondescent bulb for the rear turn signal?

Sales are up 75% this year for the RDX.

What I'm curious about is what car do you guys use as chase car. It never falls behind or hinders the cliché corner car. It always seems to stay in front lol.

I had a 2018 TLX and traded in on a GV70, the infotainment in Genesis is SO much better. And more power, Love my GV

Pretty happy with my 2022. Looking forward to the Type S after 2025.

Does anyone know why the Honda accord hybrids get a different infotainment than other Honda hybrids and Acura?

The infotainment is fine especially if you only use Apple CarPlay. It isn’t that big of a problem as they make it to be. We’ve had our 2019 RDX since launch in 2018.

I Am a Hyundai N and a Abarth driver but I crave a Vtec crossover often

Cool music intro

I'm so worried about rear glass breaking I've started looking at volvos 😓

10:05 Acura's technology is very advanced, even a 2014 MDX has the forward collision warning Heads Up Display, and lane keeping assistance (auto-drive), like Tesla's Auto Pilot (the free one).

I love the RDX, it looks good, drives amazingly well, I just wish they would upgrade the tech. Overall i think I would still pick the NX, I prefer the interior tech and I slightly prefer its design, you can also get trims that get 40mpg which is hard to beat

I've had Acuras with the button shifter for 8 years on 3 cars. Once you've spent a month with it, you'll appreciate everything about it much more. The gear shifter becomes second nature, and so does the infotainment and track pad. It's a learning curve. My wife has the new NX 350, and we got it because initially it wowed us like Lexis does. However after having it for a month I can confidently say Lexus is way over hyped, and we'll marketed. The shifter on the Lexus is alot more difficult to use compared to Acura, and the remote start on the key fob has a very shore range. You need to use the app. My Acuras remote works from a very far distance. Also, 16 way adjustable seats are more comfortable that the Lexus. If Lexus had the push button transmission, I'm positive everyone would love it because it's "Lexus", a well marketed and good looking vehicle. It's. It's not much reliable than Acura from our experience, and neither is the service department. The handles to open the car are those rubber buttons. They let moisture in, and stopped working in the winter many times. The dealer told us to use hot water or keep a hair dryer in the car to defrost them. Her question to the dealer, what do I plug it into at a parking lot, and how do I get it out of my car? Am I supposed to keep it in my bag with an extension cord? It among other things were fixed in the first 6 months of ownership. What they do well is try to create a relationship based off of giving you gifts regularly when you buy the car and service it. That's the difference from someone who's got both brands. The reliability is the same. Most Lexus people I know have had issues, they just won't complain or make a big deal about it because they refuse to admit a deficiency with their high reputation Lexus/Toyota. The AWD system on the Acura is light years better than the Lexus. I'm looking to trade my TLX for an RDX next week.

If they made a type s version with the tlx type s drive train I would buy it today.

As a previous Trackpad owner, I actually miss the trackpad at times

To turn off traction FULLY without pulling a fuse: - car must be on, and in park. - press the brake pedal , turn traction on and off. - release brake pedal - engage e-brake , turn traction on and off - with e brake still engaged, press the brake and turn traction on and off. Light should be flickering. Immediate throttle response and full access to the SHAWD potential. This works on almost all new Honda / afire products 2008 and up I’d guess. You’re welcome

2:20 Why would you put some performance Michelins on those 20 inch rims?

Can we get a 2024 atlas cross sport review?

Thank you for reviewing the Boring SUV OTY. They can't all be winners. Much love Boyz

Any chance we can get a review of the Acura between shilling for advertisers and talking about other Acuras and GM?

Wait for 2025 models for mid cycle refresh. They should update the screen with touch and remove the pad

Its a very nice vehicle, im a mdx owner myself, but for the price I would rather get a mazda cx-50 which you get the same for less and its more fuel efficient 👌🏽 i had a cx 50 too and its a very nice vehicle.

How does a luxury suv in 2024 not have a full digital display??? Same screen since 2019

I have the 2019 with Shawd.. Beast little cuv💪💪💪💪

Love my Hondas and would love to have an Acura version of them but the infotainment is a full blocker for me.

It needs a design update from front and back.

Needs a redesign, a hybrid and a freaking Type S!

That infotainment was a dealbreaker for the wife and I. It looked good and drove great but that thing would have made me snap for sure!

Sooo I have a 23 TLX TYPE-S and my wife has a 21 RDX A-Spec love it to death wish it got better gas mileage!! Only way we change it!! Is if we decide to do a MDX TYPE-S something about Acura is just so damn tangible

It's very nice but should have had full redesign for 2024. Now gotta wait until '25. Better have the 2.0 Type S variant too

I like the Datejust colors

Having a TLX Type S for a while now, I don't understand why they shit on the infotainment so bad. Nowadays everyone and I mean everyone has Apple car play or android auto. I sit in my car, plug in my phone I use my phone to start playing music or navigation (if needed) and that's literally it. Once in a blue moon I have to use the infotainment system for something but other than that... It's really not that bad to use... Deal breaker? Absolutely not. It's almost got to the point I can use the track pad without barely looking at the screen because of muscle memory

Snow is Deep at White Water , right now Yuri .

5:05 … Why not just use the left paddle ??

Does tsp car serve Canadians? Doesnt let me put in postal code...

Does the RDX take premium fuel or we can put regular?

I personally prefer the MDX ..might as well

Good lord, that center console. If Acura would fix that eyesore this would be the car to beat in this category.

11:43 HEY we know that name you dirty dawg XD