What year was it?

One day be positive.

Walter 777 Smith same like me i said to myself before that i cant afford to buy any car but... I know someone earn Lesser money but got a brand new CRV and you know what i am driving now a 2019 rdx. Yes you are right be positive and you will get what you want just pray and work harder

3k down 36 months lease around $375 with reasonable credit. Very affordable

@@FFM115 if you cannot afford it there is no point leasing it. At those numbers I can buy a CPO crv/ rav4.

jino y depends on what you mean by afford. Life is short drive a nice sexy and fast car with luxury. This was my first new car ever, I put 20k down and pay $375 a month. Car will be paid off next month!

Get the advance, its worth the upgrade, especially if you buy a cpo, better deal as well

If it's not to late don't do!!!!!!!!!!!!! An RDX owner.

i would wait until the kinks get worked out. 2019-2020 models are a shxt show

@@brucemiller2491 infotainment system?

@@logix7 Why I'm waiting for the refresh that'll hopefully have a Type-S version!

black5corpion76 I have the 2019 RDX base and I was so surprised with all the awesome standard features so I can’t even imagine how great advance would be! It’s a great car!

Enjoy it! Beautiful vehicle.

I have 2019 rdx tech I love it

Whoopty doo!

yeah, a lot of people would like to boast about their vehicles but about only 1% are actual owners while the 99% are in monthly payments. smh

I disagree I have driven RDX and then Santa Fe calligraphy for much less money way nicer car

@@benlisi2540 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

The Santa Fe calligraphy Has a much nicer interior as a much better engine and it looks better for a lot less and the Santa Fe has options The RDX cannot get You’re correct I’m laughing all the way to the bank and have a better car put that in your pipe and smoke it

The Santa Fe calligraphy Has a much nicer interior as a much better engine and it looks better for a lot less and the Santa Fe has options The RDX cannot get You’re correct I’m laughing all the way to the bank and have a better car put that in your pipe and smoke it

Sorry I forgot to add this the Santa Fe is quicker and it’s a family suv

Thank you. Hope you stick around for all of our other reviews!

Go test drive the Audi SQ5!!!

@@pierre-richardromain6708 I second that! I drove the regular Q5 and it's true, as nice as the RDX is, the Euros are still a class above the Japanese.

Pierre-Richard Romain depends on your needs. I drove it but I prefer the larger size of the RDX and the SH-AWD handles quite well compared to Quattro You get quite a powerful vehicle in the RDX with a lot more safety features at a lower cost than Audi. That and the reliability & cost of maintenance of an Acura hands down wins over an Audi. Don’t get me wrong, The SQ5 is a beautiful SUV. The drive it of was fantastic. But many considerations go into it. Agreed that it’s worth checking out though👍

Evan unreliable cars though, Japanese cars will always outlast german cars.

I recommend you buy 2020 version. They used the same of everything in 2021, almost 99% similar.

Well I guess the car manufacturers cannot keep everyone happy. If the screen's are causing a distraction then cover it. Problem solved. I own a 16 mdx. I set my screen and never adjust it. Just be prepared

Touchscreen is a welcome development that has come to stay for many good reasons. The safety regulation I'd love to see is about what function should be in the touchscreen and what shouldn't be. The regular functions that the driver uses while driving should not be in the touchscreen; things like HVAC controls and radio volume and so on. The touchscreen should be used when parked except it has voice control. This is one of the things I hate about newer Teslas where the A/C vents are adjusted in the touchscreen. Imagine playing video game just to adjust the airflow.

And honestly all u need is Bluetooth map music. I dont know why there's so much attention with infotainment

@@Mike3464hj Exactly!

Personally I enjoy this a lot more. One thing most people overlook is the physical look. Using a touchpad shows quite blatantly, and overall has a slight negative on the clean sharp look. This avoids fingerprints/smudges on the screen keeping it looking sharp at all times Yes, you can maintain a touchscreen but smudges are inevitable down the line (couple years)

If you dont mind me asking, how much are your monthly payments? I’m looking to lease soon and want to have an idea how much it is

Happy Holidays Bill , also curious on approximate Lease payment and what lease term you went with? 36 or 42 month lease?

what mpg are you getting with it?

It honestly takes maybe a few days tops to get used to it (IMO anyways). It even has a feature where if you turn off the vehicle in gear, it’ll automatically change it into park. The foot off the pedal though, I can see for a day or so before you’re aligned with it. The infotainment system takes even less time to adjust (which is funny that a lot of people complain) It’s usually a weak point in most videos, as it’s a new system, of course you’re not gonna get used to it in that short of a time frame. Give it a day or two and you’ll find it much easier. But no, the opinion is half-baked and completely missed the getting used to it aspect

I always say, it feels like you're inside an alien spaceship!

I agree

Yes, I feel like I’m getting ready for take off every time I get into my RDX . Seats are extremely comfortable and the cubby opening is extremely functional. I like tossing small items I usually don’t want on my seats.

No one cares

trade that in ang get the 2021 type s when it comes out

I test drove them all (and others like the Q5, F-Pace, etc) aside from the XT5 (wanted something bigger than it). Personally I liked the RDX the most. Not only does it have solid safety features (matched only by the Lexus), but it’s quite large in size coupled with solid power. The touchpad interface is slightly better than the Lexus though imo. Further, and idk if this is still the case, but the Lexus didn’t have a pano sunroof option, which I enjoy a lot in my RDX. Don’t get me wrong, the RX is a solid vehicle, so worth checking out to see if it suits you more But of the ones you mentioned, the RDX & RX will also have the lowest maintenance costs as well which is a good bonus haha (something a lot of people don’t consider upfront)

Rav Gill so true and I agree... I drive XT5 and really liked the exterior and interior but Cadillac reliability is always a big question. So juggling around if you get Cadillac/ Range Rover did exterior and tech features or Acura/ Lexus for reliability and low maintenance

I think you should also consider Volvos. Check out our XC40 review.

don't get a Volvo that's a bum move. just get a RDX

I would go with the RDX Did extensive test drives before going with it, some of which were X3, GLC, Q5, F-Pace, and Volvo Volvo isn’t bad but it doesn’t compare to this imo. Especially considering the size and power it has (I got one of the first ‘19s and have no regrets)

Lexus rx450h is waaaay better. Better mpg and quality and reliability.

I have the rdx and I’m buying an rx lol

Good luck!

form future do you got it ?

@@moahmedlsmail7381 yes I got a 2019 aspec in white. It'll be 2y this summer and it never gets old, walking up to it and sitting inside 🍻

Any problem with losing power on high speed like people reporting?

Our best guess... 25-30 bags. Check the load rating first.

The advance does

delco714, it does have HUD and the heated steering wheel standard. It doesn’t have auto-dimming mirrors

@@robertb.4202 The advance has all of it.

I wish the mirrors had controls to bring them in in crowded parking lots.

MrMeister01 right now it’s a $500 option. I’d like to have it as std equipment on the A-Spec as well

If you live where I live, you’d be willing to pay big 💰 for it!!

Peter Schmitt then I prefer the 6 speed more. I drove the loaner older generation RDX, I found it smoother than the new 10 speed. The 10 speed kind of jerky.

Not only that , I find the engine noisier than the older RDX

Randall Stewart I like that naturally aspirated V6 in the Passport. But at the end of the day, the RDX is a much sexier and sportier vehicle. I looked at both. And I’m glad I made the RDX choice.

Don't forget to pick your kids up from soccer practice today.

I think most Japanese Interiors are better than others especially americans.

it does

Any update on your issue ?? Did Acura fix it for you or is it a lemon?

MDX redesign is rumoured to be announced later this year.

😂

I agree I'm not a fan of the gauges including the temp and fuel indicators think the new accord gauge cluster is better looking.

No way 14L is way too mich.

Lol dude do you stare at your computer mouse before looking at your monitor. You must be like 90 years old.

@@Mike-wc3jo That's the mistake people make... comparing cars to computers. For cars, your hands are on the steering wheel far away from the touchpad. There's no way your hand will travel down to the touchpad without you getting tempted to look down to locate it.

Everest Ezebuilo I don’t agree sure maybe the first couple times but once you get used to it I really doubt it.

@@Mike-wc3jo Do you also agree that while your finger is running the touchpad, your eyes are following the cursor on the screen? And when the cursor overshoots the icon, you have to come back to it? You never overshoot with the touchscreen. You just hit the bulls eye!

Everest Ezebuilo I don’t think that’s how it works from the videos I’ve seen. It just jumps from box to box. I don’t see no cursor. But if there is an actual cursor then yes that would be super dangerous cuz you would have to follow with your eyes.

It’s a package that you can add on

@@ShiftingLanes no the Advanced Package is

Why?

Don’t let it affect u. It’s a Honda in its genes and will last forever. Consumer reports also rates toasters and blenders. Don’t put too much in their ratings. This is my 6 th Honda in my life. Love em

The reliability rating seems to cite infotainment issues as the major problem. That may be a problem but it can be fixed, even via over the air updates which this car has, and also doesn't really go to mechanical reliability. Brake squeaking was also reported but brakes are one of the easier components to fix in my opinion. So this reliability rating seems less significant than it sounds. The real Q would be reliability of this engine and transmission. It's a Honda Civic Type R engine also used in the new Accord -- so it will have the same reliability as those cars (which I don't know, but unless you hear about a crash in Honda Accord reliability, you can assume it's excellent). I'm not sure about the transmission.

@@jones786 You would think, but these problems have been present for 2 model years without resolution. I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss these reported issues.

I have a 2019 and the infotainment works perfectly. No lag or issues. I think it has been fixed after the OTA updates. The transmission and motor is used in the Civic Type R and Accord and they sell many accords, and they wouldn’t put a bad engine in a Type R. Also, consumer reports is always biased and paid to favor other brands. It’s unfair to say this is unreliable due to an infotainment that can be fixed with updates. The brakes on my 2019 are fine and no squeals, most people replace OEM brake pads and rotors anyway it’s cheap and easy. The NX Lexus is way more expensive and has less features and looks feminine. The Lexus RX is not sporty to drive at all and gets terrible MPG if it’s not a hybrid. The BMW is sportier and better MpG but more expensive to fix and maintain and less comfortable , same with Audi. The SH AWD is a big selling point and only would consider Quattro or Subaru Asymmetrical AWD to be similar. If reliability is a concern, sure there might be a few lemons, but most of the issues now have recalls or TSB fixes and are non issues. The vehicle at heart is still a rugged Honda and a great deal for how many features it has.

Very hard to know what to make of the RDX. All reviewers like it; that is a good sign. Reviewers are good for how the car is when new. Most say the mileage is worse than advertised. It's the long term reliability where Consumer Reports is important. I think they are agnostic to brand and seem to be very accurate. I put a lot of weight on their reviews and long term reports.