Yes it’s better than the Nx. Despite its age this shows Acura knows how to execute very well

Yes, the Acura RDX A-Spec is larger and more comfortable than the Lexus NX 350 Sport which should actually be in the "subcompact" SUV category.

From this 2 I prefer the RDX but I would put some extra cash and go for the MDX.

2024 Acura RDX A-Spec SH-AWD Advance!

From the Acuras, the RDX is one of my favorites, but I do prefer the previous version of the front end.

The tail lights need to be face lifted

Hello Joe, I absolutely love the Acura RDX A-spec & I love the Performance Red color. I think this is a nice nice SUV.

I guess they're selling well because there's so many RDX on the road plus the Mdx starts 50,000 so maybe the RDX is a nice sweet spot for the customer.

the guages are meant to remind you of the original 80s Integra which is great heritage

The shark joke got me fr.

Love this car, it's beautiful. Will always appreciate seeing one on the road. What I don't love: 21-24 mpg. In California, that can really drain you :(

I have a 22 model aspec adv. I still can’t get why people are uptight about the touch pad. After a few days I didn’t even think about . Knock on wood 24 k miles. Not one issue. Joe is right the staff at Maus Acura are easy to work with and very friendly.

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

To answer the title: Definitely

I'd just like to point out the butterknife on the sides of the vehicle. LoL

I wish it had at least some low profile roof rails. It just seems incomplete to me without them.

Love your video

I think it will be redesigned for 2025 which comes out late Fall. I have a 21 tech and it's a great SUV.

Amazing review Joe.

Nintendo Power mention got a 👍🏽 from me

There should be a double like button for that Nintendo power reference

The whole jaws-sharknado bit might be the best thing Joe’s ever said in a video! 😂

They really need some update for RDX too

Yes of course Joe & I'm definitely buying this.

Hey raittis ride do u know something about a RDX type s that you not telling us we know u cool with Acura 🤔

Acura is great 🤘🏻

I think they keep the chrome badges in back (instead of black) to match the exhaust tips are

Love the fact you consider stuffing florida oranges into the tail pipe!! Good One Joe!

Hi Joe , when are you going on throttle with the 2024 Vinfast VF8 ?

Nice lookin' ride Joe. Hey whatever happened to lovely Laurie ? 😮

Fun as hell to drive everyday. It drives like a sports car.

Styling wise it has aged very well. Interior wise it’s dated but a redesign will solve that. Maybe a type s trim will arrive for the next generation

All the mid cover vehicles look alike Time for a Company to come up with a fresh shape and WOWWW the likmarket

Triple zonk for the rear exposed wiper...

Hilarious that Joe hypothesized ‘my daughter hit a palm tree and totaled my other car’, because 3 Sundays ago my daughter hit a street light and totaled our Audi Q7. It was going to be given to her in a few months-we replaced it with a 2020 A5 Sportback. Hopefully she keeps it away from street lights (and palm trees).

Very nice. This one looks good in red. I prefer blue but red is certainly working for the RDX.

Im waiting for the redesign. MPG needs some improvement as well as power upgrade

One of the most underrated Acuras, nobody talks about them and its awesome. Beside that weird touchpad and the not-so-good mpg number, everything just spot on for a compact luxury SUV.

It's worth buying just for the shark gray.

Joe talking about firing oranges out of the exhaust right into someone's groin😂😂😂💀💀💀

I just got one Friday traded in my grand Cherokee love it

I have a 2021 RDX Aspec AWD and I love it.. but it’s time for Acura to update this

Functional Air Vent & Fog Lamps ……..FINALLY!!!! Take notes car manuf

I chose the Acura 2024 RDX Advanced instead of the Lexus. I wasn’t impressed at all with the Lexus and hubby was shocked. He thought for sure I’d go for one BUT it wasn’t quiet enough on the highway for me. I saw the RDX after the Lexus and was DONE! I thought I was going to get a Volvo but the delayed acceleration was a dealbreaker. I’ve been looking for 5 years but didn’t want to settle. I also loved Genesis cars BUT the service department in my area has gotten really bad reviews and even though they make gorgeous cars I wanted a dealership that could get repairs done quickly when needed. Hubby was thrilled with my choice…I saved him a lot of money…and STILL think the Acura is the better choice!

Rdx is very good handling and stable suv in type of roads way better than the nx coz of the sh-awd .. expect for one thing they need to get ride of is that stupid track pad .. the jewel headlights are the best in the industry .. and they need to redesign and put that bang and olufsen sound system ..

I would like to see the next generation match the CRV on cargo space while maintaining its advantage in luxury features and offering a hybrid powertrain.

My guy this is an a spec advance come on Raiti! 😂😂😂

I have the 2022 RDX Aspec SH-AWD. Feels like you're driving a sport+luxury car with all the bells and whistle added on it. The car feels spacious and the trunk space is pretty good with a additional underneath cargo space. The MPG sucks though. Even with comfort mode i only get 16-17mpg with sport mode its 16mpg.

I love my red fully loaded RDX Aspec Advance think I’ll go sit in it right now. I have the red it’s absolutely gorgeous!!

I own and love a 2022 A-Spec Advanced in Apex Blue. The only improvements I can think of would be the swap out the Qi charging pad with Qi 2 for faster and more reliable charging with magnets. Also, stop fighting it and just put the MDX touch screen infotainment in there rather than the touchpad. Here is hoping for a Type S in the next gen with room for the Turbo 6, although the Turbo 4 from the Type R is plenty.

GV70 beats both Acura and Lexus.

@Raitirides any ideas about heat acura will do with the RDX? This is the Last year of its generation cycle. I think currently, the RDX is near perfect. Infotainment needs work, and a type Variant would make sense. Throw in a nice lease incentive package and you and they will continue to sell

Put the new touchscreen of MDX! ASAP!

Vehicle is great, but so dated. Needs a new generation and new modern interior.

Game Genie 😂 you’re the 🐐

Luxury goes fast these days. I would prefer a sport version, some tipe of manual and sportier

How do you zonk the lower honeycomb grill on the rear?! I think it's a nice contrast and looks good and as opposed to what?

Honey comb grill zonk had me dying 🤣🤣

I like this, it's different in a good way. I'm thinking Lexus needs a refresh.

Sunny D to the face is crazy

My thoughts from a real owner. Not just a 30 minute review. I had a 1990 Legend. It was a great car. Perfect in every way. I purchased a 2019 Performance Red RDX A Spec CPO Loved it at first The RDX turned into a POS. Display issues, Unable to change drive mode would pop up on the screen, NYC gas millage 8 to 12 driving like grandpa. On the highway the best I got was 28 to 30 MPG. The touch pad, unlike you say, is a disaster. Swaps are backwards first of all. Second, a one to one touchpad in NYC traffic is a disaster. I have been doing IT for over 40 years so for me to hate it is junk. To add my display had issues twice with unable to change drive mode ( all I did was just start up the RDX ) one on a long trip and I had to rely on my $400 phone screen not the 42 k car, to navigate. Then the dealer found no issue 2 months later a Bulletin came out and they fixed the MOSt buss connector. The car sat in the garage for about 2 to 3 weeks then it came back after just starting the car. Showed the dealer the Picture again they said pictures are not proof. I don’t know about you but a picture speaks 1000 words. They are dumb idiots. Screen was Fixed then two weeks later came back, Took to the dealer and they told me they had to ask Acura if they could fix it again. I almost dropped to the floor from that statement. I have never heard that in my life. Now Acura treated you like you purchased a Luxury car in the 90' now they treat you like you purchased a FORD from the corp down. Really sad. What I like is the Torque vectoring of the RDX but unlike the commercial let's face reality who in the hell drives a RDX like a NSX. You have to be crazy to do so. All SUVs are too high off the ground to do that safely. Also look at the fit and finish of the RDX. It's not good at all. Look under the headlights there is a big gap on both sides. Anyway avoid Acura at all costs trust me. I got lucky when the pandemic hit. They wanted to buy my car back and I sold it for a good price. That you GOD for your assistance in this. Anyway I now have a CPO 2022 RX 350 and I can tell you the Lexus RX 350 beats the RDX in every way. From the corp down to the dealership. Let's start with everything in the car just works, Port and GDI injection a plus, NYC gas mileage 16 to 18, highway 33. Pad is way better than the RDX but when I get frustrated I can always hit the screen. Nice to have both on a Luxury car. That is what you pay for. So sorry Brad Lexus and Acura are not in the same league anymore. Lexus is leagues ahead in many ways.

RDX refresh this year?

Joe, another great thorough Review. Aside from subjective opinions on the looks, the only thing that i feel that Acura chinced on is the lack of including a power steering wheel adjustment ?? I've had that feature in the last 4 Infinitis and the last 2 Acura MDXs I've had (and have - a 22 MDX Advance). That feature is integral with the auto exit and Entry, working with the Seat position, mirror position, when exiting and entering the vehicle. Moreover, either I didn't catch or you didn't mention whether the RDX has Remote Start, which engages the heated steering wheel, heated rear defroster & heated mirrors, turns on the front defogger in cold weather. In Hot weather - it would engage the A/C at the preset Temp. Your comments about the TTIP system about getting used to it are fair (I have it in my 22 MDX, after 32 months, still not fond of it ), in that yiou can use the HUD & Steering wheel controls to use the InfoT. and a Shortcuts Icon on the Home screen of the pad to ease your pain. However, you failed to mention that the TTIP when engaged with AA or CP is downright Awful . It changes the quick resposniveness of the Touch Pad into a Very Slow acting Mouse pad! And when engaged with AA or CP, the Center Console USB port is the only one that can be used to Play Flash Drives, Disengages !! You can only play FD when out of AA or CP. The new 25 MDX - just announced and reviewed by you a week ago or so, has Introduced a New Touch Screen !! And that "stupid" AA / CP feature has been eliminated!! My lease comes up in August. I'm left with a few decisions : Buy my MDX with 21K miles for $38,500; Lease a new 25 MDX Advance (although I pine for a Type S - too much $$$$$ and poorer MPGs) ; or lease another vehicle altogether : a 24 RDX a Mazda CX-90 (or CX-70), or other.... I'd love to know if a new 25 RDX with the same changes made to the 25 MDX is on the horizon?

I had to add these myself to my 2021 RDX but I think the RDX ASpec should have 1. Running Board, 2. Gloss Black Roof Rail, 3. Elongated Gloss Red/Black Paddle Shifter, and 4. All season weather package (Instead of floor carpet), 5. Carbon Fiber/Gloss Black Rear Diffuser. In some cases the RDX has the popping moonroof sound when going over a curb, not sure if Acrua should do a national wide recall for that.

No ambient lighting in this car? Interesting my TLX A Spec has it but other Acura models don’t

Finally... Been waiting for the review for months. I am thinking of trading my TLX for the RDX

That dealer's name stamped below the model name in the rear , is it washable ? I wouldn't buy a vehicle that advertise a dealership. Unless i get paid.

For those who are interested in this vehicle, a 2022 model can be purchased for about 39-40k with low miles. Why not save about 15k for the EXACT same car? 💰

Does the RDX use regular or super for gas

Yes

What’s going on with Acura?! Hardly any production of tlx type S, no announcement about Rdx refresh, hearing that TLX could be on chopping block?! 😩

Yes it is 👍

19:00 - Yup! Like, for instance, in the newest Aston Martin Vantage!

I wish they would redesign the center console. Not really an efficient use of space

I'd like to see Acura make an SUV that's in between the RDX and the MDX to compete with the Lexus RX and BMW X5.

Is it better than the Volvo XC40 ??

I need to know if you're originally from Jersey. Your accent is driving me crazy. It's so similar to my mother's.

So much $$$ for a 2.0L engine. Zonk!

Time for a redesign

Beanie babies, Pickles-in-a-bag, orange exhaust shooters 🎉🎉🎉

That interior needed more than a touch screen

Weak needs a S type !

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I agree it should have a Type-S version. I love the RDX but I'm seriously considering the MDX (even though I don't need the room) just because of the Type-S option. We'll see if I can hold out till 2025 (Come on Accord)

super nice car

Great review Joe! I know its miniscule but this trim is the Aspec Advance. Combination of the two top trims Acura offers. Just wanted to share this so potential viewers know the Aspec has fewer options than the trim you showcased today.

They need a type s 325hp it would be is easy for them to do

This needs a serious refresh,there are too many Honda touches throughout and missed opportunity to make this more competitive.

The issue about Acura in general is that there really isn't a big gap between these cars and their Honda's in terms of their interior/exterior. At times the Honda looks better than their Acura I really think this is where they need to work on ( I would rather just get a Honda) You can see stark differences between lexus and toyota for example.

The ofometer looks from the 80s for $50,000 should be digital odometer and touch screen and bigger screen

Without a doubt. The Rdx is so much better than the Lexus Nx. The Nx is much smaller, especially in the front row. For me, the lack of a spare tire, run flats, and 8k more for the Nx with same options as my Acura Rdx Adavance made my decision easy. Plus the Rdx looks so much better.

I really like the Acura RDX. However, I plan to wait until the 2025 version becomes available without the annoying trackpad.

It’s doesn’t deserve this price😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Nice looking vehicle, I dislike not having gear shifter in all Acuras…big zonnnnnnnkkkkkk

9:37 😂😂😂

Thomas Edison? It was Corning. Corning made bubbles for Edison. The same exact Corning what makes Gorilla Glass.

Transfer this car AWD to civic type R

Only thing I dislike about it is is mileage. That turbo burns gas like a v8 🥲🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

Bought one today. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Price is getting awfully close to that of the MDX, especially considering this one had its last redesign in 2019.