This car has been reviewed to death BUT I stuck around till the end, because Matt 👍🏻

I just get a kick out of his reaction every single time when he revs it up. Great review as always Matt! Thanks!

Great review Matt! Great shots too!

94 Legend. 06 TL. 15 TLX. Now seeking: RDX A-SPEC. ACURA FANBOY: Activated.

The best looking Acura in over a decade.

I like what Acura has done with their A Spec front ends. Acura is finally starting to look nicer than their Honda counterparts.

Hey Matt, I hope your doing well man. Your videos have always been so in depth and informative. You're the reason I got into the whole car community and I wish you the best in car culture journalism. That's all man! keep on rocking :P

I own the 2019 acura rdx tech package sh-awd and man I love how it really hugs those curbs. Great job dude!!!!

Just picked one up, loving it so far. Aspec is the way to go!!

Love how detailed this review is love it subscribed I'll be back for more!!

Excellent review. I had exactly the fame response you did while driving the RDX. My other car is a pretty modified Mazdaspeed3, Gen 2 and this car is as much fun, and I don’t care if the exhaust sound is piped-in, I like it. The stereo is AMAZING! WOW! I purchased mine last week through the Costco buying service with our local Acura dealer. Exceptional buying experience at Acura of Tempe, AZ.. I am thankful for your video! It was instrumental in my decision to purchase a white A-Spec. Thank you and God bless you!

I have 2018 Honda Accord with 2L turbo and I agree with Matt. It has more torque than most V6’s I have driven. It’s always eager to play. When I buy new car, I’m gonna buy new RDX. 😍

The Aspec version just looks beautiful 😍

I like Acuras new grill

15:50 let's turn on to this backroad....

That beat is relaxing and upbeat at same time x_x

Just bought one of these! I pick it up today.. this review got me soo excited!

Glad acura is back, but as a infiniti fan, Im really REALLY DEPRESSED.

Great review!!

He is having so much fun! I love driving mine too

Norm T's favorite car.

I have had my Acura RDX Elite here in Canada for two weeks now. Excellent CUV, A+ handling, power, luxury and the infotainment system is intuitive.

Great review!

Great video Matt!

Really, really good review! Subscribed.

Love it...especially like the red interior trim on some of these...on a side note Bishop from Alien crawled under the hood before Matt turned on that backroad lol

Been waiting for this Love how the RDX finally got the turbo back better than ever can’t wait for some aftermarket parts to put on the new RDX

Great job Matt! I'm totally on the same page as you. I think this is a fantastic value SUV. You get so much good stuff for the price! I also think this is Acura's best attempt to actually try to be a luxury car. Previous models were fine, but always just felt like really nice Hondas. This feels so much better in it's performance and interior quality. Hats off to Acura!

Love my 2020 RDX A Spec!! More than my previous Q5 which surprised me!

Great review👍

first video of urs i watched mins ago was 2004 sti review. I thought you were some small youtuber "subaruwrxfan" then i scroll down and see verified "matt maran motoring", i come and check out the channel and boy, u have changed.

Waiting for my 2020 White A spec to show up. It's a gorgeous car.

I love my 2013 TSX...very impressed with Acura!

This is so tempting. The only thing stopping me from buying it is knowing the new MDX will be out soon. Seeing how well Acura did with the RDX let’s you know how good the MDX will be.

This has rekindled my love for Acura. I had a 2011 RSX-S and it was one of the best cars I've ever owned. Just a great blend of fun, practicality, and performance. Glad to see Acura finding their groove again. If only they would do away with the hideous ILX....

Just got mine a week ago and I love it! Silver with red interior.

I can't wait for Type-S to come back hopefully they'll make a Type-S for the RLX as well. I really want them to make the RSX again to compete against the 4 series and Lexus RC

Damn, love that interior

I remember back in 2007 when the RDX first debuted as Honda’s first turbocharged production car for North America and it was just so cool and it had a great tuning potential which was something that not everyone knew and I am glad that the new RDX got the turbo back which really defined its character and one of the best turbos on the market

matt please review cars/suvs that sell if not your great channel will go down keep it up men great review

Matt, if you support the idea that they need to put this 2.0T+10 Speed+SH-AWD in the TLX make sure you let Acura PR know on our behalf.

I’ve had several Honda/Acura products with the j-block. I must say that I’m impressed with the pull and sound of this lil 4-banger. And in the rare instance that I don’t wanna hear the lil motor, I turn up the audio on the 16 speaker sound system 🤷🏾‍♂️

I got the base even the base is amazing, 500 miles so far I’m blown away by it Drives better than my BMW 328

yeah the car will not let u downshift to 2nd no matter what. only way to keep it in 1st in manual is to floor it from a dead stop. I love the new RDX. Great review Matt

Still rockin the ipod nano. Hell yes

I drive to the store. I drived that car a lot. I really like droving!

Hey Matt, love the reviews. I was wondering if you could do a 1992-96 base model C4 Corvette. I know you did one but the difference is big and I'd like to see something more in depth. Thanks!

After 29 years of buying sedans and coupes, I'm currently having a change of heart and will seriously consider buying either a crossover or small SUV for my next vehicle. I'm juggling quite a few options out there, but this RDX is a finalist to go to the championship. And this upgraded RDX is priced at only $46K. Not bad, not bad at all.

This looks like it’s a lot of fun to drive, but there will still be some people saying “nOt BuYiNg It WiTh A 4 cYlInDeR.”

Great powertrain and handling plenty of room for a compact suv

*Imagine popping a tune on this bad boy. Get it up around 300+ HP. XD*

I drive a 2010 acura rdx with the turbocharged k23 motor and sh-awd. Nobody ever talks about the first gen it is an absolute gem, the infotainment and stereo are fantastic and they really underrated the 240hp and 260lbs ft, it is a rocket and has so much mid range torque its insane! It also handles incredibly well it feels like an awd tsx on stilts, i want to see a comparison between the 1g rdx and the new 3g, the 2g 2013-18 rdx was a huge downgrade, great to see they made it good again!

The new RDX is the first thing to come out in a long time to make me want something other than a sport coupe. I might actually trade in my RC-F for one.

"It is a really nice beefy wheel." - Matt Maran

Really enjoying the car..ma few things I'd like to see changed... 1) I'd love to be able to have the headlight high beam and automatic engine stop lights dim as I dim the gauge cluster.. 2) I don't like that the important buttons and knobs are so small and far away....for someone who's vertically challenged I'd imagine it's a pain.... 3) the dynamic knob is way too big...looks pretty ostentatious to me... 4) windshield angle makes it difficult to gauge how long the car is...hard enough to gauge how wide it is.....I know there are sensors but on tight one lane two way streets I feel like I'd get in an accident with a mini if my paint were any thicker.... My friend said he thinks the engine should be higher to be more accessible For what it's worth I was a bit underwhelmed by the engine bay.....I mean this isn't a Corolla.....at least put an a spec badge somewhere.... Finally, I think the back looks better....but if love it to be more aggressive.....

MUCH better interior for this all new Acura.

Awesome SUV. I hate the colors on the gauges, fonts look odd. Other than that, Acura nailed it. SHAWD is so underrated and makes it so fun. Hope this gets the 3.0T V6 later on.

I need the other Acura models to catch up with the RDX updates

I love this car. I truly do. One thing that pisses me off, so much to the point that I’m considering not buying until they fix (if they do); the HUD is not offered in the a-spec trim. That was the stupidest, most annoying, logic-less decision Acura made regarding the RDX. And it’s not like they just want you to buy the higher trim level (the Advanced trim), because they don’t even offer it as an option to pay for. And the worst part is that it makes more logical sense for a HUD to be in a performance-forward trim level, relative to other. Total bummer.

I love this damn cuv!!

i hope a type S version comes out

Norm T wants everyone to buy one today.

Looks very nice but it's interesting that you would have to do engine bay detailing after every rainfall. They left too big of a gap by the hood latch.

Subscribed, sir.

The wheel in this is almost identical to our 07 minis all the buttons

16:12 Matt Jizzed after that acceleration haha 😂

Very nice video...I could hardly tell that you liked it!😜

That's got to be the biggest damn badge ever on that front grill.

With a tune, adjustable shocks and 275 tires it would be a beast

By far my vehicle from the Honda family of vehicles. I love the new redesigns on the Acuras, one of the very BEST looking crossovers out there no doubt. I would rather have this over its boring (yawn), ugly, seen everywhere cousin in the Honda CR-V. The extra 9k for the A-Spec RDX over the Touring trim in the Honda CR-V would be worth it and that is coming from a poor guy. Even though this isn't in the same size class, I told a salesman buddy of mine when were discussing Chevy's totally misnamed Blazer, that for the money you would pay for the RST trimmed or Premier trim at the 48kish mark I could get into many Luxury Compact Crossovers like the Acura RDX which is the one I mentioned specifically. Heck even in the same family one can get a 3 row Traverse Premier and High Country. But I digress, back to the Acura RDX A-Spec do you think it compares well in the handling and fun department with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio the non Quadrafolio version to stay close in price? I know that is another CUV that people rave about being able to have fun with carving corners and just all around driving experience. I haven't seen an Acura dealership in my area in the northern panhandle of WV to get a closer look, so I appreciate the thorough review like you always do.

Just got awd Advance RDX. love it. Drove Lexus RX350,Volvo xc60,Audi Q5 etc. RDX more pep than these. The best midsize suv is Audi Q8 but it's BIG and $80,000+tx+extra warranty

If you use the Sport or Sport+ modes, do you have to use the paddle shifters?

Which one did you find faster, the Acura Rdx a-spec or the Chevy Blazer rs that you reviewed. Also which one would u go with if you had to choose between the 2

Shiny black trim.....arghh!!!

i just got a brand new alfa romeo stelvio sport ti! what a suv....you just got it drive!

I like these but we ended up just getting my girl an 07 turbo sh-awd. Only had 30k miles and we paid 11k. Thing still pulls! Think it is like 240 hp 270 lbs. going to get one of these when the 07 wheels fall off

Things actually pretty sweet

Matt, what company do you think has the best adaptive cruise control?

Exclusively Acura platform means the parts are going to cost more and fewer CRV parts will be compatible

Didnt Acura had transmission issues on their Rdx,s and Mdx,s. Did they fixed that bad transmission problems especially the All wheel drive?

The RDX is nice but I don’t really think it’s bigger than the X3. Maybe it is but the X3 seems larger in the back and cargo area.

I am planning to get a CPO 2019 RDX in a month or so, is there anything I need to know of ? Thank you !

The best part of this suv is the powertrain.

My thought is I wish I have one.

Sold

You could wash under the hood before filming lol. But otherwise amazing review I love your emotions

How's the ride quality of this suv compared to the Lexus nx?

Wife is wanting the A-Spec really bad, but the inability to get anything but the RED seats with the color she wants is probably a deal breaker. Acura needs to allow customers to choose black with ALL color options.

How did the engine compartment get so filthy? Were you driving through the mud with the hood open? You should have cleaned it before showing it.

everything for me except the size. Yea its compact but i'd have loved it a couple inches higher

Would you recommend this vehicle still today? Thinking about getting one.

6:27 Who looked up Matt's Band/Song?

It looks fucking awesome

I can’t agree that 17 city and 23 highway are “reasonable numbers”.

Matt would you buy one used right now

Do the bins in the trunk come out ?

Looks amazing

I’m not gonna lie.... I’m a sucker for these A-Specs.

Dude....you have to hit the select button in order for the car to give up control for you to go into full paddle shifters.

If Mazda proud of its Koda design, Acura also has a new Koda of its own style.