Your pick?

We cross shooed these two & the Acura RDX came out on top. It’s nice, quick, fuel efficient, comes with more standard features at a similar price, and actually has a large usable sized interior.

I was thinking to go for the New Gen Lexus, but that ACURA is amazing. ❤

I love my '23 RDX A-Spec Advance. The driving dynamics were top tier in the class, even compared to my dad's X3.

Comparing the NX350 F-Sport would be the better comparison. Seems like you have a lower trim NXh vs a A Spec RDX. A few things to note: There is remote start functionality on the key fob. Press the lock button 4 times and it will remote start. They do offer electronic folding back seats in higher trims if you feel that you don't like where they have the lever. There are heated rear seats offered in higher trims as well. Heads up display is offered in higher trims. The shifter is the same to the original Prius offered 20 years ago - yes it's not the same as other shifters, but many it's not the first vehicle with the same shifter style. Not sure why you say the plugin hybrid soon it will be available as it's been available a year ago This generation NX was redesigned in 2022 and not 2023.

The only thing I like about the Lexus is the color. The RDX takes the rest.

Acura RDX for performance, space, and sporty design. Lexus NX for fuel economy and more friendly infotainment system because it’s touchscreen

The Lexus NX is an amazing car , really loving this thing.

I would take the Lexus, I like the looks better, that green is amazing. The easier infotainment is a huge deal for me, and it also gets better fuel economy, I don't think sportiness is a huge priority in this segment but the RDX definitely takes the cake for that one. The NX doesn't handle bad just not as good as the RDX, but I think it makes up for it in other places. Just like you said the Lexus offers a heads-up display and heated rear seats, you just have to option it one by one Ultimately you can't go wrong with either one, both are really good SUVs. Keep up the good work Sam, loving the back-to-back reviews

I would just wait for the new generation RDX. Acura says they will have a type s version on the new generation. Can't wait!

I’m only a few seconds in the video but that green paint looks amazing I give the Lexus bonus points for that

Acura❤

RDX any day. It’s much more competitive than the dressed up rav4 😂 The nx cannot hold any candle to it’s competitors including this RDX. Heck it even loses badly to a Mazda cx5 or cx50

Excellent review 👍🏻 RDX ALL THE WAY!! Hoping to see the RDX with the type S Variant someday!

While I like the Lexus, I feel like the interior is caving in on me at 6 feet tall. You are correct in that the seat is positioned too high. I find this to be the case in most Toyota/ Lexus crossovers and cars. I have lowered the seat all the way down in every vehicle and my head only has less than 2" from hitting the roof. I'm looking at the headliner out the windshield. Just feels cramped for me. Wish I was just a little shorter as I would 100% buy the Lexus. Guess I'm relegated to a Highlander hybrid. Didn't want to buy a boat but it is what it is.

I’ve cross shopped both of these models. I chose the NX350H (hybrid). Purchase price was only slightly more than the optioned out RDX I built…. but the residual value at the end of a 3 year lease was much higher on the NX….. which is indicative of the resale value. On top of that… the difference in mileage was over 10mpg. It was an easy decision for me.

That lexus is gorgeous. But it's Acura all day baby! Great comparision Sam, maybe we can get a race video with these beautiful machines.

Even though the Acura has an ancient touchpad and gets disappointing MPG on premium fuel I would still go with the RDX. I don't like front grill design on the Lexus and find it polarizing. Also the Lexus uses the same platform as the 4 year old Toyota RAV4 while the Acura"s platform was designed specifically for the RDX. The NX comes with run flat tires that tend to be noisier and expensive to replace.

Hi I think the NX you had was pretty low spec other than the 14 inch touch screen. Go up the spec and you get power fold rear seat backs, heated rear seats, heads up display, Mark Levinson stereo and far nicer wheels. Plus remote start, self park. you can even park it remotely from outside the vehicle with the app, useful in a very tight garage space.

Thanks for the great review. I can tell one thing, after using rotary or touch pad, never wanna touch that screen on Lexus, very distracting…. Both are great cars, all depends on your driving style and gas money wallet…

I agree with you the RDX was my choice mine is the 2021 Aspec, love the performance,handling also a owner of a 2017 mustang GT no magnaride for my model only on the Advance. For the 2022 model it was standard on the Aspec maybe. Great content 😎👍💪🇨🇦

Nice video, but you forgot mention the Head up display on RDX.

I wish Acura would make the screens touch so you had the choice of the touchpad or touchscreen. I like that feature in my M3

Great video! Awesome music, video motion and content coverage. This was a very necessary comparo as this is a red hot segment. Both very nice vehicles!

I’m biased because my wife has a 2022 NX 350h. I like it more than the RDX. The RDX obviously has better performance and handling, but I don’t like its tech or center stack. It’s in dire need of an update. This is coming from a guy who drives and thoroughly enjoys his 2023 Acura MDX Type S Advance.

I was shopping for both and ended up with the RDX in Aspec blue pearl, with no regrets. Love this car. And no one mentions how good the stereo is! 3d ELS is underrated!!

great video, and shot in my neighbourhood too! Coincidentally, I will be going with the NX350h when it comes to replacing my 2016 RDX. The 2023 RDX would be my second choice. No other vehicles really interest me on the SUV side of things.

Acura SH-AWD is excellent in snow and sand..SH-AWD also gives outside wheels more speed in corners. Very exhilarating and hugs the road.

I ordered the NX350 F-Sport. Have yet to play around with it, but one thing that I didn’t think of before purchasing the car was how annoying it’s going to be to explain to people how to get in and out of the car as well as how to use the shift knob. This especially true when you have to take out for maintenance/repairs. Technology is great and all, but it can also be too much. Anyways, I’m still excited for it to arrive! :)

30 degrees Celsius does not constitute beautiful weather 🥵

Also I feel like an NX350 F Sport Handling would've been a better direct comparison w the RDX as opposed to using the Luxury NX350

LEXUS 👌🏻😎👍🏻 FIRST CLASS QUALITY

Thank God I will buy one of each of them

You need to compare the Nx F-Sport against A-Spec

Im Honda girl through and through. To me.the Lexus rides like a truck and the Acura like a car. I'm looking at the RDX in that Honda Pepsi blue color

Did you try putting the Lexus' mirror controls to the driver side mirror to see if that would cause them to flip down in reverse? That's how it worked in my IS350 that I had 15 yrs ago. Can't imagine they would not have that feature today.

Comparison with Acura A spec compared to the base Lexus so much for level playing field.

The Lexus equivalent of the RDX A-Spec + Advance is the NX 350 F Sport. The luxury equivalent of the NX is the Advance package for the RDX

There is a button to lock the hatch on the tailgate

Good reviews sam.

Acura for sure!

You cannot go wrong with either vehicles. I own a 2021 RDX A-Spec but would not mind owning a Lexus.

BMW, Lexus and Mercedes nickel and dime you on every feature, Acura not so much, but they used to all come fully loaded and you only chose with/without navigation and/or engine size. Acura needs to bring back Basque Red Pearl, it was a gorgeous color.

Finally I can watch RDX vs NX 💯🥰 Thanks for your excellent reviews. 🎉

Interesting. Serial Toyota owner here. I have not driven an Acura since the TL. The RDX is not selling well in the states while the NX sales are hovering around the 50-60k mark.

I'm a sport kinda girl RDX for me.

Is this the sports model of this Acura ? Cause this isisnt very accurate without an f sport nx

Would you take this Hybrid Touring over the TLX type S still?

The mirrors on Lexus tilt on reverse. You need to make sure the mirror switch is not in the center & has either R or L selected. It took me a week to figure this out in my NX lol

Thanks for great and honest review. Did you find your right leg has less room in Lexus’s than in Acura? It kind of became a turn off point to me when I seat in both.

NX is too small inside.

I don’t understand why car reviewers get all bent out of shape over the shifter on the NX. It took me all of four seconds to figure it out.

I got an RDX. It drives reallly nice

I think you forgot to mention that the Acura has the same drive train as the Honda Accord 2.0T. Same K20C4 engine, and I think the same 10AT.

Lexus All the way known reliability

I have the 2023 NX350 F Sport 3. The top trim level. I absolutely love it!!!

I test drove both, quality was in the lexus. Shifter easy to use I don't know what your talking about. Rdx felt cheap and wasn't as nice as a drive. HUD wasn't as nice as the lexus. I bought the lexus when it came down to it.

Same here RDX is my choice too

I bought the NX because I wanted a hybrid. Both are nice vehicles. Use to own Acura.

Decent size exhaust tips any day i take it🎉🎉

Acura is behind on everything Ev, the touch screen navigation on and on.

The Lexus grill is overwhelming and garish, far too large for the car size.

I prefer Lexus . More stylish.

Not a fan of how the clomate controls are now touchscreen. That is a lazy way to boast a bigger screen.

Both amazing cars! I would pick the RDX

Wouldn't the Lexus RX be more comparable to the RDX? I always been a Acura fan...best bang for your buck! Plus more features are standard with Acura than Lexus. I have a 22 RDX and love it!

Acura >

Acura rdx is the best 😊😊

Can we get a drag 👀

So actually in all the NX's they come standard with remote start. You press the lock button twice and hold it on the 3rd press for 2-4 seconds

I discarded Acura easily, but wonder between Genesis and Lexus. Any suggestions?

pick Lexus

Lexus nx use CVT ????? Yes or no

I like Acura more, but I don’t like that RDX interior can be only black or red( and someone decides instead of me what exterior/interior combination can it be( But both don’t have really effective breaks

The acura is old but it's still a great SUV

Great work 👍

NX is the worst driving car I’ve ridden in, in the past 15 years. The RDX is a gem amongst a sea of CUV’s on the road.

Good video. I have to disagree though. I bought the NX hybrid over the RDX. Cheaper on gas, much smoother ride, and more comfortable cabin.

2 very good Japanese premium compact SUV´s 👍, thanks for the review 😀

I like Acura. But they must redesign the RDX. the infotainment system is really old, still no touch screen in 2024!

Why does the window sticker say 2023 and the video says 2024?

From the review, seems the Lexus is the better option

Nice work

Beautiful

Do not offer 2 yr free maintenance in Canada.

Should have used the NX350 F-Sport. Unfair testing the RDX A-Spec against the NX-Hybrid. The F-Sport also doesn't have a CVT. 🤷‍♂️ That said, it was still a very thorough comparison.

He said the RDX offers 58 cu ft behind the 2nd row. I doubt that very much. Maybe behind the first row with 2nd row folded

Got the Lexus NX350 F Sport

I love both companies and currently drive an Acura MDX but last gen. The RDX is a bit worse than its competition imo but the MDX does much better in its class, while Lexus has the body-on-frame stuff. Once you get into Hybrids or Sedans, the former goes to Lexus, the latter it depends what you want. As with most things lol.

I test drove a 2019 RDX and bought a 2018 RDX because I didn't like the turbo, CVT , and I hated the control ad for the screen. I also hate the A-Spec where every thing was ugly black including the wheels. I also hated the red color seats. The only thing I liked about the NX was the more comfortable seats..NX is also too small. I would never buy an electric or hybrid car. RDX should have compared to the Lexus RX350 for comparable size.

The Lexus you're showing is the Executive package. The most expensive one. The premium package don't have all that equipment.

Acura needs to Ditch that touch pad though.

He knows, but could not say it that Acura is 100% better car 👍

Before seeing this review we already decided to get the RDX for our son's first car.

The 2024 NX has arrived here in the US....

30°??? How recently? Nova Scotia here lol

The NX is a small vehicle. I'm surprised the NX is in the same size class as the RDX. The NX is the same size class as the mazda Cx-5

Lexus dropped the ball for 350H. Im 6' and it sits way to tall. Need to go to Fsport to drop the seat a couple inches

I love the RDX except can’t get over the center console. I’m not a fan of the Lexus front end 🫣

Impressive i love it 👍