Once you get it, it makes perfect sense. But first you gotta understand how it works. It's not a mousepad but imagine the touchscreen on that pad and it's easy

It's takes a few days to get used to, but after that it's actually less distracting to use than a touch screen.

He doesn’t know how to use it.

@@star999nine yeah I found that pretty frustrating as well, since I pretty much always have it in carplay anyways. Nicely enough I only get it when my mom needs my car instead of her RDX so I can manage. Definitely valid criticism if you're driving it every day.

Haven't heard anything from Accord yet been in there for a couple years I believe. If I recall the Type R (older one) had it i could be completely wrong though.

@@J-W.- I think a turbo engine reliability can only be gauged after 4-5 years on the market, at the least. Honda/Acura owners who buy and not lease tend to keep thier cars for many many years, so we will have to wait and see if this 2.0T can actually be at the same level as the V6 in long term ownership.

Neighbors has already hit 220k on there 2018 accord 2.0t touring only normal maintenance hasn't had any issues. Honestly turbos aren't like they use to be and internals of the engine are stronger then a 3.5 even though it's still a great engine today. Now the 1.5 turbo long term I stay away from it's very cheaply made motor.

@Snake Plissken Agreed. Also with a high mileage highway turbo vehicle, any minor oil dilution issues would be taken care of on its own - but in a stop and go driving environment, even minor oil dilution would be a concerning issue for the turbo's longevity.

No timing belt changes for 198k odyssey yet??

big fax

I have a 2016 RTX and I can tell you the new one 2.0 turbo has better low end punch

I agree, I see so many reviews that knock down the touchpad. It is very easy to use and I’m confused on why these people don’t get it.

Picked one up last weekend. 2020 SH-AWD and Tech package, highly recommend

Congrats on your purchase Zach.How is gas mileage? What do you think of the sound system?

Please mpg city..old...& ..new??

I just traded in my 2015 base Rdx for 2021 aspec I think the old one is more smooth but the new one is so much better and more technologies and sporty anyway I agreed they’re both good vehicles

@@youngpan2102 , ...and mpg ...new...old?? Please..

@@iaviscorso2566 it’s new one plus tax and interest rates total is 47k+

@@iaviscorso2566I have a 2013 rdx. I do mostly city driving and get about 20-22 mpg in the city. When I do more freeway driving, I definitely average higher. It would be a great commuter car for gas if you’re driving on the highways/freeways a lot. But I really love driving mine anywhere, especially with sport mode. Super fast, so much get-up-and-go, roomy inside, and an excellent sound system!

I just picked up a 2014 w/ and a one year Acura warranty for $12k here in Mexico. Can’t wait for a road trip!

I have a 07 Rdx with 357k on it.....

Acura is always offering lease deals on the RDX. Seems like $399 per month is a frequent promotion on the mainstream base model. I see a ton of them as well, but very few A-Spec versions.

@@RysterARCEE yeah I see a few A-Spec

@@RysterARCEE I managed to get myself one the tech version for just a lil bit more of 399 not bad at all

@@RysterARCEE you lease German brands, you buy Honda’s.

I have a 2018 Honda Accord with same 2.0 turbo and it has never been even close to overheating. The turbo and transmission are flawless. The new RDX will last a very long time.

Most People that buy a new car will probably get rid of it after 5-7 years so reliability won't matter (for the first owner)

@@kristians2704 Zzd

@@kristians2704 lol that's good thinking, why would anyone want your second biggest investment to last more than 4-6 years anyways.

@@ronnieb9663 nobody thinks of cars as investments. They all depreciate (if you buy them new)

I agree! The ELS stereo on my 2015 sounded amazing! I bought a new MDX Elite with the ELS Studio system and it doesn't sound nearly as good!

Love the ELS stereo system in my 2013

Acura just went back to what they did with the first gen RDX that had a 2.3 turbo.

Hbrid and electric are the future turbo are just now a bring to them so we can use smaller displacement engines for the same power needs.

Turbo is already proven by Civic 2.0 liter turbo Type R and Accord 2.0 Turbo for reliability and endurance, consumes less fuel, fast acceleration, smoother launch along with its hybrid built-in electric motor in ICE

The aspec has cooled seats. From what I've read, some actually prefer the aspec dampers but i havent driven either yet.

And many have hit 400k with original turbo but people are I'll never by a car with a turbo. Yeah if it a chevy I wouldn't. But everyone else has made huge jumps in tech since turbos came into being

@@robertblack6630 right! Turbos have proven to be relatively reliable at this point. As long as you don't buy a GM product with a turbo.

264k kms on my 08 RDX, best car I've ever owned

I had a 2019 RDX. 215000 miles and running great. Then I was hit from behind. Car was totaled. Now I have a 2019 Aspec. It has come a long way but after driving the same car for 11 years there is an adjustment period. Hope I can keep this one going even longer. Miss my old Acura. It protected me well and I test drove several cars but ultimately knew I would most comfortable in the RDX.

Lol they weren't reliable. That's why Honda bought back v6 in 2nd Gen rdx

Mine is at 350k miles. In white!

I agree about the touchpad. It’s very simple to use. I see a lot of reviewers knock down the touchpad and I’m confused why they don’t get it.

Sorry to hear the sad news. That sucks!

@@TFLnow yes it does ,but we are trying to figure this out !! God bless you guys!! Your videos keep me sane !! Pray for us because we need another van / vehicle as soon as possible

Thnx ...actually am planning to buy 2016 version ...do you have one!

Mercedes GLB and GLC are better imo.

@@kristians2704 for lease, for buy the RDX. Which is why it outsells them 😃

@@cesarreynoso9773 even people who buy new cars will probably get rid of it after 5-7 years (95% of people) so reliability won't matter.

I bought the new RDX and it's a blast. Handles flat in corners, full torque from 1500 RPM, rear biased all-wheel drive - just an incredible car

Agree. I like Tommy, but he is all over the place in reviews. He seems like he doesn't take the time to experience the cars for a true review and they are more of initial impressions as he goes.

Agreed. I prefer the buttons to touchscreen. I’ve driven 3 cars with touchscreens over the years, and I prefer my 2013 rdx with tech package. It’s a pretty intuitive system and you don’t have to deal with the sticking/lagging/sensitivity issues of a touchscreen system.

It's homely now 😂

Yes

@@RomaneMaticaliseGordon thanks

I had a 08 RDX tech with Hondata reflash, ETS intercooler, heatshield gasket, Eibach lowering springs, and Progress RSB. This thing was the perfect hammer if you only saw nails. It drove better the harder you pushed it. Still on the road today with +200,000 miles when I handed it down to my daughter back in 2019.

I 1000 percent agree! We had a bmw x1 for a while , it hit 67k and modules died that were connected to these super high compression turbo and in turn injectors systems and they literally called in a 25 year service tech from across the country after 3 weeks of changing parts, to fix the issue. And let me tell you when we left they were not completely sure it was fixed and I would occasionally run the codes and it almost ALWAYS popped a compression issue code and a ignition misfire code. I only barely could perceive it but we just traded it in for a 2015 lexus gs350 fsport and have in about 2 years put 20k miles on that 3.5 liter na motor and its needed an oil change or 2, and we bought it with the same 35k certified prepqmed miles as the bmw x1 and we have had no issues at all. In fact our god parents just turned in a 11 year old rx330 with rhe same engine as rhe gs350, with 360k on the clock and only have having one water pump changed at 285k same radiator and that water pump barely leaked, they were never left stranded and it never overheated! No turbos! (For daily driven cars,just for toys) lol

Not true my 2008 RDX with the K23 turbo has 190000 miles on it and still running strong. The key is maintenance. Even the J35 can die if people don't do their 105k service,replace its timing belt, and other stuff.

What fuel savings I drive pilot getting 17mpg wife's rdx getting 15.5 🤣

Why do Automatically assume there more maintenance or will not last as long there are many people with well over 200k still never had a issue just normal maintenance like a 3.5 engine. Old turbo were built like today's. These are meant to last the actual life of the engine. Believe I love 3.0 and 3.5 v6 honda engines.

Keep the mdx. It's more family than the 2021 rdx

We have both an 11' Sorento SX and a 16' RDX Elite and yeah i agree. The sorento feels like a heavy SUV when it ages (186,000kms) however it handles great & its been my least expensive vehicle to maintain versus my previous vehicles. Our 16' RDX feels light and nimble at 90k kms and hope it stays that way.

My 08 RDX has +195,000 miles and still going strong. Turbo failures are not an issue compared to alternators, suspension, 9AT, or A/C compressors issues with Acura.

@@mrgold3591 IMHO ,Cars should not BREAK DOWN , they should WEAR DOWN. If my alternator fails at 50k miles, I would be upset. If it fails at 180k miles, it wore to its service life. Most Suspension Conponants will start falling after 100K miles depending on driving conditions. So many people blame their vehicles for failures even though the primary cause was negligent servicing.

@@stealthg35infiniti94 Sounds the reliability I've experienced with every Honda and Acura I've had since 1991. I had American cars before that and got tired to visiting my dealership service department on a regular basis.

@@mrgold3591 I strongly agree.

Ya and it's going to be more difficult to do than any NA engine

Ya Toyota RAV4 is the same thing the old 4 wheel drive could go anywhere with a few suspension lift

Shawd is way superior to the awd in the 2nd gen.

@@theyadmire511 ya if the H means haldex those systems Volvo use and there brilliant when TFL tested a few months back

My 19 Shawd rdx has spare tire hidden underneath. It's there

@@deepsubmicron So did my friend's X3. First, break cargo compartent and use the inside crank to lower the spare. Then literally break out the jack and toolkit, nylon clips don't like the cold. Then unfasten the retaining strap under the car (if I'd have a knife that would have been much faster in the cold) all while sitting on the ground. UGH. What a RFPITA they've made it into.

Agreed, I have owned this car for 25 months and everything this guy is spewing is absolute crap. Most likely because he's only been with the car for 25 minutes.

Gross!

You are very dumb Acura and Honda has two different design teams.

They’re both ew. So choose the least ew and go for it

Wrong. There is no CVT in the new RDX, but a 10-speed automatic. However, I agree with your decision to get the older model - I'm considering a 2018 myself. I had a '16 and have driven the 3rd gen RDX several times, and I'm just not impressed with that engine/transmission combo in the new ones. The 2nd gen's engine/transmission is much smoother and more polished.