I just replaced my 2002 crv with one of these yesterday. I'm in love!

@markc9949

2 жыл бұрын

Three months in now, how do you like it?

@MrMegatron85

2 жыл бұрын

@@markc9949 I literally still get a tiny bit of excitement if I have to drive somewhere. It's perfect. Very comfortable, pretty dang quick, and the sound system is the best I've heard in a vehicle. If your car shopping I would definitely check it out

@Chiroman527

2 жыл бұрын

brandon.... Good Luck . How You Linking it now?

@bfee20021

2 жыл бұрын

Does it have cooled or ventilated seats?

...ANOTHER great car review, man Car Gurus deserves so much more respect than what you guys get! Either way, I’m a certified go nowhere Car Gurus subscriber. Keep the great content coming please?! Thanks!!!!! Oh, and this RDX is pretty sweet. Sure, the competition may offer some better equipment, but this has a(near, almost perfect)combination of everything a driver could ask for or want.

@2004cyrus

3 жыл бұрын

R E S P E C T - tell you what it means to me 🎤🎼

Thank you!!! Chris.. I wish everyone whom did vehicle reviews, would say/tell/explain where the vehicle being reviewed is/was built. Another Excellent review, Sir.

Very detailed review. I see these new RDX's everywhere, my brother owns an Aspec in Apex Blue and it drives great.

Why do reviewers almost always choose the sport to review? I wonder if they actually ask consumers if they prefer sport over luxury. I for one would choose luxury and comfort over sportiness in an suv.

@rkalla

3 жыл бұрын

Most of the time it’s a case of what they are given by the manufacturer- which is almost always the most popular/searched/paramount model, in this case Acura believes it to be the Aspec builds... personally, I agree with you.

@LAXERJK

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing is different driveline wise between the aspec and the normal Rdx. Just styling cues.

@brandonliao408

3 жыл бұрын

@@LAXERJK there is definitely a difference between the two. The improvement in material quality in the Advanced trims cannot go unnoticed. There are additional features such as HUD windshield display and improved suspension that makes the ride that much more comfortable

This was a really great review. Especially, it told me about how it actually feels to control the infortainment system with that trackpad.

Chris, Another terrific review. Note to CarGurus; please give this deeply experienced and well-respected automobile journalist more sports cars and sport SUVs, please. Wardlaw should be the lead anchor for your channel if you’re trying to compete against KBB (Micah Muzio), Driven (Tom Voelk) and other KZread channels. If better organized, this channel could really become something even more special, which will draw a larger audience. Thanks for all you do!

EXCELLENT REVIEW!! One of the best I've seen; thank you so much!

Those gauges remind me of my RSX-Type S...how time flys...

The RDX is a superb SUV. All functions are a B+ or better. The engine and transmission is the best in the business; Power is effortless through out the rev range. The infotainment system is easy to understand and use with a little practice, however, the speed between apps is not lightning fast. The RDX is the SUV you look forward to drive in any weather. Just Proper Motoring.

HOW.... are there only 107k subscribers to this channel? Once again, Chris’s no BS straight to the facts in these reviews are perfection. Keep doing what you and the rest of the gang at CarGurus are doing. 🤘

I bought the RDX SH-AWD + Tech and it rides really well. The A-spec was mostly cosmetic, but the Advance package certainly adds more features and value, but at the end of the day, I was happy with the version I got, at the price it came at.

Great Job Chris

Another great review....thanks Chris!!!!!!

YUA know, I drove a 2021 RDX Advance last week at my local ACURA dealer. When I drove in withy red 2019 MAZDA CX-5 GT Reserve (2.5 L. turbo, AWD) they were all over me to sell it to them even if I didn't buy an RDX from them. I can see why. ->My CX-5 GT Reserve had everything the RDX Advance had but the great Super Handling AWD and ceiling speakers. Plus it has adaptive (turning) headlights, more speed and better steering feel - and (IMHO) better design with an equally upscale interior. In fact my cooled seats work better than those in the RDX Advance. I was disappointed in that. SO... I'll keep my CX-5 GT Reserve until a really good compact plug-in electric SUV comes along - like say, HYUNDAI.

Had mine for about 14-15 months. I find the TTI super easy to use. Second nature - just like every other infotainment system I’ve had.

@columbiars

3 жыл бұрын

Just thinking in getting one soon. Have you had any reliability issues or small issues you can share?

i really like the touch pad. it’s great for controlling everything you could imagine. A touch screen would be very challenging when driving.

I love the touchpad in my RDX. You can teach an old dog new tricks if they just take the time to learn.

Great job on the review... this guy knows his stuff

I wonder why the RDX didn't get Ambient lights inside while the TLX and MDX did and no wireless charging

I have a 2019 Advance and never had an issue adapting to the touch pad. No fingerprints but each to their own. The ASpec isn’t worth it in my opinion. Go Tech or Advance. I love it. Great vehicle. Good review.

@lloydybenoit6766

3 жыл бұрын

I like the exhaust , interior and outside look and the 20'' wheel of the A-Spec than the advance

@edwink1467

3 жыл бұрын

@@lloydybenoit6766 I think most people can agree the wheels on the Advance are hideous. Heck, the wheels on the base model look better! That said, the Advance does offer HUD, 360 camera, adaptive dampers, heated steering wheel, etc that are not found on the Tech / A-spec. I feel like buying the Advance, then switching some of the chrome pieces with blacked-out ones (available as parts from Acura) and getting after-market or accessory wheels from Acura would make this car perfect.

I can't agree more in regard to the touchpad and navigation tool. Other than that, I have a 2019, this vehicle is awesome.

One little nit, like the Honda Accord 2.0 10 tenth generation ,the coolant reservoir container is not accessible for checking the coolant level. The reservoir is located behind the front bumper. Still a great SUV for the money and reliability.

Great value for the money! Fun car to drive!

Does the tech package have the ambient night lighting

This is a great SUV, I seen ALOT on the road. Great review! I wonder what Acura going to change with the refresh

@Blank00

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely the rims will be changed. While Acura missed the mark with RDX &TLX rims, the new MDX rims look very nice and the RDX could borrow rim design from the MDX

@robtaylor4365

3 жыл бұрын

Likely an fully digital gauge cluster as well

@midiman5045

3 жыл бұрын

It's an OK SUV. Great if you want to drive like a lunatic in an want to be NSX.

So glad you brought up the low contrast gauge cluster. I don't understand why Acura is forcing all A-Specs buyers to get these crappy gauges and won't buy this trim because of it.

@cheekothechiweenie

3 жыл бұрын

I love the gauges, I wasn't sure about them at first but they are sporty and sexy in person and at night

Acura apparently will be mixing up the A spec & Advance trims in a PMC edition very soon. However, it be priced at over 50k.

@dadoo985

3 жыл бұрын

When?

I just got mine today!!!! 😛😛😛😁😁😁😁

Is the cabin quiet? Why don’t reviewers talk about that when reviewing luxury brands? Potholes, are they absorbed or does it break a 20” wheel. These are real issues. Please address them

@mikea8998

3 жыл бұрын

Its pretty quiet. And itll take the pot holes real good

I'm getting one next month after Christmas. They should be offering great deals then!

@wstafco

3 жыл бұрын

Actually, I couldn't wait until after Christmas because my car died, so I got the MDX, not the RDX as planned.

@lukechoi12

3 жыл бұрын

got mine 3days ago!! loving it

@youngpan2102

3 жыл бұрын

@@wstafco are you gonna get apex one ?

@wstafco

3 жыл бұрын

@@youngpan2102 no, I got the super awd, tech package one. Nice vehicle. I traded in a 2017 Honda Pilot.

@youngpan2102

3 жыл бұрын

@@wstafco Dammnn bro I’m getting apex on next week they offer me $40178 which is good price

Chris, I'm torn between the 2021 RDX Advance, or the 2022 Acura MDX Advance. Yeah , sure $12K price difference. You look like a pretty big BOY. How was your comfort level on a longer trip with RDX? I took both for test drives .... The RDX handles incredibly for an SUV , but the MDX handles very well too. My hesitancy comes form the lack of need for a 3rd Row for me at 69 YO retired..... However, with some back problems (neck issues too), I need that comfort. Agreed to on the Infotainment systems from Acura - definitely needs a Learning Curve. Your suggestions are very good concerning the Radio stations, and adding regular Navi addresses for quick access too, and for the Phone as well. Both are not great MPGs - but the RDX delivers about 2 MPGs more. I think I need a spreadsheet of the Pros and Cons... appreciate your advice on the comfort level you experienced with the RDX

Review something other than the A-Spec. Like the base or the tech package. The vehicles that most people will buy.

100% right about the infotainment/center stack setup... it’s like they locally maximized the design, but never stepped back and said “do people get this?”

Nice review and while I appreciate your criticism with regard to the infotainment system, I think it’s more of a concern of car reviewers than owners who have had the time to get used to their vehicles

I test drove this car today, and the controls are hard to navigate., the radio sounded great but it will take some getting used to. whoever designed this touch style system must of used it with no wheels on the car.

I have this car, rear is fine. You don’t need tech or advanced or a spec. Get the base it already has everything including radar cruise and auto lane keeping self driving in a way. Best value. I got my 2019 base at 35600 plus tax

@geocape7060

3 жыл бұрын

Do you love it? I am in the market to get one.

@derrekb4501

3 жыл бұрын

Yes love it. Reliable. Beautiful. A lots of power. Handles like a bmw. Oozes quality

@cheekothechiweenie

3 жыл бұрын

@@geocape7060 love it! Bought a 2019 with 29k km's for 44k. Get the aspec, you won't regret it!

Every reviewer speaks about infotainment system difficult to use, especially driving on a highway. I drive about 40k miles every year, and I never found myself in need to use infotainment while driving… I always know where I am going BEFORE I reach 75mph on highway, I have all my music bookmarked. Why would you need to use infotainment? Can anyone give me a reasonable explanation? :). Otherwise, very good review, thanks a bunch!

It’s sooooo easy to get used to the infotainment system, and I bought mine this year, I’m 64. Took like a day or so🤪

Love my. 2022 RDX, but the fuel economy is very poor compared to the competition. My RDX struggles to get 23 mpg on the highway. By comparison, my 2019 BMW X4 with similar 2 liter turbo routinely got 32-33 mpg on the same drive. Really Honda!

Do all the Trims of RDX get a Turbo Engine... ?????? Great review as Always...😅👍👍👍. Thank you

@lukechoi12

3 жыл бұрын

Yes even base got 2.0 turbo 272horse power/280 tq

@Honestandtruth

3 жыл бұрын

@@lukechoi12 Thank you for your info....👍

Why is he so negative? The RDX is an amazing car and value.

No v6 option for that amount of money ? Let me think about it.

Touch pad is fire idk what he’s talkin about

How many adjustments on the passenger seat? Does it have lumbar?

Honda CR-V has a Qi wireless phone charging feature without being part of a “technology” group. Granted less powerful but also more than $10k less expensive. If this is just about sport luxury, I’d go straight to Porsche Macan for the name flex.

need off road wheel/tire package from factory

My next car....

Great review. A 60/40 rear seat split doesn't cut it on a (quasi) luxury SUV. Must have a 3-way split or pass through. What is it with Japanese/Asian cars ignoring this?

@edwink1467

3 жыл бұрын

40/20/40 fold down rear seats are nice, but it's a feature that the vast majority of people would never use. How many people who own of these would need to use the two rear seats WHILE having the center seat folded to accommodate a piece of long item or ski? How often does that really happen? My guess is that they did the math and figured the number is so small that it's not worth the effort/money.

The best suv

Having a 2019 A Spec I agree with what you said except Real city driving gas mileage is crap not even close to the 21 they advertise. They need a Eco mode. Maybe the gas mileage is better in San Fran rolling down a hill. Also I recently drove a Lexus 2020 RX 350 the info system has both a Touch screen and Touch pad. Also the Touch pad has vibration feed back when you push your finger on it. I liked have all three of those features, Great engineering, Lexus. Now the piped engine noise and the swirling Acura logo when I first got the car was great it's getting old now. Really old want to turn it off. Yes the Torque vectoring is great on a dry road. Car can not climb a small hill in snow mode. It might be the tires but really quite disappointed in that fact also. I had and just sold my old 90 Acura legend about a year ago to a friend and to be quite honest The RDX is just fast. It just not the same quality to me. Maybe if I was a kid that wanted a NSX in a SUV I would be more happy.

mazda's mmi system in one of the best in the market, far better than the touchscreen.

Just curious, are you reading from a tablet or something from behind those 'sun' glasses?

they should have replace that giant "NSX" inspired dynamic knob as a scroll wheel for the infotainment, similar to BMW iDrive. Get rid of that dumb touchpad. Your driving a SUV not NSX supercar. And it should not be in the middle of the center stack where logically is reserve for HVAC controls or media.

Beware of the newer acuras, ive had a 2019 ilx, a 21 rdx, a 21 tlx and a 21 ilx and all same problem oil smell in vents. And rear main seal leak. You will find vehicles with more than 2000km on them oil residue and or leaking near fly wheel cover.

@oceanhedonist265

2 жыл бұрын

Why do you keep owning them?

@mikea8998

2 жыл бұрын

@@oceanhedonist265 good question

@mikea8998

2 жыл бұрын

@@oceanhedonist265 was stuck with them ur in a 5 year finance and u encounter problems you switch or upgrade to get rid of problem. And is a honda after all. We now have a 21 rdx same crap again plus 1 problem brake creeping. Stopped at a light and normal pressure on brake pedal and vehicle will creep slightly. And when cold out. And u go to reverse it will delay a second or 2 then almost lurch rearward unless ur on brakes very hard. All this plus rear main seal problem. Oil fumes enter cabin. When motor warm and not moving.

Good car but Acura needs to work on overall NVH. For 50k I expect the new 3.0 DIT from the new MDX as a option not a detuned Civic type R engine as a only choice. As far as styling it looks like a Nissan to me. For a little added utility and least 10k cheaper the 20 CRV Touring is a good choice

@GoBrand0n

3 жыл бұрын

Which Nissan?

@paulhenry913

3 жыл бұрын

@@GoBrand0n nissan murano

Nice car, but after 4000 miles the brakes squeak....not good.

Like the car, interior and exterior except the back light, it is out of date, hard to accept for a luxury brand. Wish the 2022 MDX back light is on this car, it is so sexy.

@thienvo7897

3 жыл бұрын

@@titaniumspecial4207 if you pay attention, accord, civic, crv and now the rdx are same tailight design which they are looked like the letter C, it looks ugly and out of date.

why do these guys constantly knock the TTI interface for the info system? it takes a 6th grader all of about 15 minutes using it to have it "figured out" and once you have the small learning curve conquered, you will love it! You stay in a normal driving position and not have to reach to "touch the screen" as this chucklehead thinks is better! There are some things I think Acura could do better but overall, I love my 2020 Tech package RDX and easily will give it a 5 star rating! Reviewers: USE THE TTI FOR MORE THAN ONE TIME BEFORE YOU DO THE REVIEW AND JUMP ALL OVER IT! If you lightly tough the interface, it actually acts like a mouse and the options highlight then push down harder to "click" on them!

@cheekothechiweenie

3 жыл бұрын

He's an old fart that's bad with technology

no you are wrong mouse track pad is very easy to use you will get used to it within a week

So funny they call it a "luxury" (suv/car). This is really a premium or performance suv, whereas Rolls Royce or Mercedes Maybach would be luxury cars.

Never trust a 50 year old complaining about an infotainment system who tested the car for 24 hours.

@cheekothechiweenie

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he's an old fart

Spend the extra 3k, definitely get all the goodies, because life is short and you only live once

I just purchased a 2021 Nissan Rogue with the premium package and was driving it when I noticed one of my neighbors has the RDX, I feel like it looks "exactly" like my Nissan, or am I crazy? Great premium package with outstanding infotainment and Nissan Connect app pairing for a lot less than the RDX. Just my 2 cents.

@edwink1467

3 жыл бұрын

The RDX looks nothing like the Rogue. It does look a bit like a Murano with sharper lines.

@donnalaughlin6994

3 жыл бұрын

@@edwink1467 I disagree but I do like the chrome finishes on the vehicle.

Terrible fuel economy. Soccer mom car looks. Brutal touchpad. Massive turning radius.

it needs a knob not a pad

Get a Mazda CX-5 Signature and save $10000 Just as fun to drive with high quality and safety rating

@stephenvivian6178

2 жыл бұрын

And who’s seat is as cushioned as a steel bench. If Mazda put the Mazda6 seat in the CX-5 it’d have a winner.

Save your favourite stations to presets? Do you really have to advise your viewer base something that common sense? Really. The great thing about Acura is there are easy to use buttons for almost any common thing you want. This obsession from reviewers with putting big ugly touchscreen’s on the dash that get covered in fingerprints immediately is silly.

Its s SUV not gonna be a wagon

You made it crystal clear: The touch pad controller is a very BAD idea. Acura will dump this in the next redesign.

@cheekothechiweenie

3 жыл бұрын

It works great, he's just bad with technology

Acura new TouchPad interface is infuriating. I hate how it keeps returning to center like its on a rope. No. This is not progress. I know Acura has worse fanboys than Tesla but the truth needs to come put. The TLX and RDX both are not that great. SHAWD is very overrated. Quattro is better for gripe, and the rwd based awd systems found in the BMW X3 and Mercedes GLC are more fun and engaging. I think for a fwd based "luxury" suv, it fairs well against the Lexus NX as it is simply ancient. Infiniti QX50 CVT is awful so by default the RDX shines

@VelocitronVoyager

3 жыл бұрын

no

@Honestandtruth

3 жыл бұрын

Blake..... Audi Quattro AWD is the Same as Subaru AWD.... but Wayyyyyy more Money and Fast decrease in Value in 3- years.

@cheekothechiweenie

3 жыл бұрын

It doesn't return to centre each time, if you want to go to right corner you press right corner.

The center stack is awful! They really need to replace their design team with a team from Audi.

nice review but I stopped it at 4:15. I can't stand the auto design trend - repeated over and over - of humungous center consoles, tall and wide. It's obvious that your right knee has no room to move to the right, important to me when driving on cruise control (less in town). I want to like this car but its thumbs down for me because of that.

ACURA makes very nice vehicles, I like everything about the RDX, but that infotainment system is absolutely GARBAGE it's not user friendly ! GO BACK TO A TOUCHSCREEN !!!!!!

@ThirdBrainLives

3 жыл бұрын

It's not garbage at all.

@Honestandtruth

3 жыл бұрын

Garbage is for Homeless and Gangsters.... Maybe you prefer Ford or Dodge...????🤣

@srtxxx4661

3 жыл бұрын

@@Honestandtruth you're a Jesus Freak ,aren't you

@cheekothechiweenie

3 жыл бұрын

It's. Great

I really like Acura and I’m sure they drive amazing but they look like glorified Hondas inside and out. That’s no bad thing, they look great but they just don’t look expensive. Whereas if you look at Genesis’ new model lineup, whether you like the styling or not, you can’t argue that they don’t look luxurious and expensive inside and out. They look nothing like their Hyundai counterparts.

@michaelragusa3520

3 жыл бұрын

agreed but where that have been, this is a step up but i think the interior is pretty just not there, like the Cadillac interiors

@MrVroom1

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelragusa3520 oh there’s no denying that they’re great cars and highly competitive in the driving area but I think even now, their latest models simply don’t cut it inside or out as being classed as a luxury counterpart. Cadillac is skating on thin ice but at least externally, all of them still look like a luxury car.

@michaelragusa3520

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrVroom1 yeah your not wrong but I think many brands have really lost the meaning on of luxury

@MrVroom1

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelragusa3520 nah I don’t think so. Lexus still do as do the Germans. I think Genesis are killing it right now and have captured the luxury essence perfectly. It’s a shame that Jaguar have only just stepped up but taken away the major updates from the USA. Just Google the 2021 Jaguar XE or XF interior and you will be so shocked at how much they’ve upgraded them both in design, tech and materials considering they’re just facelifts.

@michaelragusa3520

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrVroom1 alright I will also what I kinda meant is some of the brands that say luxury it feels some luxury brands have become more premium than luxury. Is Buick a proper luxury I feel like they aren’t

Its an upgraded CRV