2022 Acura RDX | MotorWeek Road Test

The third generation of Acura’s RDX compact utility arrived just 3-years ago with big gains in performance, roominess, and technology. Big sales numbers since suggest that Acura got everything right. Well, they didn’t think so; giving the RDX a major refresh for 2022. Let’s find out where the focus is this time.

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[acuraracingfan]

It’s the ideal SUV for the daily commute.

[MetikalMan]

This deserves a Type S with the 3.0 Turbo 6.

[gravedigger]

I strongly disagree with the statement that in 2019 this had an extremely firm ride. I have a pre-refreshed RDX and it is a better ride than some of the German offerings I test drove. If they made it even better, then way to go Acura. But I can't say that original version from 2019-2021 is extremely firm.

[alphabeta]

1:45 Missing a touchscreen, but 3:00 K20 engine + SHAWD = 👌
4:10 MPG could be better

[aaronchase]

Im betting the rdx type s will have the same 2L but tuned to make 310hp 320 tq..basically a ktuner version but factory. .hopefully bigger brakes too

[beb]

They gave me a FWD one as a loaner. Stick with the SH-AWD one if you can handle the extra $. Even on dry smooth pavement, the FWD is too easy to break loose. The SH-AWD one is a completely different vehicle

[dohc]

Nice styling, great seats 💺, and the awd definitely makes a difference 👌

[generaldzaster]

I love my 2022 rdx aspec advance! no problems so far

[jws]

I have this exact car 2022.
The good: very fast, great handling, stunning paint, amazing sound system.
The bad: terrible gas mileage, grinding brakes are horrible.
Zero to 60 all out is 6 seconds flat and pulls hard.

[TheRealHungryJoe]

My buddy has this but the ASPEC in white with red interior and it is very nice! I’m not a huge fan of Acura but this is one is different.
The handling has been updated and runs smooth

[fleipeg]

We love our 2021 RDX, but absolutely hate the entertainment system. It's a distraction when driving. Once Acura addresses that issue, it'll be perfect!

[naveenthemachine]

6.8 is very conservative. I’ve seen it go as low as 5.7 seconds

[aesp]

How clear Led fog lights can possibly work as well as amber fog lights cutting thru the fog or rain?

[romanwalczak]

6.8 from 0-60 I seen it go like 5.6 at all other reviews

[oldtwinsna]

That gas mileage is pretty dismal for a 4 banger small turbo. Honda really needs to package some hybrid tech into its premium vehicles.

[tomfaz]

All around great vehicle except for the antiquated track pad. Not liking the low profile tires on the A spec because they provide little traction in the snow and wear out faster than normal size tires.

[Honestandtruth]

Nice design and Reliable, plus Fun 👍😂

[christiancervantes]

I had one as a rental and it was so nice and pretty fun to drive!

[maxaudi]

Seems like nothing changed especially that awful media interface. And where is that hybrid engine?

[Guy_de_Loimbard]

What does this have over a fully-spec'd Mazda CX-5 Signature that comes in at 10 grand less?