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2020 Base 4dr Front-Wheel Drive
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Price:   -  From $37,800
2020 Base 4dr SH-AWD Price:   -  From $39,800
2020 Technology Package 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $41,000
2020 Technology Package 4dr SH-AWD Price:   -  From $43,000
2020 A-Spec Package 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $44,000
2020 Advance Package 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $45,900
2020 A-Spec Package 4dr SH-AWD Price:   -  From $46,000
2020 Advance Package 4dr SH-AWD Price:   -  From $47,900
Expert Rating
3.4 (Good)

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: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Overview

With all of the flashy competition from luxury badges, it’s easy to overlook the 2020 Acura RDX. But even in the crowded compact luxury crossover segment, the RDX deserves a look. Fresh off a 2019 redesign, the RDX marries traditional Acura virtues of technology and safety with a stylish package and a tempting price.

What's New for 2020

Other than a new exterior color, the Acura RDX sees no changes for 2020. The starting price increases by a few hundred dollars, depending on trim.

Choosing Your Acura RDX

One of the biggest assets brought by last year’s redesign is the RDX’s new engine. It’s a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder producing 272 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. That’s a healthy dose of power for the class, and it’s routed through a sophisticated 10-speed automatic transmission.

Fuel economy is decent at an EPA estimated 22 miles per gallon city, 28 mpg highway, and 24 combined on front-wheel-drive models. All-wheel drive is available for $2,000 on all trims and dings fuel economy by one mpg across the board.

The RDX also boasts 31.1 cubic feet of trunk capacity, which expands to an impressive 79.8 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.

Technologies are plentiful. All RDX models roll off the line with in-car Wi-Fi, Apple CarPlay compatibility, remote start, and a 10.2-inch infotainment screen. This screen isn’t a touchscreen, but it’s controlled by an intuitively mapped touchpad on the center console.

Active safety technologies are equally strong. Standard features include automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic high beams, and a multi-view rearview camera.

The remainder of the features are divided across four trims:

Acura RDX

Base

Starting at $38,595 (all prices include a $995 destination charge), the RDX Standard is the most accessible member of the family. This doesn’t mean it’s poorly equipped. The exterior has 19-inch alloy rims, LED headlights and taillights, a panoramic moonroof, heated side mirrors, and a dual exhaust system. In addition to all the interior technology, the Standard has 12-way power-adjustable heated front seats, leatherette upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, keyless entry, push-button start, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, and ambient lighting.

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Technology

Bumping up to the Technology brings the starting price to $41,795. Additional features over the Standard include full leather upholstery, navigation, GPS-linked climate control, rear door smart key entry, a premium audio system, two rear USB ports, and 19-inch gray wheels. Safety also gets a boost with blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and front and rear parking sensors.

Acura RDX

A-Spec

The A-Spec will set buyers back $44,795 to start, for mostly aesthetic upgrades. A-Spec models build on the Technology and also get 20-inch wheels, exclusive gloss-black accents, aggressive front and rear bumpers, LED fog lights, a rear spoiler, dual exhaust outlets, and A-Spec badging. The interior receives heated and ventilated front seats, exclusive trim and lighting, a 16-speaker audio system, red or black leather upholstery with suede inserts, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, ebony headliner, sport pedals, and A-Spec badging.

Acura RDX

Advance

Starting at $46,695, the Advance is the king of the RDX hill. It also builds on the Technology, but adds 19-inch silver wheels, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a hands-free tailgate, acoustic front side glass, LED fog lights, a rearview camera washer, and an adaptive damper system. The interior gets perforated Milano leather, olive ash burl wood trim, metal rear tailgate garnish, heated and ventilated front seats with 16-way power, heated rear outboard seats, and a heated steering wheel. There’s even more tech with a 10.5-inch head-up display, a head-up warning system, a 16-speaker audio system, and a surround-view camera system.

CarsDirect Tip

Although the wood trim and sumptuous leather of the Advance is tempting, better value lives with the Standard and Technology trims. Both of these 2020 Acura RDX models provide plenty of standard features, comfort, and technology. Not to mention, prices clock in well under those of many rivals

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Expert Review

Pros
  • Powerful engine
  • Quick-shifting transmission
  • Pricing undercuts competitors
Cons
  • Rear seats can be uncomfortable
  • Fuel economy isn't great
  • No Android Auto
Expert Rating
3.4 (Good)

Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

You can interpret our ratings in the following way:

: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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New color, same great value. The 2020 Acura RDX is just one year removed from a revolutionary redesign that flipped the classic vanilla luxury crossover design on its ear. With it still so young and trendsetting, it’s no shock the only change for 2020 is a new Platinum White color option.

As a carryover model, the RDX continues with its eye-grabbing design, luxurious interior, premium standard features, potent engine, and incredible value. Is this enough to keep it ahead of the big boys from Germany? Here’s what we think.

Four-cylinder engine big on power, not efficiency. When you hear of a four-cylinder engine in a crossover, you likely think of a wheezy, uninspirational powertrain. The Acura RDX’s Honda-Civic-Type-R-sourced heart is anything but uninspired with its 272 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. Paired with this peppy four-pot is an equally eager 10-speed automatic transmission that delivers snappy shifts when you need them and smooth gear slides when you don’t.

While this engine may not have the power of some of the optional V6 units in its class, it crushes the base four-cylinder engines in the Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, and the BMW X3.

Where the RDX falls short is its fuel economy, as its EPA-estimated 22 miles per gallon city, 28 mpg highway, and 24 combined fall short of the X3 by one mpg city, two highway, and two combined. With all-wheel drive, the RDX manages just 21/27/23 mpg. The Q5, which comes standard with AWD, delivers 22/27/24 mpg.

Cushy interior, unless you’re in the back. In its front seats, the Acura RDX delivers the look and feel of a luxury car with its standard leatherette seating, well-padded thrones, soft-touch materials, push-button transmission, ample sound-deadening materials, and 10.2-inch display.

Unfortunately, things fall apart in the rear. Sure, its 38.4 inches of second-row leg room is plenty and beats the X3 and Q5 by 2.0 inches and 0.6 inches, respectively, but its padding and lack of an adjustable rear seatback make them uncomfortable on long hauls.

In cellphone connectivity, the RDX gets it only partially right with its standard Apple CarPlay, but it leaves Android users disconnected. This beats the X3, which offers CarPlay for free for a year, but expects you to shell out $80 per year for it after that. The Q5 and GLC-Class both ace the connectivity test with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.


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Takes styling up a notch, but badge drags it down. The luxury crossover space has long been a dollop of vanilla ice cream in a cup – nope, not even a sugar cone to sweeten it up – but the Acura RDX’s arrival threw a wrench in it all.

The RDX boasts a striking look that stands out in a crowd with its LED headlights, shapely taillights, hard body lines, and aggressive-looking A-Spec upgrades. While the X3 and Q5 continue treading water with evolutionary redesigns, the RDX blew past them.

But styling can only go so far, as a big part of owning a luxury car is that brand cachet. Saying “oh, I drive a BMW” or “where did I park my Benz” simply feels powerful. Mentioning you drive an Acura is unlikely to draw any attention due to its lack of prestige.

Final thoughts. The 2020 Acura RDX does more than enough to make up for its badge shortcomings with its long list of standard features, sharp body, and potent engine. Plus, with a $38,595 starting price, it's $3,400 cheaper than the BMW X3, $4,800 cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, and $5,400 cheaper than the Audi Q5.

For buyers who prefer more power, all three of those German crossovers offer performance models that deliver well over 350 horsepower.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 272 HP / 280 ft.lbs.
Transmission
10-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
22 / 28 / 25 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 272 HP / 280 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
22 / 28 / 25 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Fuel Tank
17.1 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$65
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
58.9 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
104 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
186.7 "
Exterior Width
74.8 "
Exterior Height
65.7 "
Front Headroom
39.6 "
Rear Headroom
38.3 "
Front Legroom
41.6 "
Rear Legroom
38.4 "
Front Shoulder Room
59.7 "
Rear Shoulder Room
56.6 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,783 Lbs.
Wheel Base
108 "
Turning Radius
19.5 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
19.0 " Silver Aluminum / 20.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum / 19.0 " Black Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Pearlcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down Heated
Bumpers
Body-colored / Front Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Black W/chrome Surround
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Leatherette
Front Seat Type
Sport Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power)
Front Armrests
(8-way Power)
Rear Armrests
Center
Rear Seats
60-40 Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Siriusxm Am/fm/hd/satellite, Clock, Seek-scan
Speakers
9
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Express Open/close
Rearview Mirror
Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Front And Rear
Tinted Windows
Deep
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Smartvent Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver And Passenger
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Smartvent Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Mitigation Braking System (cmbs) Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist System (lkas) Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Front And Rear
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Major Components Months
72 Months / 70,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
48 Months / 50,000 Miles

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