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2019 Acura RDX : An overview
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The 2019 Acura RDX has 4 trims. Below you will be able to review and compare them.
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Tech
$46,490Gasoline9.9L fuel / 100 kmAll Wheel Drive272 horsepower - 2 of 4
Platinum Elite
$54,990Gasoline9.9L fuel / 100 kmAll Wheel Drive272 horsepower - 3 of 4
Elite
$49,990Gasoline9.9L fuel / 100 kmAll Wheel Drive272 horsepower - 4 of 4
A-Spec
$50,290Gasoline10.3L fuel / 100 kmAll Wheel Drive272 horsepower
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Acura is betting big for 2019 with a completely redesigned version of its RDX. Only the name remains, everything else is new, from bumper to bumper. The styling isn't spectacular—we are talking about Acura after all—but the design will age well over time. The styling adopts Acura's latest design language, notably a "diamond" grille flanked by LED headlights.
Gone is the six-cylinder engine; Acura has returned to its roots with a turbocharged four-cylinder like the first generation, but less thirsty and more powerful than the original. The new 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder develops 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. Another novelty for this model is a 10-speed automatic transmission (a first in this segment) that sends power to all four wheels thanks to the latest version of Acura's SH-AWD system. This new transmission gives Acura an advantage over virtually all of its competitors. Mercedes-Benz comes closest with the nine speeds available in its GLC class, while most other vehicles in this class use eight speeds or fewer.
Standard active safety features include automatic high beams, automatic emergency braking with forward collision alert, and lane departure warning. Adaptive headlights are optional. Other driver aids include adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist (standard on all versions) as well as blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, which is included on all models except the base model.
The entry-level model includes heated side mirrors, 19-inch wheels, LED headlights and taillights, a panoramic sunroof, a power tailgate, a 7.0-inch TFT gauge cluster, a 10.2-inch multimedia touchscreen, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, ambient footwell lighting, dual-zone automatic climate control, passive keyless entry, multi-angle rearview camera, 12-way power front seats, heated front seats, leatherette surfaces, and a nine-speaker stereo system with Apple CarPlay (Android Auto not available), Wi-Fi connectivity, and two USB ports.
The Tech package includes traffic sign recognition, rain-sensing wipers, navigation, front and rear parking proximity sensors, and a 12-speaker sound system.
The A-Spec version includes 20-inch wheels, LED fog lights, power-folding exterior mirrors, a heated steering wheel, a 16-speaker stereo system, and ventilated front seats.
Elite models feature 19-inch wheels and a 12-speaker stereo system, but are equipped with auto-dimming side mirrors, headlight washers, perimeter puddle lights, a hands-free tailgate, heated rear seats, and perforated leather seats.
Finally, the Platinum Elite offers adaptive damping suspension, adaptive headlights, a backup camera washer, a colour head-up display, second-row temperature control, a surround-view camera system, 16-way power front seats, and genuine ash wood interior trim.
Fuel consumption estimates for all versions are the same: 11.0/8.6 L/100 km (city/highway).
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