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2016 Acura RDX

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$35,370

starting MSRP

Key specs

Base trim shown

SUV

Body style

23

Combined MPG

5

Seating capacity

184.4” x 65”

Dimensions

Front-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

(62 reviews)

The good:

  • Edgier front styling
  • Improved gas mileage
  • New safety features
  • Cargo room

The bad:

  • Bland interior design
  • Aging interior materials
  • Confusing dual-screen multimedia system
  • Center rear shoulder belt blocks view

5 trims

Starting msrp listed lowest to highest price

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Notable features

  • Updated for 2016
  • Seats five
  • New 3.5-liter V-6 engine
  • Front- or all-wheel drive
  • Standard LED headlights
  • New Advance Package
  • Available dual-screen multimedia system
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2016 Acura RDX review: Our expert's take

By Jennifer Geiger

Consumer reviews

(62 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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Most recent consumer reviews

Unsafe at night or bad weather

Headlight coating behind the headlights deteriorated so the car is unsafe to drive at night. Dealership says it will cost $1,200 per headlight, which I can't afford, apparently this is common but there hasn't been a recall.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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More comfortable car you can drive

Luxury car, better than BMW and Aud. Great technology and excellent service. It drives very well. Perfect for your family and for fun and adventures

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Safety

Based on the 2016 Acura RDX base trim.
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5
Risk of rollover
16.4%
Rollover rating
4

Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Acura Precision
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
48 months/50,000 miles
Corrosion
60 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain
72 months/70,000 miles
Roadside assistance
48 months/50,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
6 years old and newer from their original in-service date, with 80,000 miles or fewer at time of vehicle delivery.
Basic warranty terms
2 years/100,000 miles
Powertrain
7 years/100,000 miles
Dealer certification required
182-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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