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2016 Acura RDX consumer reviews

$35,370–$36,870 MSRP range
side view of 2016 RDX Acura
(62 reviews)
93% of drivers recommend this car
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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RDX is best car I ever owned

Comfortable, safe, cost effective. What more could you want? 24,000 miles and still drives and smells like new. Costs $1,000's less than competition. Maybe that's why it is either number 1 or 2 in small luxury suv sales. And it AIN'T just a fancy CRV, so forget any reviews that say such. It is soooo much more.

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great compact SUV

Nice redesign of exterior and interior. The new navigation is very nice upgrade and the exterior design is a nice refresh.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Solid "do all" mid size.

Design: The 2016 updates with the LED lights are a nice touch. Full LED turn signals up front and LED day time running lights give it a nice presence. The interior is very ergonomic and I believe very few do it as good as Honda/Acura in this regard. Handling/Steering: Sporty feel. Steering is very firm and direct. Rides with a solid feel that is a good mix between sport and comfort. Very quiet which is nice in the urban environments in which I drive. Technology: Not bad, but nothing to be too excited about. Things work as they should, but it's not as exciting as some of the newer available infotainment systems in the market. Then again, it doesn't have any issues, so that's nice. Powertrain: The Engine and transmission are perfect IMO. Great power and torque from the V6, nicely paired with the AWD system, and the transmission shifts with a smooth and solid feel. Cargo: Again, erogomics are great with Honda/Acura, and they really know how to make the most of space. They also do the seat folding better than anyone, including the Germans. Overall, I recommend this if you're looking for a "do-all" midsize SUV that you can take to dinner but also need something for those home depot runs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Small suv

Its not as comfortable as I thought it should be. And it's really no bigger than my TSX which was comfortable. My TSX had a lot of compartments that I appreciated.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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My Acura

This is the first SUV that I have owned and I am well please it is roomy and comfortable. I do miss how my BMW328i cornered but for a non performance car this does well. The engine is powerful and moves fluidly the only drawback being is that it runs on high test gas.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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2016 RDX

I love this 2016 RDX advanced package that also has the roof rack and running boards...very sporty and stylish!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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really great car. upgrade from 2003 Bravada

Bought advance pkg. Had to buy spare tire. No fold in mirrors. No rear heated seats. Can live without because everything else about car is outstanding.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Very informative. Very stress free

Everyone was real nice and helpful. I told them what I was wanting an Shane found my car. Very helpful an understanding to my car needs. I would recommend them to anybody. I had a very great experience.

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Acura went cheap on some things

We have the Advance package. The seats could be more comfortable for a luxury SUV. Two things that are very annoying - if the windows are down in any position they rattle when the door is closed. For as much as this car costs this is unacceptable. The other thing is the mirrors don't retract with a push of a button - they have to be manually moved. The radio had to be replaced and now there is something wrong with the lane change detector.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great Value Luxury CUV; better than Lexus RX350

Been 4 months and 2500+ miles since we bought the 2016 RDX with Advance Pkg in April 2016. Advance pkg includes Technology and Acura Watch. Between the Acura RDX and the Lexus RX350, pricing was about 8K more for similarly equipped RX350. Also RDX feels more sportier. Since we plan to use this CUV as a family vehicle with our two kids, safety was topmost criterion. 2016 Acura RDX is IIHS TSP+ as well as NHTSA 5 star front and side, 4-star rollover(all SUVs are 4-star). Handling is great, acceleration is smooth, cabin is quiet and the powertrain has great passing power. All in all a great vehicle.

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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