• Power Passenger Seat
• Memory Seat (is it true the '08 has this???)
• Ability to show what song (title and artist) is on regular FM radio. Our old Ford can do this, why can't the RDX?
• Refined knob technology. Why show me all the letters as I scroll if they are greyed out?

What do you think?

 

1. Auto down windows and sunroof from key-fob. TL has this, maybe because the radio system is different.
2. Cassette player
3. Hood struts

 

If you notice, all those grayed out letters become the next closest letter as you scroll left or right allowing you to select the next non-grayed letter before you get there.

I would also like to see an option with the trip computer to display some of the Info display stuff, like the SH-AWD meter, which is useless where it is located while you are performing a maneuver capable of getting the rear wheels to engage.

In next Gen Acuras, I hope they will integrate the HFL, NAV and Information displays into a more flexible display.

 

Hmmm good points that I never really noticed. My family's Ford Freestyle could display the song info....and it's missing on the RDX. The '08s DO have memory seating now.

I miss **Auto-headlights and **Panoramic Moonroof...which were found on past cars I've driven.

I'd also like a new "KITT-tech" package that comes with a glowing turbo-boost button and voice responses from a British-sounding guy...who'll tell me not to touch the button.

 

I forgot...I want more cup holders too. I love to drink (WATER!) and drive. The two front ones fill up quickly and the back ones are inaccessable to the driver.

 

Along with what has been added to the 2008s, I would of loved to see, with the tech package, comfort access (bmw term), which allows you to open your door when you get close, and a push start ignition switch when you're in the car. The key thing is old fashion. My sister's IS250 has this feature, and I think it's great when. Touch screen for the NAVI would of been good too, but not as much as the others added in the 2008s, from the 2007s.

 

I guess that's why they market the console cooler bag, probably because they didn't want to flood the cabin with cup holder mounts.

 

1. It has auto down window.

2. Cassette player?

3.

 

Not from the keyfob....

 

I would like to see the gear number displayed all the time, even when I am not paddle-shifting. Also, I would like to play MP3 DVDs (not just MP3 CDs).

I don't care about most of automatic features that you folks are talking about.

 

I might be confused with my other cars. WTF? I didn't notice it, but it does seem kinda strange to leave out standard features found on less expensive (basic) cars.

I thought the memory and power passenger seat was an big oversight.

 

Auto-on/off headlamps
Keyless entry/exit start/stop
Retractable cargo cover
Auto Dimming rearview
Manual mode on the center console, NOT always having to use the paddle shifters

 

Rain sensing wipers.

Numbers on the boost gage.
.

 

I do like not having a touch screen. My dad just got the MKX and it's all messed up from people touching the screen.

I can't stop using these stupid smilies!

 

Candy Apple Red paint and fuzzy dice hanging from the rear view mirror.

 

Ahhhh yes. The LBC option package.

+1

 

A V6.

Seriously tho, a very slightly sportier exhaust note would be nice. I borrowed a friend's FX35 for a weekend, and it sounded great.

 

A V6 300hp
A Roof rack stock from factory
Rain sensing wipers
Auto dimming outside mirrors
19in Wheels and tires stock
More inside lighting esp. in rear
Real spare tire
Keyless everything
Power Pass. seat
Memory everything
Slightly darker side and rear windows
HID Driving lights

 

Six speed tranny, should be on the current one.

 

I would also add, message passenger seat with hand release.

 

Nothing important is missing IMO. It's got a great level of content, given its prices. What the hell is a "message seat with hand release"?

 

They might not be important, but In a Luxury CUV, its expected, even as an option.

 

What say we talk in terms of what the RDX does have, as a luxury CUV, that more expensive competitors don't have?
Why doesn't the far more expensive Lexus RX350 have:

standard key fob connected driver memory settings?
standard tilt/telescoping steering column?
standard mirror mounted turn signals?
standard paddle shifters?
standard reversing cargo cover that fits nicely into the cargo area floor?
standard HID headlights?
standard monster size console storage?
standard Bluetooth link?
standard leather seats?
standard heated seats?
standard 18 inch alloy wheels?
standard SH AWD?

Based upon the example of the RDX, I would expect a luxury CUV to have such features. In this case, the RX comes up short as a competitor.

Instead of a complaint thread, why don't we have a "celebrate the great features that the RDX does have relative to its competitors" thread?

 

The RX surpasses the RDX in many comfort aspects, and its a lexus, with better interior materials, a V6, much much much much better ride, but even then, RDX is not in the same class, nor is it a LEXUS!

 

But an answer to your question, the reason why is because the things that it does have most of the others have, along with heated seat backs.

 

I'll respond to both of your posts with one post.

You're evading my question by appealing to arguable unimportant points such as "It's a Lexus." That point may carry some weight for others, but it doesn't for me.
The RDX competes with a wide range of CUVs and the RX has been mentioned in some articles as one of its competitors.
I've sat in both vehicles. I found the RDX to have an equally nice, if not nicer, interior than the RX.
Finally, I don't understand the logic of your last response. It doesn't explain why the RX lacks arguably important features that the RDX does have.

 

I posted two because I did not want to type up the response in the other and have the fourm tell me I had five minutes to do so.

I was not evading the argument, maybe if you did not know but Having a LEXUS pulls weight with people, they WILL pay more for a LEXUS. And as far as I'm concerned they are not in the same class, the ride and handling characteristics put the RX in a totally different class.

The RDX has all of these things standard to cut down on costs, and make things simpler, and the RX's interior has better plastics and more soft touch surfaces than the RDX.

 

I see I'm not getting anywhere with you. I don't agree with you, but that's OK. I just think we need to spend a bit more time celebrating the great vehicle we have now relative to others than may be viewed by some as competitors.

 

What say we talk in terms of what the RDX does have, as a luxury CUV, that more expensive competitors don't have?
Why doesn't the far more expensive Lexus RX350 have:


standard key fob connected driver memory settings? Optioned right, it has it Along with these extras that the RDX does not even OFFER

The Lexus Memory System recalls power adjustments for different drivers. Adjustments vary by model, but include such things as driver's seat positioning, steering column and outside rearview mirrors.

standard tilt/telescoping steering column?
- Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column with memory
POWER TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

standard mirror mounted turn signals?
The RX does not have these.

Paddle shifters? Tell me who driving something as uninspiring as the RX would need these?

standard reversing cargo cover that fits nicely into the cargo area floor? Those Grandmas are all up in arms over this!

standard HID headlights
If optioned right, and it also has AFS, something the RDX does NOT have
- Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
- High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with dynamic auto-leveling

standard monster size console storage?
The RX is tailored to a specific demographic, why would it need something this deep? So the older people that drive it can fall in?

standard Bluetooth link?
If Optioned right
standard leather seats?
- Leather-trimmed interior

standard heated seats?
The RDX while it has it but does not have heated seat backs? Cost cutting, simple as that, no Airbag stopped countless other Auto makers from having this, why should it stop Acura?


standard 18 inch alloy wheels?
Seven-spoke, 18-in aluminum alloy wheels with Liquid Graphite finish

standard SH AWD?
Something you really would want in a comfort CUV that has a VSC system so restrictive it hits the skid pad at 55g? You really need super handling?!

Based upon the example of the RDX, I would expect a luxury CUV to have such features. In this case, the RX comes up short as a competitor.
Let me put it this way, when the RDX came out, the RX did not break one sweat. They are NOT competitors!


Instead of a complaint thread, why don't we have a "celebrate the great features that the RDX does have relative to its competitors" thread?

The RDX has LITTLE that the others do not have, and As I said ACURA made these things STANDARD to CUT down on costs, and to KEEP it simple.

And as I have said, Lexus has a brand image that Acura does not have currently.

All of these things come in one option package.

What it does have over the others,
SH-AWD, A really great navi.

RX has RDX does not have-

- HomeLink® universal transceiver to operate compatible garage, gate, home lighting and home security systems
- Power windows with one-touch auto open/close feature
- Power rear door
-Lexus Personalized Settings (LPS) to personalize electronic functions
-Automatic on/off headlamps with 30-second auto-off delay
-10-way driver's and front passenger's (including lumbar) power seats
- Driver's knee airbag (SRS)

 

AbovePrime:
It's clear to me that you probably had a very bad day. Nevertheless, I don't take kindly to you using the online equivalent of shouting at the top of your lungs at me. Calm down. Then maybe we can return to having a less impassioned discussion.

 

Hahahahhaa, No bad day here, I am without my black three month old Macbook(logic board replacement) But I am in no means having a bad day, but really I still stand by whatever I said.

 

ac plug for laptop or other device. my toyota minivan has two.
memory seats.
coin holder that isnt stupid
two tone interior like on the acura type s
paint quality that matches the market they are trying to sell in. please, the paint quality is not up to even mazda.
ability to swithch all displays to metric like in the mercedes or bwm.

 

+1 on the coin holder. There's so much room on the underside of the console lid that they couldn't put a penny holder? or loonie/toonies for us Canadians?

I'm not sure what everyone's talking about with paint. I've parked my RDX next to friends' Infinitis, Mazdas, and Beamers and I'm not sure what differences there are in terms of "quality".

 

I really enjoy my RDX. Now you made me feel bad!

The stereo rocks (literally).

It STILL smells like "new car"...Acura probably pumps it in somehow.

It's sporty but can still haul stuff around.

I'm going for a drive.

 

If you love the RX sooooo much, why don't you buy one or maybe you already own one? Just curious.

 

I hate that ugly POS, Its just when the other poster mentioned things about the RDX having and the RX not having, I had to show him that the RX does have almost all of these things, and more with the exception of turn signals in the mirrors. RX is a waste of money for me, I actually enjoy driving.

 

H1 Why dont you do some reading here and a search before hijacking a thread?
You have not been here even close to long enough to jump in and start making assumptions. Create your own post "celebrating"! Those of us that have had the vehicle for a while are at the "honeymoon is over" stage and are well equipped to offer comments on how to improve the vehicle.

IMHO: The reason the 2008 "upgraded" to memory seats and electrochromatic mirrors is partly because of the groundswell of comments on THIS board. We spoke in large volume and; Lo and behold these items appeared in the 2008 RDX. I think we provide a valuable service for Acura, much like the dozens of "customer surveys" they like to send.

And while you might have quite possibly upgraded from a Kia Spectra, many of us have stepped down from another luxury brand, and as long as Acura attaches the "luxury" moniker to their product - we will continue to point out what we feel as glaring omissions.


Enjoy your new ride.

Edit: Re reading your posts leads me to believe that you do not currently own a RDX - correct me if I am wrong please.