Anyone know if ACURA has plans for a 4 cyl RDX? 2013 2014??

thanks

 

no way

 

I agree with RDXAWD.....And why would they, this RDX does the 6, 4 and 3 all at once! And it does so in such a flawless way giving the best of 3 worlds

 

They just switched from a 4 cylinder! My bet is that they will continue to perfect cylinder deactivation/direct injection.

 

Honda/Acura already makes a 4-cyl CUV, it is called the Honda CR-V.

 

Don't hold your breath, the 6 cyl has gotten great responses from customers and is only 1-2 MPG less than the CR-V. If you are looking for a 4 cyl, take a look at the Honda CR-V EX-L.

 

It's unlikely that Acura will revert back to the K23A (or any other four cylinder, be it K-series or R-series) in the 2G RDX.

With the K-series likely on the way out in favor of Earth Dreams Tech based 4 cyl motors, I suppose it's possible to see a version in a 3G RDX.

 

On the flip-side, it would be great to see an engine performance option similar to the current TL in order to give the RDX some more consistently great acceleration, as this is one of the few issues that I have.

 

It will eventually get the Earth Dreams V-6 which might have a slight bump in performance and FE. But no way a 4-cyl.

 

LOLOL silly thread.

 

I can see down the line eventually offering a V-6 hybrid as we see more growing demand for fuel efficient SUV's. VCM/Earth Dreams engines can only cause slight bumps in fuel economy. I doubt that we would ever see a diesel from Honda in America, though stranger things have happened. Time will tell...

 

The service manager at my dealer said he would not be surprised to see Acura going back to fuel injected fours in the RDX in the future as the technology improves. For what that is worth...

 

^thats the first time a dealer never lied.

 

The 2.4L I-4 doesn’t have enough TQ in my 06 TSX for me; but, it gets the job done. You have to plan well ahead any moves that require speed. Without direct injection and/or some type of hybrid powertrain for more low end grunt, a RDX with a NA 2.4L I-4 would be boring as hell to drive.

3.5L V-6 with a 6AT or 7AT and hybrid powertrain with 31-32 city/28 hwy would peak my interest. I would pick this over sh-awd.

 

I think you are referencing IF a person truly wants a 4 cyl. engine. But, the technology is coming fast and furious to give respectable power and good mileage out of a 4 cyl...even for a future version of the RDX....in my opinion. Mabye, Gen 3 RDX. I'd bet some money on it.

I had 3 CRV's...07, 09, and an '11. Yes they are great 4 cyl. engines. But, the TSX version is even better. Great power. Many in the auto testing world swear it has more hp than the advertised 201. Of course that's nothing new. Goes way back to other manufacturers.. purposely misstating a certain engine's hp ratings.

But, that 2.4 engine with some tweaks, direct injection, intake/exhaust airflow....and you'd have a very strong...NON turbo 4 cyl.

In an RDX....of course is won't be as quick and strong..etc....but, just may attract enough buyers who want the luxury and even better economy if they can get it out of a revamped TSX engine. Lots of work has and is being done with 4 cyl engines by many....including Chevy and Ford. But, Ford is using turbos....and for me...not what I'd want. I like naturally aspirated engines. The technology is getting there for strong 4 cyl engines with very good fuel mileage. And much smoother ones, using counter balancing internal shafts.

Is there one in the future of the RDX....my guess is yes. I think Acura will at some point have a 4 cyl...non turbo...that will work....for enough buyers to make it feasable. And, they may have to lighten up the RDX in conjunction to get the better mileage.

Let's all don't forget....CAFE ratings and requirements are calling for very high fuel mileage.....and that's why we are seeing many companies coming out with more 4 cyl engines. And, new tricks to get the V6's to get better mileage. There is a deadline date coming up for the manufacturers to meet these new higher fuel mileage numbers. It's not just about what "we'd rather have"...it's about what Uncle Sugar is mandating.

 

I think the short answer to this is it depends what direction Acura takes with the RDX3. Which is probably 4-5 years out right now anyway.

The RDX1 was (supposedly) more performance oriented between the turbo and the SH-AWD and the RDX2 seems to be more of a direct competitor for the base RX.

I think it's more likely that you see an even smaller SUV/CUV that would compete with the X1 that could feature a well-tuned 2.4. While it probably won't happen it would follow the BMW SUV offering plan rather closely.

 

I can see a 4 cyl engine paired with the new hybrid system.

 

While I think this is a legitimate question; after all BMW, Audi are shifting to 4 cylinders for their small CUVs. I sincerely doubt Acura will revert to a 4 in the RDX. BMW and Audi do not have mainstream car to create a separation. Acura needs to maintain the separation between Acura (RDX) and Honda (CRV).
The illusion of separation must be maintained.

 

So, what about the Gen 1 RDX?? The "separation" was the high output turbo 4 cyl, the handling, etc.

For a possible Gen 3 RDX...the "separation" can be a very strong, but, fuel efficient variant of the TSX engine.....and the luxury differences. That will maintain the differences between and RDX and the CRV.

Again, CAFE standards are going to hit "very hard" and that is why you are seeing so many companies going to high tech. 4 cyl. engines. It's the wave of the future....again, thanks to Uncle Sam.

Acura has favored the V6...but, also has done a great job with the TSX engine. It's smooth, strong....and could get even better fuel mileage with some more higher tech. developments that are alredy out there.

Hey, I'm not crazy about it myself. I'm a V8 guy. If I could, I'd like to have a small V8 in my RDX!! But, "the times they are a changin'."

I appreciate quality 4 cyl. engines when I drive one....and V6's too. Remember, it wasn't all that long ago....the V8 was almost going to be extinct due to the CAFE standards. They rebounded with technology and customer demands.....but, the CAFE standards are going to be even tougher to meet for companies very soon. Again, the V8 might be on the way out in a few short years. It will then be left to highly efficient V6's and 4 cyl engines to be under the hoods of our vehicles.

Thank you Uncle Sam!! You know, we certainly could drill for all the oil that our country has control over....and give us fuel life for a very long time. Then our decendants can worry about driving electric cars when the oil finally runs out!!

 

^^^ Don't get me going on the CAFE standards and how government wants to stick their nose in everything. I find it so ironic that politicians implement guidelines and policies for the regular folks yet take their private planes and fly all over the country for political gains....where is the concern for the environment there?!

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