Anyone know when Acura will be revealing this? I suspect it will look even better than the 2018 TLX that was just revealed. The current grill seems to look best on the RDX out of all the Acura models and the pentagon grill will probably also look the best on the RDX. Here's hoping they keep a v6 engine (would be awesome if they upped it to 300 horsepower), have a hybrid powertrain option, heated steering wheel, pano sunroof, extra sound proofing, SHAWD, some extra soft touch material on the interior, and more modernized infotainment system. If they can do all this, the 2018 RDX would be the ultimate driving machine.

 

I wouldn't hold your breath for most of those wishes....

 

It'll be the next generation RDX so you never know. Acura's stock is rising, look at what they've done recently with the new MDX, TLX and NSX.

 

I hope Honda does something great with the RDX.With the Acura car line sales sucking,the MDX and RDX keeps the Acura in business.

 

The dealer just told me to wait for the 2019 model.

 

Mine said the same thing. His district sales manager said there would be virtually no changes to the 2018.

 

Which makes sense since the 1G RDX was on a 6 year cycle as well with 3 years for the post and pre-lift models.

 

Yup. So, Acura enthusiasts, I guess we gotta wait about another year before some news starts popping up about an all new 2019 3rd Generation RDX. In the meantime, I’m still curious what to expect for the 2018 model. I’m sure there will be some minor refreshes like the grill, wheels, etc.

 

Exactly, if there was a new model coming for 2018, we would have seen it at a show by now.

 

With '19 for the new model,I think the V6 will stay in the '18.

 

Most definitely. It would make no financial sense for Acura to retool the engine for the 2018 assuming the 2019 will be all new.

 

Haven't heard anything yet about 2018

2016 and 2017 were announced before April the last few years

I am turned off but the diamond grill so maybe skip Acura this time

 

I'm hoping they shape it up a little better and that since the RDX will be designed with the grille in mind vs slapping it on (tlx/mdx) it might flow better. IMHO it isn't the worst grille in the world, but there is something just so wrong with it and I can't put my finger on it.

 

I would be surprised if the 18 had any changes at all from the 16/17 since there will be a whole new car for '19.

 

But will the 9.5 be replaced by a 9.8 when the new model arrives in 2018.... ?

 

How do the dealers know?

If I talk to dealers they are more likely to try to sell the 2017.

 

Any chance the add carplay?

 

For 19 yes. For 18, not a chance.

 

Still dating the same 9.5. Gonna take her to the theater to see a play at the Stratford Festival, managed to get great priced tickets front row. Next vehicle... I was going to buy another vehicle last year, but decided to hold off because many new models are coming out. I'm falling in love with the new Kia Stinger. Yes, it's a Kia. But the design and specs look so good that I may be willing to overlook that. If not, I might end up getting a Lexus or maybe an all electric vehicle. I like the Tesla model 3 but you have to wait a very long time to get one because they're backed up in orders. I might go for a 2016 used Lexus RX350. I've figured that a 2 year used vehicle at less than 50 or 40,000 km is the best bang for the buck. The Lexus RX350 grill is hideous tough. It's hard deciding on another car because the Acura RDX Elite gives you so many features for a very reasonable price. I looked at the 2017 Honda Accord... fully loaded it's almost $40,000. That's almost the same price as a fully loaded Acura RDX. See what I mean? It's hard to find another vehicle once you get an Acura...

 

Please...please buy another brand of vehicle....
BTW,a fully loaded top of the line Accord Touring list is $35.700 and discounted nicely..

 

A fully loaded Accord is $38,357.50 Canadian. Add to that freight and taxes and you're into the $40,000's. A few thousand more, and you can get an Acura RDX. If the fully loaded Accord were in the $30k or in the low $30's, that might be worth it. You can also buy a used 2016 Lexus ES350 sedan for mid to high $30's, or a used TLX. Conclusion: fully loaded Accord not worth.

 

Competition Introductions
2016 GLc
2017 Q5
2017 xc60
2017 x3

? Rdx

 

What about all of the RDX "Spy Shots?". I was going to hold off until the 2018 models but now I may just pull the trigger. Do you think these spy shots are for 2019?

 

There's too much camouflage on it to tell if it looks good. I think the new pentagon grill will look the best on the new RDX vs the MDX and the TLX (which look good in their own right).

 

That isn't an 18. It wouldn't have camo if it was far enough along to be released this year. 19 for sure and pre-production at that. It could look significantly different by its release. Nobody knows what the next gen looks like or what specs it will have. All speculation. If you need one within the next 6mths I would be looking at 17's as they will be priced well and be the same car as the 18.

 

The 2018 finishes the 6-year run of the 2nd gen RDX (13-15, 16-18), thus the reason the '19 is when the changes will come. My dealer confirmed that this week.

 

This only makes sense. The only time an automaker accelerates a previous model run is when sales drop severely.

 

Man, I was hoping the new model would come out with the 2018. PLEASE ACURA keep a 6 cylinder engine, and maybe boost it up to 300 horsepower and add all options available on the MDX and TLX onto the RDX.

 

I am looking at buying a 2017 or possibly 2018 RDX, so I spoke with a dealer in Charleston, SC, last week and they basically said the same thing; expect no significant changes until 2019. Of course, they may have been playing that angle to get me more interested in buying something out of their current stock.

 

You met get the best value by buying a used 2016 RDX that is fully loaded, with less than 40,000 km on it. If you get new, I would recommend getting a fully loaded RDX because the extra features are really worth the $4000 or so extra that you pay from the base model.

 

In the US at least used cars(especially 1 or 2 yrs old) are often priced so close to new that it isn't worth it. Especially when you factor in the teaser rates offered on new cars.

 

While dealers often do this to get you to buy "today" rather than later, in the RDX's case I think they are dead on. The 18's should be hitting the lots anytime as this is when the 17's came in last year.

 

Perhaps even add some of the technology offered on the accord, civic and small crossovers.

 

2018 same as 2017 not much change
i ask the guy at the ny autoshow

 

all these people are quoting fake news

when Acura releases 2018 we will see it from the source

 

Will be picking up a 2017 this weekend. Hope no major changes in 2018, thus no buyers remorse. lol.

 

Awesome. Post some pictures when you do. Good luck.

 

With the new grille I think it now looks like just any other SUV from the front....bleh....

 

I agree...the wing made an Acura easy to spot, even in the rear view mirror. I've seen a few of the new MDX and it takes a minute to determine that it is an MDX, unlike the previous year models.

Personally, I don't mind the wing. It will be interesting to see if they integrate the new grille on the '18, or wait until the re-design in '19. I imagine that they will incorporate it; however, you never know.....

 

The fully loaded 2018 TLX will have everything that Honda has plus some