rockyboy

I recommended to Acura to add a few features to the next generation RDX. I gave them an extensive list of features, in order of importance. Some of the highlights are (not in any particular order):

-Panoramic sunroof
-Heads Up Display
-Make the cabin ultra quiet
-Add turbo or supercharged engines
-Add superhandling AWD
-Reclining backseats
-Automatic parking assist
-Welcome lights
-Upgrade the navigation system: increase speed and higher resolution but keep the two screens which is awesome
-360 parking camera
-Use more female models in advertisements (that will elevate the brand)

Are these features you would like in the next generation Acura also?

Nexx

May I ask who from Acura you spoke with?

colt427

Also auto high beams.

chickdr

Heated rear seats should also be standard on the higher trims in the US as they are in Canada.

thoiboi

Mr. Acura himself!

RDX10

And 11/10 chick magnet. 9's won't do it anymore.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

apparently, your dealership is in cahoots with Rockyboy!!!!!!

kareshi

Wireless Charging

snorf

IF they are interested in "modernizing" their technology (instead of being 5-10 years behind the times), tell them to take a look at what other manufacturers are doing .... or even take a look at the new civic. I wouldn't ask them why the 2015/6 civic has technology that isn't even available on the new generation RDX or why many other manufacturers - to include KIA, yes even KIA (the most reliable brand made today) - offers so much more technology in their vehicles than acura. I would just point out to them that if they no longer want to be Honda's unwanted stepchild lead by the "B team" that they need to get into the game.

RDX10

Thank you! Yes!

Joe Las Vegas

Android auto, with a 9" screen, and SHAWD for sure if they can manage a decent mpg.

Comfy

He spoke with the Acura salesgirl who sold him the RDX. She agreed that they would make all the changes that Rockyboy suggested.

colt427

and she said the RDX is such a turn on for her.

Still can't understand how a RDX turns on females.

Kaputnik

You mean the donut and coffee attendant girl in the Acura waiting room while his mom bought the RDX.

Midnight Mystery

Maybe so then can have hope in driving it themselves one day...

Ok, let me point out the obvious, did the ask you for suggestions, or did you e-mail Acura a random wish list...

Tried that with Honda before, didn't work, I asked for the old JDM starter sound to be brought back...

TacoBello

IF any of this is true, it's kind of pathetic. Acura needs to ask people what their cars should have? Really? Is it really that complicated?

snorf

When the 2016 civic offers more content that is even possible to get on the RDX..... perhaps they do need to ask people what they want as they aren't capable of figuring it out themselves. That's the drawback to being the stepchild in an organization - you get the leftovers either in personnel or equipment.

Midnight Mystery

Actually, 2018 will, or should*, be the last year of this generation... As long as they stick to the average generation duration of six years...

thoiboi

Oh you've found each other

gatrhumpy

iTrader: (1)

Liar. They did not ask for your advice. They don't care about you nor has anyone from Acura or Honda ever contacted you.

thoiboi

SHHHHH you're ruining his moment!

gatrhumpy

iTrader: (1)

I will not be hushed kind sir.

Ken1997TL

This

Comfy

But Rockyboy swears that the coffee attendant girl at the Acura dealership (mentioned previously) asked for his advise.

mrgold35

Acura, so far, hasn't pushed any boundaries in up-to-date tech and luxury features like you find on other luxury brands compared to pushing tech unique to Honda/Acura like P-AWS, sh-awd, i-vtec, sohc high rev engines, and 4 wheel steer prelude back in the day. Whatever is the current styling of the +17 MDX is what we will see for the 3rd Gen RDX. The same will go for the tech level for the 3rd Gen RDX (the same level or a touch below the +17 MDX tech/adv minus sh-sh-awd hybrid++7DCT+active suspension option).

We pretty much have to purchase the Honda version to get the latest tech/features sometimes compared to the Acura version. Other than styling and suspension settings, Acura could almost be consider a trim level compared to its own luxury stand along brand. They would +3X-5X sales if they put Honda on the bumper and call it a "Sport" or Type S or Type R Honda.

I would rather see something that is 100% unique to Acura and above Honda/Nissan/Toyota like:
- Turbo and/or supercharger with more PSI than the Honda engines
- Acura gets larger displacements NA engines or tuned for way more HP/TQ if turbo/superchargers are not available
- 7/8/9DCT for Acuras
- 6MT option for ILX/TLX
- shawd option for all vehicles, will need to upgrade 2.4L NA to turbo/supercharger or go with sh-sh-awd+2.4L NA
- shawd with more rear bias for sport+ mode
- more hybrid tech option on all models
- make the towing on the RDX at least 3500lbs
- sport+ on all models
- bring back the A-Spec suspension with larger stabilizer bars

I just want Acura to bring back the sport option along with the tech and luxury.

rockyboy

There are some good recommendations on here. I've covered the most important ones. What are people referring to when they say the Civic has more features than the Acura? That doesn't sound accurate. A fully loaded Civic might have more features than a base RDX but you should compare fully loaded to fully loaded.

Also, someone mentionned Kia. First, these are not the most reliable vehicle. Second, it's a Kia. That's not a luxury vehicle unless you're looking at the K900. But for the price of a K900, you can get an Acura, a Lexus, Infiniti, Jaguar, or a German luxury car. A Kia might be an okay car if you have a family with kids. If you're not married, it's probably better to drive a luxury brand. Why? Hot girls laugh at guys driving Kia's. I know, it's stupid... but I don't make the rules. If you're not married and okay with attracting below average girls, Kia would be fine. I wish the world weren't like that, but that's the way it is.

CTNYC

If you're attracting women based on your car, surprise! They aren't there for you (that, or you're in high school if there are "rules" about what people think about what car you drive). Hyundai/Kia are actually very reliable and great cars -- Sounds like you've never driven a Hyundai/Kia or you didn't drive one putting aside the outdated stigma. The Accord/Optima/Sonata compete with each other and the Forte/Elantra/Civic compete. A fully loaded version of either will be more or less similar. If you are comparing a Civic to an Acura, IMO, you can do the same with an Elantra/Forte. I don't know the specs off the top of my head, but IIRC, the Civic touring has more features than what is available on any Acura model, like heated rear seats and android/apple play.

The K900 competes with the likes of the 5 series, E Class, A6, GS etc in terms of size and engine/features, not a TLX or 3 series. A base model of any of those are north of $50k while the Kia tops out a bit over $60k. the Kia will likely be ~$15k cheaper than a comparable true luxury car.

Kaputnik

For me, this says it all. Can't envision moving to a newer RDX until that becomes a reality, if ever.

TacoBello

You're nothing short of being an absolute tool.

inform thyself.

UlsterBoy13

Can you ask for autopilot so i can watch harry potter while driving or fap to the Female Models you asked for in the commercials, they certainly elevate my brand??

cu2wagon

When I was at the Acura dealer two weeks ago, I gave pretty much the same inputs to them, except it was for the 2019 RDX. It seemed sort of strange that they'd ask my opinion since I don't actually drive a RDX, but I figured I'd entertain their inquiry. Especially since they were gracious enough to provide me with the best boutique marque, pod-based coffee product.

I gave them quite the list of suggestions and considerations for the future model. The gentleman was furiously taking down notes and agreeing quite adamantly with what I was saying. I truly think he understood that Acura was starting to slip from the #1 position in the luxury transportation market and needed to do something to get back to their previous glory. In the end, after he ran out of paper in his notebook, I had almost said all I needed to say. So I thought to myself, "what would Rockeybox do" and then I humped a doorknob and ran off.

The most entertaining aspect of the whole ordeal was that once I got home, it hit me that I had spent 6.5 hours (Canadian) talking to their potted ficus.

UlsterBoy13

^Eloquent and entertaining as always.....

RDX10

at 6.5 hours Canadian! Lol. What an absolute knob rockytot is. If you think anyone is looking at you because you drive an rdx, you need a mental check.

TacoBello

I'm still secretly hoping he slips on an ice pick and gets it lodged in his temple

TacoBello

BTW... Potted ficus is a solid 8/10.

RDX10

The one at west side acura is a solid 9/10

cu2wagon

You can tell she works out.



Those curves got me like .

TacoBello

She's also hung like a horse

RDX10

Is she like that "she" in that ramblings thread?

AXMACD

I'm weak with laughter at some of the posts in this thread. In all seriousness the features are nice, but Acura has to do something about the ride.