In the hope Honda product planners occasionally visit this site here are the 5 wish list items things I'd like to see made available on the 2015 RDX when it comes out:
1. direct injection engine (similar to MDX)
2. ventilated front seats (available on top MDX trim level)
3. blind spot monitoring / rear cross traffic alert
4. heated steering wheel
5. 8-way power front passenger seat (vs current cheapo 4 way power seat)
Anyone else have any ideas / suggestions?

 

I would add:
Lane assist and backseat vents and heated seats

 

120v electrical outlets

 

Interesting...I'd settle for 12v on the back of the center console and an 'always on' outlet in the rear of the cargo area.

But, I should add rear vents, a touch more soundproofing in the doors/cushioning for windows.

 

SH-AWD and bi-xenons (please no bug, I mean jewel eye LED's). Not a huge deal for me, but in this class it really should have a pano roof option.

 

I'd hope fore headlight washers, all doors with the comfort access system, (not big but) chrome door handles, different rims to have a gap between base and technology, the touch screen thing from the mdx/rlx, and power tailgate on base model (lexus has it on base rx350).

I'm feeling greedy but there is so much lacking from the RDX. It could go for an overpriced crv. My opinions of course but just something I want to see.

 

I'd like to see white dRL's. My 2013 Accord has them. Why not the Acura? Also would like to see air vents in the rear passenger seats. Camera on the right exterior mirror for when switching lanes (also on accord). Lane departure warning (accord). Someone might say why not get the MDX which has these features available. I like the RDX style better. I wouldn't mind paying an extra 5k for these features, just wish they would make these an option.

 

I'd be happy with these. If they made those improvements I might buy it (if the TLX is a fail or doesn't have folding rear seats). I'd also like to see a cargo cover as standard.

 

Blind Spot monitoring & heated steering wheel

 

As mentioned above, fully adjustable passenger seat and rear air vents.

 

I agree with all of the above. It should have been standard on the current model for 2014. If they came out with it next year,I would likely sell my 2014 and get the 2015. The other thing that it should have is a hard cover for the Cargo cover.

 

The only problem with those headlight washers (had them on my TL), is that when you clean the windshield and have the lights on it sprays all over your hood. Very annoying when it is clean.

 

I agree with this. How can the Accord have these and not the RDX.

 

I'd like to see a redesign on the rear end to make it more squared off. I think this would aid in visibility, cargo room and possibly keep the rear glass(and back-up camera) cleaner. I traded a 2002 Infiniti QX4 which had a much squarer backside in on the RDX and have had to clean the RDX rear glass more so far this winter than in 10years with the QX4. It seems I'm constantly fiddling with the rear wiper, spray cleaner etc. Plus cleaning it off when I get gas. Hardly ever had to worry about the QX4 and I'm sure it's the design. The backup camera is almost useless in the winter unless you wipe it off just about every time you get into the vehicle. Works great when it's clean but it's hardly ever clean even in warm weather when it rains. Poor design.

 

How about a nav that works?

 

Blind Spot Monitoring
COOL-Vented Seats
Better NAV
19 or 20 Inch Wheels in the Tech Pack
Headlight Washers
SH-AWD (maybe)

 

With the Lincoln MKC and Lexus NX coming out this year Acura should evaluate what the competition is offering in terms of features / accessories and assure that the RDX offers the same. By being at least equal to the competition will assure that the RDX is not considered a dated vehicle.

Since leased vehicles are typically for 24 or 36 months you will have a bunch of 2011's, 2012's, and some early 2013's coming back. These people may be looking for the latest and greatest in a new lease. A 2011 or 2012 vs a 2015 will be a significant different because of the redesign. What about a person with a 2013 that was leased around October of 2012 that comes back after a 24 month lease in October 2014? This person may decide they prefer to get a Lincoln MKC or Lexus NX even if they cost an extra $50 or $100 a month.

As mentioned earlier in this thread:
-all features in the Accord and CRV should be offered
-the features in the MDX, RLX, and new TLX should be offered even if at a new trim level
-features offered by Lexus, Infiniti, Audi, Mercedes, Lincoln, Buick, Chrysler, Cadillac, and BMW should be offered.
-any features in a Hyundai, Kia, Honda, Nissan, Chevy, Dodge, Honda, Toyota, or other common vehicle needs to be offered since Acura is a more premium brand.

 

You live in Colorado right? Taking advantage of the new law already, I see.

 

^^ lmao!!!

 

I have a simple request - how about a mute bitton for the radio on the steering wheel.

My MX-5 has one and I do miss it so much on the RDX - its a pain having to reduce the volume manually when you cant hear some one in the car.

 

I hope we all remember that all Earth Dreams engines have direct injection. Scratch that one off the list, it's already here.

 

The V6 in the RDX is not the Earth Dreams DI version.

 

Better BlueTooth, A better stereo (HD Radio and stronger antenna) and a key fob not made by Fisher Price. A real (and obvious) idle down after cold start.

 

Rain sensing wipers.
8-way Front passenger sear adjustment
Auto rear door opener on the base model

 

Bigger gas tank
Rear A/C and heating vents
Remote start
Improved exterior styling

 

1. i'll skip on that one. DI has issues that still need to be sorted out..

my list

1. HID or LED headlamps
2. Double Wishbone up front
3. better leather.
4. sh-awd returns
5. 2 Trim levels Without tech and with tech, both awd..

 

A HD colorful MID between the odometer/tachometer is nice too. Anything is better than the current 1985 black and white with blocky text we have now.

 

i sell these things so here are the top 3 things customers usually ask for

1. rear vents... seriously, the tsx has these...
2. blind spot monitors (i usually get weird looks when i tell clients they arent available for the rdx
3. ventilated front seats.. im in texas, it get hot, ventilated seats are a good selling point.

 

I rented a Dodge Caliber with a 110V outlet in the arm rest. I loved it. It was pretty handy to keep camera and laptop batteries charged. I wonder why more car makers don't do it.

 

The back-up camera seems to be always dirty or rain drop distorted. I don't have another vehicle with a back up camera so I don't have any reference. Does anyone have experience with other vehicles with back up camera and are they as bad. I don't even use it a lot of the time because the view is so terrible.

 

Just rear vents and noise free rear shocks would make me happy. I also have a 14 Accord EX-L. The only extra gadget from the Accord I miss when driving the RDX is the collision warning. Also the Accord has silent rear shocks. I found the lane departure monitor too sensitive and a nuisance so it is usually off. The blind spot monitor is OK during the day but too grainy to be useful at night.

 

Do you own one of these? If so, apply to rear camera prior to departure & move in a circle while maintaining firm pressure. Problem solved.

 

That seems a bit backwards, doesn't it? I almost never cleaned the camera in my RL, but the RDX is constantly dirty.

 

heated steering wheel? Must be really really cold where you live.

 

Very helpful. You do know what you can do with that finger don't you?

 

^^^ LMAO I was waiting for that answer.....

 

I sure do! I can wipe my rear camera and get on with my life.

 

completely agree...what I would like to see is a diagonal led DRL that's between high beam and low beam...

 

Fix the damn jittery noisy rear suspension. Upgrade the dated head unit.

 

Front and rear sensors like many cheaper cars have, along with lane departure and blind spot monitor camera (not the cheesy mirror add on), smart cruise control and larger gas tank.