2019 RDX Variations
#1
2019 RDX Variations
It appears there could be several options for consumers to choose from with the new RDX. There is FWD vs AWD, some A-Spec packages, some Type-S offerings, and some websites have said there will eventually be a hybrid offering. We also have heard about the Turbo V6 option which I am wondering if this is the same as the hybrid or Type S offering, or something completely different. Does anyone else have insight into these offerings?
#2
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No insight but here's a guess on how it initially rolls out - assuming there's only one drive-train option:
Base FWD
Tech FWD
Base SH-AWD
Tech SH-AWD
Advanced SH-AWD
A-Spec FWD (Tech package with exterior sporty design elements)
A-Spec SH-AWD (Tech package with exterior sporty design elements)
I'm not sure you get a Type-S (or turbo V6) for the RDX/MDX. I suspect they're referring to the sedan lineup in that regard but I may be wrong.
Base FWD
Tech FWD
Base SH-AWD
Tech SH-AWD
Advanced SH-AWD
A-Spec FWD (Tech package with exterior sporty design elements)
A-Spec SH-AWD (Tech package with exterior sporty design elements)
I'm not sure you get a Type-S (or turbo V6) for the RDX/MDX. I suspect they're referring to the sedan lineup in that regard but I may be wrong.
#4
No insight but here's a guess on how it initially rolls out - assuming there's only one drive-train option:
Base FWD
Tech FWD
Base SH-AWD
Tech SH-AWD
Advanced SH-AWD
A-Spec FWD (Tech package with exterior sporty design elements)
A-Spec SH-AWD (Tech package with exterior sporty design elements)
I'm not sure you get a Type-S (or turbo V6) for the RDX/MDX. I suspect they're referring to the sedan lineup in that regard but I may be wrong.
Base FWD
Tech FWD
Base SH-AWD
Tech SH-AWD
Advanced SH-AWD
A-Spec FWD (Tech package with exterior sporty design elements)
A-Spec SH-AWD (Tech package with exterior sporty design elements)
I'm not sure you get a Type-S (or turbo V6) for the RDX/MDX. I suspect they're referring to the sedan lineup in that regard but I may be wrong.
#5
Moderator
I think the Type S could end up being the sports hybrid offering. I have talked to a couple dealers and asked how the MDX sports hybrid was doing, and he said most customers turn away when they hear the word hybrid, despite the fact that the sports hybrid delivers greater performance and city MPG than the regular MDX. If you asked the same person would you want the engine offering in the NSX supercar with great fuel economy they would likely say yes. Perhaps I am wrong, but I could see the V6 Turbo being a sports hybrid that is called the Type S.
#6
I don't think the price would go that high. The MDX Sports Hybrid is only $1500 over the non-hybrid offering. The current RDX Tech is just under $42,000. Let's assume the new model goes up by $1000 (I don't think it will be that much), that would put it at $43,000, and a Type S sports hybrid offering with a $1500 premium would still put it under $45K. I think there is a lot of wiggle room in there before a high performance offering goes over $50K.
#7
I understood the Acura RDX presentation in Detroit to say the 6 cylinder turbo in future years.
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mrgold35
I would have to see the option list breakdown between the RDX Adv -vs- RDX tech A-Spec to see what features and advantages between the two. I like how my 2006 TSX could be turned into the A-Spec TSX just by adding suspension and appearance parts. Not sure why we can't do the same with the RDX Adv if you want to turn it into a A-Spec model (mostly suspension parts is what I'm after).
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The 2018 TLX A-Spec vs Advance is interesting. A-Spec is about $1,000 less than the Advanced Package, but you get a lot of the Advanced options in the A-Spec package including Ventilated seats, Accent Lighting (Red instead of White), Wireless Phone Charging, LED Fog Lights (Round instead of rectangular), parking sensors and Keyless Access at all 4 doors. This leaves just heated rear seats, puddle lights, power folding and auto-dimming exterior mirrors, heated windshield wiper element, and remote engine start to the Advance Package. You can add the Factory Remote Engine Start at the dealership for under $1,000 making the A-Spec with the upgraded suspension, beefier exhaust and clearly more aggressive styling pretty compelling in my opinion.
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There are four lights!
In Canada, our cars cost a lot more money. The TLX SH-AWD Elite A-Spec is just over $53,000 CDN. And that is before freight, fees, and taxes. Manufacturers don't face the same pricing pressures as the US market, so to make the higher price justifiable, more trims and features are available. Anyway, that was the gist of it. Whether that is true or not, who knows. Maybe Honda thinks Canadians love more features, and we're all gullible for paying more for it!
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Suzuka Master
If the only way to get adaptive dampers & SH-AWD in highest package trim, it would really suck because its now in $45K area. I personally could care less about technology/advance packages.
For me SH-AWD is a must, and to get most firm ride you need adaptive dampers.... which looks like will require you to buy all other tech and ASPEC stuff.
For me SH-AWD is a must, and to get most firm ride you need adaptive dampers.... which looks like will require you to buy all other tech and ASPEC stuff.
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The 2018 TLX A-Spec vs Advance is interesting. A-Spec is about $1,000 less than the Advanced Package, but you get a lot of the Advanced options in the A-Spec package including Ventilated seats, Accent Lighting (Red instead of White), Wireless Phone Charging, LED Fog Lights (Round instead of rectangular), parking sensors and Keyless Access at all 4 doors. This leaves just heated rear seats, puddle lights, power folding and auto-dimming exterior mirrors, heated windshield wiper element, and remote engine start to the Advance Package. You can add the Factory Remote Engine Start at the dealership for under $1,000 making the A-Spec with the upgraded suspension, beefier exhaust and clearly more aggressive styling pretty compelling in my opinion.
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I've had a turbocharged 4 cylinder RDX and a 6 cylinder RDX and I much prefer the 6 cylinder.It's very peppy and the mileage is pretty good. The plan to do away with the 6 cylinder is not a good one and I'll probably have to purchase a 2018 RDX instead of a 2019. I'm really disappointed that the 6 cylinder will no longer be available!
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mrgold35
I've had a turbocharged 4 cylinder RDX and a 6 cylinder RDX and I much prefer the 6 cylinder.It's very peppy and the mileage is pretty good. The plan to do away with the 6 cylinder is not a good one and I'll probably have to purchase a 2018 RDX instead of a 2019. I'm really disappointed that the 6 cylinder will no longer be available!
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Suzuka Master
I've had a turbocharged 4 cylinder RDX and a 6 cylinder RDX and I much prefer the 6 cylinder.It's very peppy and the mileage is pretty good. The plan to do away with the 6 cylinder is not a good one and I'll probably have to purchase a 2018 RDX instead of a 2019. I'm really disappointed that the 6 cylinder will no longer be available!
3rd gen turbo with 10sp will be much more refined than 1st gen. The fuel economy will likely be better than current v6. The car weight will be lighter than v6. Acceleration and torqu e will be better
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There are four lights!
Yeah, that lighter front end will definitely give the vehicle better driving dynamics. Here's hoping that Acura can get as close to 50:50 as possible.
#21
Curious as to why they don't move the battery to the back of the vehicle like the germans to improve weight balance if we can't have a longitudinal engine layout. Downside is wires to go to the back for the battery but I don't think it would be a serious detriment to reliability or durability. Thoughts?
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Team Owner
Curious as to why they don't move the battery to the back of the vehicle like the germans to improve weight balance if we can't have a longitudinal engine layout. Downside is wires to go to the back for the battery but I don't think it would be a serious detriment to reliability or durability. Thoughts?
Engineers be like "but it'll improve the handling!"
Bean counters be like "but will it work just fine without extending harnesses?"
Engineers be like "Well.. yeah... it just won't be as good."
Bean counters be like "welp, that's good enough for us! Save where we can!"
I guess the other issue is room and packaging... but.. i'm sure the engineers could figure that out if push came to shove.
#23
Thanks. 1st gen RDX was 57/43. I would imagine the 3rd gen with pano roof and beefier SH-AWD would be similar if not better weight balance. Maybe 56/44 or better w/ the 2.0t. I guess you can put sandbags or weight in the back. That has always been the rebuttal, but would rather a more elegant approach. Pano roof would increase center of gravity and put more weight in the back.
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Team Owner
True... But the turbo, intercooler, piping, etc. Add weight up front. I feel like the weight distribution won't change all that much, if at all.
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