Think we are going to see the 2024 RDX released this year? Apparently the 2024 TLX isn’t going to be released till early 2024. I’m a little surprised that it’s not out yet as it’s most likely the last year of the 3G.

 

Chances are there will be zero changes for the 2024 RDX and that wouldn't make it a priority for early release. Acura only added TPMS the last 3 model years of the 06-08 TSX. The last 1st Gen RDX was pretty much unchanged from 10-12, My old 10-13 2nd MDX only saw the addition of Graystone interior in 2012, and pretty much no changes for the 19-20 MDXs. Zero changes for the 18-20 RLXs. I imagine Acura will follow the same formula for the current MDX, RDX, Integra, and TLX.

Acura might be also providing a single stage for the BEV ZDX to shine without other model releases in the background?

 

Interesting. I’ve read and heard rumours that there will be mild changes to things like speakers and google maps. Was also told that there might even be a Type S model for 2024. I’m just shocked that it’s nearly September and nothing has been released. Every year RDX so far has been out by now. I got my 2010 in early August of 2009. Now it’s dead. Lol

 

Acura are experts on keeping a lid on any updates, refresh, discontinued, release dates, and new models. Information doesn't seem to leak info unless they do it on purpose. It is even hard to tell the updates with spy photos with camo wraps on the test mules. I'm REALLY REALLY hoping Acura will change their minds bring back some version of a hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrain for the next Gen RDX to go against Lexus, Mazda, and Korean brands.

 

The delay makes me think the RDX will be different for 2024. MDX had no changes nor fanfare and they just stamped 2024 on essentially unchanged new models a couple months ago. Same unchanged move to the 2024 base Integra (separate from the type-S launch which was telegraphed months ago).

We also know the TLX is getting an MMR so the only other known model change is getting a stalled announcement too.

If Acura is waiting this long for the RDX they are probably intentionally bleeding the 2023 dealer stock dry so prices don't plummet with an announcement.

I don't think it will be huge mechanically, my guess is upgraded infotainment like the 2018 MDX got. Adding a touchscreen and google builtin would crash 2023 sales so it would make sense if they stall until 2023 stock is gone.

 

My dealership stated there would be one this year, however, there would be hardly no change at all hardly. Definitely not a redesign. That may not happen for another 2 yrs at most prolly. Just what i've been told.

 

If they were going to do any major changes, they would have done them in 2022, not for the final year 2024. I think they're just letting dealers empty their stock and then announcing 2024's. They have no reason to rush the 2023's out.

 

Completely agree. You would have heard of significant changes by now, so I'll bet it's just similar to the 2023. Long in the tooth, as 2024 will be the 5th year for this model - with a slight trim/model/bumper/wheel refresh in 2023.

 

It’s definitely long in the tooth at this point, but it’s still selling fairly well all things considered. If the ILX has taught us anything, it is that Acura buyers will continue to buy older products as long as they look good and are “good enough”. Collectively it doesn’t seem like Acura buyers are the most demanding or discriminating of folks…

When it first came out, the RDX was towards the front of the pack, but now….

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2...n-test-review/

 

Yeah that’s typically how it works with models at the end of their current design. All those other models have been redesigned recently. Wasn’t it MotorTrend who recently compared the NX and RDX and wasn’t impressed with the NX? Maybe it was another website. But they only gave the edge to the NX because it had a touchscreen.

 

Personally I don't give much credence to articles or YouTube reviews, as they all have their own personal opinions and preferences. Most want full on sports car handing and performance in everything.

Drive both the NX and RDX back to back, NX feels a bit smaller, handles better and looks more modern (F-Sport). Touch screen is a big bonus and so it much better AC system (thats meat locker cold, even in 105+ degrees - where the RDX is struggling). Great tech in both - Lexus has a bit more. Personally I prefer the Hybrid versions (wish Acura did that version a couple of years ago) - as I am not looking to win any races in a sporty suv, but the RDX loves petrol in the city and bumper to bumper traffic.

 

IMO 2024 is the year to buy. It will be the most refined inside and out, will have the most updated parts, long in the tooth isn't always a bad thing IMO.

I mean honestly this review had zero reason exist. They're comparing a 2019 model, a 2020 model, a 2022 model, and a 2023 model. It's no surprise the 2019 model is going to come out last considering the tech and architecture was planned all the way back in probably 2016 or 2017.

Motortrend IMO has the weirdest ways of reviewing cars. They'll literally give a car 10/10 in every category vs another car and then give that other car the win based on something stupid like the wing mirrors being too small in one, or the seat having more adjustment in the other model, or one model being marginally quieter...etc. Like I put very little stock on their reviews.

 

Smart $$$ is on a gently used 21-23 RDX SHAWD (any trim) - as they are the most reliable after working out the kinks in the first 2 years and others already took the depreciation plunge (post FOMO values). There is a HUGE gap between trade-in prices and dealer prices - that will close quickly as dealers sit on big inventory, less qualified buyers, more repos daily and need to survive.

 

I’m kind of leaning towards leasing a 2023 for 2 years and see what happens. I can’t wait for a 2024 as I recently blew up my 2010 and have no vehicle.

 

Lol I initially read that as Smart-ass and I was thinking wait what did I say? Haha.

I totally agree, currently looking for a gently used 2020+ model. Hoping to find something soon.

 

Helpful, no smart ass remarks. Unless you are super flush with $$$$, saving on a gently used one is the best bet. New prices just are crazy and depreciation is hitting hard in the post craziness boomerang.

Add some dealers still have “market adjustments” on the window stickers - that’s just pure fantasy land. Dang, the local Acura dealer reduce oil and filter changes to $65 (was $105 8 months ago) they are hurting to get any business.

 

Hearing that the dealers are hurting is music to my ears. For the price gouging and absolutely ridiculous prices, this is the karma they deserve. Some dealers were purposely withholding stock in order to artificially boost prices. We even had dealers here refusing to take cash and only accepting financing. Absolutely refusing to negotiate to the point they'd literally tell you to your face "this is the price, we are not dropping a dollar take it or leave it". Selfish greedy pricks could go to hell for all I care.

 

Ha. Agree. The antics of “market adjustments” today will be reversed, otherwise they will suffer. How many qualified buyers who can afford $700-$1000 monthly car payments? IMO that’s crazy money, why a lot of people are getting repo and other are trying to unload all the high price payments,

If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, if it’s on the lot - believe me state your price, then just walk out. They need your business, and some dealer will deal a lot after putting up a stiff front, hoping you’ll cave 1st.

Look at all the EV players, they all are dropping prices big time, as inventory climbs and customers hesitate to go pure EV. These are uncharted waters, and a lot of untruths.

 

There is something to be said for this. I had 2 cars of the same generation, 1 was 2 years in and the 2nd was during the last model year. The 1st one developed squeaks and rattles in the dash especially in cold weather. The 2nd one remained rattle and squeak free. So there really is nothing wrong with the last model year of a car. I have a 2021 Tech and haven't experienced any of the infotainment issues others have experienced. I did experience some moonroof creaking in the cold during the first winter I had the car, but really didn't hear any during this past winter. Of course its no guarantee a 2024 wouldn't experience any of those issues, but it likely has the lowest chance.

 

Unless I'm mistaken, your '21 RDX Tech would be 3 years into the current generation. The current gen started w/MY19.

https://www.edmunds.com/acura/rdx/2019/review/

 

Correct, the 2021 is 3 years in, but the RDX is not the car I was referring to.

 

This is the reason I encouraged my mother to go ahead and buy a 2023 RDX. I personally have a hankering for the latest and greatest, but I'm also a little more tolerant of the teething issues that often accompany that. My mother, on the other hand, has too much stuff on her plate to be worried about nagging issues with her car, so while it may have been tempting to wait for the next generation RDX or buy the new Lexus, I felt it much wiser to purchase a product late in its life cycle with, ideally, most of the kinks worked out. Besides, much of what the RDX is criticized for, namely the out-of-date looking interior and tech interface, is a boon for my mom (and even me). While she is tech savvy, she loves having physical gauges and physical buttons for all the common controls. Combine that with the HUD, wireless CarPlay, and "Hey Siri," and she hardly uses the touchpad. She also quite enjoys the RDX's praised characteristics, like its great driving dynamics, comfort, and space.

On the other hand, I drive a 2021 TLX (first year of its all-new generation), and the only issue I've ever had is finicky puddle lights which finally appear to be fixed for good.

 

Your mom sounds like me. I primarily drive my RDX and how a vehicle drives is most important to me. I don't really interact with the infotainment all that much. Hell, I barely even press any of the buttons. My wife has a touchscreen in her QX60 and rarely uses it.

I'm genuinely curious as to what people do with their infotainment. Are they interacting with the map constantly? Phone? Messages? Settings? I don't even use the Acura infotainment anymore after setting everything up. I use CarPlay and occasionally change Apple Music stations or playlists. Don't use navigation all that often but have most of my favorite locations saved in Apple Maps. I've found that Siri actually works pretty damn good for most things Apple.

I will say that the way the touchpad works with CarPlay isn't great but I don't use it often enough to care all that much. Infotainment is not a deal killer for me when buying a vehicle.

 

Should have told her to get a Lexus GX. That thing is ancient and dead reliable. I thought long and hard dumping the RDX for one before they switch over to the abomination that's replacing it. That said, it's a slow, lumbering vehicle that's comfortable, but not so much so that you're wowed by it. Plus how damn thirsty it is. Even with Acura's abysmally put together interiors that rattle worse than most other current manufacturers ... it's hard to give the car up for its good driving dynamics.

 

Great info.

 

Wow, that one is out of left field lol. No way I'd recommend something that old. Not to mention body on frame, horribly inefficient, huge, expensive, etc. The RDX is a good compromise. And with my two Acuras and hers, I've had quite the opposite experience with the build quality. I've never heard a squeak or rattle.

 

I got a CPO 2022 in 2022. 6000 miles for a $3000 discount, plus longer CPO warranty.

The 3rd gen MDX had a substantial MMR in 2017 with new exterior and powertrain upgrades. Then they did a surprise early infotainment upgrade in 2018 to keep up with market demand for Carplay/Android Auto.

So there is precedent for an infotainment upgrade to the 2024 RDX (meeting market demand for touchscreen and google builtin) despite having a 2022 MMR. Normally I would doubt this, but with the longer and longer delay before announcing 2024's, it makes me feel somthing must be changing.

 

Exactly! I think a lot of people immediately shut down a vehicle when it hasn't had updates in a while but seem to completely disregard the fact a lot of the teething issues would have been worked out by that final year or two. Manufacturers often do a lot of "quiet" changes from year to year without saying anything. The infotainment changes on the 2022 RDX is a big example of that. But beyond that they often figure out better ways of routing wiring, more friction tape between panels prone to rattling and even things like advanced part numbers for various parts. They don't openly admit these changes because it can hurt brand image but they definitely do them.

I am glad to hear your 21 Tech has been really good to you, currently the 2019's and 2020's are in my budget so going to try my best to grab a 2020 and pray I luck out on a good build.

 

Caution - Treat this as speculation only. Will the 2024 RDX be the last model with an ICE? This is pure speculation, but maybe a possibility and If so that could make it very much in demand as a used car someday in the future for RDX loyalists not ready for EV. RDX has been positioned as being EV only via a directional statement. When is the open question.

 

EV is a completely different way right now, unless you drive locally and have the ability to charge at home nightly. Hard to believe all the current owners want to switch to a pure EV. Given the EV prices and recent rapid depreciation of them all - it id definitely not the most cost effective way to drive a depreciating asset.

IMO - wish the RDX was smaller like the original one - not super sized over the years like everything else. Incorporate options that are energy efficient (Hybrid), while adding performance till the technology and infrastructure plays big time catch up.

 

I don't think so. If the next gen RDX is EV, will it be off Ultium platform like the EV Blazer? Afeela is still too far down the road to be even a consideration.

 

Spoke to a local dealer today in Canada and he told me that the 2024 RDX will be released late 4th quarter 2023 if all goes well or 1st quarter 2024.

 

Same thoughts crossed my mind. I’ll be tempted to swap my 2021 for a 2024 just to reset the age of my car. Acura’s EV strategy is not inspiring a lot of confidence in the brand going forward and I can totally see the RDX being considered one of the golden eggs from the ICE era.

 

My 21 feels and drives like it’s new, after 20k miles. Still a ton of life left in it and a lot more road trips to cover. Plus, just checked the trade in values, holy cr@p, ranges between $32.5k-$36k. Values of everything are falling like a rock from the moon.

 

Went and looked at the 2023 RDX again today. I wish Acura did a better job on the dash and gushes similar to the MDX. Sad that this day and age they still use analog style gauges and an ugly poorly placed plastic know for the stereo. I’m at a loss if I want to purchase the 23 or wait and see what they do for the 24, and then most likely a regen in 2025. The MDX type s ultra is really nice, but 100k. Sadly my 2010 RDX is dead and needing a new vehicle.

 

Ee4life posted the first 2024 tsb here. Looks like it still has the touchpad and no new tech on the tablet main menu.

Usually means the announcement of the 2024 is 1-2 weeks away.

 

where is the tsb they posted?

 

I found it. Thanks. Acura dealer I was at again today said that it wouldn’t be till end of year at least. Now I’m more curious

 

Meanwhile in Canada 21's go for anything drom 48k to 55k still. Wish we had those numbers here!

 

If I had to guess, Acura will probably want to sell as few ZDX as possible since it's likely to not be as profitable, and in fact may bring in a loss for them. It just seems like a "me too" car to say they have something in the EV segment, just like the feeble attempt by Lexus with the RZ.