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Lastly, a I type this I am embarrassed for Acura. I'm comparing two cars marketed to two different demographics. Yet the Kia is only in the conversation because of the lack of respect Acura has shown for the RDX as it hass aged.
It certainly makes it tough for the dealers. When I was checking out the ADX I asked the dealer how they were selling, and he said it was starting to pick up but the lack of advertising was hurting sales. Originally Posted by BHScanner
Its about aesthetics between the Tucson and Sportage. Aesthetically, the Sportage matches up better with the RDX. The more I compare it with the RDX, you have to ask yourself whether spending an additional $12,000+ for the Acura nameplate (like for like) is worth it?! As it is, most people in this segment buy more car then they can afford (which is why more people lease vs buy - I'm looking to buy). And with the RDX, is southern California car insurance would be at least 50% costlier then a Sportage or Tucson.Lastly, a I type this I am embarrassed for Acura. I'm comparing two cars marketed to two different demographics. Yet the Kia is only in the conversation because of the lack of respect Acura has shown for the RDX as it hass aged.
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Interesting comparison between the ADX and RDX - I knew the outside was about the same size but I assumed that the insides were not that close but that's not the case. From a packaging standpoint it's almost a wash for interior space. I still suspect the next RDX moves onto the large car platform and is basically the sister car to the Passport in the same way the MDX is the sister car to the Pilot. It puts it right into the meat of the market against the RX (and to a lesser extent the X5 and GLE).
Interesting comparison between the ADX and RDX - I knew the outside was about the same size but I assumed that the insides were not that close but that's not the case. From a packaging standpoint it's almost a wash for interior space. I still suspect the next RDX moves onto the large car platform and is basically the sister car to the Passport in the same way the MDX is the sister car to the Pilot. It puts it right into the meat of the market against the RX (and to a lesser extent the X5 and GLE).
I really hope they don't make the RDX bigger. It is large enough and cities are becoming more dense. Parking spots are already too tight.
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Is this true everywhere? When I lived in NC, I was never worried about door dings. When I move to CA, I immediately started getting door dings. This was with my tiny 1998 Honda Civic. Until you get to the size of an F150, it's never too big for parking. Originally Posted by trekkie604
I really hope they don't make the RDX bigger. It is large enough and cities are becoming more dense. Parking spots are already too tight.
For me RDX is the right size. MDX feels too big. Lexus NX feels a little small especially the trunk and rear seats.
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I think Acura's response to this is that the ADX exists as the alternative. I don't really agree with it as I also prefer smaller cars but I do think Acura has a big hole in their product lineup - the meat of the market is in the small midsize class - the RX, the X5, the GLE etc - these all outsell their smaller siblings (X3, GLC, NX). This may not be the case in Canada but we always just follow the US when it comes to what products we get. An RDX or some other product that's in the 193" size class would move a lot of units. Originally Posted by trekkie604
I really hope they don't make the RDX bigger. It is large enough and cities are becoming more dense. Parking spots are already too tight.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g6...ury-cars-2025/
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A Passport based RDX makes more and more sense everyday. Instead of trying to be a poor man’s Macan, position the RDX as a smaller and cheaper alternative to the GX/Land Cruiser or Defender. Or at least add that as an option and conserve R&D budget by having the next RDX just be heavily based on the CRV.Originally Posted by supafamous
I think Acura's response to this is that the ADX exists as the alternative. I don't really agree with it as I also prefer smaller cars but I do think Acura has a big hole in their product lineup - the meat of the market is in the small midsize class - the RX, the X5, the GLE etc - these all outsell their smaller siblings (X3, GLC, NX). This may not be the case in Canada but we always just follow the US when it comes to what products we get. An RDX or some other product that's in the 193" size class would move a lot of units.https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g6...ury-cars-2025/
To me it seems like such a missed opportunity that Acura doesn’t just fully embrace the Honda lineup to use as its base. They’ve done it with the Integra, ADX, and MDX, but like the RDX the TLX and RLX and (OG) ZDX were its own thing. Is it a coincidence that those were the ones that died?