briny319

Hey Guys, Does anyone have any info on the 2022 RDX? Yes I have used the search function... I've also spent hours googling. The only thing I can find is a refresh is expected for the 2022MY and spy shots w/ camo were taken in March. I've read some articles saying it may come in the summer, others maybe in early 2022. I find it odd the RDX would be refreshed the same year as the MDX redesign. Anyone have any thoughts?

FlopMeister

Yes its getting a MMC for 2022. The guess is the front and rear will look more like the MDX. I am jonesing for info as well. I really want a new RDX. But now I don’t want to get one in June and then have them release the 2022 in July & be like “awe i wanted 10 more HP out of the motor”. Or whatever.

briny319

YES! That’s exactly where I am. RDX is near top of my list and I don’t want to get 21 or competitor if 22 is significantly improved. I’m not expecting it to drive differently but some extra options or an improved infotainment system would be nice. I imagine it won’t be July/Aug or dealers would see them coming and post some trim level names or something.

leomio2.0

Wait for the new NX to come out and then decide if you want the refreshed RDX.

motif88

Unless they fix the crap software, I wouldn’t go for another Acura vehicle… love most everything else about the RDX and MDX but the U/I & software sucks.

Too2ilent

Hard comparison. Hybrid vs gas, 235hp vs 272hp, 17.7sqft vs 29.5 sq ft.

briny319

I would look at it but my wife at a 2017 and I hated it. The infotainment would just die. It was replaced twice and when it did work it was a pain to use. The car had a lot of turbo lag and poor gas mileage. Sounds like I’m already biased.

leomio2.0

Thats the current one. And the NX has gas-only models. The new NX with new styling, new powertrains and likely updated infotainment. It will be revealed on June 12, so it would be prudent to wait to see what it’s about before deciding.

All of those complaints can be said about the RDX minus the turbo lag. Transmission can be jerky to make up for that fact tho. I’m biased too. Obscene amount of rattles, oil dilution and other niggling build quality issues.

Regardless, as stated, the new NX will be revealed in a week, so I’d see what that’s all about before doing anything. And then wait for them to release what the ‘22 RDX gets and decide whether it’s worth the wait.

hand-filer

What's at the top of that list?

hans471

Everyone has their own take on things but I still love my '19 RDX. Everything works fine, no issues, reliable, about 24-26 MPG average over all on mixed driving. (oh I can make it worse when I want to "play"). Handles great, looks good and has all the features (or at least 95%) that I want. Maybe in a few years something better will come along but for now, I am keeping it!
Our problem is finding something to replace our 2015 Fit. Honda dropped that model in the US and its difficult to find anything "cool" in a small car worth buying.

Too2ilent

Well if we're talking about the new one. Supposedly there's a plugin version, not sure if that's available for NA or whether it's just an EU thing. The styling isn't exactly new, not keeping my hopes up with Lexus's dated infotainment look compared to Acura's. BUT on the other hand, just like you said, new powertrain. Hoping they did something good with the stuff they put in the RAV4 Prime and refined it more.
I'm just kind of sad that the RDX will take on the 2022 MDX front fascia look. No opinion on the back with the rectangle mufflers. Really dug the '19 - '21 look hopefully they do something different.

hand-filer

Reasonably priced, stylish and much better build quality: Best subcompact 5 Door

You're welcome.

hans471

A Kia? ; I love people with a sense of humor!

hand-filer

You've been drinking far too much of the Honda Kool-Aid.

Waetherman

What about the HRV? It’s based on the Fit and has many of the same features (Magic Seats) and is even more practical and highway capable.

RickRDX

The new NX is here, 3 powertrains and 14" touchscreen.

Jim7707

Actually 4 powertrains including a plug-in hybrid which I'd be quite interested in but Toyota has only built around 6000 of the Rav4 Prime since they introduced over a year ago. It makes me wonder if if the NX version will be as rare (basically unobtainable) with dealers charging crazy premiums over MSRP.

fiatlux

I would imagine given a choice that Toyota would rather sell a NX450h+ than a RAV4 Prime given that the former commands higher transaction prices and higher profit margins, so hopefully they shift as much over to the NX as possible.

Too2ilent

It'd be a huge competitor to Acura's RDX for sure. Since the NX has a plugin charge capability, that means there would be a tax credit thing. Acura better come up with some good response in its EV sector. At least a hybrid.

motif88

I’ll be looking at the new NX well before our current RDX lease expires…

fiatlux

$7500 federal tax credit for the plug-in, plus state incentives and local utility rebates. Even if Acura comes out with a regular hybrid it’s going to be at a price disadvantage. In CA that’s around a $10000 head start the Lexus could get.

comanche250

My 2020 AWD advance is the best vehicle I've ever owned. No issues. Definitely buy again. My other vehicle is a 21 tacoma limited. That 3.5 engine/transmission is a piece of work.....in a negative way. . Not so crazy about it...but nothing really out there that ca beat its reliability.

hans471

That "Wall of grill" just turns me away. My Acura dealer loves them though....they say its good for their business!

hand-filer

They're not being truthful. They wish they could be a Lexus dealer as they'd sell more product. They would also require half as many warranty repair technicians.

comanche250

That butt ugly front end on the NX RX and many of the Toyota products especially in the F sport is as bad as the old Ford Edsel turd from 70 years ago!

hand-filer

Hey I'm no fan of it either but the sales numbers don't lie. More buyers are willing to accept some degree of ugly rather than role the dice on substandard Honda reliability.

fiatlux

That assumes people bought it in spite of the styling. I can only speak anecdotally, but there are people I know who like the grill.

hand-filer

True, I shouldn't make assumptions.

fiatlux

I think the other thing we tend to forget is that Lexus (and a lot of other companies) are global and target China very heavily. Here we tend to take a very North American viewpoint, and doubly so because Acura pretty much only exists here, but more and more carmakers are building and styling their cars to the tastes of the Chinese market. I have no doubt that a big reason that Lexus decided to make their corporate grill so big and audacious is because the Chinese market loves big grills.

hand-filer

That would certainly explain where BMW is going with their XL grill configurations.

fiatlux

BMW's design chief even admitted as much: https://www.autoblog.com/2019/06/27/...boss-explains/

JB in AZ

It's not even symmetrical.

AcuraGuy2016

Really need to fix the terrible road noise that has plagued the 2019-2021 RDX. It is unacceptably high on a concrete highway for any premium or luxury vehicle. Mazda CX5 has much less road noise!!

If they can fix the terrible road noise, maybe improve the power a little, and update the tech and include wireless AA, I'd give this another look.

Otherwise I'm looking Q5 or GV70.

leomio2.0

If I were in the market today, the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe would definitely be a contender to the RDX. It just sucks that a lot of Hyundai dealers are Skeeve City.

hans471

Gee.....I must have been blessed by the car gods. Our many Honda products have been extremely reliable and trouble free. Sorry if your experiences have been different.

Too2ilent

you know.... i dont understand why cars dont make it more of a standard or at least OPTIONAL to have camera monitoring for lane changing like the santa fe says it has. or even the Accord

sonyfever

No leaks, no spy shots, no whatsoever. I will back-track and say after seeing 2022 Civic, I guess Acura will not hesitate in updating the technology. Honda has ditched Garmin, and use HERE-based navigation on Civic. That bodes well for us, because the navigation app will see continuous evolution.

The Civic navigation control unit also seems similar to RDX/TLX/Odyssey in terms of performance, and my guess is that it is indeed the same unit and therefore means the gen1 platform will not be abandoned anytime soon. Perhaps wireless AA/CarPlay is an OTA away?

Denso also happened to boost the BT transmit power on the gen-1 control box last year. Not sure what the change was for, but timing wise the change aligned with the Civic launch.

Jim7707

But I believe the 2022 Civic is new design following the 6 year product cycle whereas the RDX will only be a mid-cycle refresh. I wouldn't count on any major changes. The redesign won't come until 2025.

RickRDX

Yeah the SF 2021 is nice, bigger and more powerful than the RDX, in the Calligraphy trim it can compete with the RDX but I would say the Genesis GV70 will be a real danger for the RDX. It will hurt the RDX sale for sure.

JB in AZ

Genesis will only hurt RDX sales if they get their own large dealer network. Nobody wants to buy a premium brand (Genesis) and take their vehicles to a Hyundai dealer for service.