Power Folding Mirrors
#1
2020 Acura RLX Advance
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Power Folding Mirrors
Does anyone know if the 2021 RDX Advance has added power folding exterior mirrors? Only Canadian models have had it in the past. I see it listed in the 2021 owners manual, but not sure if that only applies to Canadian vehicles.
#2
I also looking for one for my A-Spec. I was able to find one in Chinese website https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?sp...=3953445537789 cost about $767 exclude shipping. I figure shipping will cost $50+ at least.
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#3
Highly doubt any changes such as power folding mirrors for the US have been added to the 2021 model. It should be a literal copy of the 2020 model and 2019 model.
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Skeptic
$1300 for the option kit, plus (who knows?) installation. I might have been willing to pay maybe half that as an option when I bought the car but that's not worth it.
Absolutely baffling that it's not offered in US models, especially considering it was on previous generations. I sometimes park next to Gen2 RDX at work and his mirrors are always folded.
Absolutely baffling that it's not offered in US models, especially considering it was on previous generations. I sometimes park next to Gen2 RDX at work and his mirrors are always folded.
#6
Drifting
AND I have seen folded mirrors (most likely powered) in parking lots, on much lower priced vehicles. I always do a double-take when I see this. Shameful, Acura. Not that I personally have any use for them, just saying....but there are many who DO.
Surprised to see this thread back after over a year.
Surprised to see this thread back after over a year.
#8
Instructor
$1300 for the option kit, plus (who knows?) installation. I might have been willing to pay maybe half that as an option when I bought the car but that's not worth it.
Absolutely baffling that it's not offered in US models, especially considering it was on previous generations. I sometimes park next to Gen2 RDX at work and his mirrors are always folded.
Absolutely baffling that it's not offered in US models, especially considering it was on previous generations. I sometimes park next to Gen2 RDX at work and his mirrors are always folded.
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$1300 for the option kit, plus (who knows?) installation. I might have been willing to pay maybe half that as an option when I bought the car but that's not worth it.
Absolutely baffling that it's not offered in US models, especially considering it was on previous generations. I sometimes park next to Gen2 RDX at work and his mirrors are always folded.
Absolutely baffling that it's not offered in US models, especially considering it was on previous generations. I sometimes park next to Gen2 RDX at work and his mirrors are always folded.
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If the Advance had them, that is the one option that would have moved me up to the Advance. My garage is tight and folding mirrors were a big help on my last car. I don’t know why this ‘premium’ brand did not offer them at all.
#11
Acura is really messing up on not including some of these key features that exist in German competition. I was looking at the TLX type S, but it’s lacking a lot of features that an s4/s5 Audi has at middle of the run trim levels, like rain sensing wipers for example.
maybe their consumer analysis showed that it’s a vocal minority that needs power folding mirrors? Idk
maybe their consumer analysis showed that it’s a vocal minority that needs power folding mirrors? Idk
#12
Acura is really messing up on not including some of these key features that exist in German competition. I was looking at the TLX type S, but it’s lacking a lot of features that an s4/s5 Audi has at middle of the run trim levels, like rain sensing wipers for example.
maybe their consumer analysis showed that it’s a vocal minority that needs power folding mirrors? Idk
maybe their consumer analysis showed that it’s a vocal minority that needs power folding mirrors? Idk
#13
Burning Brakes
My (new) son-in-law just bought a new Ford Ranger pickup. He took us out to dinner a couple nights ago, turned the truck off...and...the mirrors folded in. Come on Acura...a Ford mini-pickup has them, but you don't even offer them (except to Canada)!
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#16
4x options would make the RDX king:
1. power folding mirrors
2. power tilt/telescoping steering wheel
3. adaptive headlights
4. reclining rear sets
#17
Reclining rear seats sound a little unneeded. It's supposed to be a practical car, not exactly a luxury, maybe in the Advanced model but can't imagine that as an A-spec. At least throw in wireless AA/CP and interior lighting.
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#21
Well the MDX should've at least offered the option. Don't know why they haven't. There's obvious reasons why Lexus will win over Acura direct segment competitions. But if I want a 3rd row seat, MDX is gonna win over the RX/RXL, RX450h is gonna be a separate story. And just to stay relevant, at least it has power folding mirrors.
I'm sure all of us on this forum for the RDX just wants it to do better, despite so much other vehicles releasing as better specs. It'd be sad if it falls behind other competitors by that much these next 2-3 years for the refresh model without anything new.
I'm sure all of us on this forum for the RDX just wants it to do better, despite so much other vehicles releasing as better specs. It'd be sad if it falls behind other competitors by that much these next 2-3 years for the refresh model without anything new.
#22
The car I traded in for my RDX had all four of the features on your list. I, too, am baffled as to why #1 is missing. You pay 50K for a car (I have the PMC version) you should have power-folding mirrors. That missing feature alone would have stopped me from buying any other RDX except the PMC.
#24
What's the big deal about folding mirrors? Sorry, I just don't understand why it seems to be such a big issue for many people.
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#26
Burning Brakes
Tight parking spaces.
Not the biggest thing, but since Acura already makes them for the car (Canada models)...why would they choose to not offer them in the US?
#29
Me very envious of your folding mirrors. Me = lower window, reach over and grab mirror, fold it in, raise window. Will wear out the window motor and spring in the mirror.
#31
he's from Ottawa. they get it standard there. as far as i know, nobody on the forums have gotten after market parts yet. some people on facebook RDX pages have ordered parts from Montreal and installed here.
#32
Power Folding Side Mirrors
The big deal about power folding side mirrors is the ease of not having to worry about your side mirrors getting hit or snag at least its tucked in folded. Kinda the same as wearing a cordless ear bud to the a corded one in your phone because eventually it’ll get snagged. Acura let us down or they are smart. Why didn’t they add it folding?
Any idea where we can order a set of them folding mirrors? Help. I envy those that got theirs from Canada. Sucks.
Any idea where we can order a set of them folding mirrors? Help. I envy those that got theirs from Canada. Sucks.
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#33
Hmmm...I've been driving for almost 60 years, more cars & trucks than I can remember in several countries, but I've never had a car with power folding mirrors and never had one get hit or snagged. I guess I've been lucky.
As always, YMMV...
As always, YMMV...
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#34
Consider yourself lucky. I have had a few vehicles with non folding total fixed position side mirrors in my life. Have jabbed myself in the side a few times over those years 😖
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