Do all 3G RDXs have Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), or only some trim levels? What model do I look for to get these features?
Also, of the 3 generations of RDX, are they all about equal in 0-60mph times, or is one of them a little quicker?
Thanks

 

All 3G rdx models (eg:2019+) have those features and have the same 2.0L turbo engine, so 0-60 is comparable.

 

All 3G RDX's have those features and all have the same engine. There might be a SLIGHT difference in models with 18 inch or 20" wheels (I.e. unsprung weight) but nothing crazy.

 

Airbags work great! But truthfully I think in an older or less safety oriented car I would not be as uninjured as I was from my recent wreck.

 

What years of RDX are you looking to purchase?

I "think" the early base models didn't have:
- Head-up Warning
- Blind Spot Information (BSI)
- Rear Cross Traffic Monitoring
- Parking sensors

 

You are correct on the rear cross traffic and parking sensors as well as the blind spot (all part of tech packages and up), but isn't the head-up warning part of forward collision warning/CMBS?

Edit: Nevermind, the dash display is on all models with CMBS, the windscreen display is only on advanced models for earlier RDX's. I don't know if this has changed in later generations.

OP see this link for in depth information on the RDX. https://acuranews.com/en-US/releases...ance?year=2018

 

A 2021 or 2022 model is probably the newest I'm willing to spend the money on. And I want the FCW with AEB feature.
Was also asking of the 3 RDX generations, the 2.3 Turbo, the 3.5 V-6, and the new 2.0 turbo, which of those 3 accelerate the quickest?

 

If that is the only feature you are worried about then all 3G RDX's will have those features as standard regardless of trim.

Whoops I completely misread your question sorry Alan! Of the 3 generations, the first generation is the slowest at ~6.9s 0-60. the second generation is the quickest at ~6.2s 0-60, and this third generation is almost right in the middle at ~6.5s. I have seen tests with a bit of variation as well as some wild outliers such as 5.7s 0-60 for the 3G but these are generally the average numbers I have seen. In this review the tester got 5.7s which I believe to be very inaccurate.

 

The two big advantages we had with the 1st Gen and 3rd Gen turbo RDXs was sh-awd with aftermarket support (ECU reflash, injectors, larger intercoolers, CAI, headers, downpipes, exhaust, etc...). I don't think there was a lot of aftermarket support for the 2nd Gen 3.5L RDX and it didn't have sh-awd for that 13-18 gen. The 2nd Gen RDX was pretty much a 2 row version of the 14-16 3.5L MDX without sh-awd (CR-V slip-n-grip awd for 2nd gen RDX). Depending on what you want to spend, you can get in the 5 second range with the 3rd Gen RDX with aftermarket parts.

 

I think someone on here has a sub 5 second 3G RDX with minimal mods (phearable stage 3 and intake IIRC). I am actually very surprised there isn't a huge aftermarket for the 3G considering the existence of the accord sport and CTR.