Me too. And one reviewer said that you can't turn off the start/stop mechanism.

If you watch the first minute of the above ^^^ video on the NX, Zach makes a funny comment about the RFTs.

 

Looking forward to driving the '22 RDX to see how quiet it is. Acoustic glass windshield and side windows, noise insulation in wheel wells and trunk hatch (and more).

Was the 2019-21 RDX that noisy?

 

Interesting to hear the feedback on this too. I test drove a 21 and it sounded fine to me, but I did not take it on the highway. I'm assuming much of the road noise came at higher speeds?

 

Can't speak for the Advance because that had acoustic side glass, but my 2019 Tech is super noisy. I have had passengers complain that:
(a) The car is too noisy (have to yell to be heard from the backseat).
(b) The audio system is poor.
A-Spec and Advance improve on (b).
Advance improves on both (a) and (b) because of acoustic side glass.

Alex on Autos tested an Advance and gave it an A-. (Start at 16:38.)

But it looks like they have added much more in the 2022s.

I want to go electric next, though, so no upgrading for me.

 

I test drove the ASpec when it first came out and felt it was pretty noisy. I think that was mostly due to the fake engine noise though.

 

I really like Alex on Auto reviews, however, one concern I have with his reviews...he always measures sound levels, and assigns a letter grade based on a 50 MPH drive. We all know that in-vehicle sound levels increase a lot at 65-70, or higher...

 

Interesting. I didn't pay attention to that. I think car & driver usually does their noise tests at 70 mph.

For example, the new NX350 measures in at 70 dB at 70 mph.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-the-numbers/
Unfortunately, I couldn't find anything for the RDX on their site.

 

I wonder if the larger wheels on the Advance-ASpec will affect the ride and or noise compared to the Advance?

 

If I had to guess, I would say probably not in any material fashion. But as they say, best to try it for yourself. Your roads and the way your body perceives things may be different from anyone else's perception.

We have these types of discussions about phones and laptops all the time -- the same display causes headaches for some and is perfectly fine for others.

 

Yes it will at least for the tire noise. For ride quality, probably not as bad as pre-MMC ASPEC because ASPEC-A has its unique adaptive suspension tuning, unlike pre-MMC A-SPEC which has somewhat mismatched front damping.

 

Expect close to 3G MDX quietness with the MMC improvements.

 

Salesperson called Saturday to say that my car should be here sometime 3rd week November. They also gave me the VIN and it is indeed an very early build. We will see if it shows up 3rd week.

 

Exciting to hear! The time is almost here.. It looks like Acura is building the Aspec with Advance first before changing over to the other variants. All the inventory I seen in transit on Acura's website or on the lot is this type of build.

 

Across the line or just with the Advance trims?

 

Sony, you sound like an insider. Can you help me understand why the paint finishing is so inconsistent on these cars? There are some complex areas, notable above the door sills where they have completely missed paint buffing; it looks like a horrible aftermarket job because the reflectivity is so inconsisent in these areas.

 

I'm curious too. The bumpers also never match on some colors, despite every other company figuring how to color match plastic and metal parts.

 

No, I am not an insider. I do follow some areas of the auto industry, have a few Acuras, and also modified one of them to learn about chassis/powertrain/brake tuning and more. So I know a bit about what to expect from a given set of specs/components.

To Acura, if you want to cost down and hire cheap development driver or UX tester, PM me 😁

 

Sales manager called to say my Advance trim RDX is scheduled to be built mid-November and arrive at the dealer in mid-December. This surprised me as he had set my expectations for a 16-20 week delivery. I asked if he did a dealer swap and he said no.

 

Do I understand correctly that the '19-'21 RDX has auto start/stop and that (if you don't want it) you have to turn it off each time you start the car?

 

Yes, this is correct...this is common to almost all new vehicles.

 

I was told my Advance/A-Spec would arrive the second week in December. So far I have not got a VIN. Not too worried about when as long as it eventually shows up. I am glad, however, that they are doing the Advance/A-Spec's first!

 

What an inconvenience! We are looking at the 2022 model. Moving up from a 20017 model. My 2019 VW GTI has a button on the console that disables the start/stop until one presses the button again. I keep it OFF.

 

I totally agree! And I have to believe that if you leave it on it's more wear and tear on your starter and battery.

There's a company called Idlestopper that makes a product that turns auto start/stop off for the '19-'21 RDX ($80) and I'm checking with them if it'll work with the '22.

 

Got a line on a delivery next week. A cpl dealers in the bay area have cars on trucks/trains on their way. Theres 50 or so 22 listings on autotrader right now as well.

 

I just got told today that I can pick up my PMC on Friday. Can not wait!

 

Congratulations! I’ll bet Friday can’t come soon enough for you. Post pictures when you can.

 

oh you bet! I was told March then January and now picking it up first batch haha

 

Definitely would like to see the ambient lighting at night too! Don't forget about that photo.

 

I will have plenty of photos I'm trading up from a '18 CRV EX so very excited for this upgrade

 

Just got the 2022 PMC. I like it so far, seems much smoother and quieter than my 2019 Aspec AWD.

 

Congrats! Pics? Which number did you get?

 

I spoke to Matt (Idlestopper.com) about their product (defeats auto stop/start) and they will be testing it on a '22 RDX soon. In addition, they are revising the product so that It will be plug and play on the RDX. Currently, the '19-'21 RDX Idlestopper requires a wire tap to be used on one wire to connect to the idle stop off switch. The revised product will plug into existing RDX factory connectors.

'22 owners can contact them to be notified when the revised product is available. Matt expects that to be by the end of this year.

 

That is great news. Thank you!

 

Nice, glad to here that! Can you also take a look at the infotainment software version? Perhaps if you know how to go into the diagnosis menu, can you kindly go "Unit Check"->"ICU" and take a picture there? I would like to see if the infotainment HW is the same as pre-MMC one.

 

Videos start popping out:

 

Still not fully digital dash? Perhaps it's an Advance only option?

 

It's a mid-cycle refresh. You're going to have to wait until at least the next gen for that to be a possibility.

 

The model in the video is an ASpec Advance. Same color I ordered.

 

I was confused because their website says it has a fully digital dash: https://www.acurainfocenter.com/page...e-the-2022-rdx

Either they made an error on the website, or it was a last-minute change to remove it.

 

Some of that digital stuff like the digital speedometer is already on my TLX but only just available now on the RDX.

Acura has used misleading verbiage with "all digital" as that's really only describing the middle MFD portion b/w the analog gauges.