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That is...very odd, and yes, misleading (AKA flat out wrong). Because they added a digital speed indicator---that becomes "fully digital?
Although, adding it (the digital speed numbers) was fully the right thing to do and should have been there from the start (2019). Owning an ASpec, I can say (IMO) that the red speed/tach numbers on a whiteish/silver background was a pretty poor decision that should have been corrected with the mid-cycle refresh just being introduced. OK at night, but very washed out in daylight driving. Having driven a loaner Tech model, the traditional black/white is much easier to read But really...fully digital??? Hardly.
That is...very odd, and yes, misleading (AKA flat out wrong). Because they added a digital speed indicator---that becomes "fully digital?
Although, adding it (the digital speed numbers) was fully the right thing to do and should have been there from the start (2019). Owning an ASpec, I can say (IMO) that the red speed/tach numbers on a whiteish/silver background was a pretty poor decision that should have been corrected with the mid-cycle refresh just being introduced. OK at night, but very washed out in daylight driving. Having driven a loaner Tech model, the traditional black/white is much easier to read But really...fully digital??? Hardly.
Hmm, I’ve never had an issue reading my A-spec tach during the day. Have you used the dimmer buttons to increase the brightness?
Also I continue to be confused with the obsession on these forums with a digital speedometer. Maybe it’s because my grandpa’s Mercury had it in 2002, so I consider it old and uninteresting.
From TFL video, I spot updated, proper cupholder in 22 RDX. Also glad to see they did update the IDS animation to use MMC RDX. Now where is the SW update for pre-MMC cars?
Hmm, I’ve never had an issue reading my A-spec tach during the day. Have you used the dimmer buttons to increase the brightness?
Also I continue to be confused with the obsession on these forums with a digital speedometer. Maybe it’s because my grandpa’s Mercury had it in 2002, so I consider it old and uninteresting.
Full digital meaning a full LCD screen, not just turn of the century “digital”.
Owning an ASpec, I can say (IMO) that the red speed/tach numbers on a whiteish/silver background was a pretty poor decision that should have been corrected with the mid-cycle refresh just being introduced. OK at night, but very washed out in daylight driving. Having driven a loaner Tech model, the traditional black/white is much easier to read.
When I test drove a 2019 three years ago wile waiting for the battery to be replaced in my 2016 the two things really stood out to me were. 1) How much better the sound system was compared to the anemic system in my 2016 and 2) How much more difficult to read the red/silver of the gauges were for my eyes. I much preferred the black/white of my car. It was bad enough for me I made a mental note that if I ever were to buy a new RDX it would have to be a non A-Spec.
Hmm, I’ve never had an issue reading my A-spec tach during the day. Have you used the dimmer buttons to increase the brightness?
Also I continue to be confused with the obsession on these forums with a digital speedometer. Maybe it’s because my grandpa’s Mercury had it in 2002, so I consider it old and uninteresting.
So maybe on the verge of 65, my vision is not the best, and the red/silver is fine at night and parts of the day, but if the sun is coming in from the right direction, the speed isn't always the easiest to make out. The new 'digital' numbers will a big improvement (to me). On that older Accord we have (2003).... the way Honda did the speedo was nice, big/oversize display right in the middle of the area where the speedo/tach normally are. Of course none of this is that big of a deal, just an observation...
From TFL video, I spot updated, proper cupholder in 22 RDX. Also glad to see they did update the IDS animation to use MMC RDX. Now where is the SW update for pre-MMC cars?
all the comments on the red guages are really interesting to me. not that you're wrong, but as an OG RSX Type-S veteran, I've never once heard a complaint regarding that car's guages. Many many late night cruises. no probs. We made do without digital anything too. Must be an age thing
thanks for posting! man those new wheels actually look really good in the gunmetal. didn't like them on the PMC in the press photos, but that looks goood. the front guppy scoops looks alot better/more menacing than i expected too! i think all around its a big improvement. glad i waited! just hope the pedal and steering feel are good with the new modes since there's no individual mode.
would love to see this with the Civic Type R motor (and just call THAT the type S!), but ya know...Honda things..can't do that. This thing would slay the GLB35 with just some bigger brakes and the beefier CTR bottom end + turbo. COME ON HONDA!
im seeing alot of PMCs on Autotrader. guess the GV70 stole all the hype? i kinda thought they'd already be sold out. wonder how many will actually sell w/ ADM..
all the comments on the red gauges are really interesting to me. not that you're wrong, but as an OG RSX Type-S veteran, I've never once heard a complaint regarding that car's gauges. Many many late night cruises. no probs. We made do without digital anything too. Must be an age thing
Mostly, it's not that big of a thing, expect when the sun is in that 'wrong position' and the gauges are washed out. I always drive with a radar detector, always, and when that thing goes off, my eyes immediately go to the speedo to check MPH. At those wrong sun angle times it's hard to verify whats gong on speed wise and be able to adjust. And when you get zapped , things are moving very, very fast. I have avoided a speeding ticket so far in my life (although speed a lot), as well as an accident and like it that way. Regardless, Acura, with a slew of valuable improvements in 2022, has fixed the speedo issue with the digital digits. I hope that comes to pre-2022 models. In fact, I would call the RDX a pretty perfect car with all the new changes.
From TFL video, I spot updated, proper cupholder in 22 RDX. Also glad to see they did update the IDS animation to use MMC RDX. Now where is the SW update for pre-MMC cars?
If anyone is searching for 001/200, Paragon Acura has it.
Henderson, NV Acura shows 2022 RDX PMC "COMING SOON".
Of note, says MSRP is $55,295. That seems like 2 or 3K more than the '21 PMC as I recall, but I am probably not remembering correctly.
Henderson, NV Acura shows 2022 RDX PMC "COMING SOON".
Of note, says MSRP is $55,295. That seems like 2 or 3K more than the '21 PMC as I recall, but I am probably not remembering correctly.
The site says it's 12.3", which I don't think can be interpreted any other way than truly fully digital.
I have a hypothesis: They fully intended on using the fully digital dash but the chip shortage ruined things. I wonder if they'll just quietly start adding them mid-production once they come available.
As ridiculous as it sounds, BMW did that on the X1 a few years ago - randomly upgrading the cluster mid-year with no fanfare. And there are a lot of articles out there about how car companies are dealing with chip shortage issues, including nominal refunds, etc. It’s bound to be a messy couple of years when it comes to car builds. I’d hate to shop for a used 2022 several years down the road - you’ll have to do a ton of homework to know what you’re getting!
Some other things I’ve noticed, new front camera that doesn’t have the weird shape anymore, new interior chimes, and a Acura watch button instead of separate FCW and LDW button toggles.
Raiti's, Car Confection, and Redline review videos up.
Joe Raiti mentioned a "30% increase on sound quality" in the interior on the Aspec-Adv model with the additional sound deadening. As a few others mentioned, it would be nice to see a decibel test compared to previous models and also Tech vs Aspec Adv for the MY22.
Joe Raiti mentioned a "30% increase on sound quality" in the interior on the Aspec-Adv model with the additional sound deadening. As a few others mentioned, it would be nice to see a decibel test compared to previous models and also Tech vs Aspec Adv for the MY22.
I guess just hope for Alex on Autos to release a review video for it then. Seems like he's the only one going as far as grading decibels on cars.
The silliest thing about the 2022 Acura RDX is the massive, honking aluminum dial at the center of the dash, above the gear selector buttons and below the climate controls. Adorned with the text “Dynamic Mode,” it’s maybe seven times the size of the volume knob — which, like an afterthought, is sequestered off in no-man’s land next to the hazard light toggle.
The ironic thing is that this dial actually affords a lot to the 2022 RDX. Offering a trio of driving modes in normal conditions, plus one specially tuned for snow, it modulates throttle response, shift points for the 10-speed automatic transmission, steering ease and the aggressiveness of the ride for models equipped with adaptive dampers. But the knob itself is so obnoxious, so eager to call attention to itself, that it gives Dynamic Mode and all it contains the outward appearance of a gimmick.
Guess I'm not the only one who thinks the giant knob on a crossover is ridiculous and a waste of prime real estate.
That said, I'm not sure why so many people are ragging on the interior, calling it old. I actually like it, and think it looks nicer than the cold sterile BMW interiors.
Guess I'm not the only one who thinks the giant knob on a crossover is ridiculous and a waste of prime real estate.
That said, I'm not sure why so many people are ragging on the interior, calling it old. I actually like it, and think it looks nicer than the cold sterile BMW interiors.
Aesthetically, I like it, but the more I live with the center stack, the more I've found it to be a point of contention ... it takes up so much space and it's not very practical. I really do wish it was simply a more traditional layout. Honestly, I love the new Highlander's center stack for overall practicality. The wife hates how big the thing feels (to her, I don't think so at all) though, and refuses to let me trade in our POS for one.
If anyone is searching for 001/200, Paragon Acura has it.
Oof ... sorry for the sucker who wants that one. I can see that slimy dealership trying to fetch six-figures for it. I've heard a plenty of negative things about that place. I mean, they're no Major World, but they're not far behind. I'd never want to buy a car in NYC ... you'd think with the volume of people coming in, they'd be able to give you a good deal, but it seems like it has the opposite effect. I had a co-worker who walked away from a deal because he didn't want to pay sticker (this was 4-5yrs ago) and the salesman called his manhood into question. Like ... what?! LoL.
Oof ... sorry for the sucker who wants that one. I can see that slimy dealership trying to fetch six-figures for it. I've heard a plenty of negative things about that place. I mean, they're no Major World, but they're not far behind. I'd never want to buy a car in NYC ... you'd think with the volume of people coming in, they'd be able to give you a good deal, but it seems like it has the opposite effect. I had a co-worker who walked away from a deal because he didn't want to pay sticker (this was 4-5yrs ago) and the salesman called his manhood into question. Like ... what?! LoL.
Guess I'm not the only one who thinks the giant knob on a crossover is ridiculous and a waste of prime real estate.
That said, I'm not sure why so many people are ragging on the interior, calling it old. I actually like it, and think it looks nicer than the cold sterile BMW interiors.
It’s been this way since 2019. Did Jalopnik rag on it then?
Joe Raiti mentioned a "30% increase on sound quality" in the interior on the Aspec-Adv model with the additional sound deadening. As a few others mentioned, it would be nice to see a decibel test compared to previous models and also Tech vs Aspec Adv for the MY22.
Just watched Car Confections review. They had a decibel of 54.9. When they rode the '21 model it was 56.4 decibels. It's hard to gauge it by their video though, their equipment makes the cabin sound considerably noisier compared to Redline, or Raiti's reviews.
Not sure how much less noise is 1.5 dB though.
Just watched Car Confections review. They had a decibel of 54.9. When they rode the '21 model it was 56.4 decibels. It's hard to gauge it by their video though, their equipment makes the cabin sound considerably noisier compared to Redline, or Raiti's reviews.
Not sure how much less noise is 1.5 dB though.
I think all of those noise tests are crap because they’re uncontrolled. Wind, wind direction, temperature, and pavement type all make a big difference in noise, but they don’t even pretend to compare apples to apples. They just put a gadget in the cup holder and drive off.
Nevertheless, -1.5db is a 40% reduction in noise, I think?
I puchased the new 2022 Aspec-Advance tonight. I didnt drive and have no reference point. My wife drove it home. She couldnt tell if it is quieter or not. The mirror folded when she locked it tonight. I will drive it tomorrow and share more details after I drove it. These are the only photos I took.
I can confirm that I paid MSRP as they had agreed and not anything extra was forced on me. I have never purchsed from that dealer but they treated very well.
I think all of those noise tests are crap because they’re uncontrolled. Wind, wind direction, temperature, and pavement type all make a big difference in noise, but they don’t even pretend to compare apples to apples. They just put a gadget in the cup holder and drive off.
Nevertheless, -1.5db is a 40% reduction in noise, I think?
"Humans have trouble distinguishing between sounds with seemingly large differences in intensity- two jet planes don’t sound much louder than one. Most people have trouble telling which sound is louder when comparing sounds with levels that differ by less than 1 dB. For comparison, the “two jet” sound has a sound level that is only 3 dB more than the “one jet” sound. The smallest difference that can be perceived is called a just noticeable difference (JND). Humans are actually somewhat better at telling loud sounds apart than quiet ones- the JND drops from about 1.5 dB at 40 dB to about 0.5 dB at 90 dB."
@jmhumr & @leomio2.0 awesome! thanks for the clarification on the dB's. That's considerably quieter then, and I am DEFINITELY looking forward to it. Coming from a 2008 CR-V, I've been dying to have a car with a quieter cabin. I'm always left out of the conversations on highways or freeways due to the large road noise and having to concentrate on driving, but if it's that much quieter, then I should have no problem hearing someone speaking behind me anymore.
I bought one today! Overall, it's really great. really impressive, probably underrated car. there's a couple headscratchers, but overall it's fantastic. they made alot of little improvements over the preMMC, i think.
biggest issue right now is there feels like there's too much friction in the steering and not great on-center feel. We will see if tires, drop, and alignment help, but that's the fly in the ointment. hopefully it breaks in some. otherwise, the sound system is great, the seats are great, responsiveness, tranny logic, damping, cornering, all that stuff is really good. road noise seems okay. not the greatest, but better than anything i've ever owned. again, hoping tires helps some. these things are really squirmy. such a great all-around car. more to come. THESE WHEELS WILL BE FOR SALE; PM ME
I bought one today! Overall, it's really great. really impressive, probably underrated car. there's a couple headscratchers, but overall it's fantastic. they made alot of little improvements over the preMMC, i think.
biggest issue right now is there feels like there's too much friction in the steering and not great on-center feel. We will see if tires, drop, and alignment help, but that's the fly in the ointment. hopefully it breaks in some. otherwise, the sound system is great, the seats are great, responsiveness, tranny logic, damping, cornering, all that stuff is really good. road noise seems okay. not the greatest, but better than anything i've ever owned. again, hoping tires helps some. these things are really squirmy. such a great all-around car. more to come. THESE WHEELS WILL BE FOR SALE; PM ME
Congratulations.
Is this an A-spec Advance or just A-spec?
What do you mean by "too much friction"? You mean a tight steering? The on-center feel isn't that great in my 2019, but it's not as bad as the electric steering BMW's either. However, it doesn't feel tight at all.
What do you mean by "too much friction"? You mean a tight steering? The on-center feel isn't that great in my 2019, but it's not as bad as the electric steering BMW's either. However, it doesn't feel tight at all.
What is preMMC?
That is the Aspec Advance as you can tell by the wheels. MMC= Mid model change (aka pre 2022)
Reminder to new buyers; dealers often leave tires over-inflated. My car was deliver with 45 psi or higher all around. Make sure to check and reduce your psi for better handling and road noise.
@Hou-RL@FactoryMatt Congrats on the new cars, the Aspec Adv looks great. I know a few more of us are awaiting also for their cars to come in so it is fun to see the photo's.
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