kurtatx

I like it. The "ipad on dashboard' should tick off enough people. I particularly like the single screen.

quantum7

Looks pretty nice.....I think that they hit all the important points with the powertrain, return of SH-AWD, great materials and some nice features like HUD, standard AcuraWatch.
Here is the link to the recorded video announcement

https://www.clickondetroit.com/auto-...roit-auto-show

CheeseyPoofs McNut

Highlights:

2.0 VTEC Turbo - with 40% more torque than the current RDX.
SHAWD.
Adaptive dampers.
Suspension tuned for performance and comfort.
ASPEC model
Real wood and real metal
3D Sound system (speakers in the roof)
10 speed transmission.

Frankly I think this may be my next vehicle - but not likely for a few years (MMC maybe) to let the bugs get worked out. No more first year Acura's for me

kurtatx

Yeah, I hate to be that guy, too, but I'm seriously thinking going hatchback and (gasp!) potentially crossover.

MrJames

BrooklynJG

Overall I like it. Did they mention anything about the length? I was hoping to see if they would increase it.

quantum7

2.5" longer wheelbase, 1.2" wider

CheeseyPoofs McNut

It's a tough call but the visibility in an SUV is so nice, plus the ease of getting in and out (my wife complains about how low the TLX sits) and the ability to store cargo in the back (taking the dogs in their crates is 100X easier in our CRV) etc etc might swing me over.

mattski

They mentioned underfloor storage in back... think that means they are eliminating spare and going with run flat tires?

johnnyvn

No mention of price or packages...

MrJames

ELS 3D sound system is now 16 channels and 710 watts. No mention of CD changer or lack there of. Don't see a disc slot in the center stack.

Acura604

I think the 'new' thing is that they give u that lame 'tire fix' contraption instead of the spare. u can still buy a spare as some sort of kit/option for around $1000?

quantum7

Yeah, every time I drive my wife's 4Runner I think of how nice it is to be up above....or at least up level with the rest of the SUVs on the road. I think that I will finally make the switch from sedan to SUV for the view and the storage space as well. Bike loads easy and dogs can pile in and out. Really like the look and description of this vehicle. Hope that Acura is finding their way back.

CheeseyPoofs McNut

I'm betting no spare (it will be an option maybe) and no CD player.

More info (specs, etc) can be found here:

2019 Acura RDX Prototype First Look: Larger, Stiffer, More Powerful - Motor Trend

johnnyvn

RE: Spares. My 2018 Advance didn't come with any sort of spare, but rather, it included that plug-into-your-lighter pump and blow your flat back up. And the tirewell in the back isn't even large enough for a full-sized spare. If I recall correctly, the spare from Acura is around $450.00, and I presume that also includes the jack and everything necessary to change a tire. I ended up going to a third party tire place, who sold me a smaller tire (that would fit into the tirewell) and a wheel (used in good condition) for $75.00. Now I just need to get the jack, etc from Acura or a third party...

fiatlux

Are those 21" wheels that I see?

CheeseyPoofs McNut

I'm guessing those are prototype only wheels. Or maybe an upsell option.

FreddyBeach

BrooklynJG, I was wondering the same thing. Based on when I saw in the video it does not look any longer or wider than the current 2018 model. There are a lot of details yet to come out, like will the 2.0T engine have the same 252 HP as does the 2018 Accord, or will it be tuned to make a few more HP? In one way it was good to hear that the transmission will not be a CVT and that it will not be the 9 speed ZF9 that they have had problems with. I expect that one reason for pairing the 2.0T with the 10 speed transmission is to maximize fuel economy, but will it always be searching up and down for the right gear?. Not saying it will - just wondering. I guess we shall see. At the showing at the Detroit Auto Show this morning, the point was specifically made that the platform of the 2019 Acura RDX is new and not shared with any other Honda products. Yes, the 2019 RDX may share the same engine with the new Honda Accord, but the 3.5L V6 engine in the Toyota Camry is also shared with the Lexus ES. What with the panoramic sun/ moonroof standard on all models and the fit and finish of the interior, Acura has raised its own bar on luxury and I dare say that it will be selling units to buyers who otherwise may have purchased a BMW X3, Lexus NX or Audi Q5. There is more content on the new RDX so we will have to wait until Spring or Summer how this will affect any price increases.

MrJames

Could be the A-spec wheels. Curious to see what the Tech / Advance packages will break down into.

johnnyvn

I believe they said that the Pano roof and the safety features are on all models.

What they *didn't* say was on all models:

ELS 3D Sound
16 way adjustable seat for driver AND passenger
Heated/ventilated seats
HUD

So, there are still some unanswered questions.

ZipSpeed

I was expecting a full digital dash but it looks like the tach and speedometer are still analog. Still a huge improvement over the tiny MID screen on current models. Going to hazard a guess and say the full digital dash will probably make it into the upcoming MDX and TLX as they're a tier above the RDX.

FreddyBeach

I dare say that these amenities will be standard on some models, such as the Tech or Advance, but not on the base model.

a35tl

I love it! Looks so good! If this is the direction Acura is heading, which obviously it is, I cannot wait for the 2G TLX to arrive!

MrJames

Add to that:

NAV
360 degree camera
LED fog lights
Possible wireless charging pad under the floating console
Heated steering wheel

CheeseyPoofs McNut

I'll bet you're describing the advanced package for the HUD and ventilated seats and ELS 3D. Pricing will be interesting to say the least - I don't get a "value" vibe from this.

fiatlux

I for one am glad. If a buyer wants value, they can get the CRV Touring, which in its own right is a very good car. Providing a value variant of the RDX would likely cannibalize a good chunk of those CRV Touring sales.

Nexx

if you want value get the base model

reddogTL

Color me impressed. I know we have all been speculating for months in regards to powertrain, looks, features, etc. But finally it looks like Acura has been listening to our complaints. SH-AWD is back thank god. We kind of knew 2.0T was coming but the transmission was up in the air. Its nice to hear the 9ZF is gone and the Honda sourced 10AT is in. The 10AT helps the new 2.0T Accord scoot 0-60 in 5.5secs. I know we were hoping for the 8DCT but we know the Honda 10AT is more responsive than the lazy 9ZF setup.

Exterior wise, the Front looks kind of like the Mazda CX-5 with the rear looking like the new Civic/Accord. I like it. I know those wheels won't make it to the production model, at least not on stock trim levels, perhaps optional accessory. I 2nd everyone's comments about the mirriors being too small and wont make it to production version.

Interior: HUGE step up from the current RDX. I had a 2017 RDX loaner and was floored when I saw the MID display was identical to my 07 TL. Interior looks more up scale now too. Makes me wonder where is this thing going to start pricing wise. They did cost cutting with the previous gen moving over to AWD from the CRV and now SH-AWD is back with this beefed up interior. Current RDX starts at $36K. Hopefully it doesnt stray too far from that price point.

JackRydden224

AMEN!

Throw a full digital instrument cluster and the typical Acura reliability we'll have a winner

TacoBello

TSX69

https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs...a-rdx-preview/

All-New 2019 Acura RDX Gains Advanced Safety Systems, Turbo Power

Luxury compact SUV is roomier and laden with advanced tech but also gets Acura’s unintuitive shifter

By Jon Linkov

January 15, 2018

The RDX, Acura’s most reliable new model in Consumer Reports’ reliability survey—and the only Acura that CR currently recommends—is undergoing a full redesign for the 2019 model year. Acura unveiled a near-production-ready prototype of the 2019 Acura RDX at the 2018 North American International Auto Show, highlighting the new two-row SUV’s updated styling, roomier interior, and advanced technology, both inside and out.

Acura has given the 2019 RDX an all-new powertrain: a 2.0-liter, turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, which is paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Horsepower and fuel-economy figures were not announced during the RDX’s introduction. Acura did say that this new four-cylinder turbo will deliver more power—40 percent more low-end torque—than the 3.5-liter V6 engine generates in the current RDX.

Check out CR's complete coverage of the 2018 Detroit Auto Show.

Unfortunately, the RDX is the latest model to get Acura’s push-button gear selector. In our tests of other Acuras, we’ve found the push-button shifter to be cumbersome and unintuitive to use. However, Acura has built in comprehensive safeguards to prevent the vehicle from an accidental rollaway if drivers fail to put it in Park or if they open the door while in gear.

The RDX will be available with Acura’s Super-Handling All Wheel Drive system, which splits power between the front and rear wheels as well as from side to side. We haven’t seen any significant handling differences or improvements during testing of other Acuras with SH-AWD. Front-wheel drive is likely to be standard on the new RDX.

An active suspension will be available, giving the driver the ability to choose among four driving modes: Sport, Sport+, Comfort, and Snow.

All 2019 Acura RDX’s will come with the AcuraWatch safety system as standard equipment, a move that we applaud. The AcuraWatch suite includes forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and lane-keeping assist, among other technologies. Unfortunately, blind-spot warning is an optional feature.

This 3rd-generation RDX has a wheelbase that is 2.5 inches longer than its predecessor’s. Acura says this translates into a larger cabin with “class-leading cabin space, rear legroom, and rear cargo space.” In our tests of the current RDX we found the front seats to be supportive and well-shaped, and the rear seat was ample for adults. The 16-way power-adjustable sport seats, which are both heated and cooled, will be available for the driver and passenger.

1 of the 1st things you notice about the 2019 Acura RDX cabin is the 10.2-inch display touch screen mounted above the center console. Users can access the infotainment system by using the touch screen or the Acura True Touchpad Interface in the console between the driver and passenger seats. Acura claims its touchpad does not operate like a mouse; rather, it is “mapped precisely—1-to-1—with the corresponding action on the center display.” This sounds as if Acura is saying its system is easier to use than the one in Lexus models, which can be challenging to operate.The all-new 2019 Acura RDX goes on sale in summer 2018, and pricing is expected to be announced closer to the on-sale date.

TacoBello

HotRodW

Acura appears to be serious about competing in this segment. Good for them! I'll be surprised if we aren't looking at a substantial price bump, however ... especially on the upper end.

I wonder if the Honda Passport, aka Pilot Sport, will share the RDX's hardware now that it has left the CR-V in the dust?

TSX69

2019 Acura RDX Prototype First Look: Larger, Stiffer, More Powerful - Motor Trend

2019 Acura RDX Prototype 1st Look: Larger, Stiffer, More Powerful

RDX A-Spec variant to be available at launch this summer

Alisa Priddle Words, Manufacturer PhotosJanuary 15, 2018

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Acura might be calling its unveil of the 3rd-generation RDX crossover a prototype, but the 5-passenger luxury SUV making its global debut at North American International Auto Show is production-ready.

It goes on sale this summer, and there also will be an A-Spec variant available at launch—the 1st sporty addition for an Acura SUV. In the future, all core Acura vehicles will get the A-spec treatment.

Acura is calling it an all-new, exclusive platform—but the RDX started with the Honda CR-V architecture and modified the chassis and upgraded the powertrain. Obviously, the sheetmetal is much different, too.

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The only engine under the hood at launch is the new 2.0-liter VTEC turbocharged inline-4-cylinder engine that is shared with the Honda Civic Type R and Accord. The direct-injection engine—which generates 306 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque in the Type R and 252 hp and 273 lb-ft in the Accord—has 40 percent more low-end grunt than that of the outgoing RDX and is mapped to deliver more low-end thrust than the revvy Type R. We also expect a hybrid variant in the future.

The RDX’s 10-speed automatic transmission is shared with the Odyssey and Accord, but this is its first all-wheel-drive application.

The 2019 RDX is the same height as the outgoing RDX but is longer and wider with a wheelbase lengthened by 2.5 inches and a 1.2-inch wider track, said engineer Steve Hansen. It also has a shorter overhang and long wheel-to-dash for more dramatic proportions, fronted by the signature diamond pentagon grille and next-gen LED headlights. In back is a “dragon tail” with LED lamps.

Engineers made the body and chassis stiffer and gave the 2019 model a multilink rear suspension with a new adaptive damper system. Drive modes are similar to the NSX’s, which defaults to Sport but can be switched to Comfort, Snow, or Sport Plus. It has variable gear steering.

The 2019 model gets the second generation of Acura’s torque vectoring Super-Handling All Wheel Drive or SH-AWD. About 60 percent of current buyers opt for AWD.

It was at the 2016 NAIAS that Acura showed the Precision concept that would shape the design direction for the brand going forward. Some cues made it into the NSX, but the RDX is the first Acura to fully implement the look the Precision telegraphed, says Acura General Manager Jon Ikeda.

The interior takes cues from the Precision’s cockpit. There are real metals—not faux-look plastics—including brushed aluminum as well as open-pore olive ash wood. The floating console creates space underneath, and the adjustable armrest is nice and necessary around the fixed location of the infotainment interface.

The 16-way adjustable sport front seats are heated and cooled, covered in Nappa leather, and offer lumbar support. 4 of the 16 speakers in the updated sound system are located in the roof instead of the door, for better sound and clarity. Also standard are a sport steering wheel and ultra-wide panoramic roof.

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The infotainment system features a touchpad interface and a 10.2-inch screen. The new interface will be in future Acuras. The RDX also has new natural language speech recognition. There is 4G LTE Wi-Fi and over-the-air updates for telematics and infotainment.

The RDX made its debut for the 2007 model year and helped create the compact luxury crossover as we know it. With a consistent string of sales increases, the RDX has been the No. 1 or No. 2 seller in the segment for the past 5 years.

This is the 1st RDX to be developed in the U.S., tapping the Ohio engineering team and California design studio. The crossover will continue to be built in Ohio at the East Liberty plant, and the engine is assembled in the Anna, Ohio, facility that also makes the twin-turbo engine for the NSX.

JackRydden224

I gotta say the interior looks really good.

I might just get this over the Kia Stinger or 2G TLX (god knows when that's gonna be out...)

TacoBello

russianDude

what is the HP? Will it be higher than Accord but lower than Type R civic???
SH-AWD is a dream come true!

oblio98

Looks great and I am looking forward to checking it out, but I am not looking forward to the price of the one I will want!

johnnyvn

Overall, I'm very impressed with the car. However, I think that all these goodies will come at a substantial bump in price - especially in the high end. The Advance package today is around $42,000.00, I believe. I wouldn't be surprised if the Advance equivalent for this car closes in on 50k. I hope I'm wrong, of course...

FreddyBeach

Come on oblio98 - loosen the purse strings! There would be only one thing worse than dying and that is dying with money in the bank! :-)