Espresso Interior is STUNNING

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Espresso Interior is STUNNING

I really hope this "Espresso" interior (available in the '18 RLX) is an option in the '19 RDX. It is beyond gorgeous.

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Yes--and with the dark headliner...wow...
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On the Acura website introducing the 2019 RDX, they do show a small pic of the dash with the brown interior among other pics as well. I tried to copy the pic, but it wouldn't let me LOL
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Old 04-23-2018, 05:36 PM
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On the Acura website introducing the 2019 RDX, they do show a small pic of the dash with the brown interior among other pics as well. I tried to copy the pic, but it wouldn't let me LOL
I believe you're correct. I assume you mean this?

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Old 04-23-2018, 08:17 PM
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I believe you're correct. I assume you mean this?

Hey, I didn't notice that on the site - GREAT CATCH. Thanks you two. Awesome!!
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Old 04-23-2018, 09:10 PM
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Indeed! Looks awesome and very upscale.

Honestly, RLX has a great engine...Acura just need to revamp the interior to match A6 and E Class. Success will follow.
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Old 04-24-2018, 07:55 PM
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Old 04-24-2018, 11:39 PM
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Yes we looked at the color chart there will be espresso available I forget what exterior colors I believe white and maybe others but yes you can get it but I doubt also Aspec it might just be advance trim
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Old 05-31-2018, 10:07 AM
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Expresso Interior

Has anyone seen the 2019 RDX with the Expresso interior yet? I'm curious what color the piping is on the Expresso interior. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by TxLady
Has anyone seen the 2019 RDX with the Expresso interior yet? I'm curious what color the piping is on the Expresso interior. Thanks!
This guy shows the Expresso interior briefly at 3:02. It was very quick, though, so it’s hard to discern the piping color:

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Has anyone seen the 2019 RDX with the Expresso interior yet? I'm curious what color the piping is on the Expresso interior. Thanks!
The piping is black in Advance trim with Espresso interior. No piping in base or Tech trims, but there is contrasting stitching.
Espresso interior is available with White or Silver exterior.
I am buying white with espresso Advance as we speak. It is stunning. And the most fun I’ve had on 4 wheels in years. 😃
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Congrats. Post pics.
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Originally Posted by Wander

The piping is black in Advance trim with Espresso interior. No piping in base or Tech trims, but there is contrasting stitching.
Espresso interior is available with White or Silver exterior.
I am buying white with espresso Advance as we speak. It is stunning. And the most fun I’ve had on 4 wheels in years. 😃
do you mind sharing the price?
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I’m sooooo jealous! Congratulations! WooHoo!!, So Happy for you!

Thanks for sharing about the Expresso! ( Would love to know how the deal went down as well.). Keep us updated with your thoughts as you get experience in your new RDX.
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The piping is black in Advance trim with Espresso interior. No piping in base or Tech trims, but there is contrasting stitching.
Espresso interior is available with White or Silver exterior.
I am buying white with espresso Advance as we speak. It is stunning. And the most fun I’ve had on 4 wheels in years. 😃
Yeah, I'd love to see some good pics of the Espresso as well. Hardly any pictures of it on the interwebs ATM.
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I don't take delivery until Tuesday, and sadly I didn't think to take interior pics while I was in it today. But the things are hitting the dealer lots. Happy hunting!

BTW, gratuitous $500 off MSRP for being a valued repeat customer, but they did pretty well by me on the trade. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it. Hard to be a shrewd negotiator while you're snagging a hot new model when its tires have barely touched the lot.
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I don't take delivery until Tuesday, and sadly I didn't think to take interior pics while I was in it today. But the things are hitting the dealer lots. Happy hunting!

BTW, gratuitous $500 off MSRP for being a valued repeat customer, but they did pretty well by me on the trade. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it. Hard to be a shrewd negotiator while you're snagging a hot new model when its tires have barely touched the lot.
Understand completely! I'm not sure I want to even go look at the RDX yet because I'll like it. They will say great, pay MSRP. I'll say no way, that's unreasonable, I've never paid sticker. But I might do it.
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My dealer told me that they understand it feels odd to pay MSRP, but the car is worth every penny
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Espresso interior IS beautiful! I wish they offered with more exterior colors than just white and silver, but we got White with Espresso interior! It's a big hit and everyone loves it!!



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It’s beautiful!
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Espresso interior IS beautiful! I wish they offered with more exterior colors than just white and silver, but we got White with Espresso interior! It's a big hit and everyone loves it!!
WOW... I just love (love!) how that looks. I wish it were available with the Fathom Blue Pearl.
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WOW... I just love (love!) how that looks. I wish it were available with the Fathom Blue Pearl.
i think that would look really good. It’s a shame you can’t get other than gray with the blue.
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i think that would look really good. It’s a shame you can’t get other than gray with the blue.
It really would. Too bad...
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I think the Espresso is nice but actually would have preferred it be an ever darker shade of brown. In my hunt for a new RDX I wanted White with Ebony interior and there have only been a handful nationwide in the AWD-Tech trim, but I found over 40 with Espresso. I think it's nice that Acura is offering this additional color but I think they may be overproducing it at the moment. I also saw several Silver with Espressos available nationwide but few Silver with Ebony.
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Espresso should also be offered additionally (at a minimum) on both Black and Canyon Bronze. Come on Acura this should be simple to do !!!
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We dont have many White W/ Espresso near us currently. This is a very limited item to find in our area as my wife preferred that color interior. I was going to get one if available but no luck. Dealer had one locally but knew that it was the only one so they didn't want to let it go for a deal. They still have it on the lot.
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We dont have many White W/ Espresso near us currently. This is a very limited item to find in our area as my wife preferred that color interior. I was going to get one if available but no luck. Dealer had one locally but knew that it was the only one so they didn't want to let it go for a deal. They still have it on the lot.
I picked up mine from John Eagle. It took a week to come in after I ordered it.
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I picked up mine from John Eagle. It took a week to come in after I ordered it.
Yes, it’s either selling quickly or they aren’t making as many of this combination. We’re hoping to get a WDP with Parchment (1st choice) or Expresso (2nd choice) in Advanced SH-AWD because we sometimes travel to areas in Colorado with inclement road conditions. In Central Texas, they have only been getting one SH-AWD in the Advance model at a time; and, they sell before they hit the ground.. we don’t have a problem driving to Houston for one, but are waiting till the dealers are ready to deal.

(HOU-RL , still hoping to take you up on your gracious offer to wheel and deal for us if we don’t loose our wits first . ).

We still haven’t gotten to drive an SH-AWD Advance model yet but we’ve heard the handling is a bit better on that model with the adaptive damper feature offered. (Not sure if this is indeed true...but we were told that).
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Yes, it’s either selling quickly or they aren’t making as many of this combination. We’re hoping to get a WDP with Parchment (1st choice) or Expresso (2nd choice) in Advanced SH-AWD because we sometimes travel to areas in Colorado with inclement road conditions. In Central Texas, they have only been getting one SH-AWD in the Advance model at a time; and, they sell before they hit the ground.. we don’t have a problem driving to Houston for one, but are waiting till the dealers are ready to deal.

(HOU-RL , still hoping to take you up on your gracious offer to wheel and deal for us if we don’t loose our wits first . ).

We still haven’t gotten to drive an SH-AWD Advance model yet but we’ve heard the handling is a bit better on that model with the adaptive damper feature offered. (Not sure if this is indeed true...but we were told that).
The SH-AWD is a lot of fun, if you are willing to drive it in the way it's made. I have had it on 2 Acura's so far and it's a blast in curves due to the way it handles the power to the wheels.

I opted for the FWD this time since I am rarely in a situation where an AWD is needed, if ever.

I inquired about an SH-AWD model when I was first looking and was told it would be a couple of months wait
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This color has been used by Acura....in the MDX and I believe in the TLX. I looked at one when I was picking up my white/red A-Spec. My GM said...take a look at the Espresso sitting next to yours. I opened the door...
and I starred for a bit.....well, I have to say...NOT for me. Each to their own tastes of course. But, it looked like a "nasty diaper" from one of my kids...back in the day! LOL! Or a big chocolate factory tub spilled over.

What a comparison huh? LOL!! I'll take the parchment....but, the red in both our A-Specs are amazing.

Whatever makes us happy....of course!!
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Originally Posted by Stew4HD
The SH-AWD is a lot of fun, if you are willing to drive it in the way it's made. I have had it on 2 Acura's so far and it's a blast in curves due to the way it handles the power to the wheels.

I opted for the FWD this time since I am rarely in a situation where an AWD is needed, if ever.

I inquired about an SH-AWD model when I was first looking and was told it would be a couple of months wait
You are right on. I have an '18 TLX, A-Spec....and when you push it hard in to a corner...wow, hang on, 'cause it's going to corner and power out with no lean and it's exciting. That system has to be pushed to truly
appreciate what it can do. Just normal driving around town or down the freeway will NOT give you the feedback on what the SH-AWD can really do. I haven't pushed my '19 RDX too hard in a corner yet, but, as one
auto writer put it..."you have to learn to trust the system." I'm just not as trusting...yet....of the higher up RDX vs my low sitting TLX.

I do know that the new RDX does handle much better than my 3 previous Gen 2 RDX's.
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Originally Posted by colorado guy af ret.
this color has been used by acura....in the mdx and i believe in the tlx. I looked at one when i was picking up my white/red a-spec. My gm said...take a look at the espresso sitting next to yours. I opened the door...
And i starred for a bit.....well, i have to say...not for me. Each to their own tastes of course. But, it looked like a "nasty diaper" from one of my kids...back in the day! Lol! Or a big chocolate factory tub spilled over.

What a comparison huh? Lol!! I'll take the parchment....but, the red in both our a-specs are amazing.

Whatever makes us happy....of course!!
lol
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...Just normal driving around town...will NOT give you the feedback on what the SH-AWD can really do....
It will if you're merging onto a major road from a side street. It's something I have to do regularly and something I do whenever I test drive any vehicle. SH-AWD RDX does it quite nicely.

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...and I starred for a bit.....well, I have to say...NOT for me. Each to their own tastes of course. But, it looked like a "nasty diaper" from one of my kids...back in the day! LOL! Or a big chocolate factory tub spilled over....
For me the color itself is OK, but looks like it was included as an afterthought. With the Ebony, Parchment and Graystone interiors the seat belts and seat backs match the seats giving a planned and cohesive appearance (Parchment and Graystone also match the headliner) - the Espresso matches nothing and makes the interior look a bit patchwork. To each their own.

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Originally Posted by MI-RDX
the Espresso matches nothing and makes the interior look a bit patchwork. To each their own.
i did notice this on the pics and thought it a bit odd.
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It will if you're merging onto a major road from a side street. It's something I have to do regularly and something I do whenever I test drive any vehicle. SH-AWD RDX does it quite nicely.


VERY TRUE!!

i test drove a 2011 tl with SH AWD and had to turn into a highway when i guunned it at the end of the turn you can definitely feel the Difference with the AWD!
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I love this color too! I have a friend with a NX200T and after sitting in my car, it looks like he will get the RDX when his lease is up!
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Originally Posted by MI-RDX
For me the color itself is OK, but looks like it was included as an afterthought. With the Ebony, Parchment and Graystone interiors the seat belts and seat backs match the seats giving a planned and cohesive appearance (Parchment and Graystone also match the headliner) - the Espresso matches nothing and makes the interior look a bit patchwork. To each their own.
Funny, I have the Espresso interior and didn’t even occur to me that the headliner was gray until I saw your post. It doesn’t really bother me. With the black seat belts, etc. I guess they could have gone black, but I think that would have been too dark, I like how airy the cabin feels with the sun shade open. The gray has almost a sky feel to it.

We we would have loved the blue exterior with the Espresso interior, but blue was only available in Graystone, and I didn’t like the gray with the brown wood trim in the Advance. So we went white.
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Originally Posted by birdonamission
Hey, I didn't notice that on the site - GREAT CATCH. Thanks you two. Awesome!!
Looks like the interior of my black Platinum Elite ...
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So for those owners with the Espresso interior, have you noticed any dye transfer issues from clothing?

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