Predictions on class leading features of 2019 RDX
05-29-2018, 11:26 AM
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Burning Brakes
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Predictions on class leading features of 2019 RDX
The official review embargo ends on May 31st at midnight. This is what I predict are the class leading features of the 2019 RDX Elite Aspec (fully loaded). I’m comparing it to the following vehicles: BMW X3, Audi Q5, Mercedes GLC, Lexus NX. I’m not comparing to the German performance versions, that we can do once the RDX V6 Type S comes out.
Acceleration: Class leading 272 HP with 280 ft lb torque. Viewing Redline Reviews acceleration of the RDX, it looks to be the quickest of the compeition. I’m predicting a 0-60 miles/hr or roughly 0-100 km/hr time of 5.7 or 5.8 seconds in Sport+ mode.
Handling: Next-gen Super Handling All Wheel Drive is better than the compeition in all driving conditions. The current generation SH AWD on the MDX is already better than the competition as tested on inclined ice hills.
Infotainment System: The true touchpad is a leap forward in innovative and intuitive design. This will be the easiest to use system with eyes off and the most comprehensive
Sound system: The current ELS is already the best in the segment. The ELS 3D just solidifies its position as the top sound system. There are speakers in the freakin’ ceilng!!
Lighting system: A cluster of standard 7 LED jewel eyes on the front headlights will be brighter and crisper than the mostly halogen or bi-xenon standard headlights on the competition
Pano moonroof: Biggest in the segment and with the most versatile control (you can stop the moonroof cover in any position)
Safety: ACE+ next gen architecture will give this top safety across the board
Interior: Audi used to have the best interior until the 2019 RDX showed up. All authentic materials and very stylish with the most comfortable seats in the segment
Transmission: Segment first 10 speed automatic for the smoothest, quickest and most efficient shifts
Space: Most cabin and cargo space. Flat floor for rear passengers.
Looks: Looks high class: eloquent, luxurious, even a little mean—very unique compared to the cookie cutter competition
Value: Price ranges from around $37000 to around $47000. Will be $8000-15000 less expensive than comparably equiped but inferior and overrated competition. Will be more reliable than the compeition and have greater resale value.
Overall fun factor: This car will be the most fun to drive in the segment, with its awesome roaring engine, aggressive acceleration, and crisp handling.
This vehicle marks an astounding turning point for Acura. Producing a superior vehicle at the top of the segment yet with the lowest price in the segment, only a fool would pass the 2019 RDX for any of the competition. Look for this vehicle to win many Crossover of the Year awards and boost Acura’s profile considerably.
Acceleration: Class leading 272 HP with 280 ft lb torque. Viewing Redline Reviews acceleration of the RDX, it looks to be the quickest of the compeition. I’m predicting a 0-60 miles/hr or roughly 0-100 km/hr time of 5.7 or 5.8 seconds in Sport+ mode.
Handling: Next-gen Super Handling All Wheel Drive is better than the compeition in all driving conditions. The current generation SH AWD on the MDX is already better than the competition as tested on inclined ice hills.
Infotainment System: The true touchpad is a leap forward in innovative and intuitive design. This will be the easiest to use system with eyes off and the most comprehensive
Sound system: The current ELS is already the best in the segment. The ELS 3D just solidifies its position as the top sound system. There are speakers in the freakin’ ceilng!!
Lighting system: A cluster of standard 7 LED jewel eyes on the front headlights will be brighter and crisper than the mostly halogen or bi-xenon standard headlights on the competition
Pano moonroof: Biggest in the segment and with the most versatile control (you can stop the moonroof cover in any position)
Safety: ACE+ next gen architecture will give this top safety across the board
Interior: Audi used to have the best interior until the 2019 RDX showed up. All authentic materials and very stylish with the most comfortable seats in the segment
Transmission: Segment first 10 speed automatic for the smoothest, quickest and most efficient shifts
Space: Most cabin and cargo space. Flat floor for rear passengers.
Looks: Looks high class: eloquent, luxurious, even a little mean—very unique compared to the cookie cutter competition
Value: Price ranges from around $37000 to around $47000. Will be $8000-15000 less expensive than comparably equiped but inferior and overrated competition. Will be more reliable than the compeition and have greater resale value.
Overall fun factor: This car will be the most fun to drive in the segment, with its awesome roaring engine, aggressive acceleration, and crisp handling.
This vehicle marks an astounding turning point for Acura. Producing a superior vehicle at the top of the segment yet with the lowest price in the segment, only a fool would pass the 2019 RDX for any of the competition. Look for this vehicle to win many Crossover of the Year awards and boost Acura’s profile considerably.
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05-29-2018, 12:08 PM
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The official review embargo ends on May 31st at midnight. This is what I predict are the class leading features of the 2019 RDX Elite Aspec (fully loaded). I’m comparing it to the following vehicles: BMW X3, Audi Q5, Mercedes GLC, Lexus NX. I’m not comparing to the German performance versions, that we can do once the RDX V6 Type S comes out.
Acceleration: Class leading 272 HP with 280 ft lb torque. Viewing Redline Reviews acceleration of the RDX, it looks to be the quickest of the compeition. I’m predicting a 0-60 miles/hr or roughly 0-100 km/hr time of 5.7 or 5.8 seconds in Sport+ mode.
Handling: Next-gen Super Handling All Wheel Drive is better than the compeition in all driving conditions. The current generation SH AWD on the MDX is already better than the competition as tested on inclined ice hills.
Infotainment System: The true touchpad is a leap forward in innovative and intuitive design. This will be the easiest to use system with eyes off and the most comprehensive
Sound system: The current ELS is already the best in the segment. The ELS 3D just solidifies its position as the top sound system. There are speakers in the freakin’ ceilng!!
Lighting system: A cluster of standard 7 LED jewel eyes on the front headlights will be brighter and crisper than the mostly halogen or bi-xenon standard headlights on the competition
Pano moonroof: Biggest in the segment and with the most versatile control (you can stop the moonroof cover in any position)
Safety: ACE+ next gen architecture will give this top safety across the board
Interior: Audi used to have the best interior until the 2019 RDX showed up. All authentic materials and very stylish with the most comfortable seats in the segment
Transmission: Segment first 10 speed automatic for the smoothest, quickest and most efficient shifts
Space: Most cabin and cargo space. Flat floor for rear passengers.
Looks: Looks high class: eloquent, luxurious, even a little mean—very unique compared to the cookie cutter competition
Value: Price ranges from around $37000 to around $47000. Will be $8000-15000 less expensive than comparably equiped but inferior and overrated competition. Will be more reliable than the compeition and have greater resale value.
Overall fun factor: This car will be the most fun to drive in the segment, with its awesome roaring engine, aggressive acceleration, and crisp handling.
This vehicle marks an astounding turning point for Acura. Producing a superior vehicle at the top of the segment yet with the lowest price in the segment, only a fool would pass the 2019 RDX for any of the competition. Look for this vehicle to win many Crossover of the Year awards and boost Acura’s profile considerably.
Acceleration: Class leading 272 HP with 280 ft lb torque. Viewing Redline Reviews acceleration of the RDX, it looks to be the quickest of the compeition. I’m predicting a 0-60 miles/hr or roughly 0-100 km/hr time of 5.7 or 5.8 seconds in Sport+ mode.
Handling: Next-gen Super Handling All Wheel Drive is better than the compeition in all driving conditions. The current generation SH AWD on the MDX is already better than the competition as tested on inclined ice hills.
Infotainment System: The true touchpad is a leap forward in innovative and intuitive design. This will be the easiest to use system with eyes off and the most comprehensive
Sound system: The current ELS is already the best in the segment. The ELS 3D just solidifies its position as the top sound system. There are speakers in the freakin’ ceilng!!
Lighting system: A cluster of standard 7 LED jewel eyes on the front headlights will be brighter and crisper than the mostly halogen or bi-xenon standard headlights on the competition
Pano moonroof: Biggest in the segment and with the most versatile control (you can stop the moonroof cover in any position)
Safety: ACE+ next gen architecture will give this top safety across the board
Interior: Audi used to have the best interior until the 2019 RDX showed up. All authentic materials and very stylish with the most comfortable seats in the segment
Transmission: Segment first 10 speed automatic for the smoothest, quickest and most efficient shifts
Space: Most cabin and cargo space. Flat floor for rear passengers.
Looks: Looks high class: eloquent, luxurious, even a little mean—very unique compared to the cookie cutter competition
Value: Price ranges from around $37000 to around $47000. Will be $8000-15000 less expensive than comparably equiped but inferior and overrated competition. Will be more reliable than the compeition and have greater resale value.
Overall fun factor: This car will be the most fun to drive in the segment, with its awesome roaring engine, aggressive acceleration, and crisp handling.
This vehicle marks an astounding turning point for Acura. Producing a superior vehicle at the top of the segment yet with the lowest price in the segment, only a fool would pass the 2019 RDX for any of the competition. Look for this vehicle to win many Crossover of the Year awards and boost Acura’s profile considerably.
05-29-2018, 03:41 PM
#4
Burning Brakes
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05-29-2018, 04:59 PM
#5
Pro
Fanboi-ism at its finest.....
Lets see how it does in comparison tests before we go overboard. As far as features, I noticed a Mitsubishi Outlander in the local Target parking lot yesterday with its power mirrors folded as it sat. I guess they offer that feature on a $20-30k Outlander....
Lets see how it does in comparison tests before we go overboard. As far as features, I noticed a Mitsubishi Outlander in the local Target parking lot yesterday with its power mirrors folded as it sat. I guess they offer that feature on a $20-30k Outlander....
05-29-2018, 05:03 PM
#6
Team Owner
Aren't you just a Debbie downer. Hate much?
Do us all a favor and go buy a Mitsubishi
Do us all a favor and go buy a Mitsubishi
05-29-2018, 05:06 PM
#7
Team Owner
What you fail to realize is that although the Mitsubishi has power folding mirrors, it doesn't have 2/3s of what the new RDX does. But sure, if you're so butthurt about not having folding mirrors, go buy that piece of shit Mitsubishi and tell us how great it is.... because of its mirrors 
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05-29-2018, 05:29 PM
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What you fail to realize is that although the Mitsubishi has power folding mirrors, it doesn't have 2/3s of what the new RDX does. But sure, if you're so butthurt about not having folding mirrors, go buy that piece of shit Mitsubishi and tell us how great it is.... because of its mirrors
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05-29-2018, 06:41 PM
#11
Instructor
Fanboi-ism at its finest.....
Lets see how it does in comparison tests before we go overboard. As far as features, I noticed a Mitsubishi Outlander in the local Target parking lot yesterday with its power mirrors folded as it sat. I guess they offer that feature on a $20-30k Outlander....
Lets see how it does in comparison tests before we go overboard. As far as features, I noticed a Mitsubishi Outlander in the local Target parking lot yesterday with its power mirrors folded as it sat. I guess they offer that feature on a $20-30k Outlander....
THIS is fanboy-ism at its finest.
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05-30-2018, 11:57 AM
#13
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
And you completely miss my point Taco. The features being extolled by rockyboy are and have been standard on many other cheaper makes for years. The Tuscon Ultimate I looked at in 2016 had a panoramic roof with retractable shade (just like the new RDX's) but for $33k vs 43k I paid for the RDX Advance. It also had heated rear seats and reclining rear passenger seat backs... I drive a '16 RDX Advance and have driven many other SUV's before and since..... You sure have a fascination with the word "butthurt" don't you? You bring it up a lot....
The Tucson might use Chinese or Russian steel. Canadian, American or Japanese are much higher quality.
05-30-2018, 12:35 PM
#14
Pro
The Canadian 2019 RDX should have powerfolding mirrors just like the 2016-2018’s had. If you look at the price for a fully loaded Tucson, it is quite expensive—pay a little more for the RDX and you get way more overall. Also, the RDX likely uses American steel since it’s manufactured in Ohio.
The Tucson might use Chinese or Russian steel. Canadian, American or Japanese are much higher quality.
05-30-2018, 01:18 PM
#15
Feature Creep has made comparing features between cars a mostly futile exercise.
I think the "luxury/non-luxury" difference has become more about execution and performance. I'm guessing that this new RDX is better in basically every performance category than the Tuscon and I'm also guessing that the stereo is better, infotainment is better, it's quieter, materials are better...etc.
I think the "luxury/non-luxury" difference has become more about execution and performance. I'm guessing that this new RDX is better in basically every performance category than the Tuscon and I'm also guessing that the stereo is better, infotainment is better, it's quieter, materials are better...etc.
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05-30-2018, 01:51 PM
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Hello World
05-30-2018, 07:32 PM
#17
The new RDX does not offer a power steering wheel adjustment, which Lexus offers in both the NX and the RX. As far as horsepower and acceleration, the SQ5 has a a 3.0 engine with 354 hp. I know the OP excluded performance models from the comparison, but since Acura does not offer a RDX type S, and may not for years, it is hard to say it has class leading hp.
As far as the interior, the Q5's clean, understated look has grown on me. My A4 has basically the same interior, and I really like it. The Q5 also offers a virtual cockpit. I do not believe the RDX offers anything similar.
As far as the interior, the Q5's clean, understated look has grown on me. My A4 has basically the same interior, and I really like it. The Q5 also offers a virtual cockpit. I do not believe the RDX offers anything similar.
05-31-2018, 12:33 AM
#18
Burning Brakes
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Comparing the Tucson to the RDX is a joke. The RDX blows it out of the water in virtually every measure both in terms of build quality, materials, and performance.
Further to that, the 2019 RDX is better than each of its 4 Cylinder competitors (BMW X3, Audi Q5, Lexus NX, Mercedes GLC) overall when you compare acceleration, materials, space, technology etc, as a total package the RDX is #1. It is also the most fun vehicle to drive in this segment.
Further to that, the 2019 RDX is better than each of its 4 Cylinder competitors (BMW X3, Audi Q5, Lexus NX, Mercedes GLC) overall when you compare acceleration, materials, space, technology etc, as a total package the RDX is #1. It is also the most fun vehicle to drive in this segment.
05-31-2018, 08:55 AM
#19
Pro
Comparing the Tucson to the RDX is a joke. The RDX blows it out of the water in virtually every measure both in terms of build quality, materials, and performance.
Further to that, the 2019 RDX is better than each of its 4 Cylinder competitors (BMW X3, Audi Q5, Lexus NX, Mercedes GLC) overall when you compare acceleration, materials, space, technology etc, as a total package the RDX is #1. It is also the most fun vehicle to drive in this segment.
Further to that, the 2019 RDX is better than each of its 4 Cylinder competitors (BMW X3, Audi Q5, Lexus NX, Mercedes GLC) overall when you compare acceleration, materials, space, technology etc, as a total package the RDX is #1. It is also the most fun vehicle to drive in this segment.
05-31-2018, 09:21 AM
#20
Pro
Comparing the Tucson to the RDX is a joke. The RDX blows it out of the water in virtually every measure both in terms of build quality, materials, and performance.
Further to that, the 2019 RDX is better than each of its 4 Cylinder competitors (BMW X3, Audi Q5, Lexus NX, Mercedes GLC) overall when you compare acceleration, materials, space, technology etc, as a total package the RDX is #1. It is also the most fun vehicle to drive in this segment.
Further to that, the 2019 RDX is better than each of its 4 Cylinder competitors (BMW X3, Audi Q5, Lexus NX, Mercedes GLC) overall when you compare acceleration, materials, space, technology etc, as a total package the RDX is #1. It is also the most fun vehicle to drive in this segment.
05-31-2018, 10:09 AM
#21
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
You are missing my point too Rocky. What I am saying is many of the features appearing in the 19 RDX were available in the Tuscon back in 16. They are just now catching up. Of course the RDX is more luxurious than a Tuscon, it better be for the money they are charging. I never said the Tuscon matched the performance either, but I can tell you the 7-sp DSG is much smoother than the 6-sp auto in my RDX....
In Canada, a fully loaded 2019 RDX will price $10-15,000 below its German luxury rivals yet is better with better reliability and resale value. Look for the 2019 RDX to win multiple awards and far exceed sales expectations. Yes, the 2019 RDX will be #1, mark my words!
Note: incredibly the base 2019 RDX will be priced similarly to a loaded Hyundai Tucson and a fully loaded 2019 RDX is priced the same as a fully loaded Hyundai Santa Fe. The loaded Tucson is $38,299 Canadian and loaded Santa Fe is $48,399 Canadian. Which would you rather have?? Anyone in their right minds would pick the 2019 RDX over the German luxury rivals, let alone the Hyundai’s.
Last edited by rockyboy; 05-31-2018 at 10:18 AM.
05-31-2018, 09:46 PM
#23
Pro
My brother’s first car, an old used Honda Accord, had a big spoiler in the back that the Tucson does not. It also had a CD player that the 2019 RDX does not, but nobody cares much for CD players now, it’s not a major feature. You can nitpick any little feature of any vehicle and find one feature one vehicle has that another does not. It’s more practical to look at the global picture. Fact is the 2019 RDX offers a plethora of luxury and tech features in a package that is so compelling that it is better than the 4 Cylinder BMW X3, Audi Q5, and Mercedes GLC, these are the RDX’s direct competitors. I’m not even putting the Lexus NX in there because the 2019 RDX is gonna put a nail in the coffin of that poorly designed monstrosity and will eat away at sales of the Lexus RX350 also.
In Canada, a fully loaded 2019 RDX will price $10-15,000 below its German luxury rivals yet is better with better reliability and resale value. Look for the 2019 RDX to win multiple awards and far exceed sales expectations. Yes, the 2019 RDX will be #1, mark my words!
Note: incredibly the base 2019 RDX will be priced similarly to a loaded Hyundai Tucson and a fully loaded 2019 RDX is priced the same as a fully loaded Hyundai Santa Fe. The loaded Tucson is $38,299 Canadian and loaded Santa Fe is $48,399 Canadian. Which would you rather have?? Anyone in their right minds would pick the 2019 RDX over the German luxury rivals, let alone the Hyundai’s.
Last edited by chickdr; 05-31-2018 at 09:50 PM.
05-31-2018, 11:19 PM
#24
My brother’s first car, an old used Honda Accord, had a big spoiler in the back that the Tucson does not. It also had a CD player that the 2019 RDX does not, but nobody cares much for CD players now, it’s not a major feature. You can nitpick any little feature of any vehicle and find one feature one vehicle has that another does not. It’s more practical to look at the global picture. Fact is the 2019 RDX offers a plethora of luxury and tech features in a package that is so compelling that it is better than the 4 Cylinder BMW X3, Audi Q5, and Mercedes GLC, these are the RDX’s direct competitors. I’m not even putting the Lexus NX in there because the 2019 RDX is gonna put a nail in the coffin of that poorly designed monstrosity and will eat away at sales of the Lexus RX350 also.
In Canada, a fully loaded 2019 RDX will price $10-15,000 below its German luxury rivals yet is better with better reliability and resale value. Look for the 2019 RDX to win multiple awards and far exceed sales expectations. Yes, the 2019 RDX will be #1, mark my words!
Note: incredibly the base 2019 RDX will be priced similarly to a loaded Hyundai Tucson and a fully loaded 2019 RDX is priced the same as a fully loaded Hyundai Santa Fe. The loaded Tucson is $38,299 Canadian and loaded Santa Fe is $48,399 Canadian. Which would you rather have?? Anyone in their right minds would pick the 2019 RDX over the German luxury rivals, let alone the Hyundai’s.
All joking aside, I would pick the 2019 RDX over the German rivals, and would not even consider a Hyundai.
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