RDX Official Specifications and Features
05-24-2018, 08:05 AM
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RDX Official Specifications and Features
Found the official RDX Specifications and Features. Notably, Fuel economy is 22/28/24 for FWD and 21/27/23 for AWD. A bit lower with the A-Spec 21/26/23. This also has the complete list of what you get for each trim level.
Here is the Model Line-up Guide.
Here is the Model Line-up Guide.
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05-24-2018, 08:27 AM
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This looks like a cool feature. Never heard of it before!
Active Sound Control
Active Sound Control reduces the RDX’s cabin noise so you can experience a quieter, more refined interior.- Active Sound Control is a noise cancelling feature that reduces cabin noise primarily caused by the roughness of the road.
- Dual overhead microphones pick up sound waves and send them to a processor, which in turn creates and sends a precisely timed “reverse phase” audio signal to a special amplifier. The amplier then boosts the signal to the door speakers to cancel the original noise.
- Active Sound Control operates whenever the engine is running, even if the audio system is turned off.
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05-24-2018, 09:47 AM
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Great information. Not keen on MPG ratings but they are not surprising. Not sure how BMW manages 29 mpg which is accurate in the 2018 X3 2.0T AWD. It is a powerful engine as well.
I am looking forward to driving an AWD RDX. I believe the front drive with 272 HP and all that low end torque will result in many complaints about time spin off the line. I mean if my Accord spins, the additional HP and torque will not be helpful in a front drive RDX.
My 2.0T Sport Accord, spins at the drop of a hat so to speak. It is all that torque. The SH-AWD should be awesome for this engine but thirsty it will be. The off the line stuff aside, the 2.0T is a darn nice engine that brings a smile every time.
If I average 31 mpg in my Accord 2.0T, I imagine my average will be 25 mpg in the RDX on Premium.
I am looking forward to driving an AWD RDX. I believe the front drive with 272 HP and all that low end torque will result in many complaints about time spin off the line. I mean if my Accord spins, the additional HP and torque will not be helpful in a front drive RDX.
My 2.0T Sport Accord, spins at the drop of a hat so to speak. It is all that torque. The SH-AWD should be awesome for this engine but thirsty it will be. The off the line stuff aside, the 2.0T is a darn nice engine that brings a smile every time.
If I average 31 mpg in my Accord 2.0T, I imagine my average will be 25 mpg in the RDX on Premium.
05-24-2018, 09:57 AM
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Great information. Not keen on MPG ratings but they are not surprising. Not sure how BMW manages 29 mpg which is accurate in the 2018 X3 2.0T AWD. It is a powerful engine as well.
I am looking forward to driving an AWD RDX. I believe the front drive with 272 HP and all that low end torque will result in many complaints about time spin off the line. I mean if my Accord spins, the additional HP and torque will not be helpful in a front drive RDX.
My 2.0T Sport Accord, spins at the drop of a hat so to speak. It is all that torque. The SH-AWD should be awesome for this engine but thirsty it will be. The off the line stuff aside, the 2.0T is a darn nice engine that brings a smile every time.
If I average 31 mpg in my Accord 2.0T, I imagine my average will be 25 mpg in the RDX on Premium.
I am looking forward to driving an AWD RDX. I believe the front drive with 272 HP and all that low end torque will result in many complaints about time spin off the line. I mean if my Accord spins, the additional HP and torque will not be helpful in a front drive RDX.
My 2.0T Sport Accord, spins at the drop of a hat so to speak. It is all that torque. The SH-AWD should be awesome for this engine but thirsty it will be. The off the line stuff aside, the 2.0T is a darn nice engine that brings a smile every time.
If I average 31 mpg in my Accord 2.0T, I imagine my average will be 25 mpg in the RDX on Premium.
The RDX also has all-season high performance tires, which will help, though I'm not sure what kind of all-seasons are on the Accord.
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05-24-2018, 10:41 AM
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05-24-2018, 11:13 AM
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Not convinced a comparison to an Accord's mpg gives reason for concern. If you really want to alarm yourself, compare it to my wife's plug-in Prius, which gets 55mpg's. lol
We need to remember that each one mpg differential equates to about $120 annually - and that computation pertains to me at 20,000 per year and $4/gal in California. YMMV.
So, if my '14 RDX FWD manages 28 and an A-Spec SH-AWD will get me "only" 26...well, that's only a $20/mo penalty for my type of driving. (More likely will get closer to 28, in my estimation.)
We need to remember that each one mpg differential equates to about $120 annually - and that computation pertains to me at 20,000 per year and $4/gal in California. YMMV.
So, if my '14 RDX FWD manages 28 and an A-Spec SH-AWD will get me "only" 26...well, that's only a $20/mo penalty for my type of driving. (More likely will get closer to 28, in my estimation.)
Great information. Not keen on MPG ratings but they are not surprising. Not sure how BMW manages 29 mpg which is accurate in the 2018 X3 2.0T AWD. It is a powerful engine as well.
I am looking forward to driving an AWD RDX. I believe the front drive with 272 HP and all that low end torque will result in many complaints about time spin off the line. I mean if my Accord spins, the additional HP and torque will not be helpful in a front drive RDX.
My 2.0T Sport Accord, spins at the drop of a hat so to speak. It is all that torque. The SH-AWD should be awesome for this engine but thirsty it will be. The off the line stuff aside, the 2.0T is a darn nice engine that brings a smile every time.
If I average 31 mpg in my Accord 2.0T, I imagine my average will be 25 mpg in the RDX on Premium.
I am looking forward to driving an AWD RDX. I believe the front drive with 272 HP and all that low end torque will result in many complaints about time spin off the line. I mean if my Accord spins, the additional HP and torque will not be helpful in a front drive RDX.
My 2.0T Sport Accord, spins at the drop of a hat so to speak. It is all that torque. The SH-AWD should be awesome for this engine but thirsty it will be. The off the line stuff aside, the 2.0T is a darn nice engine that brings a smile every time.
If I average 31 mpg in my Accord 2.0T, I imagine my average will be 25 mpg in the RDX on Premium.
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05-24-2018, 01:11 PM
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Not convinced a comparison to an Accord's mpg gives reason for concern. If you really want to alarm yourself, compare it to my wife's plug-in Prius, which gets 55mpg's. lol
We need to remember that each one mpg differential equates to about $120 annually - and that computation pertains to me at 20,000 per year and $4/gal in California. YMMV.
So, if my '14 RDX FWD manages 28 and an A-Spec SH-AWD will get me "only" 26...well, that's only a $20/mo penalty for my type of driving. (More likely will get closer to 28, in my estimation.)
We need to remember that each one mpg differential equates to about $120 annually - and that computation pertains to me at 20,000 per year and $4/gal in California. YMMV.
So, if my '14 RDX FWD manages 28 and an A-Spec SH-AWD will get me "only" 26...well, that's only a $20/mo penalty for my type of driving. (More likely will get closer to 28, in my estimation.)
05-24-2018, 01:14 PM
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I fail to see the disadvantage other than you being afraid of change
05-24-2018, 05:44 PM
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Based on what is known so far, it appears Acura is really getting competitive. Purchased 6 Acuras over time, starting with a '90 red Legend coupe (I'm old). Haven't owned Acura since '10 MDX....just haven't been a compelling choice for me. Unfortunate that recently the German competition ranked higher in reliability and satisfaction. This new RDX hopefully will bring back customers...might get me back in the Honda family. Advance seems to have it all (except pwr. wheel adjust...a minor omission). I rarely use my folding mirrors, so won't miss that. And RDX finally has a decent red color choice.
My only "complaint" is that A-Spec not available with Advance equipment. I think there is way too much chrome on Advance, and I think the Advance wheels look awkward. That "flower petal" looks like it was designed by a committee. Front badge is too big, but can't please everyone. Not a deal breaker.
And it looks like it will be quick compared to current 4T competition. Weight and power specs suggest 0-60 in 5.7 range. Looking forward to some test comparisons. And a $6-8K price advantage over Q-5, X-3, GLC can't be ignored. That's quite a premium for the badge. I didn't mention Lexus because looking at the spindle (IMO) is too painful.
Looking forward to Honda sweep at Indy this weekend :-)
My only "complaint" is that A-Spec not available with Advance equipment. I think there is way too much chrome on Advance, and I think the Advance wheels look awkward. That "flower petal" looks like it was designed by a committee. Front badge is too big, but can't please everyone. Not a deal breaker.
And it looks like it will be quick compared to current 4T competition. Weight and power specs suggest 0-60 in 5.7 range. Looking forward to some test comparisons. And a $6-8K price advantage over Q-5, X-3, GLC can't be ignored. That's quite a premium for the badge. I didn't mention Lexus because looking at the spindle (IMO) is too painful.
Looking forward to Honda sweep at Indy this weekend :-)
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05-24-2018, 08:07 PM
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This looks like a cool feature. Never heard of it before!
Active Sound Control
Active Sound Control reduces the RDX’s cabin noise so you can experience a quieter, more refined interior.- Active Sound Control is a noise cancelling feature that reduces cabin noise primarily caused by the roughness of the road.
- Dual overhead microphones pick up sound waves and send them to a processor, which in turn creates and sends a precisely timed “reverse phase” audio signal to a special amplifier. The amplier then boosts the signal to the door speakers to cancel the original noise.
- Active Sound Control operates whenever the engine is running, even if the audio system is turned off.
05-24-2018, 08:28 PM
#14
There are four lights!
05-24-2018, 09:46 PM
#15
According to Honda, active sound control is a more advanced version of active noise cancellation. https://salestraining.honda.com/en/S...Control-Accord
05-25-2018, 06:27 AM
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This looks like a cool feature. Never heard of it before!
Active Sound Control
Active Sound Control reduces the RDX’s cabin noise so you can experience a quieter, more refined interior.- Active Sound Control is a noise cancelling feature that reduces cabin noise primarily caused by the roughness of the road.
- Dual overhead microphones pick up sound waves and send them to a processor, which in turn creates and sends a precisely timed “reverse phase” audio signal to a special amplifier. The amplier then boosts the signal to the door speakers to cancel the original noise.
- Active Sound Control operates whenever the engine is running, even if the audio system is turned off.
If it works well it will be an awesome feature!
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05-25-2018, 11:07 AM
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My 2017 CRV Touring has active noise cancellation, it still gets very loud in the cabin if the road surface is just right. I don't think is adds much. But that system uses a single microphone. Maybe having two will help.
05-25-2018, 01:20 PM
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There are four lights!
One thing I'm trying to find is the existence of a cargo/tonneau cover. Videos and pictures I've seen doesn't seem to show one. Nothing in the spec sheets that are available at the moment.
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05-25-2018, 05:21 PM
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05-26-2018, 09:46 AM
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With the advent of Apple Car Play etc., Acura should move on and discontinue the tech package. Keep it simple. Premium Premium Plus Prestige S RS-sorry that is not simple and the options on Audi are exhausting. But 3 models would be perfect.
Anyhow, base, ASpec, Advance.
And for goodness sake put BSW and RCTA in the Sensing or Acura Watch package. That is a silly omission. My 2.0T Accord Sport comes with those.
Anyhow, base, ASpec, Advance.
And for goodness sake put BSW and RCTA in the Sensing or Acura Watch package. That is a silly omission. My 2.0T Accord Sport comes with those.
05-26-2018, 09:58 AM
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Instructor
You are right, the linked site is no longer available. Bummer. I looked at it briefly last night and figured I would dig in today. It would be nice if someone could post PDFs.
05-26-2018, 03:10 PM
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05-26-2018, 03:26 PM
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I saved several of these docs on my work computer, but I won't be back in the office until Tuesday. Can post them them if nobody else has.
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05-26-2018, 07:00 PM
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Found the official RDX Specifications and Features. Notably, Fuel economy is 22/28/24 for FWD and 21/27/23 for AWD. A bit lower with the A-Spec 21/26/23. This also has the complete list of what you get for each trim level.
Here is the Model Line-up Guide.
Here is the Model Line-up Guide.
05-26-2018, 07:15 PM
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05-26-2018, 11:28 PM
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05-27-2018, 12:30 AM
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05-27-2018, 01:32 AM
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Drifting
IIRC there is a problem with Android Auto lack of support for the "True Touchpad Interface". This may be addressed with a software update at some time in the future. Apple CarPlay is supposed to be functional at launch, but IIRC the touchpad functions like a laptop touchpad instead of "absolute positioning"?
05-27-2018, 01:40 AM
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Drifting
My burning question is about adaptive headlights. There is reference to them in the Owner's Manual, and in the Canadian specs for "Platinum Elite", but apparently nothing for USA Advance trim? Bummer. Powered folding mirrors I can live without, but in my deer infested region adaptive headlights could be a life saver.
05-27-2018, 09:48 AM
#38
IIRC there is a problem with Android Auto lack of support for the "True Touchpad Interface". This may be addressed with a software update at some time in the future. Apple CarPlay is supposed to be functional at launch, but IIRC the touchpad functions like a laptop touchpad instead of "absolute positioning"?
05-27-2018, 09:58 AM
#39
One other question. On the spec sheet it lists Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with low-speed follow. Does anyone know if that includes start/stop? Some ACC only work down to say 10 MPH and then disengage, while others can go to 0 (in traffic) and then resume once traffic starts moving again. Wondering which type this is.
