What is the towing capacity of 2019 RDX?

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Old 04-17-2018, 07:51 PM
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What is the towing capacity of 2019 RDX?

What is the towing capacity going to be for the 2019 RDX!
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I'm hoping for 2k+. New Volvo XC40 is 3500lbs.

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The user manual posted (see other forum posting) and it looks like the max towing weight is 1500lbs.

Number of occupants 2WD models AWD models
2 1,500 lbs (680 kg) 1,500 lbs (680 kg)
3 1,500 lbs (680 kg) 1,350 lbs (612 kg)
4 1,400 lbs (635 kg) 1,150 lbs (522 kg)
5 600 lbs (272 kg) 600 lbs (272 kg)

Very disappointing!

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Originally Posted by mhcrowder
The user manual posted (see other forum posting) and it looks like the max towing weight is 1500lbs.

Number of occupants 2WD models AWD models
2 1,500 lbs (680 kg) 1,500 lbs (680 kg)
3 1,500 lbs (680 kg) 1,350 lbs (612 kg)
4 1,400 lbs (635 kg) 1,150 lbs (522 kg)
5 600 lbs (272 kg) 600 lbs (272 kg)

Very disappointing!

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Thanks for sharing the info.

I think I have not seen more than 2 RDX in my life towing something. I don't think a RDX is built to tow. I completely understand people need to tow certain things but it won't impact the sale of RDX I can assure you. The population of people that need a RDX to tow is probably insignificant for Acura brand.
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Did anyone tried towing more than 1500 ??
Old 09-01-2021, 06:24 AM
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Don’t. You night be able to tow a little more than 1500 lbs and get away with it but from what I’ve read there would be significant risk of damaging the frame. The part of the frame that the trailer hitch attaches too looks to be pretty thin and just can’t bear the load of more than 1500 lbs. Keep in mind it’s not just how the engine pulls the weight but how the frame handles the weight, especially the tongue weight. Load it too much and you risk having the bolts pull out and losing the trailer at high speed - very dangerous.

TLDR: Mfr limits are not arbitrary. Always follow them.
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or destruction to transmission.

if towing is a priority, the RDX shouldnt be your main vehicle to tow..
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Originally Posted by justnspace
or destruction to transmission.

if towing is a priority, the RDX shouldnt be your main vehicle to tow..
Agree...Look at the RDX as a slightly raised sedan/hatchback in regards to towing. It is NOT an SUV.
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Originally Posted by justnspace
or destruction to transmission.

if towing is a priority, the RDX shouldnt be your main vehicle to tow..
AFAIK, Acura doesn't even sell a full towing package with coolers for the transmission and power steering. Only a hitch mount with the wiring harness.

I would limit towing to small utility trailers like jet skis and U-Hauls. And only short distances. Not long, over-the-road trips.
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