What do you want to see in the 2020 RDX
01-30-2019, 06:25 AM
#41
Sounds like the RDX isn't for you. Curious, why did you buy it? I don't one (yet), but have driven it a few times and I found it to be a huge improvement over the outgoing model. The vehicle didn't ride on rails like my old 2011 X3 with adaptive suspension, but it was close. I didn't mind the ride at all - though I prefer the suspension firmer than soft. As for the interior, I didn't find it any worse than say a BMW interior. Maybe not as luxury as MB, but you're paying a hell lot more for comparable equipment. As for the turbo 4, that's just the way the automotive world is heading - turbos. 4 cylinders will never be as smooth as a six, or make that awesome growl at WOT, it is what it is. I don't care for the fake engine noise through the speakers.
01-30-2019, 07:06 AM
#42
What I want to see on the 2020, though I have a 2019 Advanced RDX, is REMOTE START.
It still pisses me off that it was listed as a feature on their website for the first two months for the advanced package and they pulled the whole... whoops we really thought we added that but nah we didn't actually. Oh and even though it says it has remote start? Yeah that's a "typo".
It still pisses me off that it was listed as a feature on their website for the first two months for the advanced package and they pulled the whole... whoops we really thought we added that but nah we didn't actually. Oh and even though it says it has remote start? Yeah that's a "typo".
01-30-2019, 11:48 AM
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Almost bought RDX but had issues with navigation system. If those get fixed by software update I may consider again. However, I’d like to see 2020 infotainment system built more into the dash like my 2016 RDX instead of looking like an iPad was glued to the top of the dash. Probably just my issue but I don’t know whether I can get past this since I’m sure this won’t get changed for 2020.
01-30-2019, 12:01 PM
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Almost bought RDX but had issues with navigation system. If those get fixed by software update I may consider again. However, I’d like to see 2020 infotainment system built more into the dash like my 2016 RDX instead of looking like an iPad was glued to the top of the dash. Probably just my issue but I don’t know whether I can get past this since I’m sure this won’t get changed for 2020.
01-31-2019, 11:36 AM
#47
There are four lights!
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01-31-2019, 11:38 AM
#48
It has always been like that. I read an article and it mentioned the highly competitive US market. To get prices as low as possible, every trim has to meet a certain price point. I'm sure the engineers would love to throw every feature available to them, but bean counters get the final say. In Canada, because our market is a lot smaller, price competition isn't nearly as intense. That and our MSRP is usually much higher (recent exception - the top of the line Stinger in Canada is about the same MSRP as the USA Stinger even though our dollar is worth about 25% less). So instead of competing less so on price (not saying you can't get a good deal in Canada), Canadian spec'd vehicles also tend to compete more on features as well.
01-31-2019, 07:28 PM
#49
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- Fix the central instrument auto headlights/cluster lighting sensitivity - far too many overcast but still bright days have the screen going to night mode and the speedometer blacks out meaning I cannot see my speed or tach unless I reach up and turn up the brightness. It is a driving distraction. I have never owned or rented a vehicle in 30+ years where this was an issue.
- Add to or change the wiper stalk function of pull back for a quick wipe without squirting wiper fluid. Currently a quick pull back does nothing or squirts the fluid and does not wipe which just makes things worse. A long distracting pull will trigger a wipe. This is really a cluster f**k for a so called drivers car. My last lowly mid-line Chev had this as have many rental cars.
- Add a digital MPH/KMH readout to central cluster instead of the completely useless "Blank" screen. Why not? This is supposed to be a LUXURY vehicle with all the bells and whistles.
- Make it so the built-in Nav maps do not overide your preferred selection for both the large left or small right portions of the main infotainment display. If I want a NAV map to come up and displace the selected clock or radio screen I will MANUALLY select it with tha very easy to use and conveniently placed touch pad!!!!!
- I feel that in general the INFO-tainment system in this vehicle does not offer enough INFO about the vehicle's mechanical performance on the main screen where is it easier to read. There should be an option to cast anything you see in the center of your instrument cluster over to the big screen on the right.
- Add the SH-AWD screen to the main central Infortainment display where it is easier to view when your wheels are slipping on snowy days.
- +1 to a better quality rear camera image; its' not the worst I've seen but it is not up to the standards of a so called luxury vehicle.
- Fix the guide lines in the rear camera display when backing up; I've driven several non-premium rental cars with much better back-up guidelines.
- +1 to the ability to turn off piped in engine noise instead of linking it to the driving mode.
- +1 to power folding mirrors
- +1 to rear seats that recline and/or slide.
01-31-2019, 08:45 PM
#51
This is correct. MAYBE Android Auto, a new paint color or wheel design and MAYBE slight reshuffling of options (i.e make something previously on a higher trim on a lower trim, but nothing huge). But none of the bigger changes proposed on here.
02-02-2019, 11:48 PM
#52
When do you guys think the 2020 will be released or at least when will we have more information from Acura about it? Since the 2019 was released in the summer, hopefully we don't have to wait until fall of 2019.
02-03-2019, 03:04 AM
#53
02-03-2019, 03:28 AM
#54
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Wait. I thought Android Auto was going to be made available on 2019's via software update once Android/Acura release the technology program for it. And I read this several months ago now.
Major changes not expected until MMC in or around 2022.
02-06-2019, 04:09 PM
#55
It has always been like that. I read an article and it mentioned the highly competitive US market. To get prices as low as possible, every trim has to meet a certain price point. I'm sure the engineers would love to throw every feature available to them, but bean counters get the final say. In Canada, because our market is a lot smaller, price competition isn't nearly as intense. That and our MSRP is usually much higher (recent exception - the top of the line Stinger in Canada is about the same MSRP as the USA Stinger even though our dollar is worth about 25% less). So instead of competing less so on price (not saying you can't get a good deal in Canada), Canadian spec'd vehicles also tend to compete more on features as well.
02-06-2019, 04:13 PM
#56
Aren't the Canadian RDX's the same price when you convert to American while getting more features? Acura doesn't do as well in Canada so they have to throw in more features to get the sales and Americans are willing to buy without those features. They aren't deal breakers. The bean counters know what they can pocket and take as profit lol
02-06-2019, 04:17 PM
#58
There are four lights!
Aren't the Canadian RDX's the same price when you convert to American while getting more features? Acura doesn't do as well in Canada so they have to throw in more features to get the sales and Americans are willing to buy without those features. They aren't deal breakers. The bean counters know what they can pocket and take as profit lol
02-08-2019, 07:30 AM
#59
- Fix the central instrument auto headlights/cluster lighting sensitivity - far too many overcast but still bright days have the screen going to night mode and the speedometer blacks out meaning I cannot see my speed or tach unless I reach up and turn up the brightness. It is a driving distraction. I have never owned or rented a vehicle in 30+ years where this was an issue.
- Add to or change the wiper stalk function of pull back for a quick wipe without squirting wiper fluid. Currently a quick pull back does nothing or squirts the fluid and does not wipe which just makes things worse. A long distracting pull will trigger a wipe. This is really a cluster f**k for a so called drivers car. My last lowly mid-line Chev had this as have many rental cars.
- Add a digital MPH/KMH readout to central cluster instead of the completely useless "Blank" screen. Why not? This is supposed to be a LUXURY vehicle with all the bells and whistles.
- Make it so the built-in Nav maps do not overide your preferred selection for both the large left or small right portions of the main infotainment display. If I want a NAV map to come up and displace the selected clock or radio screen I will MANUALLY select it with tha very easy to use and conveniently placed touch pad!!!!!
- I feel that in general the INFO-tainment system in this vehicle does not offer enough INFO about the vehicle's mechanical performance on the main screen where is it easier to read. There should be an option to cast anything you see in the center of your instrument cluster over to the big screen on the right.
- Add the SH-AWD screen to the main central Infortainment display where it is easier to view when your wheels are slipping on snowy days.
- +1 to a better quality rear camera image; its' not the worst I've seen but it is not up to the standards of a so called luxury vehicle.
- Fix the guide lines in the rear camera display when backing up; I've driven several non-premium rental cars with much better back-up guidelines.
- +1 to the ability to turn off piped in engine noise instead of linking it to the driving mode.
- +1 to power folding mirrors
- +1 to rear seats that recline and/or slide.
02-08-2019, 04:26 PM
#61
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It is also more of a finger stretch to push it up than it is to pull it back.
Really poorly engineered IMHO for a "driving" vehicle.
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02-11-2019, 04:11 PM
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02-11-2019, 09:19 PM
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Another change I hope they bring to the 2020 model is HD cameras! I can't believe they are a luxury brand and have crap cameras.
Hope it's similar to my Mercedes (what I'm looking to trade in)
Hope it's similar to my Mercedes (what I'm looking to trade in)
02-12-2019, 10:10 AM
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02-12-2019, 10:23 AM
#72
But in general, Volvo has a leather wrapped fob with buttons tucked away, it's more elegant to me and feels more solid in your hand.
02-12-2019, 10:53 AM
#73
On another comparison note, the Volvo XC60 doesn't have a nice easy to use push button starter, rather a less elegant and less intuitive twist knob starter on the console (which .by the way) has gone back to the push button on the latest Volvo, the XC40.
02-12-2019, 11:34 AM
#74
Thanks for the image, but...I agree! And I did Google it. And saw and felt it when I tested the XC60 before deciding on my RDX. My comment/request was a more subtle way (apparently a failed way) to ask what folks felt was more elegant, and why. I never take the fob out of my pocket, and wife never takes it out of her purse.
On another comparison note, the Volvo XC60 doesn't have a nice easy to use push button starter, rather a less elegant and less intuitive twist knob starter on the console (which .by the way) has gone back to the push button on the latest Volvo, the XC40.
On another comparison note, the Volvo XC60 doesn't have a nice easy to use push button starter, rather a less elegant and less intuitive twist knob starter on the console (which .by the way) has gone back to the push button on the latest Volvo, the XC40.
So goes the logic
02-12-2019, 02:57 PM
#75
Thanks for the image, but...I agree! And I did Google it. And saw and felt it when I tested the XC60 before deciding on my RDX. My comment/request was a more subtle way (apparently a failed way) to ask what folks felt was more elegant, and why. I never take the fob out of my pocket, and wife never takes it out of her purse.
On another comparison note, the Volvo XC60 doesn't have a nice easy to use push button starter, rather a less elegant and less intuitive twist knob starter on the console (which .by the way) has gone back to the push button on the latest Volvo, the XC40.
On another comparison note, the Volvo XC60 doesn't have a nice easy to use push button starter, rather a less elegant and less intuitive twist knob starter on the console (which .by the way) has gone back to the push button on the latest Volvo, the XC40.
Does it really matter considering people like us never take the key out of our pocket? No it's nitpicking at best, but it definitely sets a nice impression.
But look at this stinger fob, old santa fe fob and current santa fe fob vs the RDX fob.
Kia Stinger fob
Last Generation Hyundai Santa Fe fob
Current Santa Fe fob
RDX fob
The reason I mention the Kia anand Hyundai's isn't because I think they compete with the RDX but rather to show that even cheaper cars have nicer fobs.
02-12-2019, 03:35 PM
#76
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I love the RDX fob. I know that when I out fishing I'll always have an emergency weight or anchor available and dang its' impressive when I'm at the nightclubs with that thing in my pants pocket. 
02-12-2019, 03:51 PM
#77
The keyfob usually says a lot about a car and for that reason a lot of luxury car brands try hard to make theirs stick out. For example not only does Volvo use real leather on their fobs, they even match the color of the fob to the color of the interior. A dated fob design usually implies a dated and cheap car. Nissan has been using that same ghastly fob design for both Nissan's and infiniti's since like 2000..
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hmmm
(lots of opportunity to take this further, but I won't!)
PS, We don't have many places with valet parking here in the desert, so I won't even be able to UNimpress a car jockey! ROFL
Last edited by JB in AZ; 02-12-2019 at 03:53 PM.
02-12-2019, 03:53 PM
#78
There are four lights!
When my TLX lease is done, I'm looking into hopping into a 2020 A-Spec RDX. I want:
- Infotainment issues sorted out
- Hard shifting transmission sorted out
- Adaptive dampers on the A-Spec. If there's one bullet point that should trickle down from the Platinum Elite/Advance, this should be it. Those wide tires needs a nice suspension.
- Better rubber than that Goodyear garbage on the A-Spec. Doubtful this will change.
- Infotainment issues sorted out
- Hard shifting transmission sorted out
- Adaptive dampers on the A-Spec. If there's one bullet point that should trickle down from the Platinum Elite/Advance, this should be it. Those wide tires needs a nice suspension.
- Better rubber than that Goodyear garbage on the A-Spec. Doubtful this will change.
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