2023 Acura RDX review

1. High-end interior trim

Sitting inside the comfortable interior of a 2023 Acura RDX, you'll be struck by the attention to detail in the brushed metal and stitched leather. If you want to take that luxe feeling further, the 2023 Acura RDX Advance adds open-pore natural wood accents. In Acura A-Spec trims, brushed aluminum accents and perforated leather sport seats blend good looks with luxurious comfort.

2. Room for everyday life

While there's plenty of space for up to five passengers, there's even more for luggage you're taking with you. When you fold the second-row seats flat, there's a whopping 79.8 cu-ft of storage to stash items in. Even with the second-row seats up, which are also 60/40 split-folding, there's 58.9 cu-ft of cargo space. That's plenty of room for weekend breaks and road trips. If that isn't enough, you can lift the floor to reveal three large storage areas, giving you other places to store things you might not want lose.

3. A quiet but powerful engine

Powering all 2023 Acura RDX models is a spirited 272-hp, 2L turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Power is sent to the wheels through a smooth 10-speed automatic transmission, making the 2023 Acura RDX quiet yet responsive in everyday city driving. On Advance and Advance A-Spec models, AWD keeps the power going to the wheels with the most traction, giving you a confident grip in rain or snow.

4. A long list of standard features

Get into an SUV loaded with your desired features without upgrading to a higher trim. The 2023 Acura RDX has many tech and infotainment features right out of the box. A full suite of driver assistance features called AcuraWatch^™ is included in the RDX as standard. Wireless smartphone connectivity, an available Wi-Fi hotspot, dual-zone automatic climate control, and automatic headlights are features in every 2023 Acura RDX.

5. Sporty handling

An SUV with a hidden talent, the 2023 Acura RDX doesn't sacrifice fun behind the wheel. Despite its size, the RDX is planted and composed, even when you're pushing on your favorite roads. An Acura RDX A-Spec's sport-tuned AWD system manages power to the outside wheels while turning, giving the RDX impressive handling. Paddle shifters mounted to the steering wheel let you pick which of the ten gears to use (or you could let the RDX do the hard work for you). The 2023 Acura RDX puts the fun back into function.