This is a Motormouth couple car review of the 2023 Acura RDX compact premium SUV.
The Acura RDX has a 2L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with a 10-speed automatic transmission, 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, standard AWD in Canada. In the US, both FWD and AWD options are available.
In Canada, there are just two trims for the 2023 Acura RDX and both are A-Spec, no longer is there a base RDX offered. Standard features include, a 7” multi-information display, 10.2” centre display with True touchpad interface, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, a wireless charger, 12-way power driver and passenger seats with lumbar support, ultra-suede and leather trimmed upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, driver seat memory, a heated steering wheel, ELS Studio 3D premium sound system, a panoramic sunroof and a hands-free power tailgate.
In the US, there are 5 trims, the base trim Acura RDX comes with quite a few of the standard features offered in Canada but it is missing ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, the ELS sound system, driver seat memory, a hands-free power tailgate and ultra-suede upholstery, leatherette is standard. One up from the base model adds the wireless charger, the stereo system and leather trimmed seats. The A-Spec model adds ventilated front seats.
In both Canada and the US, the top trim Acura RDX has a head-up display, surround view camera, 16-way power driver and passenger seats and heated rear seats.
Fuel economy, A-Spec models get 11.3L/100 km, 21 MPG city and 9.1L/100 km, 26 MPG highway. The RDX can tow 1500 pounds.
Here’s the pricing, the RDX A-Spec is $57,420 CAD and the Platinum Elite A-Spec $62,820 CAD.
Acura RDX FWD model starts at $41,550 USD, AWD $43,750 USD. Technology FWD $44,200 USD, AWD $46,400 USD. A-Spec FWD $47,200 USD, AWD $49,400 USD. Advance $51,550 USD and A-Spec Advance $53,550 USD.

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