This is a Motormouth couple car review of the 2023 Acura RDX compact premium SUV.
The Acura RDX has a 2L turbocharged 4cylinder engine with a 10speed automatic transmission, 272 horsepower and 280 lbft 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 ASpec, no longer is there a base RDX offered. Standard features include, a 7” multiinformation display, 10.2” centre display with True touchpad interface, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, a wireless charger, 12way power driver and passenger seats with lumbar support, ultrasuede 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 handsfree 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 handsfree power tailgate and ultrasuede upholstery, leatherette is standard. One up from the base model adds the wireless charger, the stereo system and leather trimmed seats. The ASpec model adds ventilated front seats.
In both Canada and the US, the top trim Acura RDX has a headup display, surround view camera, 16way power driver and passenger seats and heated rear seats.
Fuel economy, ASpec 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 ASpec is $57,420 CAD and the Platinum Elite ASpec $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. ASpec FWD $47,200 USD, AWD $49,400 USD. Advance $51,550 USD and ASpec Advance $53,550 USD.

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