2018 Acura RDX

$36,000 - $44,200Starting MSRP

Crystal Black Pearl

Model Highlights

Fuel Economy

22 MPG Comb.

Transmission

Automatic w/OD

Body Type

SUV

Seatings

5 Seats

Overview

The 2018 Acura RDX has a very simple lineup of models: It's offered with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive and an available Technology Package. All Acura RDX models are powered by a 279-horsepower, 3.5L V6 engine, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. It provides strong, smooth acceleration, while the car-like MacPherson strut front suspension and independent multi-link rear setup are tuned to be comfort-oriented yet firm enough for quick maneuvers, and an electric power-steering system follows a Motion Adaptive algorithm for a natural feel at low or high speeds. The RDX has seating for five, with the contoured leather seats in back offering more comfort than most other compact crossover wagons. The rear seatbacks are split-folding and flip forward with a "one-touch" activation, to expand the 16.9-cubic-feet with the...

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The 2018 Acura RDX has no significant updates, though AcuraWatch is now offered as a standalone option.

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Colors

Exterior

Crystal Black Pearl

Fathom Blue Pearl

Kona Coffee Metallic

Modern Steel Metallic

Basque Red Pearl II

Lunar Silver Metallic

White Diamond Pearl

Specs

EPA Classification: Small SUV 4WD

Engine Order Code:

Engine Type: Premium Unleaded V-6

Displacement: 3.5 L/212

Fuel System: Sequential MPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 279 @ 6200

SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 252 @ 4900

Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code:

Trans Type: 6

Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again:

First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.36

Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.09

Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.48

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.06

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.75

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.56

Reverse Ratio (:1): 2.27

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 4.25

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 22

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 19

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 27

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 130

Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3946

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 150

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs): 1500

Suspension Type - Front: Strut

Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link

Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc

Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.3

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

Front Tire Order Code:

Rear Tire Order Code:

Spare Tire Order Code:

Front Tire Size: P235/60VR18

Rear Tire Size: P235/60VR18

Spare Tire Size:

Front Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5

Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in):

Front Wheel Material: Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material:

Steering Type: Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 38.9

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 16

Wheelbase (in): 105.7

Length, Overall (in): 184.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 73.7

Height, Overall (in): 65

Track Width, Front (in): 63.1

Track Width, Rear (in): 63.4

Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 61.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 26.1

Passenger Capacity: 5

Passenger Volume (ft³): 103.5

Front Head Room (in): 38.7

Front Leg Room (in): 42

Front Shoulder Room (in): 58.7

Front Hip Room (in): 55.7

Second Head Room (in): 38.1

Second Leg Room (in): 38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in): 57.2

Second Hip Room (in): 53.8

Vehicle Name: Acura RDX

Body Style: Sport Utility

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 8.1

Pricing

This model has 10 different trims.

MSRP

$44,200

Invoice

$41,952

Description

3.5 L/212, 279 @ 6200, Automatic w/OD

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Fuel Economy

This model has 10 different trims.

City

19 MPG

Hwy

27 MPG

Combined

22 MPG

Description

3.5 L/212, 279 @ 6200, Automatic w/OD

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