2016 Acura RDX SUV

2016 RDX

Overview
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Competition

$35,370 MSRP From
22.5 mpg AVG, Comb.
279 hp Max. Power
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Acura RDX is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the Luxury SUV category. For the 2016 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from, all with the same 3.5L V-6 engine that produces 279 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual premium gasoline expense is $3,050 to $3,150, which over the course of five years will cost you $5,250 in extra fuel spending. Acura RDX has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.

2016 Acura RDX AcuraWatch Plus Pkg / FWD 4dr

2016 Acura RDX AWD 4dr

2016 Acura RDX AcuraWatch Plus Pkg

2016 Acura RDX Advance Pkg

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 73.7 in
Length: 184.4 in
Height: 65.0 in
Wheelbase: 105.7 in

2016 RDX has a relatively short wheelbase ( 105.7 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3737 - 3946 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 42.0 inHip Room: 55.7 inHead Room: 38.7 inShoulder Room: 58.7 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 38.3 inHip Room: 53.8 inHead Room: 38.1 inShoulder Room: 57.2 in

Cargo Volume Behind Second Row Seats

26.1 ft³

2016 RDX seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, RDX ia a class-leader on only one measurement - legs - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders, hips, and head. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is smaller than the average among its peers with 26.1 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 RDX Base	2016 RDX AcuraWatch Plus Package	2016 RDX Technology Package	2016 RDX Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages	2016 RDX Advance Package
Configuration	3.5 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, AWD	3.5 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, AWD	3.5 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, AWD	3.5 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, AWD	3.5 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
Starging MSRP	$35,370	$36,870	$36,670	$38,170	$39,070	$40,570	$40,370	$41,870	$42,020	$43,520
Engine	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6
HP	279 hp	279 hp	279 hp	279 hp	279 hp	279 hp	279 hp	279 hp	279 hp	279 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
City	20 MPG	19 MPG	20 MPG	19 MPG	20 MPG	19 MPG	20 MPG	19 MPG	20 MPG	19 MPG
Highway	28 MPG	27 MPG	28 MPG	27 MPG	28 MPG	27 MPG	28 MPG	27 MPG	28 MPG	27 MPG
Combined	23 MPG	22 MPG	23 MPG	22 MPG	23 MPG	22 MPG	23 MPG	22 MPG	23 MPG	22 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$3,050	$3,150	$3,050	$3,150	$3,050	$3,150	$3,050	$3,150	$3,050	$3,150

2016 RDX SUV comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $17,334 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average less powerful engine, RDX has a class-leading fuel economy of 23 mpg.

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 32
Recalls: 2

2016 RDX SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed thirty-two complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also two recalls issued by Acura, which by itself is a relatively low number.