Acura RDX

The **Acura RDX** is a compact luxury Crossover SUV produced by Acura, a luxury division of Honda. It was first introduced in 2006 and has since gone through three generations.

## First Generation (2007–2012)

The first generation of the Acura RDX was launched in 2007, using a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produced 240 horsepower. The RDX was available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and featured a five-speed automatic transmission with SportShift capabilities. It was one of the few luxury compact SUVs at the time with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

In 2010, the car received a facelift adding a front-wheel drive option and the new "power plenum" grille.

## Second Generation (2013–2018)

The second generation of the RDX debuted in 2013 with a significant upgrade to a 3.5-liter V6 engine, replacing the previous turbocharged four-cylinder. This change improved fuel efficiency, with the RDX now achieving an EPA estimate of 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. The all-wheel drive system was simplified compared to the previous generation.

This generation also introduced more advanced technology, such as a 5-inch display, keyless entry, and the option of a Technology Package with an upgraded navigation system. In 2016, the RDX received a facelift which included updated exterior features and additional safety technologies such as adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist.

## Third Generation (2019–Present)

The third generation of the RDX, was launched in 2019, and ocurred the introduction of a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine producing 272 horsepower. A 10-speed automatic transmission was added, along with the new Touchpad Interface for infotainment control.

This generation also introduced a new version of the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system, which could send up to 70% of power to the rear wheels.

A facelift for the 2022 model included improved sound insulation, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.

## Markets

The Acura RDX is currently sold mainly in North America but also in Panama and Kuwait.

## Infobox (automobile)

- **name**: Acura RDX
- **image**: 2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD 2.0L front 4.13.19.jpg
- **manufacturer**: Acura (Honda)
- **production**: 2006–present
- **model years**: 2007–present
- **class**: Compact executive car, Compact luxury crossover SUV
- **body style**: 5-door SUV
- **related**: Honda CR-V
Honda Civic


## Infobox (automobile)

- **name**: First generation
- **production**: July 2006–2012
- **assembly**: Marysville, Ohio, United States
 Marysville Auto Plant
- **model years**: 2007–2012
- **designer**: Jon Ikeda (2004)
- **image**: 2007 Acura RDX -- NHTSA.jpg
- **caption**: 2007 Acura RDX
- **engine**: 2.3 L _Honda K engine#K23A1, K23A1_ Turbocharger, turbo Straight-four engine, I4
- **transmission**: 5-speed automatic transmission, automatic
- **length**: 2007-09:
2010-12:
- **layout**: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout, Front engine, front-wheel drive, front-wheel-drive, all-wheel drive, all-wheel-drive (SH-AWD)
- **model code**: TB1/2


## Infobox (automobile)

- **name**: Second generation
- **image**: 2013 Acura RDX -- 06-24-2012 1.JPG
- **caption**: 2013 Acura RDX
- **production**: March 2012–2018
- **model years**: 2013–2018
- **designer**: Toshinobu Minami  (2010)
- **assembly**: East Liberty, Ohio, United States
 East Liberty Auto Plant
- **layout**: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout, Front engine, front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
- **engine**: 3.0 L _Honda J30, J30Y1_ V6 (China Only)
3.5 L _Honda J35, J35Z2_ V6
- **transmission**: 6-speed Automatic transmission, automatic
- **wheelbase**: .
- **weight**: (FWD)
  (AWD)
- **model code**: TB3/4


## Infobox (automobile)

- **name**: Third generation
- **image**: 2019 Acura RDX front in red 4.20.19.jpg
- **production**: May 2018–present
- **model years**: 2019–present
- **assembly**: US: East Liberty, Ohio
China: Guangqi Honda, Guangzhou (2018-2022)
- **layout**: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout, Front engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive (SH-AWD)
- **engine**: 2.0 L _Honda K engine#, K20C4_ (turbo)
- **transmission**: 10-speed automatic
- **weight**: (FWD)
(AWD)
- **designer**: Randall Smock
- **model code**: TC1/2