2022 Acura RDX | Premium Compact SUV Review

[@jimbotwoten]

I love these reviews because they are what we care about in the real world. Most other car reviews are based off performance, not livability and practicality.

[@MicahMuzio]

Bingo!! When I was younger I spent more time obsessing over numbers. As I've gotten older I've learned how little numbers actually mean behind the wheel. Objectively slow cars can feel fast. Fast cars can feel boring. And a car that's fun-to-drive doesn't matter much if it's so off-putting that you don't want to drive it.

[@columbiars]

I'm 6"3' and I confirm I had NO issues with the second row seat (all good with leg and head room)

[@eduared-g3f]

Nice to hear brother.

[@stewartstarling2309]

I’m 6’5 and I confirm that I’ve had no issues in the front or back in my first gen and current generation RDX. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM.

[@falcon64z8]

That Flying Eyes ads is well produced in that I can see that as a commercial on TV lol. But yea I love this look of the RDX with the A-spec kit and I would love own one.

[@Cedar1956]

I really like hearing Evie's thoughts on these cars!

[@anonymousguy6928]

We have a 2020 Advance package with the embedded navigation. At first we thought we would never need it since we use Apple CarPlay but we went on a vacation in the mountains and lost all cell signal. We were almost out of gas and wouldn’t have found a gas station without the embedded navigation, so we’re actually pretty appreciative of it now😂 it’s a nice reassurance knowing that you have maps downloaded to the car.

[@ericcope8884]

So guys, if you don't know that lid for the center console moves forward. It makes a huge difference in comfort. I recently purchased a 2019 RDX with the Tech package and this platform has a lot of potential for aftermarket upgrades.

[@zzanatos2001]

You guys cracked me up with the arm goo comments! Great review!

[@AmitojdeepSinghBrar]

Great family content as always! This was the review I needed a couple of months back when I switched to RDX and glad that it’s mostly positive. For better MPG I’ll suggest staying away from A-spec and getting Tech/Advanced trims which have smaller 19inch rims for better EPA ratings and ride. Bonus: non A-spec come with a spare tire and not just inflator kit

[@geocape7060]

I have a tech 2021. Great car. No problems with 34k miles.

[@robertstoler7209]

That Kirkland Brand comparison comment…🤣🤣🤣 Never Change Micah!

[@hereigoagain5050]

Nice review. Love the RDX. The control for the Dynamic Mode and its surround is very sexy.

[@moozillamoo2109]

Positive: - RDX drives really well. Amazing balance of control and comfort. - Spacious. Negative: Spongy break. This is a no-no. Infotainment: I only use it to connect to my phone for music. Yet, it takes 5 clicks to change/select the phone every time I start the car. It couldn't just ask me which phone to connect? Build quality: Not as good as my MDX. Loud wind noise on driver side (but not passenger side). 360 degree camera: Icon too small and not clear enough. Hard to see the parking lines. Why bother with the system if you can't do this right? Other companies do it much better.

[@Slim1986]

One of the best in its class! Great review guys. Acura just make your infotainment touch screen

[@chuckfranklin6621]

Amen on the touch screen that is the only thing I do not like about mine

[@aceofspades6667]

currently shopping rdx vs. gv70 2.5T... I really like the shawd and the looks of this vehicle. The GV70 is slightly better looking and nicer interior but the Acura handles a bit better.

[@veronicaconcha6502]

I love my ASPEC. The darker rims with dark trim make it stand out from the technology package. I agree that gas mileage isn’t amazing but coming from a Tahoe it’s much better and lots of fun to drive.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent video guys!😸

[@vincenty747]

Great car with one big downside: gas mileage is pretty meh. I'd love to see a hybrid or plug-in version of this car.

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

Premium fuel with current gas price😔

[@chuckfranklin6621]

agree and have tried both premium and regular gas and the difference is maybe 1-2 miles per gallon if that.

[@remiguertin6474]

Replacing my 2019 Aspec with the 2023 Platinum Elite. Metallic grey on red leather. Delivery on July 10. I want the adaptative suspension for the smoother ride!

[@charonmiddleton5481]

The arm rest slides forward for better comfort arm resting comfort. Also changing the transmission between 'Drive' and 'Sport' will make a difference with smoothness. C'mon Micah, you didn't mention how awesome the ELS sound system is? :+)

[@HeyZooz]

I just leased a 2023 honda CRV but when lease is up I'm getting this.

[@niuhuskieguy]

I would say the Tech trim is the best one to get. I think it has the best looking rims, gets you access to navigation and the 12 speaker ELS which still sounds pretty good.

[@michaelallen2221]

No trim is good

[@kikomanster8188]

I have the Tech RDX and it has good balance of what you really need with your everyday drive. The only thing I am missing is the ventilated seat during summer and the newer els 3d. The base is ok but I say the tech is the sweet spot unless you like exterior styling of the Aspec but your price starts to climb up around $50,000 after that.

[@DanganaTrince]

it's the hardest thing i'll ever have to do. to look you in the eyes and say let's order flying eyes glasses.

[@atmartens]

I have two issues that bug me. I would LOVE to reply my current RDX with this generation, specifically this blue but red interior. I didn’t like the second generation. But the issue I have is that for a RDX ten years later only gets slightly better gas mileage. The second is that they still require premium. I’m honestly tired of the poor mileage and premium gas that’s required. Other wise I’d get it without a doubt.

[@AmitojdeepSinghBrar]

Premium is recommended, not required as per Acura. It won’t void your warranty on regular unlike other luxury brands. City fuel economy is poor but on highway it has matched the ratings for me (on Costco premium). It’s a longer, wider and stiffer car than the CRV based gen 1 and that shows in space and rigidity. If you commute in city get NX/RX hybrid or even a top trim Venza.

[@chuckfranklin6621]

@@AmitojdeepSinghBrar agreed I have the exact same vehicle Micah reviewed and no matter what you put in (premium or not) the gas mileage is not much different. I tend to just go with normal not premium gas. Main reason for this is that I had the Honda Accord which had the same engine and motor and I only used regular fuel in it....but because it was lighter got much better fuel economy.

[@lucasl.5084]

100 thousand coming fast

[@wangbo0104]

awesome review! Hard to afford Aspec or above but super excited for my upcoming tech pack! =)

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

2 issues, 1: no hybrid, with Premium fuel required and current gas price, it’s too expensive to fill it up. 2: no touch screen interface. If Acura fixes both issues, I might actually consider getting MDX.

[@troys.9188]

It doesn't require premium, just recommended, says 87 minimum. I have a 2019 and while the touch pad isn't the greatest, I don't touch it most times other than to start a music or I use my phone. Climate has buttons so, not a fix but not as bad as I thought.

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

@@troys.9188 MDX doesn’t require premium, that’s correct, but 19 city and 25 highway is still not good, and other people have said that they are getting lower MPG than the EPA ratings. Your RDX requires premium though, in 2022, gas becomes extremely expensive to fill up, in my area, it’s almost 5 dollars a gallon even for the 87 regular gas. Lexus has so many Hybrid options, Acura falls short of not offering hybrid. Also, I’m not the only one who dislike touch pad interface, many people also dislike the fact Acura doesn’t offer touch screen, it’s an easy fix for Acura to move the screen on MDX forward towards to the driver and actually offers a touch screen, that’s literally what Lexus did, and people are happy that Lexus listened to the complaints of many people.

[@troys.9188]

@@blackwhirlwind1245 Just filled up, 91 recommended and 87 minimum on the gas cap, I use regular. I averaged 21 MPG on this last tank. Nope it's not good economy, didn't think of that last spring when I bought it. Nope the touchpad isn't for everyone but I've found I can live with it. I bought the car because I loved how it looked and drove and for that I am still extremely happy with it. It has done well in two seasons of snow and many road trips. It's not perfect but I bought it used for a good deal, anything else I was looking at would have required me to buy new. I do hope they make changes to make it better but I'm still happy to show it to people and let them see if it's something they are interested in.

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

@@troys.9188 so your RDX doesn’t require premium? I guess I’m wrong, I thought it requires premium.

[@shamanthvijayakumar6368]

You can actually fill up the RDX with regular gas. The only trade off is that power output drops to 252BHP. The accord 2.0T uses the same engine that’s rated at 252BHP with regular gas.

[@cnfusd]

Ok so your family is super cute! My wife and I just want to be your friends! You both seem so much fun! haha

[@RudyC27]

How's Lake Arrowhead Life so far?

[@juansanchez-ve5vu]

great Japanese luxury and reliability

[@carll693]

Which do you prefer… Mazda CX50 or RDX?

[@ien2023]

That big sun roof is gonna be a heat issue with state in Nevada or Arizona.

[@columbiars]

You can close a roof layer that completely covers the glass moonroof. In the video is fully opened.

[@tiramisu327]

Hi Micah! How does the CX50 compare to the RDX? Is the RDX worth the price difference?

[@atmartens]

I would 100% think so. The AWD system is better, the material quality in the Mazda is nice but not quite as nice. Also, the infotainment systems in Mazda is not as easy compared to the Acura.

[@tiramisu327]

@@atmartens is it noticeably better though? The Acura SHAWD drive while impressive setup seems to be tuned towards performance driving. Not sure if that’s really possible in an big heavy SUV. The Mazda AWD is turned towards more day to day driving with G vectoring which helps a lot more at lower speeds. The Acura interior does look and feel a lot nicer tho… just not sure if it’s 10k nicer

[@atmartens]

@@tiramisu327 I think it all comes down to what your style is. The Mazda CX-50 is brand new, granted it shares a lot with the CX-5, but you're going into a brand new model that hasn't had any quirks worked out. The RDX has been around since 2019, and the best time to get a new vehicle is when they do the refresh. I also think it depends if you're going off road or not. The CX-50 has been marketed as a alternate to the Subaru Forester, where as the CX-5 and the RDX might have a little more in common? Maybe that's just the marketing. I'd sit in both and see which you like more.

[@AmitojdeepSinghBrar]

I cross shopped a slightly used RDX with a new CX-50. After trying both and coming from a CX-30 Turbo, the Acura is rides much better thanks to independent suspension all around. The Mazda handled well but rear end used to be everywhere with slightest bumps. The engines seem close in power but the Acura has a great top end compared to diesel like torque of Mazda. SH-AWD is real and I love flooring it on ramps. Also the 10 speed on RDX makes for smooth highway cruising at lower RPM. I would recommend and RDX over Turbo PP CX-50. The lower trims of CX-50 have better value. Looking forward to a comparison video of both.

[@Druezer]

Tire and shocks family safe?

[@WpnX81]

Fully agree with the NSX center stack insight, but it's nice to see an infotainment volume knob instead of the bargain basement Fit infotainment in the NSX. It also doesn't make any sense to me why they use up so much real estate in the center stack when everything is electronic there, no longer mechanical.

[@naveenthemachine]

I’d pick it without hesitation over the Lexus nx

[@vishalakula8451]

Bro I’ve seen your comments in a lot of videos, I would like to know why you hate Lexus so much 😂

[@Mr21scott]

@@vishalakula8451 Mental illness - and also paid by Hyundai. Everyone on the internet knows it.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@vishalakula8451 they aren’t as competitive as they used to be. As a Camry owner Lexus just is going down market lately and it really shows. Their interiors, powertrains, styling, and pricing. They are getting more expensive but also less luxurious than before Lexus has objectively lost to genesis lately and it really shows. Genesis has proven that a dressed up corolla or Camry in some form is not luxury

[@88hemoglobin]

@@vishalakula8451 seriously, lol

[@88hemoglobin]

@@naveenthemachine fake news, Lexus is still outselling Genesis. Do you have stats to prove otherwise? Btw, I test drove the GV70 and GV80, picking up an rx soon.

[@campbossextra8843]

Great my subscriber

[@DanganaTrince]

apex blue pearl paint will increase the horsepower by 500

[@A_guan]

I honestly haven't wanted an suv till I test drove a new rdx which leads me to this questions...should I trade in both of my cars for the rdx or trade in one car I barely drive for a gr86 that'll be a weekend car

[@GregBalzer]

Funny. I’m considering on trading my weekend car (Miata ND) and my wife’s daily (Civic Si) for an RDX. Doesn’t make sense to hardly drive the weekender, and the RDX test drive felt almost as spirited as the Miata.

[@dirtsailoroff-road5580]

Please do a family review of the dodge challenger

[@funkeeee]

Did Micah sell the R44? Because I'd wish to see some helicopter content. Suggestions: Engine Differences between the R44 and the new one eg, fuel economy, speed, startup etc

[@md8744]

Crazy Japanese didnot put reclining back seat, they want to follow German style

[@denault3985]

How fancy...

[@P87-z4h]

Review the new Lexus NX.

[@naveenthemachine]

😂😂😂😆😆😆😆🤣🤣🤣 It’s not worth reviewing. The nx is so uncompetitive in every way that I can’t believe kbb and other auto journalists even bothered reviewing it. They are much better off driving the genesis gv70 10 times over and over because they will never get tired of the new Asian Luxury class leader

[@haze1123]

That silly infotainment touchpad is a deal breaker. Acura will abandon it eventually.

[@2laidragon]

I really think the 2.0L is pretty unrefined. I prefer the V6 on the older RDX.

[@damilolaakanni]

I haven't been in one, but just for better reliability I prefer the V6. I've not heard of reliability issues with the 2.0 turbo though.

[@2laidragon]

@@damilolaakanni the pickup on the new one is quicker but he older V6 is smoother and quieter.

[@garrettw99]

For a 2.0T I think it is very refined, but I agree I miss the V6

[@moozillamoo2109]

@@2laidragon Agree on both. Torque at low speed is better than V6 as well.

[@2laidragon]

@@moozillamoo2109 the turbo just feels rough and cheap.

[@jp93309]

I feel like the competitors in the lower price compact suv tiers (Kia/Hyundia, Toyota, even Honda) have better (more practical) features including hybrid availability for less $ and decent power. You can flex luxury all you want but at the end of the day, I’m happier knowing I spent my money more wisely.

[@RRLV434]

Agreed. I’d take the Tucson or Sportage over this anyday. I’d even rather get the top trims of those over this

[@antgiacone]

My PHEV Tucson’s rear seats recline ;)

[@Mr21scott]

So you're saying mainstream brands are cheaper than luxury cars. Huh. Never thought of that. And yes, that is sarcasm. You also only live once. And if you choose to do that in a RAV4 or Tucson, well congratulations.

[@jp93309]

@@Mr21scott Oh you thought I was against luxury suvs in general? You’d be wrong. What I am against is the fact that the RDX isn’t any better than a Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage etc yet it costs more. No touchscreen, no 360 camera, no e-assisted power, nothing that warrants the higher price. If Acura does step up and actually innovate, then I’ll take notice and shop it.

[@jws15]

Haha comparing this to a Hyundai lol. Give me a break.

[@Mr21scott]

The interior looks as though the designer used an Etch-a-sketch, dropped it, all the sketches got mangled, but they went with it anyway. Lines and curves and materials and knobs and touchpads and angles all over the freakin' place. It's headache-inducing.

[@joalblo9581]

No "sweetie potpourri"?

[@anirudhgadhavi41]

The non reclining seat is a deal breaker for me.

[@PreparationdobleH]

Now make a video of all the problems it has.

[@michaelallen2221]

Terrible company!!! My 19 ilx, gone rear main seal leak. And 2 ilx loaner cars same problem. Then traded for a 21 tlx. It had rear main seal leak. Which draws oil fumes into cabin. And!!! 3 TLX loaners same problem! And sadly our 21 rdx rear main seal leak. Oil fumes come into cabin. And guess what!!! Oil dilution is still here folks! Gas in the oil on 2.0 liter turbo. Was a honda person since 2014. Will never buy one again company is terrible to deal. Wont help you at all. If you read this which i hope you do, i just saved you!! Your welcome.

[@Zanderthelab]

You haven’t saved anyone haha😂. Most enthusiasts will still buy Honda products. Sorry for your bad luck.

[@michaelallen2221]

@@Zanderthelab luck? No luck buds when u have 10 tht all do the same thing its a design flaw.

[@Zanderthelab]

@@michaelallen2221 you must be stupid.. let me explain… people will still buy it🤣

[@A.R.B.J.]

The infotainment interface is truly terrible.

[@pjlett5688]

Not much of a review ,more like chat time.

[@newsmedia-one9756]

It also competes with the Lexus NX, why are you guys always leaving out Lexus vehicles in your videos when comparing? It’s annoying 🙄

[@naveenthemachine]

Why? Because the nx and Lexus in general can’t compete 😆 Kbb should leave Lexus out as if it doesn’t exist like Infiniti. 😂 the Rdx and Acura destroy Lexus in every category

[@newsmedia-one9756]

@@naveenthemachine you’re so out of reach bro, Acura is a more dying brand than Lexus, look at the statistics 📈 go over those numbers! Lexus sells beats all of the brand sales in total.

[@garrettw99]

@@naveenthemachine fuel economy

[@naveenthemachine]

@@garrettw99 if you want fuel economy why do you have to get a Lexus? You may as well get a rav4 or venza in their top end trims

[@Mr21scott]

@@newsmedia-one9756 You're obviously the only person left that doesn't know about Naveen.

[@msanchezym]

Arm goo 😂😂😂😂

[@linkfloyd4908]

91 octane required? Bye bye

[@totoro1605]

Recommended but not required

[@sandeep569]

I prefer Mica versus his Mrs being on TV. Cringe!