Off-Road, Torture Test! // 2020 Acura RDX A-Spec AWD Review

[@alberttovar]

1.5 years later... still enjoyable to watch. One of the best car reviews without the fluff. Love the personality.

[@roukemamd7468]

LOL I just bought the 2020 A Spec after watching endless reviews and test driving it. Gotta say, your review was the most enlightening, least boring and definitely the happiest. Thanks!

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Your production quality, relative to the frequency of output, combined with the fact that you probably do it all yourself - is incredible. Props.

[@TxJK18]

My wife just got one, and I love this thing. Im so glad we decide to stop at the Acura dealer before heading to the Lexus one. I the sport feeling of this SUV

[@griffinoneal1856]

The beauty/dork ratio is perfect

[@TroyPosey]

Agreed. I like chicks that are smart, dorky, and awkward...Especially when they know it, and they're still not afraid to be themselves. In a world full of fakes, frauds, posers, and wannabes, someone who is genuine truly stands out among the chaff. 👍🏻

[@mrmikewayne64]

Damn right I'm in love.

[@ddss137]

Sounds like a Lamborghini hurracan from the inside

[@a3rocks851]

Nice review. This is one of my finalists for next purchase. I currently have an Acura MDX with 305,000 miles and only issue was a radiator replacement at 200,000 miles. Besides, the normal brakes, rotors, spark plugs, oil and wipers, it has been flawless!!

[@W0nTonSoup]

What year MDX do you have?

[@a3rocks851]

I have a 2008 with the SH-AWD. Running all seasons tires in the Northeast and never a problem with the weather. I can’t say enough how amazing it has been. I do the maintenance with changing plugs, oil, brakes and brake fluid. I did replace the timing chain at 200,000 miles but it was running with no issue. Just thought I didn’t want it to break while driving.

[@gregholman2930]

I Just Purchased (3 Months Ago), A 2013 RDX & Love The V-6 Better Than This New Turbo Thing They Put In The New One, But The New Styling Is Simply Awesome!

[@normt5463]

"Consumer Reports can no longer recommend six car models, including the Acura RDX(and MDX) SUV... because of problems identified in CR’s annual reliability survey. The survey has data on 470,000 vehicles as reported by their owners."

[@normt5463]

@Notsofast L find a MDX that had the recall done and I'm sure while they are in there did the Honda timing belt. Otherwise budget about $1,000 for timing belt and water pump every 100K miles.

[@mikeb3172]

Definitely one of the best looking AWD cars going around...

[@GoofieNewfie]

not a car, and missing a LOT of tech features that cheaper SUV/CUV's have. Plus this thing has not been reliable.

[@shavscott3412]

Steve what part of it is not reliable?

[@ambushjazz2982]

@@GoofieNewfie like what features

[@closer20jc]

@@GoofieNewfie this rig has more features than most lol. Also there have been some transmission issues because people are morons with the paddle shifters

[@justinfincher2385]

I think apex blue is THE color to get. It’s the prettiest color of blue I’ve ever seen on any vehicle in my life

[@ilovedreamore3440]

This is by far the best review!! Thank you. I'm making my purchase solely based on this video!! I love this vehicle

[@Bostero79]

You had me at Type-R powered mommy missile, haha! My '18 TLX was getting serviced last week and the dealer loaned me a 2021 RDX A-Spec, it was a lot of fun to drive, the turbo screams!!!

[@ArnoldHawk]

Watching your facial expressions when you do the braking test always makes me smile i love watching your videos

[@RobKeenan826]

I live for those braking facial expressions now

[@richrigney4610]

That was a great interior review.. You are getting more and more creative and more and more entertaining! Awesome job.

[@morethanaveragejoe8224]

Going backwards down a trail is not easy. Especially in a $48,000 vehicle that's not yours...nerves of steel, Sarah. Great job!!

[@deandufresne3671]

This is an example of how all car reviews should be done. This is a new standard.

[@JS-hw8ve]

I've watched like 10 seconds of your review, and your intro, where you are cute and quirky then suddenly spout stats and facts like Mr. Data from Star Trek is one of the coolest things you have ever done. Way to lay down the knowledge.

[@YouAreBreathing]

I pulled up this video intending to have it play in the background while I play Pokemon, but I just learned a lot about an Acura SUV.

[@sani9238]

The world needs more Sarah reviews

[@MrGarfield4]

Yup, I’m watching this again 4 years later. I own a 2020 RD-X Technology with SH-AWD. This has to be the best car I’ve EVER owned. I’m 70 years old and have owned a lot of cars over the years. It is phenomenally fun to drive, comfortable on road trips. Gas mileage isn’t super but I consider it the price of admission . I’ve averaged a calculated 25.5 mpg over the entire life of the car. I can squeeze 30 mpg on a road trip if I keep the speed down and keep my foot out of the boost (kinda tough though 😊). My only 2 complaints with the car is road noise and rattles in the cargo area. I would buy this car again in a heartbeat if anything happened to it. 👍👍.

[@andrewmathewson441]

Damn, now that I have found you, I must binge watch you. I have watched so many and have not been as entertained and informed in such a unique manner. Great fun. Keep it going.

[@Eatshhhushi]

I got the exact color and model except 2019 year. Few changes in 2020 worth mentioning. This video is the best KZbin review for 2019/2020 Acura RDX. Thank you for testing the vehicle off road capabilities.

[@unregisteredpapyrus5053]

I will never see an RDX the same way after that tailpipe clip. Anyway, awesome review as always!

[@zero2sixty244]

I’m a huge fan of the SH-AWD system

[@jrldude8719]

1:09 - 1:40 - hahahahaha. :) Great review. You've ruined me on most of the other car reviews on youtube. You're so entertaining!!!

[@drewyager4020]

Lee Johnson I second that. For quirky I give her a Doug score of 80. Liked and subscribed and shared

[@MatthewJohnCrittenden]

93 degrees here, and that’s after it’s eased off. Another fun review, glad I found your channel recently.

[@johnem4695]

you are by far my favorite reviewer!! Your personality is so refreshing!!

[@Ecuador006]

Shrimp

[@tomroberson5040]

Sarah your personality is one of a kind love it .thanks for all the smiles you give everyone

[@BebeTechManiac-fu4wu]

That's my favorite SUV... but for now I will keep driving my Outlander Sport/ASX. 8 years, no issues... not powerful, but enough to drive fine to work, and go back home :)

[@braddahyosh09]

Already own the 2020 RDX, so I didn’t really need to watch another review, but I’m freakin’ happy I did! You just earned another subscriber! 🤙🏼

[@Honestandtruth007]

White color is Wayyyyyy better than any other Colors... for any brand. except yellow and red.

[@markfinnigan4994]

Sarah, mate, so good at what you do buuuut, every now and then you drop a classic. Today's had me somewhat distracted for the entire video. And I quote, "MOMMY MISSILE"? This is one that will not go unnoticed. Thanks Sars

[@lamarr912]

My 2007 RDX meets that seal of approval. The new RDX is absolutely stunning.

[@aceofspades6667]

I'll be honest when I picture sarah driving a car around town it's this RDX. It suits her!

[@SarahnTuned]

Ace of Spades why?

[@carlunnerstall3226]

Can't believe you're not showing signs of exhaustion since you're like the hardest working girl on the web. Great job Sarah as usual

[@jimhauge9496]

Great review Sarah! Nice job backing down the hill; that looked scary. Good job on the editing! Hope you remembered the penguins.

[@arttafil6792]

I love when you get serious (Almost). The only thing I have against newer SUV’ s is all the gimmickry and gadgets. Too many things to go bad and that will be outrageously expensive to repair.

[@SarahnTuned]

Art Tafil ok boomer 🤭😜

[@TheDiscardedFoot]

Purchased the baseline 2021 earlier this year. Someone hit me, and here we are, 6 months later I'm trading it in for an Aspec. Can't wait! :)

[@Ruf-Art-by-Tim]

Yeah it's December here as I watch this and I'm in 🇨🇦 Western Canada, it's not 71F here it's -18C ( equals COLD in your math skills) More fitting for your 2 Penguins !

[@nikita4432]

I got 2 months ago the 2020 RDX A-SPEC but all black with red interior and I love it!!!! 😍😍😍

[@wirekat]

You goof ball. I just got the 2021 RDX and you taught me more about my car.

[@alaskafpv73]

Congrats! Your using your sex appeal, knowledge of vehicles, and comedic sense of humor in the right way. Keep up the great work!

[@dizzyrider6207]

Please don't change the way you do your rating of a vehicle. We love the bean score. It's so cool and kind of funny. You really have a funny way of making yourself look funny so I guess that makes you double funny. You're freaking hilarious. Have a great day Sarah

[@addytuney2028]

thank you for always making me chuckle while still giving pertinent info. it is a lot colder than 72F here in Buffalo NY...hugs..

[@NoName-dn8nv]

I like when "science Sarah" comes out with the glasses and lab shirt

[@gregholman2930]

Cause You Freaky Like That, Lol

[@stephenmoxley3004]

Another great car review, Sarah. Really nice work, backing that car down the hill. That can be really scary business! Nice to see your little penguin friends again. That car might have some serious off-road chops with different wheels and tires? Keep 'em coming. Always enjoy your videos.

[@mikeh6876]

Great car review. Love the ending. This review was so "?perky". The only term I can think of. Like you were in a really good mood. You do, Miss Sarah, do the very best car reviews. No BS - just highlights

[@jimmannella452]

I liked this review in the sense that you were trying to be too clever by half but you still managed to get your points across re RDX's capabilities. I own one (2019) and so far, in Alberta, Canada, it's been a performance and inclement weather workhorse.

[@k9keo]

Those are some massive exhaust tips. Reminds me of the 4” exhaust tips that everyone used to put on their Hondas back in the late 90s. 👻

[@robsendall9847]

In England we call that a Chelsea tractor, no off road action in its life. So entertaining, thanks Sarah 😁🤘

[@radarw64]

"I got sixteen speakers crossed my back dash" "A little bobbin' dog watchin' everbody pass"

[@arloweyers5432]

Sh!t yeah Aaron Tippen reference.!!! 👍🏻 cause there ain’t nuthin wrong with my radio....

[@Kurtiscott]

Actually the great thing about our white RDX is that when it gets dirty it is not as obvious. Ive found that the darker the color the harder it is to keep cars “looking” clean.

[@johndoe5229]

Wow…I’m impressed ! The edits were on point

[@omairsh8]

Red and Blue are the best colours on the RDX, MDX, and TLX 😍

[@drewames254]

Good call Sarah, We want to see more videos from you ! That's a sweet Acura !! Wish I had those hills in my back yard, looks fun!

[@Juste_L3O_237]

That was.....one entertaining review video. Never watched a woman car reviewer before (nothing misogynistic about it), simply never popped on my radar. But you're humor was refreshing. +1 sub. Stay weird Sarah!

[@joshnegane4007]

Those glasses with Science Sarah are wild! They're shaped almost like cat ears or some'.

[@SarahnTuned]

Josh Negane lol

[@KC2DZB]

Sarah, I think the vegan bean ball score is the perfect rating system for this vehicle. Good work!

[@ChillyWilly72]

Love the personality you bring to something that can often times be sterile...and you should've went for it.

[@preoksaha4504]

Damn that SH-AWD is impressive!! How tf did it off road like that?!?

[@cityjenkins7500]

Love me some Sarah on a Monday.❤️❤️ my weekend just got better. Plus I’m an Acura certified tech. Well I was a few years ago. Lol. Still shade tree tho.

[@ross7684]

Another great review, Sarah. Loved your road/off-road testing. BTW...4 degrees and snowing here, which is as warm as it is going to be for the next two plus days! My long time best friend moved to Phoenix 8 weeks ago and had to call to rub it in today. :-( LOL!

[@twystedhumour]

until your best friends squeals in the Phoenix heat, that is.

[@laurentiutrifan8173]

Cool design. Exterior & interior. Especially the front grile ... is cute af.

[@danielmattiello1507]

LOL that was the best slip ever. " You can fist the tailpipe". Freakin love it lol 😂

[@keefbrown]

Can't beat a good fisting....

[@gregholman2930]

@@keefbrown Lol

[@rabbivj]

I own a 2020 advance and i freaking love it!

[@yummiermussel5331]

Just got the 2020 A Spec FWD and also enjoy it very much...waiting for the type S MDX to launch to pick that up and leave the RDX to my wife!

[@particlewaveduality]

Garage Science Sarah is the best!

[@hotsedan]

Great review Sarah, keep up the cool dork/tech entertainment levels please 😁

[@pablogonzalez8304]

Best car description ever

[@moviebod]

That was cool when you seemed to appear in the front. As for the video, I got stuck in a situation similar to yours in Nova Scotia off road in a Jeep Grand Cherokee

[@jamesemcclure]

71F that's so not fair, it's 44F here! I think I need to move to AZ. Nice review.

[@alrestauro]

04:23Trippe editing! LOVE IT!!! Awesome review your on point as always, Sarah! Thanks!

[@ant26101]

you have the best reviews on KZbin hands down. you are awesome 🤣

[@killercurl1]

your jeans look like they went through the ultimate torture test....... keep up the good content!!!

[@jbouldin3]

You are informative and hilarious! Very nice to see. Thank you.

[@geocam007]

4 years later and I still love the performance of this RDX and its overall look.... except for that lobster taillights.

[@penster617]

SARAH! Excellent review -- I have this car (White, Advance package). YOU ARE THE BEST CAR REVIEWER EVERRRRR! You have a new fan in Boston (and Maine half the time). Subscribing... :)

[@tjbiker49]

Absolutely THE BEST review yet ! . . . So Honest, So Daring, and So CUTE ! LOTS of EFFORT on your part is appreciated. Thank you Sarah. . . You're my new favorite too. :)

[@InterestingTipsAndThings]

Never did see nobody fist no tailpipe until now that is... Lolz you are hilarious, and I am a new sub... Cheers!

[@markphilpot4981]

Brakes really popped your eyes out on this one! Lot of weight to drag around with that engine. Not bad, would do better with off road tires like you said. Nice looking!💖😊

[@warccmj]

Thanks for the review, I have been eyeing that exact setup, and great music choice for the off-road intro!!

[@slammajamma5435]

That review was fun just like an RDX. I enjoyed the braking test very, very much.🤘

[@markwng]

That was a serious off road test. Very rare in car tests..

[@roughnec12]

So fun to watch and listen to. Sarah, you crack me up.

[@andrewj.salmon4334]

That is a BIG emblem - your synonyms are elegant!

[@cheekothechiweenie]

Amazing job, you are the best reviewer!

[@ruinman8722]

this was a cute little video with a cute little offroader.

[@bdgannon1473]

Informative and fun to watch - keep up the fine work !

[@jdcarguy1242]

Best Science Sarah glasses yet!

[@AV8R767]

The penguins have returned!

[@neoanderson7]

That’s right, rub it in why don’t you! Sunny and warm still in December! 😝. Meanwhile, freezing and snowing up here in the GTA.. 😔 Those RS-A’s are probably the worst tire any manufacturer can fit on a vehicle. Have no idea how they still exist! Great review! 👍🏻

[@douglasmurry8107]

Sooo.... aggressive makes you smile...and want more... gotcha!! 😂 As always, informative and knowledgeable review provided by penguin stow aways and the ultimate motor nerd!

[@cBodhi]

Damn that SUV is sweet!

[@samuellee2821]

Like ur review and now i got more confidence for buying this car.

[@kmorton54]

Sarah I am surprised that you attempted off road tests with a SUV with 20" street tires. I am impressed that it did as well as it did. I really enjoy your excellent car reviews 👍😆

[@SarahnTuned]

Keith Mort thank you 😊 I know this trail well now!

[@trancenut81]

You are genuinely funny Sarah! I got a few laughs.

[@danr154]

Now that's a cool review. I love the offroad portions you do. Backing down that had to be interesting. At least you had the backup camera I guess? I really like the way the RDX looks and performs, but that infotainment seems like it would be hard to read and navigate for me.

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly , another car we don't have in the UK.

[@mrwest5552]

Yea ! new unit of measurement for hood badges.. big hamburger buns! And i will not mention that "other" word U used. Super happy U think SAFETY during your productions, Our Girl got mad skills. ✔️

[@levigato125]

My VW EA888 1.8T has its exhaust manifold built inside the head also. The other great feature with this setup is the defrost and heat work within seconds of start up.

[@quicknickdriver8510]

Another fabulous review from a Sarah like no other. Glad you’re enjoying warm dry weather. It was 1 Celsius when I left for work this morning and now it’s raining.

[@wyattoneable]

You really do great job at car review. You make it look easy.

[@wpalmer8901]

Sarah, thanks for another fun and informative review.