Luxury through intelligence. That is something that Acura knows all too well. They have spent the last two decades carving an identity, building a reputation that supports this idea. They make vehicles that feel powerful, that are dynamic in their design, and most importantly vehicles that feel smart. They create vehicles that have an aura about them. Acura makes luxury vehicles unlike anyone else.

The 2018 Acura RDX is the pinnacle of intelligent luxury. It takes a vehicle class that is known space and comfort and meets those expectations by imbuing them with innovative design and technology. It uses the same motto when designing its bold and beautiful exterior as well as everything embedded under the hood. It's the luxury SUV that offers a unique take on its class.

Let's take a closer look.
DESIGN

The 2018 RDX is a big bodied SUV that isn't afraid to make bold choices. It offers an incredible silhouette, starting with a staunched back end that leads towards a tight middle which has sharply cut accent lines that stretch to a sleeker front end. The 2018 RDX's front face is framed by two newly designed Jewel Eye LED headlights, with a grille that has the Acura "A" emblem implanted in the center. On the inside, it's both spacious and efficiently designed. Fitted with the finest materials, you'll be hard pressed to find a vehicle that is this spacious, while also allowing each passenger to have easy access to the wonderful technology embedded throughout the RDX.

PERFORMANCE

The SUV is traditionally a vehicle designed with style and comfort in mind. But with the Acura RDX, you get a vehicle that is stylish, comfortable, but also something that impresses in the performance department. The RDX offers 279 Horsepower and 252 ft-lbs of torque out of a 3.5-litre, 24-valve SOHC i-VTEC® V6 engine. This is enough power to tow the boat out to the lake or confidently get out of any tight spots. The RDX is also highly efficient in fuel consumption, with a fuel efficiency rating that rivals any.

TECHNOLOGY

While the performance and exterior design are highly impressive, the technological aspects of the vehicle are where the 2018 RDX truly shines. Intelligence is a theme you'll see through the design of the RDX, with innovation and excitement layered throughout the vehicle. Some of this tech is designed so that you can curate by your personal perfect driving experience. Technology like AcuraLink, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, a wireless Smartphone charger, and a variety of other great audio features powered by an ELS Studio sound system. Others, like AcuraWatch, ACE Body Structure, and Acura's Surround View camera, are designed to make your ride as safe and comfortable as possible. It's an entire vehicle designed to make you feel comfortable.

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As a brand recognized as a luxury vehicle company, there's a certain reputation in what type of vehicles they produce. There's a reason why Acura has been held at such a high regard for so many years, it always surpasses expectation. Whether that be with it's incredible 2017 TLX sedan, or the phenomenal 2017 NSX supercarAnother spectacular vehicle is the RDX.

Coming later this year, the 2017 Acura RDX is the SUV of the future for Edmonton residents. A comfortable, lush, technology filled carriage that is a performance masterpiece. It's a vehicle that from the moment you step inside, you know you're in for something you've never experienced before. Enough talk. Let's take a closer look.
First up, let's take a look at what the interior design of the 2017 Acura RDX will be like. The interior of the RDX is certainly something to look forward to. It's got the kind of luxury that is instantly recognized as something different. Its breathtaking interior design is headed by intelligence that has near infinite depth. From the moment you settle into that plush front seat, you know you're in for next level luxury. It offers a robust interior, spacious and roomy, so that you feel like you're riding in the back of a limo while in the back seat. At the front, you ride high with complete visibility of your surroundings, with access to Acura's incredible technological suite.

The look and feel of the 2017 Acura RDX is that of pure, unadulterated sophistication. It feels futuristic, and yet, has the comforts you equate to being at home, all wrapped in a technological shell that is unmatched by its competition.
Looking at the 2017 Acura RDX, it's clearl that it is as much a piece of art as it is a product. It's a beautiful automobile which each stroke a precise and distinct design choice. It takes an often bland and shapeless design of the SUV and molds it into something unique.

The 2017 Acura RDX is a strong standing, wide-mouthed piece of mechanical perfection. Its curves, tightly stout at the back end and curving subtly towards the front, look organic. Its bold design is led by that unforgettable front face, with the Acura "A" emblem in the center of a winged grille, with the flanking Acura Jewel Eye headlights on either side. It's a fresh take on a tired genre.

Acura is a brand that keeps ahead of the game. It is highly regarded as a brand that promotes luxury and intelligence in its vehicles. Rarely has a vehicle perfectly embodied a brand's mission statement than with the 2017 Acura RDX. It's a highly adaptive, smoothly gorgeous, performance powerhouse that has reached a new level of intelligence. It's one of the hottest vehicles to come out this year. The 2017 Acura RDX is available now in Edmonton starting at $42,190.

  
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Design

Carefully crafted angles and muscular proportions announce that this SUV means serious business on the road. For 2019, the RDX is wider and longer than the previous model, boosting its impression of aggressive style and high-end performance. All-LED lighting includes Acura's "Jewel Eye" headlamps. Combined with the RDX's stunning lines, they complete a look that's as modern as it is beautiful.

Previous generations of the RDX shared a platform with its Honda Civic and CR-V cousins, but for 2019 the RDX's platform is entirely its own. This new platform frees the RDX to be a true premium SUV, with no compromises. It uses Acura's Advanced Compatibility Engineering to create one of the strongest, safest bodies in its class.

The interior of Acura's Precision Concept show car served as the basis for the RDX's new cockpit. This concept fuses the best of driver-focused design with a cutting-edge control panel called the True Touchpad Interface (TTI). This ergonomic wonder falls easily to hand beside you on the lower part of the centre console and allows you to work the controls for entertainment, ventilation, and more. Where you touch the TTI corresponds to where you're virtually "touching" the console display on the dashboard, like the touchpad on a laptop. This means there's no more reaching for the radio volume control on the console screen only to hit a pothole and have your finger miss and hit the defrost instead. The TTI is customizable and can be controlled by voice, as well. It's a next-generation ergonomic wonder.

Performance

The 2019 RDX gets its power from a 272 hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine. With direct-injection and Acura's VTEC variable valve timing, this engine generates 280 lb-ft of torque. Power meets the pavement via Acura's Super-Handling All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). The turbocharger produces no turbo lag, and 100 kph comes up from a standing start in as little as 5.7 seconds. The suspension offers Sport and Sport Plus modes depending on whether you're commuting or carving up the S-curves on a mountain highway.

Technology

The 2019 RDX delivers a full suite of entertainment and connectivity options. 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity comes standard on all trim levels. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto offer access to your apps and soundtracks. Every trim level provides Forward Collision Warning, Collision Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist, and Lane Departure Warning. A heads-up display is available on some trim levels.

2019 Acura RDX A Spec

The 2019 RDX delivers a full suite of entertainment and connectivity options. 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity comes standard on all trim levels. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto offer access to your apps and soundtracks. Every trim level provides Forward Collision Warning, Collision Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist, and Lane Departure Warning. A heads-up display is available on some trim levels.

Entertainment

Infotainment in the 2019 Acura RDX A-Spec begins with a 10.2-inch display controlled by a new True Touchpad interface just ahead of the shift buttons on the console. Included with the Acura RDX A-Spec are:

• ELS Studio Premium Audio
• Navigation
• USB charging ports
• Real-time Traffic and Street and Freeway Conditions from AcuraLink
• GPS-linked Climate Control
• Traffic Rerouting
• Apple CarPlay
• Mobile hotspot capability

Design

The 2019 Acura RDX A-Spec is a study in movement. The new design for the RDX incorporates forward movement potential and a fast pace as its core motif. Whether sitting at the curb or driving down the highway, the RDX appeals to our need for speed. Design elements include an upward curve to the body panel lines and a slope to the roofline to create a pinched, fastback-style rear end that balances the raked windscreen and long, low-dipping hood up front. The A-Spec blacks out many accents for a more sport-tuned appeal.    Inside, the 2019 RDX A-Spec uses excellent materials and workmanship as a basis for its luxurious design. Emphasis is on comfort and usability, but touches hinted towards speed and excitement are also added as well. Red accents around the interior, including in the instrument cluster and seating, mark the A-Spec apart from the other RDX trim points.

Safety

Safety is important, of course, and the 2019 Acura RDX A-Spec comes with a full suite of safety items for both active and passive safety. Many of the driver's aids that are included in the A-Spec model are part of that attention to safety.

    

Driver's Aids and Technologies

The Acura RDX A-Spec comes with a lot of excellent features. These include:

• LED headlamps
• Adaptive cruise control
• Lane-keeping assistance
• Heated front and rear seating
• Multi-view rear camera system and Blind Spot.
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Road departure mitigation
• Keyless entry and ignition

Powertrain/Performance

Under the lightweight aluminum hood of the 2019 Acura RDX A-Spec is a well-tuned and turbocharged new four-cylinder engine that produces 272 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. A ten-speed automatic transmission is aimed towards sporty performance with paddle shifters as standard in the A-Spec model.     Four drive modes are available for the 2019 RDX driver, starting with Comfort and going through to Sport, Sport Plus, and Snow. Each adds an element to the drivetrain to complement performance or safety, depending on need. In Sport+, for example, all systems are tuned towards power delivery with the RDX A-Spec being capable of reaching 62 km/h in less than 7 seconds.

 

Direct and linear steering are key to the stiff and balanced chassis of the 2019 Acura RDX with its A-Spec package offering some sporty highlights such as polished metal pedals and red interior highlights. Super Handling All-Wheel Drive not only boosts safety, but improves traction for performance driving as well. Standard on the Acura RDX A-Spec are 255/45R20 Goodyear Eagle RS-A tires to take that even further.

The 2019 Acura RDX A-Spec is on the showroom floor at West Side Acura. Alberta buyers will be interested in the low cost and high performance of this excellent crossover-SUV.