2011 Acura RDX Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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The 2011 Acura RDX continues to be a fun-to-drive compact crossover that has become popular with reviewers and drivers alike. It may not be the fanciest, largest, or most powerful vehicle in its market segment, but it has lot to offer anyone looking for nice performance at a relatively reasonable cost – prices start at $32,620 – in what can be a pricey neighborhood.

The RDX has taken hits for its less-than-impressive fuel mileage in the past, and Acura took steps to improve that last year when it introduced a front-wheel-drive version as the base trim. Previously, all models came with what the automaker calls its Super-Handling All-Wheel-Drive (SH-AWD) system. That setup is designed not only for all-conditions handling, but also to improve performance in dry road conditions by distributing power based on weight distribution, which helps with cornering in particular.

The FWD ups the RDX’s gas mileage numbers to 19 mpg in the city and 24 on the highway. The SH-AWD gets 17/22. The trim list now includes Base, SH-AWD, Tech, and SH-AWD Tech.

A turbocharged 2.3-liter i-VTEC inline four-cylinder engine, putting out 240 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, powers all trims. Reviewers find that the powerplant, in part because the RDX checks in at less than 3,800 pounds, provides plenty of zip and it, along with the car’s handing, adds to the fun factor. So, too, does the five-speed automatic transmission that comes with paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel, which enable the driver to put the RDX through its paces manually.

Grab the shotgun or driver’s seat if you head out in the 2011 Acura RDX, because passengers up front receive first-class treatment, while things can get a bit cramped for adults in the back. Acura packs the 2011 RDX with standard features, such as leather seats, heated front seats, a 10-way adjustable driver’s seat, power moonroof, dual-zone climate control, and a 360-watt, seven-speaker AM/FM audio system with a CD player and XM satellite radio. A technology package is available, which includes a navigation system with real-time traffic reporting and voice recognition and bumps up the audio offerings.

A rear-view camera and a large and lockable center console storage area that will hold most 15-to-17-inch laptop computers come standard as well. The RDX’s other storage numbers aren’t bad, either. It boasts 27.8 cubic feet of storage behind the rear seats and pushes that number to 60.6 cubic feet with rear seat cushions forward and seatbacks down.

The 2011 Acura RDX rates well in safety tests, receiving five stars for front and side impacts from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It features dual-stage front airbags, front side airbags, and full-length side curtain airbags. It also offers four-wheel antilock brakes with brake assist and a vehicle stability assist system with traction control.

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Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Sam E
Jun 14, 2024
Its a red flag when you go to look at a car and all the lights are on. Not worth the price should be sold for much less.Jun 14, 2024
by Julia M
Jul 06, 2021
The car was missing parts I was told it was rough. But this was trash Jul 06, 2021

2011 Acura RDX Pricing

Original MSRP
$32,895 to $37,995
Price range
$8,054 to $8,980
Average price on CG
$8,790
YoY price change
$8,679 to $8,790

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 360 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood

Convenience Features

Cargo cover: hard · Center console: dual level · Cupholders: rear · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.31

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Grille color: chrome surround · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Headlights: HID

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Auto height adjusting shoulder belts: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Steering

Steering ratio: 15.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 21 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 19 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Diameter: 19 · Profile: 45 · Type: all season · Width: 245

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 10

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: front · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 360 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood

Convenience Features

Cargo cover: hard · Center console: dual level · Cupholders: front · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 4.53 · Limited slip differential: rear

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Grille color: chrome surround · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Headlights: HID

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Auto height adjusting shoulder belts: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: perforated

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Steering

Steering ratio: 15.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 21 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 19 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Diameter: 19 · Profile: 45 · Type: all season · Width: 245

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 10

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 410 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cargo cover: hard · Center console: dual level · Cupholders: rear · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: storage organizer · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.31

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Grille color: black · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: AcuraLink · Infotainment screen size: 8.4 in.

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Headlights: HID

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: anti-trapping feature

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Auto height adjusting shoulder belts: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Steering

Steering ratio: 15.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 21 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 19 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Diameter: 19 · Profile: 45 · Type: all season · Width: 245

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 10

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: front · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 410 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood

Convenience Features

Cargo cover: hard · Center console: locking · Cupholders: rear · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 4.53 · Limited slip differential: rear

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Grille color: chrome surround · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: AcuraLink · Infotainment screen size: 8.4 in.

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Auto height adjusting shoulder belts: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Steering

Steering ratio: 15.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 21 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 19 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Diameter: 19 · Profile: 45 · Type: all season · Width: 245

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 10

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent

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