2019 Lexus NX vs 2020 Acura RDX
Overview | |
MSRP$36,485 | MSRP$37,800 |
Average price$26,680 | Average price$29,205 |
Listings216 | Listings465 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 |
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2019 Lexus NX Reviews Summary | |
2020 Acura RDX Reviews SummaryIt should no longer be breaking news that, to new-car buyers, crossovers are king. Within that market, the small luxury crossover segment has been growing at an incredible rate. Every automaker wants to get a piece, but Acura has long been an early adopter with its 2-row, 5-passenger RDX. The Acura RDX, built at Honda's Marysville, Ohio, assembly plant, was first introduced for the 2007 model year. It’s a crossover built in America for American shoppers. From the start, the RDX enjoyed great success. It entered its third generation with the 2019 model year, and it offers plenty of space, creature comforts, and safety tech. That 2019 model carries over to the 2020 vehicle we tested. The RDX competes with the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Audi Q5, and BMW X3, and it holds its own against all three. It offers more content at a lower price, and in some cases, it has better safety technology. It also competes with the Lexus NX, Jaguar F-PACE, and Lincoln MKC. We reviewed the 2019 RDX and came away with a very favorable conclusion. But seeing as this is one of the best selling small luxury SUVs—and Acura’s best selling vehicle—it seemed like a good time to take a closer look and unpack more of what we like and dislike about the RDX. We’ll also determine which trim of the RDX provides the best value to shoppers. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower235 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower235 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.7 cu ft | Cargo Space29.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3940 lbs | Curb Weight3783 lbs |
Height64.8 in | Height65.7 in |
Length182.3 in | Length186.8 in |
Width83.9 in | Width74.8 in |
Wheelbase104.7 in | Wheelbase108.3 in |
Maximum Payload895 lbs | Maximum Payload1001 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $36,485 | $37,800 |
Average price | $26,680 | $29,205 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | It should no longer be breaking news that, to new-car buyers, crossovers are king. Within that market, the small luxury crossover segment has been growing at an incredible rate. Every automaker wants to get a piece, but Acura has long been an early adopter with its 2-row, 5-passenger RDX. The Acura RDX, built at Honda's Marysville, Ohio, assembly plant, was first introduced for the 2007 model year. It’s a crossover built in America for American shoppers. From the start, the RDX enjoyed great success. It entered its third generation with the 2019 model year, and it offers plenty of space, creature comforts, and safety tech. That 2019 model carries over to the 2020 vehicle we tested. The RDX competes with the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Audi Q5, and BMW X3, and it holds its own against all three. It offers more content at a lower price, and in some cases, it has better safety technology. It also competes with the Lexus NX, Jaguar F-PACE, and Lincoln MKC. We reviewed the 2019 RDX and came away with a very favorable conclusion. But seeing as this is one of the best selling small luxury SUVs—and Acura’s best selling vehicle—it seemed like a good time to take a closer look and unpack more of what we like and dislike about the RDX. We’ll also determine which trim of the RDX provides the best value to shoppers. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 235 hp I4 | 2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 235 hp @ 5600 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 235 hp I4 | 2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 235 hp @ 5600 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.7 cu ft | 29.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3940 lbs | 3783 lbs |
Height | 64.8 in | 65.7 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 186.8 in |
Width | 83.9 in | 74.8 in |
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 108.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 895 lbs | 1001 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | 1500 lbs |
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