2023 Acura RDX

SUV · 2.0L Turbo I4 · AWD

84/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	2.0L Turbo I4
Horsepower	272 hp
Torque	280 lb-ft
0–60 mph	6.2 sec
Top speed	135 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	25 mpg (22 city / 28 hwy)
Range	397 miles
MSRP	$52,600
Body style	SUV

The verdict

What's good

Among the most reliable compact luxury SUVs in its generation
ELS Studio 3D audio system outclasses most rivals at this price
Sport Hybrid option cuts fuel costs without sacrificing performance feel
Turbocharged engine's broad torque band feels unhurried in daily traffic

What's not

Touchpad infotainment controller requires eyes-off-road to use accurately
Rear passenger legroom trails German and Swedish compact luxury rivals
No hybrid powertrain standard, reducing long-term fuel savings vs competition
Cargo volume slightly below class average for the segment

The engine

VTEC Turbo (K20C)

2.0L Turbo I4

A torque-rich, direct-injected four that pulls hard from low revs thanks to a broad plateau of peak torque, blending VTEC heritage with modern turbo response.

Part of Honda's K20C VTEC Turbo family, it debuted at Acura in the third-generation RDX in 2019, replacing the brand's long-serving V6.

It shares its core engine family with the high-output unit in the Honda Civic Type R and Integra Type S.
It uses an electrically actuated wastegate to control boost more precisely than a conventional vacuum setup.
A low-inertia mono-scroll turbocharger is packaged to spool quickly for minimal lag off idle.

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The six sub-scores behind the 84 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 5 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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