Acura introduced the 2022 RDX last month and now the company has announced pricing will start at US$ 39,300 when it arrives at U.S. dealerships on November 2nd. Costing US$ 900 more than its predecessor, the 2022 RDX features a revised exterior that draws inspiration from the redesigned MDX. Even in base form, the crossover comes equipped with an acoustic glass windshield, a panoramic glass roof, LED lighting units and 19-inch alloy wheels.
Moving into the cabin, drivers will find a
new 7-inch multi-information display and a 10.2-inch infotainment system with
speech recognition technology as well as Amazon Alexa, Android Auto and Apple
CarPlay compatibility. The model also has leatherette sport seats with heating
and 12-way power adjustment up front. Other highlights include a
leather-wrapped steering wheel, a dual-zone automatic climate control system,
an auto-dimming rearview mirror and brushed aluminum trim. Buyers will also
find an ambient lighting system, a passive entry system, a nine-speaker audio
system, split-folding rear seats and HomeLink.
The model comes with a host of driver
assistance systems including Forward Collision Warning, Collision Mitigation
Braking, Lane Departure Warning, and a Lane Keeping Assist system. They’re
joined by Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, Traffic Sign
Recognition Technology, Low Speed Autonomous Emergency Braking, Pedestrian
Detection, and a Road Departure Mitigation system. Other highlights include a
blind spot information system, a rear cross traffic monitor and automatic
high-beam headlights. The RDX with the Technology Package costs US$ 41,950 and
rewards buyers with acoustic front side glass as well as an upgraded
infotainment system with GPS navigation and real-time traffic information.
Other niceties include perforated Milano leather sport seats, a wireless
smartphone charger, and a 12-speaker ELS Studio premium audio system. The model
also comes with front / rear parking sensors and an Iconic Drive ambient
lighting system with 27 different themes.
One step up is the US$ 44,950 RDX A-Spec with
the Technology Package. It boasts a sport appearance package as well as LED fog
lights and 20-inch wheels. Buyers will also find perforated Milano leather
sport seats with ultrasuede inserts as well as heating and ventilation up
front. They’re joined by a flat-bottomed steering wheel, a black headliner and
a 16-speaker audio system. Continuing up the trim ladder is the $49,300 RDX
with the Advance Package. It features smaller 19-inch wheels, but comes
equipped with rain-sensing wipers, power-folding side mirrors and a
surround-view camera system. The model also sports a head-up display, remote
engine start, wood trim, and 16-way power front sport seats with perforated
Milano leather as well as contrast stitching and piping. Speaking of the seats,
there’s heating and ventilation up front as well as heating in the rear. The US$ 51,300 RDX A-Spec with the Advance Package is largely similar, but it mixes in
elements from the aforementioned A-Spec variant.
Lastly, there’s the range-topping RDX PMC
Edition which is limited to 200 units. It costs US$ 53,300 and features a Long Beach
Blue Pearl exterior just like the NSX Type S. Otherwise, it’s pretty much your
typical RDX A-Spec with the Advance Package. Regardless of which trim is
selected, all RDXs are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
that produces 272 hp and 380 Nm of torque. It’s
connected to a ten-speed automatic transmission, which can be paired to an
optional Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system for an additional US$ 2,200.
However, it’s important to note all-wheel drive comes standard on the PMC
Edition as well as models equipped with the Advance Package.
