Acura Rdx 2024

If you’re looking for an SUV that gives you the practicality you need every day, but still feels exciting when you get behind the wheel, I think the 2024 Acura RDX A-Spec is right for you. You get Acura’s 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, paired with a smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission. And importantly for Canadian driving, the RDX comes equipped with Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, or SH-AWD. It’s a system designed not just to provide traction, but to help the vehicle feel more planted and composed when you’re accelerating, cornering, or dealing with changing road conditions. The A-Spec also gives the RDX a much more aggressive personality. You’ve got the: dual round exhaust outlets, LED fog lights and A-Spec styling details. It’s a vehicle that looks sporty without going overboard. Then you get inside, and this is where the RDX really starts to feel like a luxury SUV. The A-Spec features leather-trimmed seating with Ultrasuede inserts, along with heated and ventilated front seats. You’ve also got a panoramic moonroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, driver’s seat memory, and a power tailgate. So whether you’re commuting to work, heading out on the highway, or loading up for the weekend, you’re getting the comfort and versatility you’d expect from a premium SUV. And Acura didn’t overlook technology. You have a 10.2-inch HD centre display, Acura navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and the ELS Studio 3D Premium Audio System. The A-Spec also gives you paddle shifters, so if you want to be a little more involved in the drive, you can be. From a safety standpoint, the RDX is equipped with Acura’s suite of driver-assistance technology, including Collision Mitigation Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, Lane Keeping Assist, Road Departure Mitigation, Blind Spot Information and Rear Cross Traffic Monitor. From a practical standpoint, the RDX offers 835 litres of standard cargo space, which expands to 2,260 litres with the second row folded, along with seating for five and a towing capacity of up to 680 kg. So it works just as well for everyday life as it does for a weekend away.