2025 Acura RDX Review: Prices, Specs, and Photos
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Acura RDX? What does it compare to?
The 2025 RDX is a five-seat crossover SUV with a sporty personality. Shop it against the 2025 BMW X3, Audi Q5, and Volvo XC60.
Is the 2025 Acura RDX a good SUV?
It’s a lot of fun and it has a lovely cabin, though it’s hard to overlook the RDX’s cludgy infotainment interface. It’s a 6.3 on the TCC scale. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
What’s new for the 2025 Acura RDX?
The RDX wears subtly revised exterior styling and new wheel designs for 2025. Inside, Acura revamped the center console and made it so Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can work across the entire 10.2-inch widescreen display.
A revamped grille up front gives the RDX a slightly different face compared to last year’s model. Even by mid-cycle updates, the new grille is a mild tweak to what remains a stylish, muscular crossover. It’s pleasant inside, too, with nice materials and a welcome revamp to the center console designed to improve access to the wireless device charging pad.
An unchanged-for-2025 272-hp 2.0-liter turbo-4 powers the RDX through a 10-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard, too. The RDX is reasonably quick and this powertrain is pretty refined overall, with just a hint of snarl from underhood in hard passing. Even more impressive is the way the RDX handles. Its steering has good heft, and the firm suspension does a nice job limiting body lean without resulting in a stiff, choppy ride. That said, the available 20-inch wheels work best when paired with the available adaptive suspension option.
The RDX is no fuel miser, though. Last year’s model was estimated at just 23 mpg combined, and it requires premium fuel. We’ll update this space if the RDX sees any tweaks for 2025.
Inside, the RDX has decent space and a reasonably large cargo area. All models have reasonably comfortable front seats, though higher-end versions swap more bolstering and adjustment. Rear-seat riders have reasonable room, but they may find the bench to be a bit uncomfortable. The RDX’s 30-or-so cubic feet of cargo space is par for the segment, though small-item storage throughout the cabin is pretty good.
The RDX has generally done well in crash tests. Last year’s model netted an IIHS Top Safety Pick award, and the NHTSA has already declared the 2025 model to be a five-star recipient. Standard equipment includes adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and active lane control.
How much does the 2025 Acura RDX cost?
Base prices start from $46,050. That money buys all-wheel drive, synthetic leather seats, and a 10.2-inch touchscreen, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and 19-inch alloy wheels.
The RDX can climb quickly from there, though there are only a few configurations available here. It’s $55,800 for the RDX A-Spec with an Advance package that includes leather upholstery and adaptive dampers.
Where is the 2025 Acura RDX made?
In East Liberty, Ohio.
