We thought Acura would possibly deal with us to a considerable makeover for the 2025 Acura or even perhaps a brand new era, seeing the third-generation SUV’s been in the marketplace for seven years. As a substitute, the mannequin arriving at dealerships now advantages from a therapeutic massage as a substitute, a tweak of the facelift it acquired for the 2022 mannequin 12 months. A brand new mesh-filled “frameless” grille brings the RDX in keeping with the newest household face. New wheels begin with 19-inch Berlina Black-painted rims the usual possibility. Trims with the Advance Bundle put on new body-color decrease exterior trim and sit on unique 19-inch, multi-spoke, machined-finish wheels. The A-Spec grade (that sits under the 2 Advance Bundle trims) bolts by itself set of particular 20-inch wheels. And three new shades be a part of the colour palette: Canyon River Blue Metallic, Photo voltaic Silver Metallic, and City Grey Pearl.
Inside, the premium automaker determined to retain its not-exactly-beloved True Touchpad infotainment system regardless of introducing the 2025 MDX with a extra conventional touchscreen infotainment management setup. The ten.2-inch show display up prime is claimed to be higher, nonetheless, in a position to help a wide-screen mode for wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Beforehand, the mounted ratio meant the display may present all the app show. Beneath the middle stack, designers reworked the tunnel space with bigger cupholders and an improved wi-fi cellphone charger. The ultimate inside replace is about luxurious, with Advance Bundle automobiles gaining full-leather upholstery, ambient lighting, and backlit door audio system.
MSRPs for the 2025 RDX after the $1,350 vacation spot cost (and their adjustments from 2024) are:
RDX: $46,050 ($700)
RDX with Expertise Bundle: $48,650 ($300)
RDX A-Spec: $51,650 ($300)
RDX with Advance Bundle: $53,800 ($300)
RDX A-Spec with Advance Bundle: $55,800 ($300)
Even with the will increase, the RDX sits under competitors just like the Audi Q5, BMW X3, Volvo XC60, and Genesis GV70.
Each RDX is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder sending 272 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque by means of a 10-speed automated transmission to each axles, and each RDX comes with the corporate’s Tremendous Dealing with All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). We count on there’s an all-new mannequin within the works for debut comparatively quickly. The earlier generations spent six years in the marketplace earlier than being outdated. Gross sales of the third-gen took a success within the U.S. in 2022 then rebounded final 12 months, however are nonetheless properly off highs within the 50,000s and 60,000s from 2015 to 2021.