2016 Acura RDX Base

The RDX is Acura's compact luxury SUV, the one you cross-shop with the Audi Q5 and BMW X3. It's a comfortable, quiet cruiser with a smooth ride, though it's not the most exciting thing to drive. The cabin is roomy and well laid out, with generous rear legroom and a decent-sized cargo area. Owners report strong reliability and few problems, with routine maintenance being the main expense. A simpler equipment list and a lower starting price mark the Base as the entry point to the RDX range, sitting below the Technology and Advance trims. It still gets the same 3.5L V6 with 279 horsepower and a automatic transmission, which makes it a willing highway cruiser with plenty of passing power. The Base skips the upgraded audio and navigation of the higher trims, but you still get a comfortable ride and Acura's reputation for reliability.