2019 Acura RDX Technology Package

The 2019 RDX is Acura's compact luxury SUV, slotting between the smaller CDX and the three-row MDX. It competes with the Audi Q5 and BMW X3, offering a lower starting price and more standard features. The RDX handles crisply for an SUV, with sharp steering and a composed ride, though the transmission can hesitate in stop-and-go traffic. The cabin is roomy and well-built, with comfortable seats and a generous cargo area, but the touchpad infotainment takes getting used to. Owners appreciate the RDX's reliability, strong safety suite, and value, though some find the voice recognition inaccurate. The bigger infotainment screen and navigation set the Technology Package apart from the base RDX, while skipping the A-Spec's sportier look and the Advance's ventilated seats. Its 2.0L I4 makes 272 horsepower and pairs with a ten-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, giving it confident highway merging and sure-footed traction in rain or snow. The Technology Package adds the larger touchpad display and navigation, but you'll still need to adapt to the interface's learning curve.