2026 Acura RDX A-Spec

The RDX is Acura's compact luxury SUV, slotting between the smaller ADX and the three-row MDX in the lineup. Its competitors include the BMW X3, Audi Q5, and Lexus NX, all of which it matches on price and features. The turbo engine pulls strongly from low rpm, and the transmission shifts quickly when you push it. Super Handling All-Wheel Drive gives the RDX a planted, agile feel through corners, though the ride is firm over rough pavement. The cabin is well built with comfortable front seats, and the rear seat offers good space for two adults. The A-Spec adds the sporty exterior and interior styling package over the Technology Package, along with ventilated front seats and the ELS Studio 3D audio system. The 2.0L I4 makes 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, routed through a ten-speed automatic and four-wheel drive that gives the RDX a planted feel in corners; it returns 23 mpg combined. Amplitude Reactive Dampers are standard on the A-Spec, which firms up the ride a bit but keeps body roll in check during aggressive driving.