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2018 ACURA RDX SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE	RDX	RDX AWD
Engine Type	V-6	V-6
Displacement (liters)	3.5	3.5
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net)	279 @ 6200	279 @ 6200
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) (SAE net)	252 @ 4900	252 @ 4900
Valvetrain	24-valve, SOHC i-VTEC®	24-valve, SOHC i-VTEC®
Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®)	•	•
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	10.5:1
Throttle Control	Drive-by-Wire Throttle System	Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
CARB Emissions Rating	ULEV-2	ULEV-2
Tune-Up Interval	100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups	100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups

DRIVETRAIN - TRANSMISSION	RDX	RDX AWD
Front-Wheel Drive	•	NA
AWD with Intelligent Control SystemTM	NA	•
6-Speed Automatic Transmission	•	•
Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters	•	•
Gear Ratios
1st	3.36	3.36
2nd	2.09	2.09
3rd	1.48	1.48
4th	1.07	1.07
5th	0.75	0.75
6th	0.56	0.56
Reverse	2.27	2.27
Final Drive	4.25	4.25

SUSPENSION - CHASSIS	RDX	RDX AWD
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension	•	•
Multi-Link Rear Suspension	•	•
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear)	21.0 / 19.0	21.0 / 19.0
Amplitude Reactive Dampers	•	•
Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)	•	•
Ventilated Front Disc / Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in)	12.3 / 12.0	12.3 / 12.0
Aluminum Alloy Wheels	18 x 7.5	18 x 7.5
Tires	P235/60 R18 High-Performance All-Season	P235/60 R18 High-Performance All-Season
Steering Ratio	15.0	15.0
Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft)	38.9	38.9

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS	RDX	RDX AWD
Wheelbase (in)	105.7	105.7
Length (in)	184.4	184.4
Height (in)	65.0	65.0
Width (in)	73.7	73.7
Track (in, front/rear)	63.1 / 63.4	63.1 / 63.4
Ground Clearance (in, unladen)	8.1	8.1

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS	RDX	RDX AWD
Headroom (in, front/rear)	38.7 / 38.1	38.7 / 38.1
Legroom (in, front/rear)	42.0 / 38.3	42.0 / 38.3
Shoulder Room (in, front/rear)	58.7 / 57.2	58.7 / 57.2
Hiproom (in, front/rear)	55.7 / 53.8	55.7 / 53.8
EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft)	103.5	103.5
Cargo Volume (cu ft): Behind Second Row	26.1*	26.1*
Cargo Volume (cu ft) (Max): Behind First Row	61.3*(76.9†)	61.3*(76.9†)

* Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard.
† Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard plus floor space between first and second seats and front seats moved forward. This figure compares more accurately with most competitive measurements.

FUEL ECONOMY - CAPACITIES - WEIGHTS	RDX	RDX AWD
EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (City/Highway/Combined)	20/28/23	19/27/22
Recommended Fuel	Premium Unleaded 91 Octane	Premium Unleaded 91 Octane
Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal)	16.0	16.0
Curb Weight (lbs without/with AcuraWatch Plus)	3737 / 3743	3902 / 3907
Curb Weight with Technology Package (lbs without/with AcuraWatch Plus)	3768 / 3772	3931 / 3935
Curb Weight with Advance Package	3781	3946
Weight Distribution (% front/rear)	61/39	59/41

FEATURES
SAFETY & DRIVER ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY	RDX	RDX AWD
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System	AW,A	AW,A
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)	AW,A	AW,A
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System	AW,A	AW,A
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)	AW,A	AW,A
Blind spot information (BSI) System	T,A	T,A
Multi-View Rear Camera with Guidelines	•	•
Rear Cross Traffic Monitor	T,A	T,A
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure	•	•
Dual-stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)	•	•
Front Side Airbags	•	•
Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor	•	•
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control and Motion Adaptive Steering	•	•
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	•	•
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)	•	•
Brake Assist	•	•
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	•	•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Location and Pressure Indicators	•	•
Expanded View Driver's Mirror	•	•
Theft-Deterrent System with Electronic Immobilizer	•	•

DRIVER CONVENIENCE	RDX	RDX AWD
Hill Start Assist	•	•
Cruise Control	•	•
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	AW,A	AW,A
Parking Sensors (front and rear)	A	A
Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation with Wiper Integration	•	•
Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers	A	A
Heated Side Mirrors with Reverse Gear Tilt-Down	•	•
Auto Dimming Side Mirrors	A	A

AUDIO & CONNECTIVITY	RDX	RDX AWD
Acura Navigation System with 3D View	T,A	T,A
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Exclusive Street and Freeway Conditions	T,A	T,A
Traffic Rerouting™	T,A	T,A
AcuraLink®	T,A	T,A
Siri® Eyes Free	•	•
SMS Text Message Function	•	•
On Demand Multi-Use Display™ (ODMD™)	T,A	T,A
Multi-Information Display (MID)	•	•
Color Multi-Information Display (MID)	AW, A	AW, A
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback	A	A
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® Wireless Telephone Interface	•	•
Acura/ELS Studio® Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers	T,A	T,A
Acura Premium Audio System with 7 Speakers	•	•
Song By Voice®	T,A	T,A
Aha™ Compatibility	T,A	T,A
HD Radio®	T,A	T,A
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio	•	•
Pandora® Compatibility	•	•
USB Audio Interface with iPod® Integration	•	•
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio	•	•
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack	•	•
Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)	•	•
HomeLink®	•	•
Compass	•	•
Maintenance MinderTM System	•	•

AW = AcuraWatch Plus, T = Technology Package, A = Advance Package

INTERIOR	RDX	RDX AWD
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Filtration	•	•
GPS-Linked Climate Control	T,A	T,A
Rear-Passenger Ventilation	•	•
Keyless Access System with Acura Personalized Settings	•	•
Pushbutton Ignition	•	•
Power Windows with Driver's and Front Passenger’s Auto-Up/Down and Auto-Reverse	•	•
Sport Seats with Leatherette-Trimmed Interior	•	•
Sport Seats with Perforated Leather-Trimmed Interior	T,A	T,A
Driver's 10-Way Power Seat with Power Lumbar Support	•	•
Front Passenger’s 8-Way Power Seat	T,A	T,A
Front Passenger’s 4-Way Power Seat	•	•
Heated Front Seats	•	•
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	A	A
Easy Fold-Down 60/40 Split Rear Seatback	•	•
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column	•	•
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel and Shift Knob	•	•
Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls	•	•
Active Sound Control	•	•
Ambient Cabin Lighting	•	•
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	•	•
Retained Accessory Power for Windows and Moonroof	•	•
12-Volt Power Outlets (Center Console and Front Armrest)	•	•

AW = AcuraWatch Plus, T = Technology Package, A = Advance Package

EXTERIOR	RDX	RDX AWD
Power Moonroof	•	•
Remote-Linked Power-Operated Tailgate	•	•
Jewel Eye® LED Headlights	•	•
Fog Lights	A	A
LED-Illuminated Taillights, Brakelights and Side Mirror-Integrated Directional Signals	•	•
Intermittent Rear-Window Wiper	•	•
Remote-Operated Windows and Moonroof-Open Function	•	•
Rear Privacy Glass	•	•

AW = AcuraWatch Plus, T = Technology Package, A = Advance Package

2017 RDX COLORS
EXTERIOR	INTERIOR (LEATHERETTE-TRIMMED)	INTERIOR (LEATHER-TRIMMED)
White Diamond Pearl	Ebony, Parchment	Ebony, Parchment
Lunar Silver Metallic	Ebony, Graystone	Ebony. Graystone
Modern Steel Metallic	Ebony, Graystone*	Ebony, Graystone*
Crystal Black Pearl	Ebony, Parchment*	Ebony, Parchment*
Fathom Blue Pearl	Graystone*	Graystone*
Basque Red Pearl II	Parchment	Parchment
Kona Coffee Metallic	Parchment	Parchment

*Requires Technology or Advance Package

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