New Cars Test – The 2025 Acura RDX is a luxury small SUV that doesn’t have the same reputation as European competitors like the BMW X3, the Porsche Macan, or the Mercedes-Benz GLC-class. Acura enthusiasts seeking a new compact SUV must exercise patience, as the refreshed 2025 Acura RDX features a subtly altered external appearance and slight inside enhancements; this is the second midcycle refresh for the current RDX model.
There are no mechanical improvements or upgrades of any kind. This implies that the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (272 horsepower, 280 lb-ft of torque) and standard four-wheel drive remain unchanged. Although the ZDX, MDX, and TLX models will all get more powerful Type S versions, the RDX will not. The basic turbo four-cylinder engine is your only powertrain choice.
What’s New in 2025?
The 2025 Acura RDX will get a fresh front design featuring an open mesh element that complements the appearance of different Acura models. There are also new wheel designs, body-color lower exterior trim, and a few new color combinations. The inside has a revised central console with additional space and a repositioned wireless mobile charge pad. Acura has also improved the entertainment system’s Apple CarPlay capabilities with a new wide-screen mode which lets the smartphone projection technology fill up a full 10.2-inch display. The Advance and A-Spec Advance grades now have full-leather seating and also improved ambient lighting inside with LED speaker grilles.
2025 Acura RDX Release Date
The 2025 Acura RDX is expected to debut in late 2024, with dealer availability expected in early 2025. We think Acura has a history of timely launches, so the RDX launch is coming on time. Orders are not yet open. However, you can expect Acura to release ordering information that will be available in the next few months. To get the promotional price, Acura’s launch strategy will be to offer early buyers discounts, such as special financing rates.
2025 Acura RDX Redesign
As we know about the latest design of the 2025 RDX, Acura will design a new style on the outside and inside. As conveyed by Edmunds, First Acura will change the design of the exterior to make it look more beautiful. The front fascia on Acura will also be reworked as a new vehicle. However, Edmunds hinted that the changes were only slight to better suit its sales market.
This small SUV has a slightly larger body. when viewed from two different directions, the grille looks very new. For the Advance model as the top trim, it now gets a color that matches the body. The new wheels are also designed neatly throughout the lineup.
Acura also added suspension and brake modifications. when combined with the torque vectoring technology mentioned above, it turns this crossover into a very capable SUV to drive. In addition, we will wait for the decision that will be reported directly from Acura.
2025 Acura RDX Price & Trims
When it comes to price, Acura has revealed its market price to the public. For the 2025 RDX alone, they will sell it at an affordable price for the middle class. As stated by the CarandDriver website, the 2025 Acura RDX starts at $46,050 as the base trim. and for higher trims, it will go up to $55,800. For the Trim model, the 2025 Acura RDX offers five trims at once, which provide several different packages to make it more attractive. The following are the details of the prices and trims that we have summarized in the table below.
| Trims | Price |
| Base | $46.050 |
| Technology | $48.650 |
| A-Spec | $51.650 |
| Advance | $53.800 |
| A-Spec Advance | $55.800 |
Engine, Transmission & Fuel Efficiency
The 2025 Acura RDX will use an engine (a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder) that produces 272 horsepower. It has a 10-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The RDX is quick on throttle at low speeds and accelerates away from intersections with enough power to satisfy all drivers.
The transmission may be quicker to downshift, especially when the driver uses the steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The RDX’s engine produces a high-pitched rumbling sound during quick acceleration, similar to the now-discontinued NSX, though most of that sound is generated and channeled into the cabin through the audio system’s speakers.
How’s the Acceleration Time? The A-Spec trim model that CaranDriver tested took 6.2 seconds to reach 60 mph on the track, putting it in the middle of the pack among small luxury SUVs.
Fuel Efficiency
The RDX has a respectable EPA fuel-efficiency rating in the mid-20s. Its all-wheel-drive system returns 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the interstate. On the 2025 Acura RDX A-Spec trim, the latter estimate is a full point lower. They tested that setup on our 75-mph highway fuel economy route, which is part of our comprehensive testing process, and it returned 26 mpg—right up there with the EPA.
2025 Acura RDX Safety Features
What About Safety Features? As written on the CarsDirect website, Acura has not made any changes to the safety features of the 2025 RDX. However, we can expect the safety features that are present for the 2025 Acura RDX to not be much different from the current mode. This compact luxury SUV will arrive with several safety features such as:
- Forward collision warning
- Automatic emergency braking
- Lane departure warning, lane keeping assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Traffic sign recognition
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Pedestrian detection
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Automatic high beam assist
2025 Acura RDX Interior
The interior of the 2025 Acura RDX receives comparable modest changes. The middle console is new and no longer has a sliding cover. In its place are two cup holders and a wireless charger for your phone. The wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display now spans the entire 10.2-inch screen; before, a tiny information panel lingered on the rightmost edge. The last changes are illumination features in the speaker barriers and around the front console for advanced versions.
We see nothing cheap in the cabin. The driving position is high, which is great for fans of small SUVs. Grab handles on the rear seats allow you to fold the rear seats flat. You can also remove the second row of seats from the trunk area. CarandDriver says they can accommodate eight carry-on bags in the back of the RDX with the seats up, and 22 with them folded.
Acura RDX Colors Options
When it comes to colors, Acura comes with a distinctive color choice with bright and premium colors every year. For 2025, the Acura RDX 2025 has a wide range of colors with a variety of trim model choices. As explained by CarsDirect, for the base trim (Base), this model only has six color variants. Then for the Technology and Advance trim models, each has six color choices. While the A-Spec and A-Spec Advance trim models, get more color choices with seven colors, which are superior to the Technology, Advance, and Base models. To see the complete color choices, we have summarized them in the table below in detail.
1. Base (Trims)
| Exterior | Interior |
| Canyon River Blue Metallic | Ebony |
| Liquid Carbon Metallic | Graystone |
| Majestic Black Pearl | – |
| Platinum White Pearl | – |
| Solar Silver Metallic | – |
2. Technology (Trims)
| Exterior | Interior |
| Canyon River Blue Metallic | Ebony |
| Liquid Carbon Metallic | Graystone |
| Majestic Black Pearl | Espresso |
| Platinum White Pearl | – |
| Solar Silver Metallic | – |
| Performance Red Pearl | – |
3. A-Spec (Trims)
| Exterior | Interior |
| Apex Blue Pearl | Ebony |
| Liquid Carbon Metallic | Orchid |
| Majestic Black Pearl | Red |
| Platinum White Pearl | – |
| Solar Silver Metallic | – |
| Performance Red Pearl | – |
| Urban Gray Pearl | – |
4. Advance (Trims)
| Exterior | Interior |
| Canyon River Blue Metallic | Ebony |
| Liquid Carbon Metallic | Espresso |
| Majestic Black Pearl | Graystone |
| Platinum White Pearl | – |
| Solar Silver Metallic | – |
| Performance Red Pearl | – |
5. A-Spec Advance (Trims)
| Exterior | Interior |
| Apex Blue Pearl | Ebony |
| Liquid Carbon Metallic | Orchid |
| Majestic Black Pearl | Red |
| Platinum White Pearl | – |
| Solar Silver Metallic | – |
| Performance Red Pearl | – |
| Urban Gray Pearl | – |
Competitors
If you look at the competition, the Acura RDX 2025 has tough competition from various rivals. However, this luxury compact SUV does not have the appeal of its European competitors. Currently, the two-row luxury SUV market is full of great competitors. By 2025, the Acura RDX will have competitors such as the Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mazda CX-50, and Jaguar F-Pace. If you look at it from the other side, the Acura has a driving experience that is almost identical to some of the more popular SUVs at a much lower cost. So to own this luxury SUV, from now on you can decide what vehicle you will have for your daily travel needs.
