2019 Acura RDX Will Usher in a New Era for the Brand
The third-generation Acura RDX is coming to the 2018 New York Auto Show.
As the most extensive Acura redesign in over a decade, the 2019 Acura RDX signals the beginning of a new era for the brand. The crossover will launch mid-2018 and is the first in a new generation of products from Acura featuring the Japanese automaker’s new design language, Precision Cockpit-inspired premium cabin, and groundbreaking True Touchpad Interface.
Along with the standard RDX, the company will unveil the new RDX A-Spec, the first application of the sport appearance variant to an Acura SUV. The model also marks the return of Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) to the RDX lineup, pairing it with a 2.0-liter turbocharged VTEC engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission. Acura is also claiming it will be the quickest and best-handling RDX yet, thanks to the NSX-inspired Integrated Dynamics System.
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The new model was designed and developed in America for the first time, styled by the Acura Design Studio in Los Angeles, California. It will be produced at Acura’s East Liberty, Ohio plant, while the new engine will be manufactured in Anna, Ohio.
Look for more information on the 2019 Acura RDX when it’s unveiled on March 28.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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