Acura RDX 2013–2015 car dimensions: 4660 mm long, 1872 mm wide and 1678 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,686 kg. Braked towing is 680 kg.
Dual-zone automatic climate control comes standard, with a GPS-linked solar-sensing version on the Technology Package. Cruise control is standard. A multi-view rear camera with normal, wide and top views is standard, shown on the 5-inch display or the larger 8-inch screen with the Technology Package. No Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, parking sensors, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning or lane-keep assist.
Cargo volume is 739 litres behind the rear seats and 2178 litres with the 60/40 split-folding rear seats down. A power tailgate is available with the Technology Package. The rear opening is wide for easy loading.
Maximum towing capacity is 680 kg with the available towing package, enough for a small camping trailer, motorcycle trailer or personal watercraft. Combined occupant and cargo load limit is 395 kg.
The cabin uses perforated leather seats with supportive contours for long drives. Dual-zone automatic climate control with air filtration is standard. A power moonroof and Active Noise Cancellation help keep the interior quiet, with thicker side glass and extra insulation reducing road and wind noise. Front seats are heated and power-adjustable, while the overall space feels roomy for five with easy-fold rear seats.
EPA fuel economy 20/28/23 mpg FWD or 19/27/22 mpg AWD. premium unleaded recommended.
Maintenance Minder system tracks service needs.
IIHS Top Safety Pick with Good ratings in moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints.
Standard safety includes ACE body structure, dual-stage front airbags, side airbags with OPDS, side curtains with rollover sensor, VSA with traction control, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, TPMS and multi-view rear camera.
The 3.5-liter V6 with Variable Cylinder Management delivers EPA estimates of 20 city/28 highway/23 combined mpg on front-wheel-drive models and 19/27/22 on AWD versions. Premium unleaded fuel is recommended, and the tank holds 16 gallons.
A Maintenance Minder system monitors oil life and other needs to indicate when service is due, rather than fixed mileage intervals alone. The vehicle carries a 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty and 6-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty.
Crash protection relies on the Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure with high-strength steel, dual-stage multiple-threshold front airbags, front side airbags with occupant position detection, and side curtain airbags covering both rows. Vehicle Stability Assist, four-wheel ABS with electronic brake distribution and brake assist, tire pressure monitoring and a multi-angle rearview camera are standard. The model earned IIHS Top Safety Pick status with Good scores across tested categories including roof strength.
Length 4660 mm, Width 1872 mm, Height 1678 mm, Wheelbase 2685 mm (RDX 2013–2015)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2013 Acura RDX Specifications, curb weight 3,717 lb, 273 hp at 6,200 rpm and 251 lb-ft at 5,000 rpm.