Better (and Cheaper!) than the Audi Q5? - 2021 Acura RDX AWD with Technology Package - POV Review

2021 Acura RDX with Technology Package

$43,300 when new (AWD optional and included)

272 HP / 280 lb-ft 2.0-liter Turbocharged four-cylinder engine
10 Speed automatic transmission
All Wheel Drive (super handling all wheel drive)
21 MPG city / 27 MPG highway

Technology package adds the following:

Front and rear parking sensors
Premium leather upholstery,
Upgraded premium 12-speaker audio system,
Two rear-seat USB ports, navigation
Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

Standard features includes the 270 HP engine

Acura’s True Touchpad Interface,
10.2-inch display, satellite radio, HD Radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Siri Eyes Free, Bluetooth, a Wi-Fi hot spot, two USB ports, a nine-speaker stereo system, voice recognition and AcuraLink

Synthetic leather upholstery,
Panoramic moonroof
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Push-button start
Proximity keyless entry
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Heated, 12-way power-adjustable front sport seats.

Standard safety tech includes a dynamic rearview camera with guidelines, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, road-departure mitigation, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist and automatic high-beam assist.

A hands-free liftgate, front and rear parking sensors and 20-inch alloy wheels are available.