2018 Acura RDX FWD Base w/AcuraWatch Plus
The 2018 Acura RDX FWD Base w/AcuraWatch Plus is a 279-hp 3.5-liter SUV with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $37,100 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 279 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 252 lb-ft of torque at 4900 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The RDX measures 184.4 inches long on a 105.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,743 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $37,100 |
| MSRP with Destination | $38,075 |
| Destination Charge | $975 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve i-VTEC V-6 with VCM |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 279 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 252 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 24-valve, i-VTEC, Variable Cylinder Management |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Drive-By-Wire throttle system |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters |
| 1st Gear | 3.36 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.09 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.48 |
| 4th Gear | 1.07 |
| 5th Gear | 0.75 |
| 6th Gear | 0.56 |
| Reverse | 2.27 |
| Final Drive | 4.25 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded (91 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 16 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with Amplitude Reactive Dampers |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link with Amplitude Reactive Dampers |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated, 12.3" diameter |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid, 12.0" diameter |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18" x 7.5" aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 18" x 7.5" aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | P235/60R18 high-performance all-season |
| Tires Rear | P235/60R18 high-performance all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.4 in |
| Width | 73.7 in |
| Height | 65 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in |
| Front Track | 63.1 in |
| Rear Track | 63.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 61.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,743 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 61% / 39% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.8 in |