2026 Acura RDX
Starting MSRP
$45,100
to $54,850
About the 2026 Acura RDX
Thinking about the 2026 Acura RDX? This compact crossover is designed to handle your daily grind without feeling cramped or boring. With 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque pushing all four wheels, it’s got enough pep for merging onto the highway or navigating slick roads thanks to its standard all-wheel drive. You’ll appreciate the practical dimensions, measuring 187.4 inches long, which makes it manageable in tight parking lots yet still spacious inside. Behind the rear seats, you get 29.5 cubic feet of cargo space—perfect for groceries or weekend gear. The recommended premium fuel hints at its performance tuning, and the 10-speed automatic transmission aims for smooth shifting across its five available trims.
Key Highlights
Solid Power Output
The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine delivers a capable 272 horsepower, ensuring responsive acceleration when you need it.
Standard AWD
Every 2026 RDX comes standard with all-wheel drive, providing better stability and traction for varied driving conditions.
Usable Cargo Space
At 29.5 cubic feet behind the second row, the 2026 Acura RDX offers good storage capacity for a vehicle of its size.
Generous Front Room
Front passengers get 42 inches of legroom, meaning taller drivers will likely find the cockpit quite comfortable for longer trips.
Best For
Suburban Drivers
- The 23 MPG combined efficiency rating keeps running costs reasonable while the 272 hp engine handles family duties easily.
Tech-Focused Buyers
- With five distinct trims available, including the Technology Package, buyers can tailor their 2026 RDX specifically to their feature preferences.
Active Singles or Couples
- The 29.5 cu ft cargo area easily swallows gear for weekend adventures, supported by the standard all-wheel drive system.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A) | $45,100 | all wheel drive | 272 hp | 23 mpg |
| 4dr SUV AWD w/A-Spec and Advance Packages (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A) | $54,850 | all wheel drive | 272 hp | 23 mpg |
| 4dr SUV AWD w/A-Spec Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A) | $50,700 | all wheel drive | 272 hp | 23 mpg |
| 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A) | $52,850 | all wheel drive | 272 hp | 23 mpg |
| 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A) | $47,700 | all wheel drive | 272 hp | 23 mpg |
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Specifications Comparison
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Features Comparison
Feature
4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
4dr SUV AWD w/A-Spec and Advance Packages (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
4dr SUV AWD w/A-Spec Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
| Feature | 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A) | 4dr SUV AWD w/A-Spec and Advance Packages (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A) | 4dr SUV AWD w/A-Spec Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A) | 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A) | 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A) |
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| Safety (31 features) | |||||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | |||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | |||||
| Blind Spot Monitor | |||||
| Brake Assist | |||||
| Daytime Running Lights | |||||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | |||||
| Electronic Stability Control | |||||
| Engine Immobilizer | |||||
| Front Fog Lights | — | — | |||
| Front Head Airbags | |||||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Height Adjustable Headrests | |||||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | |||||
| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | |||||
| LATCH System | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Lane Keeping Assist System | |||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | |||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | |||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | |||||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | |||||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | |||||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | |||||
| Rear Head Airbags | |||||
| Rear Headrests | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | |||||
| Rear Solid Disc Brakes | |||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | |||||
| Traction Control System | |||||
| Engine (9 features) | |||||
| Base Engine Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Base Engine Type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel Injection Type | |||||
| Horsepower | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Number of Valves | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (12 features) | |||||
| Drivetrain Type | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Transmission Type | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
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| Fuel (5 features) | |||||
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 359.1/461.7 mi. | 359.1/444.6 mi. | 359.1/444.6 mi. | 359.1/461.7 mi. | 359.1/461.7 mi. |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 21/27 MPG | 21/26 MPG | 21/26 MPG | 21/27 MPG | 21/27 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 17.1 gal. | 17.1 gal. | 17.1 gal. | 17.1 gal. |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Warranty (5 features) | |||||
| Basic Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance | 1 yr./ 12000 mi. | 1 yr./ 12000 mi. | 1 yr./ 12000 mi. | 1 yr./ 12000 mi. | 1 yr./ 12000 mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 6 yr./ 70000 mi. | 6 yr./ 70000 mi. | 6 yr./ 70000 mi. | 6 yr./ 70000 mi. | 6 yr./ 70000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (29 features) | |||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | |||||
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | |||||
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | |||||
| Dual Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Electric Power Steering | |||||
| Front Cupholders | |||||
| Front Door Pockets | |||||
| Front Parking Sensors | — | ||||
| Front Seatback Storage | |||||
| Front View Camera | — | — | — | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | — | — | — | ||
| Interior Air Filtration | |||||
| Leather Steering Wheel | |||||
| Overhead Console with Storage | |||||
| Push Button Start | |||||
| Rear Cupholders | |||||
| Rear Door Pockets | |||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | — | ||||
| Rear Ventilation Ducts | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Side View Camera | — | — | — | ||
| Sun Sensor | — | ||||
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | |||||
| Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel | |||||
| Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors | |||||
| Universal Remote Transmitter | |||||
| Wireless Charging Pad | — | ||||
| In Car Entertainment (14 features) | |||||
| AM/FM Stereo | |||||
| Android Auto (Wireless) | |||||
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | |||||
| ELS Studio Speakers | — | ||||
| Infotainment Display | 10.2 in | 10.2 in | 10.2 in | 10.2 in | 10.2 in |
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months |
| Speaker System | 9 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
| Speed Sensitive Volume Control | |||||
| Stereo Power | — | 710W | 710W | 710W | — |
| Subwoofer Count | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Surround Audio | — | Discrete | Discrete | Discrete | — |
| USB Port | |||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | |||||
| Power Feature (5 features) | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| Keyless Entry | |||||
| Moonroof Type | 1st Row Power Glass | 1st Row Power Glass | 1st Row Power Glass | 1st Row Power Glass | 1st Row Power Glass |
| One-Touch Power Windows | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror | |||||
| Frontseats (20 features) | |||||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | |||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 12-way | 8-way | 12-way | 8-way |
| Driver Seat Thigh Extension | — | — | — | ||
| Driver Seat Ventilation | — | — | |||
| Front Head Room | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. |
| Front Hip Room | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | |||||
| Front Shoulder Room | 60.0 in. | 60.0 in. | 60.0 in. | 60.0 in. | 60.0 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | |||||
| Passenger Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 12-way | 8-way | 12-way | 8-way |
| Passenger Seat Thigh Extension | — | — | — | ||
| Passenger Seat Ventilation | — | — | |||
| Seat Material: Leatherette | — | — | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Premium Leather | — | — | |||
| Seat Material: Premium Leather/Sueded Microfiber | — | — | — | — | |
| Rearseats (7 features) | |||||
| Folding Center Armrest | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level) | — | — | — | ||
| Rear Head Room | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 50.0 in. | 50.0 in. | 50.0 in. | 50.0 in. | 50.0 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. |
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | |||||
| Tires and Wheels (6 features) | |||||
| Spare Tire Location | Inside Mounted | — | — | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted |
| Spare Tire Type | Temporary | — | — | Temporary | Temporary |
| Tire Size | 235/55R19 | 255/45R20 | 255/45R20 | 235/55R19 | 235/55R19 |
| Tire Type | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy |
| Wheel Size | 19 x 8.0 in | 20 x 8.0 in | 20 x 8.0 in | 19 x 8.0 in | 19 x 8.0 in |
| Suspension (3 features) | |||||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | |||||
| Front Stabilizer Bar | |||||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | |||||
| Instrumentation (5 features) | |||||
| Clock | |||||
| Compass | — | ||||
| External Temperature Display | |||||
| Tachometer | |||||
| Trip Computer | |||||
| Measurements (11 features) | |||||
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 29.5 cu.ft. | 29.5 cu.ft. | 29.5 cu.ft. | 29.5 cu.ft. | 29.5 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States |
| Curb Weight | 4014 lbs. | 4058 lbs. | 4024 lbs. | 4040 lbs. | 4040 lbs. |
| EPA Interior Volume | 133.5 cu.ft. | 133.5 cu.ft. | 133.5 cu.ft. | 133.5 cu.ft. | 133.5 cu.ft. |
| Height | 65.7 in. | 65.7 in. | 65.7 in. | 65.7 in. | 65.7 in. |
| Length | 187.4 in. | 187.4 in. | 187.4 in. | 187.4 in. | 187.4 in. |
| Maximum Cargo Capacity | 58.9 cu.ft. | 58.9 cu.ft. | 58.9 cu.ft. | 58.9 cu.ft. | 58.9 cu.ft. |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs. | 1500 lbs. | 1500 lbs. | 1500 lbs. | 1500 lbs. |
| Turning Circle | 38.9 ft. | 38.9 ft. | 38.9 ft. | 38.9 ft. | 38.9 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in. | 108.3 in. | 108.3 in. | 108.3 in. | 108.3 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 74.8 in. | 74.8 in. | 74.8 in. | 74.8 in. | 74.8 in. |
| Telematics (7 features) | |||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | |||||
| Concierge Service | |||||
| Emergency Service | |||||
| Roadside Assistance | |||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | |||||
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | |||||
| Vehicle Alarm Notification | |||||
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended fuel type for the 2026 Acura RDX?
The 2026 Acura RDX is recommended to use premium unleaded fuel for optimal performance from its turbocharged engine.
How much cargo room does the 2026 RDX offer behind the rear seats?
The crossover provides 29.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, which is a handy amount for daily errands or packing for a road trip.
Does the 2026 Acura RDX come standard with AWD?
Yes, all five available trims of the 2026 Acura RDX, including the base model, come equipped with all-wheel drive.
What is the horsepower output for the standard 2026 RDX engine?
The gas engine powering the 2026 Acura RDX produces 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque.
How does the fuel economy stack up for this vehicle?
The 2026 Acura RDX achieves a combined MPG of 23, breaking down to 21 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway.
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