Ready for Liftoff: 2016 Acura RDX Launching with More Performance, Luxury Appointments and Advanced Safety Technology than Ever Before

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Apr 15, 2015, 09:00 ET

TORRANCE, Calif., April 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- In a major commitment to advance what is already one of its most successful models, Acura is launching a more powerful, fuel efficient and luxuriously appointed 2016 RDX luxury SUV at dealerships nationwide tomorrow with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $35,270 - an increase of just $175 over the 2015 model, despite the additional performance, features and capability.

The redesigned 2016 Acura RDX launches April 16 with a host of new features, improved performance and comfort, and updated exterior and interior styling.

Coming off an all-time record sales year in 2014, the refreshed 5-passenger RDX now packs an even stronger punch in the compact luxury SUV class for 2016 with a more powerful 3.5-liter i-VTEC® V-6 engine, ride and handling refinements, an expanded list of available AcuraWatch™ safety and driver-assistive technologies, restyled exterior and interior elements and a host of new luxury features and technologies, including standard Jewel Eye™ LED projector headlamps and LED taillights. A new line-topping Advance grade ties the improvements and new features together in one comprehensive package.

"The new RDX is another great example of how we are continuing to advance our Acura lineup with a focus on prestige, performance and dynamic proportion," said Michael Accavitti, senior vice president and general manager of Acura. "With the all-new TLX and upgraded MDX, RDX and ILX all getting a major injection of Acura DNA, we have one of the strongest Acura lineups in a decade."

The 2016 RDX gets an important performance boost courtesy of its new 3.5-liter SOHC i-VTEC V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) cylinder deactivation technology. Peak horsepower and torque output are up to 279 (+6 hp) and 252 lb.-ft. (+1 lb.-ft.), respectively, while sporting a broader torque curve for more immediate and powerful acceleration response--right where it counts. Variable Cylinder Management™ allows for deactivation of three of the engine's six cylinders under light engine loads, helping the more powerful 2016 RDX increase its highway EPA fuel-economy ratings by 1 mpg, rising to 19/28mpg for AWD models and 20/29mpg for FWD models (city/highway).[1] Driving refinement is further enhanced by new active front and rear engine mounts, updates to the steering control system and increased suspension mount stiffness. Additionally, the RDX's available all-wheel-drive system - AWD with Intelligent Control - has been tuned for greater rear torque bias to further enhance dynamic stability and all-weather performance.

The 2016 RDX also gets key elements of Acura design DNA with restyled front and rear fascia, including the addition of Acura's signature Jewel Eye™ LED headlights and LED taillights with light-pipe design on all models and a new three-dimensional grille treatment. All models also receive new wheel designs.

Inside, the new RDX gets a freshened look with a high-contrast silver and black trim plus significant upgrades to both standard and available luxury features and technology, including standard heated front seats and new second-row air-conditioning vents. The RDX with Technology Package adds a new 8-way adjustable power passenger's front seat (4-way power in base models), Acura's intuitive dual-screen On-Demand Multi-Information Display (ODMD), HD Radio^®, blind spot information (BSI), Multi-view Rear Camera with dynamic guidelines and Rear Cross Traffic Monitor.

A new line-topping Advance Package for the 2016 RDX features unique machined alloy wheels (18" x 7.5") with painted gray inserts and adds rain-sensing wipers, front fog lights, Bi-Directional Keyless remote engine start, front and rear parking sensors, ventilated front seats, an auto-dimming driver's side mirror and the full suite of AcuraWatch™ advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies. Both the Technology and Advance packages can be equipped with the Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™. All RDX models with AcuraWatch™ also get a new 4.2-inch full-color TFT Multi-Information Display with expanded, customizable information readouts such as average vehicle speed, fuel economy, fuel range, tire pressure monitoring system (TMPS) and turn-by-turn navigation prompts (when equipped with navigation).

While offered as standard equipment on the new Advance Package, all RDX models can now be equipped with the AcuraWatch™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, including Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Mitigation Braking System™ and Forward Collision Warning, Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Departure Warning, along with the Expanded View driver's side mirror.

In addition to the available AcuraWatch™ technologies, the 2016 RDX offers enhanced crash safety design with numerous changes to its Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure that further improve frontal collision performance. The 2016 RDX targets top-in-class safety ratings - a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The RDX continues to be produced at the company's East Liberty, Ohio, plant, using domestic and globally sourced parts. In January, Acura marked the sale of its two-millionth North American-made vehicle in America. Last year, approximately 94 percent of all Acura models sold in America were made in the company's plants in Ohio and Alabama.

About Acura
Acura offers a full line of precision crafted performance-luxury vehicles through a network of approximately 270 U.S. dealers. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models - the RLX luxury flagship sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the 5-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, and the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America's all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV. The next-generation Acura NSX mid-engine supercar will join the Acura lineup later this year. Acura was recently recognized by Edmunds.com for the third consecutive year as leading all luxury brands in retained value after five years of ownership.

For More Information
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[1] Based on 2016 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.

*2016 ACURA RDX SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES*
SPECIFICATIONS
*ENGINE*	*RDX*	*RDX AWD*
Engine Type	V-6	V-6
Displacement (liters)	3.5	3.5
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net)	279 @ 6200	279 @ 6200
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) (SAE net)	252 @ 4900	252 @ 4900
Valvetrain	24-valve, SOHC i-VTEC®	24-valve, SOHC i-VTEC®
Variable Cylinder Management^™(VCM®)	*	*
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	10.5:1
Throttle Control	Drive-by-Wire Throttle System	Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
CARB Emissions Rating	ULEV-2	ULEV-2
Tune-Up Interval	100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups	100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups

*DRIVETRAIN - TRANSMISSION*	*RDX*	*RDX AWD*
Front-Wheel Drive	*	NA
AWD with Intelligent Control System™	NA	*
6-Speed Automatic Transmission	*	*
Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters	*	*
Gear Ratios
1st	3.36	3.36
2nd	2.09	2.09
3rd	1.48	1.48
4th	1.07	1.07
5th	0.75	0.75
6th	0.56	0.56
Reverse	2.27	2.27
Final Drive	4.25	4.25

*SUSPENSION - CHASSIS*	*RDX*	*RDX AWD*
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension	*	*
Multi-Link Rear Suspension	*	*
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear)	21.0 / 19.0	21.0 / 19.0
Amplitude Reactive Dampers	*	*
Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)	*	*
Ventilated Front Disc / Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in)	12.3 / 12.0	12.3 / 12.0
Aluminum Alloy Wheels	18 x 7.5	18 x 7.5
Tires	P235/60 R18 High-Performance All-Season	P235/60 R18 High-Performance All-Season
Steering Ratio	15.0	15.0
Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft)	38.9	38.9

*EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS*	*RDX*	*RDX AWD*
Wheelbase (in)	105.7	105.7
Length (in)	184.4	184.4
Height (in)	65.0	65.0
Width (in)	73.7	73.7
Track (in, front/rear)	63.1 / 63.4	63.1 / 63.4
Ground Clearance (in, unladen)	8.1	8.1

*INTERIOR DIMENSIONS*	*RDX*	*RDX AWD*
Headroom (in, front/rear)	38.7 / 38.1	38.7 / 38.1
Legroom (in, front/rear)	42.0 / 38.3	42.0 / 38.3
Shoulder Room (in, front/rear)	58.7 / 57.2	58.7 / 57.2
Hiproom (in, front/rear)	55.7 / 53.8	55.7 / 53.8
EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft)	103.5	103.5
Cargo Volume (cu ft): Behind Second Row	26.1¹	26.1¹
Cargo Volume (cu ft) (Max): Behind First Row	61.3¹(76.9²)	61.3¹(76.9²)

¹ Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard.
² Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard plus floor space between first and second seats and front seats moved forward. This figure compares more accurately with most competitive measurements.

*FUEL ECONOMY - CAPACITIES - WEIGHTS*	*RDX*	*RDX AWD*
EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (City/Highway/Combined)	20/29/23	19/28/22
Recommended Fuel	Premium Unleaded 91 Octane	Premium Unleaded 91 Octane
Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal)	16.0	16.0
Curb Weight (lbs without/with AcuraWatch Plus)	3737 / 3743	3902 / 3907
Curb Weight with Technology Package (lbs without/with AcuraWatch Plus)	3768 / 3772	3931 / 3935
Curb Weight with Advance Package	3781	3946
Weight Distribution (% front/rear)	61/39	59/41

FEATURES
*SAFETY & DRIVER ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY*	*RDX*	*RDX AWD*
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System	AW,A	AW,A
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)	AW,A	AW,A
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System	AW,A	AW,A
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)	AW,A	AW,A
Blind spot information (BSI) System	T,A	T,A
Multi-View Rear Camera with Guidelines	*	*
Rear Cross Traffic Monitor	T,A	T,A
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure	*	*
Dual-stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)	*	*
Front Side Airbags	*	*
Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor	*	*
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA^®) with Traction Control and Motion Adaptive Steering	*	*
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	*	*
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)	*	*
Brake Assist	*	*
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	*	*
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Location and Pressure Indicators	*	*
Expanded View Driver's Mirror	*	*
Theft-Deterrent System with Electronic Immobilizer	*	*

*DRIVER CONVENIENCE*	*RDX*	*RDX AWD*
Hill Start Assist	*	*
Cruise Control	*	*
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	AW,A	AW,A
Parking Sensors (front and rear)	A	A
Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation with Wiper Integration	*	*
Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers	A	A
Heated Side Mirrors with Reverse Gear Tilt-Down	*	*
Auto Dimming Side Mirrors	A	A

*AUDIO & CONNECTIVITY*	*RDX*	*RDX AWD*
Acura Navigation System with 3D View	T,A	T,A
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Exclusive Street and Freeway Conditions	T,A	T,A
Traffic Rerouting™	T,A	T,A
AcuraLink^®	T,A	T,A
Siri^®Eyes Free	*	*
SMS Text Message Function	*	*
On Demand Multi-Use Display™ (ODMD™)	T,A	T,A
Multi-Information Display (MID)	*	*
Color Multi-Information Display (MID)	AW, A	AW, A
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback	A	A
*Bluetooth^®HandsFreeLink^® Wireless Telephone Interface*	*	*
Acura/ELS Studio^® Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers	T,A	T,A
Acura Premium Audio System with 7 Speakers	*	*
Song By Voice^®	T,A	T,A
Aha^™Compatibility	T,A	T,A
HD Radio^®	T,A	T,A
SiriusXM^®Satellite Radio	*	*
Pandora^®Compatibility	*	*
USB Audio Interface with iPod^® Integration	*	*
*Bluetooth*^®Streaming Audio	*	*
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack	*	*
Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)	*	*
HomeLink^®	*	*
Compass	*	*
Maintenance Minder™ System	*	*

AW = AcuraWatch Plus, T = Technology Package, A = Advance Package

*INTERIOR*	*RDX*	*RDX AWD*
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Filtration	*	*
GPS-Linked Climate Control	T,A	T,A
Rear-Passenger Ventilation	*	*
Keyless Access System with Acura Personalized Settings	*	*
Pushbutton Ignition	*	*
Power Windows with Driver's and Front Passenger's Auto-Up/Down and Auto-Reverse	*	*
Sport Seats with Leatherette-Trimmed Interior	*	*
Sport Seats with Perforated Leather-Trimmed Interior	T,A	T,A
Driver's 10-Way Power Seat with Power Lumbar Support	*	*
Front Passenger's 8-Way Power Seat	T,A	T,A
Front Passenger's 4-Way Power Seat	*	*
Heated Front Seats	*	*
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	A	A
Easy Fold-Down 60/40 Split Rear Seatback	*	*
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column	*	*
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel and Shift Knob	*	*
Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls	*	*
Active Sound Control	*	*
Ambient Cabin Lighting	*	*
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	*	*
Retained Accessory Power for Windows and Moonroof	*	*
12-Volt Power Outlets (Center Console and Front Armrest)	*	*

AW = AcuraWatch Plus, T = Technology Package, A = Advance Package

*EXTERIOR*	*RDX*	*RDX AWD*
Power Moonroof	*	*
Remote-Linked Power-Operated Tailgate	*	*
Jewel Eye^®LED Headlights	*	*
Fog Lights	A	A
LED-Illuminated Taillights, Brakelights and Side Mirror-Integrated Directional Signals	*	*
Intermittent Rear-Window Wiper	*	*
Remote-Operated Windows and Moonroof-Open Function	*	*
Rear Privacy Glass	*	*

AW = AcuraWatch Plus, T = Technology Package, A = Advance Package

*2016 RDX COLORS*
EXTERIOR	INTERIOR (LEATHERETTE-TRIMMED)	INTERIOR (LEATHER-TRIMMED)
White Diamond Pearl NH-603P	Parchment	Parchment
Slate Silver Metallic NH-829M	Ebony, Graystone	Ebony, Graystone
Graphite Luster Metallic NH-782M	Ebony, Graystone¹	Ebony, Graystone¹
Crystal Black Pearl NH-731P	Ebony, Parchment¹	Ebony, Parchment¹
Fathom Blue Pearl B-588P	Graystone¹	Graystone¹
Basque Red Pearl II R-548P	Parchment	Parchment
Kona Coffee Metallic YR-600M	Parchment	Parchment

¹Requires Technology or Advance Package

2016 Acura Pricing and EPA
MDX	Trim Name	Trans	EPA¹	MSRP²
	MDX	9AT	19/27/22	$42,865
	MDX with AcuraWatch™ Plus Package	9AT	19/27/22	$44,365
	MDX with TechnologyPackage	9AT	19/27/22	$47,290
	MDX with Technology & AcuraWatch™ Plus Packages	9AT	19/27/22	$48,490
	MDX with Technology & Entertainment Packages	9AT	19/27/22	$49,290
	MDX with Technology Package, Entertainment & AcuraWatch™ Plus Packages	9AT	19/27/22	$50,490
	MDX with Advance & AcuraWatch™ Plus Packages	9AT	20/27/23 (with idle stop)	$53,080
	MDX with Advance, Entertainment & AcuraWatch™ Plus Packages	9AT	20/27/23 (with idle stop)	$55,080
	MDX SH-AWD	9AT	18/26/21	$44,865
	MDX SH-AWD with AcuraWatch™ Plus Package	9AT	18/26/21	$46,365
	MDX SH-AWD with Technology Package	9AT	18/26/21	$49,290
	MDX SH-AWD with Technology & AcuraWatch™ Plus Package	9AT	18/26/21	$50,490
	MDX SH-AWD with Technology & Entertainment Packages	9AT	18/26/21	$51,290
	MDX SH-AWD with Technology Package, Entertainment & AcuraWatch™ Plus Packages	9AT	18/26/21	$52,490
	MDX SH-AWD with Advance & AcuraWatch™ Plus Packages	9AT	19/26/22 (with idle stop)	$55,080
	MDX SH-AWD with Advance, Entertainment & AcuraWatch™ Plus Packages	9AT	19/26/22 (with idle stop)	$57,080
ILX	ILX	8DCT³	25/36/29	$27,900
	ILX with AcuraWatch™ Plus Package	8DCT	25/36/29	$29,200
	ILX with Premium Package	8DCT	25/36/29	$29,900
	ILX with Premium & A-SPEC Packages	8DCT	25/36/29	$31,890
	ILX with Technology Plus Package	8DCT	25/36/29	$32,900
	ILX with Technology Plus & A-SPEC Packages	8DCT	25/36/29	$34,890
RDX	RDX (FWD)	6AT	20/28/23	$35,270
	RDW (FWD) with AcuraWatch™ Plus Package	6AT	20/28/23	$36,570
	RDX (FWD) with Technology Package	6AT	20/28/23	$38,970
	RDX (FWD) with Technology Package and AcuraWatch™ Plus Package	6AT	20/28/23	$40,270
	RDX (FWD) with Advance Package	6AT	20/28/23	$41,920
	RDX (AWD)	6AT	19/27/22	$36,770
	RDX (AWD) with AcuraWatch™ Plus Package	6AT	19/27/22	$38,070
	RDX (AWD) with Technology Package	6AT	19/27/22	$40,470
	RDX (AWD) with Technology Package and AcuraWatch™ Plus Package	6AT	19/27/22	$41,770
	RDX (AWD) with Advance Package	6AT	19/27/22	$43,420
RLX	RLX with Navigation	6AT	20/31/24	$50,950
	RLX with Technology Package	6AT	20/31/24	$54,450
	RLX with Advance Package	6AT	20/31/24	$60,450
¹Based on 2016 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
²MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $920 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
³Dual Clutch Transmission.