Acura has lifted the curtain on the 2025 RDX, its flagship 5-passenger performance SUV, showcasing a series of sophisticated updates aimed at setting a new standard in the luxury crossover segment. The refreshed RDX boasts a more distinctive appearance, featuring a new “frameless” Diamond Pentagon grille paired with aggressive grille mesh, making a bold statement on the road.
The cabin has been thoughtfully redesigned to offer improved functionality and convenience. Key enhancements include a revamped center console with increased storage capacity, larger cupholders, and more accessible wireless smartphone charging. Additionally, the standard 10.2-inch HD center display now supports a new wide-screen mode, optimizing the experience for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto users.
The 2025 RDX isn’t just about looks—its performance remains a cornerstone. Equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter VTEC 4-cylinder engine delivering 272 horsepower, paired with a sport-tuned 10-speed automatic transmission, the RDX continues to offer one of the most powerful standard engines in its class. Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system with torque vectoring ensures dynamic handling, whether on city streets or winding country roads.
In addition to these technical advancements, the RDX comes in three new exterior colors, including Solar Silver Metallic, Canyon River Blue Metallic, and Urban Gray Pearl, giving buyers more options to personalize their vehicle.
Inside, the top-tier RDX trims—Advance Package and A-Spec with Advance Package—elevate the luxury experience further with full-leather upholstery, enhanced ambient lighting, and strikingly illuminated speaker cones integrated into the acid-etched speaker grilles. The cabin also features Acura’s Iconic Drive™ ambient lighting system, offering 27 unique interior lighting combinations inspired by famous driving destinations worldwide.
On the safety front, the RDX sets the benchmark with the AcuraWatch suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, all included as standard. This includes features like Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Mitigation Braking System, and Road Departure Mitigation, ensuring that drivers and passengers are well-protected.
Production of the 2025 RDX continues in the U.S., with manufacturing taking place at Acura’s East Liberty Auto Plant in Ohio. This commitment to American manufacturing has earned the RDX a spot among Cars.com’s Top 12 most American-made vehicles.
With these updates, the 2025 Acura RDX is poised to maintain its strong sales momentum, appealing to those seeking a premium SUV that blends cutting-edge design, advanced technology, and exceptional performance. The new RDX will begin arriving at dealerships nationwide later this month, ready to make its mark in the competitive luxury SUV market.
