2022 Acura RDX Review: A More or Less Unmitigated Pleasure

Auto123 reviews the 2022 Acura RDX A-Spec.

It may not have the status of some of its rivals in the ferociously fought-over premium compact SUV segment, but Acura’s RDX is an absolute gamer of a crossover, one that for a few years now has delivered a punchy, positive ride and a high-end interior environment. Plus it looks pretty good from the outside, particularly when decked out with the A-Spec appearance package. What’s not to like, other than that it doesn’t have a silver star, four rings or double-kidney grille on it?

For 2022, there are no major changes for the RDX as it hits mid-cycle, other than some tweaks to the front end that brings the SUV’s looks closer to those of the newly redesigned MDX, its brethren in the Acura lineup. The fog lights down by the bumper are different for this year. Acura also says the Diamond Pentagon front grille design is wider than last year, but unless you take a ruler to each, there’s no way you’re going to notice.

Inside, there are no changes this year to the infotainment system, still accessed on the same 10.2-inch centre screen as before. New for 2022, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration is now standard across the range.

That screen is not touch-operated, by the way, meaning you have to resort to the execrable touch pad found on the bottom portion of the centre console. I hate this system, and the feeling hasn’t mellowed over time. It is just far too easy to choose the wrong option, either because of bumps on the road at the wrong moment or just through sheer finger ineptitude. And while you’re futzing around with it, your eyes are not on the road. Enough said…

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