Prototype Acura RDX told about the crossover Acura RDX by 3rd generation 2019
The new premium crossover Acura RDX of 3 generations is presented as a prototype at the Detroit Auto Show in mid-December 2018. The production version of the new Acura RDX SUV will be released to the American market in the summer of 2018, but for now we offer our readers a review of the harbinger of the new Acura RDX prototype 2018-2019 with photos and videos, price and specifications, as well as improved specifications. The price of the new 3rd generation Acura RDX is not announced by the manufacturer, but it can be assumed that the cost of new items in America will be $37,000-46,000, which is slightly more than the price of 2nd generation models offered for $36,000-44,700.
Acura RDX with a capacity of 3 generations (the prototype of the console can not even be mentioned, because for us, in fact, a car ready for production) is intended exclusively in America. The latter were handled by specialists from the Japanese brand's Californian studio (Acura Design Studio in Los Angeles), using the remaining operating time after creating the precise Acura concept (exterior) and the latest high-precision cockpit interior (Interior). Engineering Innovation is built on a new platform by engineers engaged in Raymond, Ohio. The new generation of the Acura RDX crossover with a capacity will be put on the conveyor of the East Liberty plant, Ohio, USA in mid-spring 2018. The production of engines and gearboxes for the new generation of the model, respectively, will be carried out by enterprises located in the states of Ohio and Georgia.
The new Acura RDX SUV received a bright, stylish and charismatic body exterior design. Front end with ‘shiny Pentagon' grille, Acura Jewel Eye full LED headlights (per lamp with 7 high power LEDs, enhanced by the sleek bottom line of LED daytime running lights), powerful and sporty bumper, complemented by bright aerodynamic elements and LED foglights.
The side of the body of the Acura compact crossover looks dynamic and temperamental. The side surface of the hull is adorned with powerful explosions above the front wheel arches and delicately drawn ribs on the hands of the designers, located on several levels. In the presence of large size round wheel arches, large side doors, down to a dense roof aft, based on a floating C-pillar.
The rear end is so attractive and simple that you can mesmerize. Rectangular tailgate with original license plate light tab, stylish pointed LED marker lights like an animal's open mouth, simple and stylish bumper with large exhaust tips, inscribed in the lower part of the rear fairing.
Of the external dimensions of the Acura RDX prototype for 2018-2019, only the width is known – 1902 mm, and the wheelbase is 2748 mm. Based on these figures, we understand that the new crossover is 30mm wider than its predecessor, with a larger axle distance of 63mm. It can be assumed that the total body length is more than 4700 mm.
The interior of the 3rd generation Acura RDX crossover is completely new, and this fact is not even in doubt. For interior decoration, only high-quality materials are used: natural wood veneer, eco-leather, brushed aluminum, soft plastic with a pleasant texture and carpet.
The product sports a multifunctional steering wheel, an informative instrument panel with a large color screen, an on-board computer, a head-up display, a new specially designed driver and front passenger seat with an anatomical back profile and a powerful side support roller, dual-zone climate control, a variety of electronic assistants and assistants. And the icing on the cake is that Acura's true touchpad interface hovering over the Torpedo's 10.2-inch color touchscreen is controlled by touching the screen and using a touchpad located under the automatic transmission's push-button control unit.
The novelty carries a 710-watt Acura audio system in Els Studio 3D, developed by Panasonic, AcuraWatch security systems, a huge panoramic sunroof. It is clear that Acura's advanced touchpad interface and Panasonic's 710-watt audio system will become the property of the top version of the novelty, but Mark Levinson will receive the standard crossover AcuraLink multimedia sound system with an 8-inch screen (4G smartphone with Wi-Fi, customer reviews, CarPlay and Android Auto), hill start assist, surround view system surround vision camera system, front and rear parking sensors, rear cross-traffic and blind spot monitoring information system.
I want to note that due to the increase in the size of the wheelbase, passengers of the second row are allocated noticeably more legroom than in the cabin of the previous generation crossover. And the useful volume of the luggage compartment is significantly increased. At the same time, the subway is quite a vast niche.
Specifications Acura RDX for 2018-2019.
In the engine bay of the new-generation Acura RDX compact premium crossover, a 2.0L DOHC VTEC turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine is paired with the company's latest 10-speed automatic transmission.
The basic version with front-wheel drive is front-wheel drive, optionally available is Honda's proprietary all-wheel drive system super-handling all-wheel drive (SH-AVD for short) with an upgraded rear differential capable of absorbing 150% more torque than the differential of the pre-reform model. As a bonus, thrust vector control of the drive wheels. The manufacturer offers for an additional fee adaptive dampers with 4 operation modes: Sport, Sport +, comfort and snow.
