2018 RDX Exterior
The RDX's most recent update added sleeker Jewel Eye LED headlamps and LED taillamps which have helped to keep the design relatively fresh. LED daytime running lights are also standard, along with 18-inch alloy wheels, a power sunroof, and rear privacy glass. Still, it's not the most exciting SUV to look at, and the front-end lacks the more modern five-sided grille treatment found on other Acura models such as the RLX and TLX.
2018 RDX Exterior Photos
Dimensions
The 2018 RDX is built on the same platform that Honda uses for the CR-V and as such, is similarly sized to that model on a 105.7-inch wheelbase. The RDX is 73.7-inches wide, 65-inches high, and 184.4-inches in length, all closely mirroring class rivals, although the RDX is longer than both the CR-V and Lexus NX. Ground clearance is 8.1 inches, which is greater than that of the NX, CR-V, and BMW X3. Equipped with AWD and the Advance Package, the RDX's curb weight is 3,946 pounds, generally making the RDX lighter than AWD rivals like the X3, NX, and Audi Q5, all of which weigh in excess of 4,000 lbs. The base model RDX with FWD weighs in at 3,737 lbs.
2018 Acura RDX Exterior Dimensions:
| Acura RDX Trims | Base | AcuraWatch Plus | Technology Package | Technology & AcuraWatch Plus | Advance Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Width | 73.7 in. | 73.7 in. | 73.7 in. | 73.7 in. | 73.7 in. |
| Height | 65 in. | 65 in. | 65 in. | 65 in. | 65 in. |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in. | 105.7 in. | 105.7 in. | 105.7 in. | 105.7 in. |
2018 Acura RDX Weight Information:
| Acura RDX Trims | Curb Weight |
|---|---|
| Base | 3,737 - 3,902 lbs. |
| AcuraWatch Plus | 3,743 - 3,907 lbs. |
| Technology Package | 3,768 - 3,931 lbs. |
| Technology & AcuraWatch Plus | 3,772 - 3,935 lbs. |
| Advance Package | 3,781 - 3,946 lbs. |
2018 Acura RDX Tires:
| Front Tire | P235/60VR18 |
|---|---|
| Rear Tire | P235/60VR18 |
2018 Acura RDX Wheels:
| Wheels Type | Aluminum Wheels |
|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size | 18" x 7.5" |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18" x 7.5" |
Exterior Colors
The RDX is available in a choice of six colors on the standard model. These are Modern Steel Metallic, White Diamond Pearl, Kona Coffee Metallic, Basque Red Pearl II, Crystal Black Pearl, and Lunar Silver Metallic. The Technology, Technology & AcuraWatch Plus, and Advance Packages are also available with the striking Fathom Blue Pearl shade. The more extroverted colors help to spice up the rather plain design of the RDX.