2020 Acura RDX vs 2020 Lexus NX

2020 Acura RDX
2020 Acura RDX
$37,800MSRP
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2020 Lexus NX
2020 Lexus NX
$36,870MSRP
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2020 Acura RDX
$37,800MSRP
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2020 Lexus NX
$36,870MSRP
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MSRP

$37,800

MSRP

$36,870

Average price

$34,023

Average price

$34,247

Listings

49

Listings

58

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.5 out of 10

Expert reviews

Pros
  • Powerful engine
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Unintuitive technology

2020 Acura RDX Reviews Summary

It should no longer be breaking news that, to new-car buyers, crossovers are king. Within that market, the small luxury crossover segment has been growing at an incredible rate. Every automaker wants to get a piece, but Acura has long been an early adopter with its 2-row, 5-passenger RDX.

The Acura RDX, built at Honda's Marysville, Ohio, assembly plant, was first introduced for the 2007 model year. From the start, the RDX enjoyed great success. It entered its third generation with the 2019 model year, and it offers plenty of space, creature comforts, and safety tech. That 2019 model carries over to the 2020 vehicle we tested.

The RDX competes with the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Audi Q5, and BMW X3, and it holds its own against all three. It offers more content at a lower price, and in some cases, it has better safety technology. It also competes with the Lexus NX, Jaguar F-PACE, and Lincoln MKC.

We reviewed the 2019 RDX and came away with a very favourable conclusion. But seeing as this is one of the best-selling small luxury SUVs—and Acura’s best selling vehicle—it seemed like a good time to take a closer look and unpack more of what we like and dislike about the RDX. We’ll also determine which trim of the RDX provides the best value to shoppers.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 272 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 235 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

272 hp @ 6500 rpm

Horsepower

235 hp @ 5600 rpm

MPG City

22

MPG City

22

MPG Highway

28

MPG Highway

28
2020 Acura RDX
2020 Acura RDX
$37,800MSRP
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2020 Lexus NX
2020 Lexus NX
$36,870MSRP
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2020 Acura RDX
$37,800MSRP
Overview
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2020 Lexus NX
$36,870MSRP
Overview
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Overview

MSRP
$37,800
$36,870
Average price
$34,023
$34,247
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews
4.8
4.8
Expert reviews

8.5 out of 10

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Pros & cons
Pros
  • Powerful engine
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Unintuitive technology
Summary

It should no longer be breaking news that, to new-car buyers, crossovers are king. Within that market, the small luxury crossover segment has been growing at an incredible rate. Every automaker wants to get a piece, but Acura has long been an early adopter with its 2-row, 5-passenger RDX.

The Acura RDX, built at Honda's Marysville, Ohio, assembly plant, was first introduced for the 2007 model year. From the start, the RDX enjoyed great success. It entered its third generation with the 2019 model year, and it offers plenty of space, creature comforts, and safety tech. That 2019 model carries over to the 2020 vehicle we tested.

The RDX competes with the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Audi Q5, and BMW X3, and it holds its own against all three. It offers more content at a lower price, and in some cases, it has better safety technology. It also competes with the Lexus NX, Jaguar F-PACE, and Lincoln MKC.

We reviewed the 2019 RDX and came away with a very favourable conclusion. But seeing as this is one of the best-selling small luxury SUVs—and Acura’s best selling vehicle—it seemed like a good time to take a closer look and unpack more of what we like and dislike about the RDX. We’ll also determine which trim of the RDX provides the best value to shoppers.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 272 hp I4
2.0L 235 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
272 hp @ 6500 rpm
235 hp @ 5600 rpm
MPG City
22
22
MPG Highway
28
28
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