The 2014 Acura RDX offers a relatively sporty look and driving feel, as well as a quiet, comfortable interior and top-notch safety; but features or flair it's no standout.The 2014 Acura RDX is by no means the sharp, performance-focused niche crossover that its predecessor was; instead it's a well-rounded pick for style-conscious families who a manageably sized crossover without too many compromises in features, safety, or performance.
Already into its second year since a complete redesign, the RDX last year found—compared to the first-generation RDX that preceded it—a 'milder' personality that more shoppers should like. With the first-generation RDX, Acura had been pretty much the first one out the gate among sporty luxury-brand crossovers. It got a few things right—like the just-right size, nimble handling, and attractive design—but it offered plenty of rough spots, too, including a rough ride, laggy power delivery, and surprisingly lackluster gas mileage.
Already into its second year since a complete redesign, the RDX last year found—compared to the first-generation RDX that preceded it—a 'milder' personality that more shoppers should like. With the first-generation RDX, Acura had been pretty much the first one out the gate among sporty luxury-brand crossovers. It got a few things right—like the just-right size, nimble handling, and attractive design—but it offered plenty of rough spots, too, including a rough ride, laggy power delivery, and surprisingly lackluster gas mileage.
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