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2021 Acura RDX

RDX SH-AWD AWD

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What the RDX SH-AWD adds over the RDX

Spec	RDX	RDX SH-AWD
Curb weight (maximum)	3829 lbs	4068 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3783 lbs	4019 lbs
MPG (city)	22 mpg	21 mpg
MPG (combined)	24 mpg	23 mpg
MPG (highway)	28 mpg	27 mpg

Standard here, not on the base trim: SH-AWD® (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™), Tire Sealant and Repair Kit

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter	315.0 mm
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Rear brake diameter	309.9 mm
Rear brake type	solid disc
Parking brake type	Electric

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row	58.9 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	29.5 cu-ft
Total interior volume	104 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brand

AcuraLink

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	8.2 in
Overall height	65.7 in
Overall length	186.8 in
Overall width	74.8 in
Wheelbase	108.3 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	twin turbo
Cylinder count	4
Fuel injection system	direct injection
Engine type (full description)	Turbo Aluminum-alloy 4-Cylinder
Valve configuration	DOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower	272 hp
Torque	280 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	21 mpg
MPG (combined)	23 mpg
MPG (highway)	27 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	91
Fuel tank capacity	17.1 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	40 in
Second-row headroom	38 in

Legroom

Front legroom	42 in
Second-row legroom	38 in

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	60 in
Second-row shoulder room	57 in

Steering

Steering type	Dual-Pinion Variable-Ratio Electric Power Steering
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	19.4 ft

Suspension

Front suspension type	MacPherson Strut
Rear suspension type	Multi-Link

Tires

Tire size

235/55 R19

Transmission

Final drive ratio	4.2
Transmission speeds	10
Transmission type	automatic hybrid

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	4068 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	4019 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	19 in
Wheel material	alloy
Wheel width	8 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety21 std · 5 opt

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System
Rear Cross Traffic Monitor optional
Surround-View Camera System optional
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)
Front Side Airbags
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Multi-View Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
Side Curtain Airbags
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
Auto High-Beam
Brake Assist
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Front Knee Airbags
Hill Start Assist
Next-Generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
Blind spot information (BSI) System optional
Head-Up Warning (HUW) optional
Parking Sensors (front and rear) optional
Theft-Deterrent System with Electronic Immobilizer
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators

Infotainment22 std · 8 opt

Mobile Hotspot Capability
10.2-Inch HD Dual-Content Center Display
7-Inch Color Multi-Information Display (MID)
Acura Premium Audio System with 9 Speakers
AcuraLink® Connected Services
Android Auto™ Integration
Apple CarPlay® Integration
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® Wireless Telephone Interface
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
HD Radio®
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack
Maintenance Minder™ System
Natural Language Voice Recognition
SMS, MMS Text Message and Email Capability
Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
Siri® Eyes Free
Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
True Touchpad Interface™
USB Audio Interface
USB Charge Ports (2) 2.5A Charge Front Seat
10.5-Inch Head-Up Display (HUD) optional
Acura Navigation System with 3D View optional
Acura/ELS Studio® 3D Premium Audio System with 16 Speakers optional
Acura/ELS Studio® Premium Audio System with 12 Speakers optional
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Street and Freeway Conditions optional
Song By Voice® optional
Traffic Rerouting™ optional
USB Charge Ports (2) 2.5A Charge Rear Seat optional

Convenience9 std · 1 opt

12-Volt Power Outlets (Front Center Console)
Cruise Control
Height-Adjustable Power-Operated Tailgate
HomeLink®
Keyless Access System with Acura Personalized Settings
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down and Auto-Reverse
Pushbutton Ignition
Remote-Operated Windows and Moonroof-Open Function
Retained Accessory Power for Windows and Moonroof
Height-Adjustable Power-Operated Tailgate with Hands-Free Access optional

Climate1 std · 1 opt

Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Humidity Control and Air Filtration
GPS-Linked Climate Control optional

Seating4 std · 6 opt

Heated Front Seats
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats optional
Easy Fold-Down 60/40 Split Flat-Folding Rear Seatback
Front 12-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar Support
Sport Seats with Leatherette-Trimmed Interior
Front 16-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar Support, Thigh Extension and Side Bolsters optional
Heated Rear Seats (Outboard Positions) optional
Sport Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather and Ultrasuede®, Contrast Stitching and Piping optional
Sport Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather, Contrast Stitching and Piping optional
Sport Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior with Contrast Stitching optional

Interior9 std · 5 opt

Heated Steering Wheel optional
Automatic Dimming Frameless Rearview Mirror
Active Sound Control
Ambient Cabin Lighting
Brushed Aluminum Trim
Compass
Electronic Gear Selector
Floating Center Console with Pass-Through Storage
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Dark Brushed Aluminum Trim optional
Ebony Headliner optional
Leather-Wrapped A-Spec Steering Wheel optional
Natural Olive Ash Burl Wood Trim optional

Exterior10 std · 5 opt

Panoramic Roof with Tilt and Slide Function
Acoustic Glass Windshield
Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation with Wiper Integration
Capless Fuel Fill
Chicane LED Daytime Running Lights
Heated Side Mirrors with Reverse Gear Tilt-Down
Jewel Eye® LED Headlights
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
LED-Illuminated Taillights, Brakelights, Side Mirror-Integrated Directional Signals, Rear License and Center High Mount Stop Light
Tire Sealant and Repair Kit
Acoustic Front Side Glass optional
LED Fog Lights optional
Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers optional
Rear Camera Washer optional
Spare Tire optional

Powertrain4 std · 0 opt

SH-AWD® (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™)
10-Speed Automatic Transmission
Idle Stop
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) - 4-mode (Snow, Comfort, Sport, Sport+)

Chassis1 std · 1 opt

Agile Handling Assist®
Adaptive Damper System optional

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2021 RDX. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the RDX SH-AWD

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2021 Acura RDX RDX SH-AWD add over the RDX?

Against the RDX, 2 features become standard that the RDX does not and 5 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.