A-Spec Advance AWD
What the A-Spec Advance adds over the RDX
| Spec | RDX | A-Spec Advance |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4014 lbs | 4058 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4014 lbs | 4058 lbs |
| MPG (highway) | 27 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Tire size | 235/55 R19 | 255/45 R20 |
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 20 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10.5-Inch Head-Up Display (HUD), 12-Volt Power Outlet (Rear Cargo), A-Spec Interior Sport Appearance Package, A-Spec Sport Appearance Exterior Package, Acoustic Front Side Glass, Acoustic Rear Side Glass, Acura Navigation System with 3D View, Adaptive Damper System, ELS Studio 3D® Premium Audio System with 16 Speakers, Front 16-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar Support, Thigh Extension and Side Bolsters, GPS-Linked Climate Control, Gloss Black Door Handles, Gloss Black Door Mirrors, Head-Up Warning Display (HUW), Heated Rear Seats (Outboard Positions), Heated Steering Wheel, Iconic Drive™ Ambient LED Cabin Lighting (27 Themes), Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback, LED Fog Lights, LED Puddle Lights, Leather-Wrapped, Flat-bottom Sport Steering Wheel, Low Speed Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Multiview Camera System, Parking Sensors (4 Front & 4 Rear), Power Lift Tailgate with Hands Free Access, Power-Folding Side Mirrors, Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers, Rear Camera Washer, Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® (All Doors and Tailgate), Sport Pedals, Sport Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather with Contrast Stitching and Piping, Tire Repair Kit, USB-C Charge Ports (2) 3.0A Charge Rear Seat, Ventilated Front Seats, Windshield Wiper De-Icer, Wireless Charging Pad (Qi)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| 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 |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 36 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in |
| Overall height | 65.7 in |
| Overall length | 187.4 in |
| Overall width | 74.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2000 cc |
| 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) | 26 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 | Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link |
Tires
| Tire size | 255/45 R20 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.2 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4058 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4058 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 8 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety31 std · 0 opt
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System
- Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)
- Front Side Airbags
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- Side Curtain Airbags
- 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
- Auto High-Beam Headlights
- Blind Spot Information System (BSI)
- Brake Assist
- Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Front Knee Airbags
- Head-Up Warning Display (HUW)
- Hill Start Assist
- Low Speed Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Child Seat (LATCH)
- Maintenance Minder™ System
- Multiview Camera System
- Next-Generation Passenger Front Airbag
- Parking Sensors (4 Front & 4 Rear)
- Pedestrian Detection
- Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM)
- Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
- Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
- Theft-Deterrent System with Electronic Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators
Infotainment23 std · 0 opt
- Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability
- 10.2-Inch HD Dual-Content Center Display
- 10.5-Inch Head-Up Display (HUD)
- 7-Inch Color Multi-Information Display (MID)
- Acura Navigation System with 3D View
- AcuraLink®
- AcuraLink® Connected Services
- Alexa Built-In
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® Wireless Telephone Interface
- Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
- ELS Studio 3D® Premium Audio System with 16 Speakers
- HD Radio®
- Natural Language Voice Recognition
- Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters
- SiriusXM®
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
- True Touchpad Interface™
- USB-A 2.5A Audio Interface
- USB-C Charge Port (1) 3.0A Charge Front Seat
- USB-C Charge Ports (2) 3.0A Charge Rear Seat
- Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility
- Wireless Charging Pad (Qi)
Convenience16 std · 0 opt
- Power Lift Tailgate with Hands Free Access
- 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front)
- 12-Volt Power Outlet (Rear Cargo)
- Acura Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles
- Cruise Control
- Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold
- HomeLink®
- Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
- Keyless Access System with Acura Personalized Settings
- Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down and Auto-Reverse
- Pushbutton Ignition
- Rear Camera Washer
- Remote-Operated Windows and Moonroof-Open Function
- Retained Accessory Power for Windows and Moonroof
- Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® (All Doors and Tailgate)
- Windshield Wiper De-Icer
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Humidity Control and Air Filtration
- GPS-Linked Climate Control
Seating6 std · 0 opt
- Heated Front Seats
- Ventilated Front Seats
- Heated Rear Seats (Outboard Positions)
- 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback
- Front 16-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar Support, Thigh Extension and Side Bolsters
- Sport Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather with Contrast Stitching and Piping
Interior12 std · 0 opt
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Automatic Dimming Frameless Rearview Mirror
- A-Spec Interior Sport Appearance Package
- Active Sound Control
- Compass
- Ebony Headliner
- Iconic Drive™ Ambient LED Cabin Lighting (27 Themes)
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Leather-Wrapped, Flat-bottom Sport Steering Wheel
- Sport Pedals
- Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Exterior19 std · 0 opt
- Panoramic Roof with Tilt and Slide Function
- Power-Folding Side Mirrors
- A-Spec Sport Appearance Exterior Package
- Acoustic Front Side Glass
- Acoustic Glass Windshield
- Acoustic Rear Side Glass
- Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation with Wiper Compatibility
- Capless Fuel Fill
- Gloss Black Door Handles
- Gloss Black Door Mirrors
- Heated Side Mirrors with Reverse Gear Tilt-Down
- Jewel Eye® LED Headlights
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- LED Fog Lights
- LED Puddle Lights
- LED Side Mirror-Integrated Directional Signals
- LED-Illuminated Dragon Tail Taillights
- Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
- Tire Repair Kit
Powertrain10 std · 0 opt
- SH-AWD® (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™)
- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
- 16-Valve, DOHC VTEC® Valvetrain
- Direct Fuel Injection
- Displacement (liters): 2.0
- Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
- Electronic Gear Selector
- Idle Stop
- Mono-scroll Turbo Type
- Turbo Aluminum-alloy 4-Cylinder Engine
Chassis6 std · 0 opt
- Adaptive Damper System
- Agile Handling Assist®
- Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
- Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)
- MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 RDX. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the A-Spec Advance
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2026 Acura RDX A-Spec Advance add over the RDX?
Against the RDX, 36 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.