2016 Acura RDX drive review: Most improved player? - Autoweek
The 2016 Acura RDX received a full-face makeover for the new model year, and frankly, it needed it. Though the last one didn’t get the brand's unfortunate full-beak nose treatment, it suffered from plain-Jane looks even in a segment not known for... Acura updated the appearance and added its cool Jewel Eye headlights along with LED taillights with light piping, all of which does a good bit to spruce up the front and rear fascias. The back is the same -- more character lines, everything looks a little sharper and the rear reflectors are a little deeper, with cooler-looking surrounds. Overall, the visual still won’t blow you away, but Acura found a good balance between too much beak and not enough flair. Drivers of the RDX are greeted with a plain but clean-looking dash and instrument panel with some metal accents. The wheel is littered with buttons, some of which get pressed when gripping the wheel in a turn, but overall having everything within reach is a net positive. The seats are comfortable and easy to adjust, though a little flat on the back and bottom -- the RDX isn’t a corner carver, so comfort is on the menu. The RDX is downright quick thanks to its. Source: autoweek.com
