2020 Acura RDX Specs

The Acura RDX nameplate is lauded by the likes of U.S. News and World Report for its “engaging performance” and “adept handling”. You’ll experience just what they mean when you arrange a test drive, but even a quick look at 2020 Acura RDX specs are enough to underline the vehicle’s extraordinary blend of power and efficiency no matter what trim level you choose.

Read on to explore:

Acura RDX Horsepower and Torque

The Acura RDX stands apart from rival luxury crossover SUVs by delivering spirited performance despite its spacious interior and commanding bodywork. When you hit the gas, a turbocharged and direct-injected 2.0L turbo aluminum-alloy 4-cylinder fitted across all trim levels motivates the vehicle with up to:

• 272 hp
• 280 lb-ft of torque

The 2019 Acura RDX towing capacity came in at up to 1,500 lbs., and the latest model should retain that impressive level of capability. All packages come with FWD as standard, but each is also available with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) to combine the all-weather advantages of conventional AWD with a uniquely track-inspired drive.

Acura RDX MPG Ratings

It’s all too common for crossover SUVs offering the exceptional performance drivers crave to fall short when it comes to efficiency ratings, but the 2020 Acura RDX leverages advanced powertrain technology to deliver the best of both worlds across all trim levels.

Idle Stop automatically shuts off the engine as you come to a halt to lower fuel consumption, and a 10-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters comes as standard with all trims to refine power delivery whether cruising on the highway or navigating stop-start Chicago traffic.

Efficiency scores come in at:

• Up to an EPA-estimated 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway with FWD models*.
• Up to an EPA-estimated 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway with SH-AWD® models*.