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2016 Acura RDX Base, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 7

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2016 Acura RDX Base

SUV · 279 hp · 22–23 mpg combined

Sticker from
$35,370Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

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Which RDX is right for you?

Five trims, $35,370 to $42,020. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.

279hp3.5L six-cylinder
252lb-ftTorque
22–23mpgCombined · 19–20 city · 28–29 highway
FWD / AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
26.1 cu ftCargo volume
3,737–3,902 lbsCurb weight

Paint and trim.

3 interiors

  • Graystone
  • Ebony
  • Parchment

All leatherette.

6 factory paints

  • Basque Red Pearl II
  • Graphite Luster Metallic
  • Slate Silver Metallic
  • Kona Coffee Metallic
  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • White Diamond Pearl

Safety and recalls

2 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal5out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2016 RDX.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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