2026 Acura RDX: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2026 Acura RDX is a true carryover with no major product changes. It returns after the 2025 refresh with the same five-trim lineup, powertrain, styling, technology, and safety equipment.
About the 2026 Acura RDX
3rd generation (2019-2026), final model year of this generation after the 2025 refresh.
Acura positions the RDX as a premium sport crossover rather than a soft, comfort-first luxury SUV. The core appeal is a strong turbo engine, standard SH-AWD, roomy cargo space, a panoramic moonroof, and a long list of standard tech and safety features. Against rivals, Acura leans on the RDX’s driver-focused feel, everyday usefulness, and high feature value, making it the brand’s two-row SUV for buyers who want sportier road manners without giving up family practicality.
The 2026 RDX is a five-trim, two-row SUV lineup with standard all-wheel drive, a panoramic moonroof, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 272-hp turbo engine. The A-Spec emphasizes a darker sport look, while the Advance focuses on comfort with adaptive dampers, a 360-degree camera, and a head-up display. The A-Spec Advance combines those themes and adds features such as 16-way power front seats and a 16-speaker audio system.
2026 Acura RDX specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 26 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Horsepower | 272 hp | 272 hp | 272 hp | 272 hp | 272 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 29.5 cu-ft | 29.5 cu-ft | 29.5 cu-ft | 29.5 cu-ft | 29.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||
| 360 Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||||
| Head-Up Display | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2026 Acura RDX compared with the 2025 model?
Nothing significant changed for the 2026 Acura RDX. It carries over the five-trim lineup, 272-hp turbo engine, standard all-wheel drive, exterior design, infotainment system, and safety equipment from 2025.
Does the 2026 Acura RDX keep the same engine and all-wheel drive as the 2025 model?
Yes. Every 2026 RDX has the same 272-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, and standard all-wheel drive used for 2025.
Does the 2026 Acura RDX retain the styling introduced for 2025?
Yes. The 2026 RDX carries over the front-end and wheel-design updates introduced for 2025, with no further exterior styling changes.
Did the 2026 Acura RDX receive any new technology or safety features?
No. The 2026 RDX keeps the 10.2-inch center display, touchpad controller, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, AcuraWatch safety suite, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic monitoring from 2025.
Is 2026 the final model year of the third-generation Acura RDX?
Yes. The 2026 RDX is the final model year of the third generation, which began with the 2019 model.