Acura RDX Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2018–2021) — Third Generation
The third-generation Acura RDX is a five-door SUV built around a single turbocharged four-cylinder, offered with front- or all-wheel drive. Here is what that powertrain means for everyday driving, and how the versions differ.
The Acura RDX engine in this generation is a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol unit paired with an automatic transmission, as in the 2.0 AT versions. Turbocharging delivers strong pull from low revs, so overtaking and motorway merging feel effortless without a large engine. Drivetrain choice is the main split: front-wheel drive versions are lighter and typically more economical, while all-wheel drive adds traction on wet roads, gravel and winter surfaces.