The 2017 Acura RDX vs. the Competition

The compact luxury crossover SUV class is one of the fastest growing in the automotive sector, and Acura's RDX has long been one of the most popular available.

Why does it have such universal appeal? Sporty styling from the outside in certainly helps, not to mention excellent quality and class-leading rear seat spaciousness combined with strong performance, great fuel economy, and best-in-class safety, but most of all the Acura RDX delivers superb value.

To help you figure out how the 2017 Acura RDX stacks up next to its premium-branded competitors, we've put together a simple, straightforward, point-form list of key standard features and specifications from the base trim levels of its closest challengers, including the Infiniti QX50, Lincoln MKC, Buick Envision, Volvo XC60, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Lexus NX, Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz GLC, and BMW X3, so go ahead and make your own decision about which compact luxury SUV best suits your family's needs:

One of the most obvious advantages in the 2017 Acura RDX' corner is safety, thanks to more standard advanced driver-assistance systems than any competitor. Together with its rigid body structure and additional safety features like LED headlights and multi-angle rearview camera, it's one of only two vehicles from its class to earn a coveted IIHS Top Safety Pick + rating in standard trim.

What's more, the MDX' powerful standard V6 makes it the only luxury SUV in its segment to include cylinder deactivation, which shuts down three of the engine's cylinders under light loads for reduced fuel consumption and emissions, while standard steering wheel paddle shifters combine with 279 horsepower for the second strongest performance in the class, making its 10.7 L/100km combined city/highway fuel economy rating all the more remarkable.

the RDX comes with proximity-sensing keyless access, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a powered steering column, powered front seats with driver's side memory, Siri Eyes Free, text message and email reading/responding capability, adaptive cruise control, a remote garage door opener, a powered glass sunroof, a powered liftgate, and much more.

Additionally, the Acura RDX provides more front legroom than all but one challenger, plus the most rear legroom overall, while it can haul more cargo than any competitor when its rear seats are folded.

There's a lot more to the 2017 Acura RDX than we can show you here, so make sure to arrange a test drive by contacting North Shore Acura at (604) 929-6736 or dropping by the showroom at 828 Automall Drive, North Vancouver.