[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com]
The production version of the 2019 Acura RDX has been caught testing on public roads.
The 2019 RDX, which made its official debut earlier this year at the 2018 Detroit auto show, features a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with a standard 10-speed automatic transmission. Acura’s torque-vectoring Super-Handling All-Wheel-Drive system is also present, and will be joined by optional adaptive dampers. Power output and fuel economy figures have yet to be announced for the powertrain, but it promises to be more robust and kinder to the environment than Acura’s 279 hp 3.5-liter V6.
SEE ALSO: Overhauled 2019 Acura RDX Crossover Debuts
For 2019, the RDX has grown 1.2-inches in width and 2.5-inches in length, creating more space for passengers and more cargo volume. Despite the growth, the new RDX will weigh less than the outgoing model – all thanks to a new Acura-exclusive architecture. The interior, which has seating for five, will feature a 10.2-inch touchscreen with an Android-based operating system. It will be controlled by the Acura True Touchpad Interface – a laptop-like click-pad on the center console.
Like the outgoing model, the 2019 Acura RDX will be produced at the automaker’s East Liberty, Ohio plant. The crossover expected to go on sale later this year, although it’s not yet clear when it will arrive at dealers.
Discuss this story on our Acura Forums.
The post Production 2019 Acura RDX Steps Out for the Camera appeared first on AutoGuide.com.
