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Acura RDX

The compact SUV, a Honda CR-V of its generation underneath. The first version's turbocharged four is unusual for the make and short-lived; later ones return to the naturally aspirated V6 before turbocharging again, so establishing the engine matters more here than the badge does.

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Generations

  • TB1 2006–2012

    The turbocharged four — unusual for the make and short-lived, so its knowledge does not transfer forward.

    Body styles
    SUV
    Platform
    Honda Global Compact
    Engines
    • 2.3 turbo — K23A1 · petrol · 179 kW (240 hp) · 353 Nm (260 lb-ft)
    Transmissions
    5-speed automatic
    Drivetrain
    SH-AWD four-wheel drive
  • TB3 2013–2018

    Back to the naturally aspirated V6, on the CR-V platform of the period.

    Body styles
    SUV
    Platform
    Honda Global Compact
    Engines
    • 3.5 V6 — J35Z2 · petrol · 336–342 Nm (248–252 lb-ft)
    • 3.0 V6 — J30Y1 · petrol · China Only
    Transmissions
    6-speed automatic
    Drivetrain
    Front-wheel drive · Four-wheel drive
  • TC1 2019–present

    Turbocharged again, with a ten-speed automatic.

    Body styles
    SUV
    Platform
    Honda Global Compact
    Engines
    • 2.0 turbo — K20C4 · petrol · 188–203 kW (252–272 hp)
    Transmissions
    10-speed automatic
    Drivetrain
    Front-wheel drive · SH-AWD four-wheel drive

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