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    Auto loans: 2021 Acura RDX Tech

    None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.8 to 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

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    9.8 to 10.2 L/100 km
    Recalls
    3

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    Acura RDX of the 2019 to 2026 generation
    Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo, not one of our cars

    For sale

    We do not have a 2021 Acura RDX Tech for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.

    CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

    2021 Acura RDX Tech specs

    2021 Acura RDX Tech powertrains
    SpecPowertrain 1Powertrain 2
    Engine2.0L 4-cylinder turbo2.0L 4-cylinder turbo
    DriveFront-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
    Transmission10-speed automatic10-speed automatic
    FuelPremium gasPremium gas
    City10.6 L/100 km11.0 L/100 km
    Highway8.3 L/100 km8.6 L/100 km
    Combined9.8 L/100 km10.2 L/100 km
    CO₂230 g/km239 g/km
    Cost to drive 100 km$17.15$17.85

    2021 Acura RDX Tech: every figure

    2021 Acura RDX Tech figures by powertrain
    FigurePowertrain 1Powertrain 2
    Displacement2.0 L2.0 L
    Cylinders44
    MPG city (US)2221
    MPG highway (US)2827
    MPG combined (US)2423
    MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)2928
    Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$3,400US$3,550
    Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium)$3,430$3,570

    Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.

    What to check when buying the 2021 Acura RDX Tech

    • NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
    • Owners filed 116 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other (31), engine (23) and service brakes (16). Have those parts checked before you buy.
    2021 Acura RDX Tech recall campaigns
    CampaignDateComponentSummary
    26V3320002026-05-21air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passengerHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018,...
    24V0640002024-02-01air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passengerHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021...
    21V9390002021-12-02power train:driveline:driveshaftHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.

    Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

    The 2021 Acura RDX Tech: before you buy

    We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2021 Acura RDX Tech for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. For anyone shopping for the 2021 Acura RDX Tech, here are the facts that matter.

    Before you sign for the RDX

    A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.

    What the specs mean

    The powertrain here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive and a 10-speed automatic. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

    It is rated at 9.8 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 29 litres. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $17.15, and a 300 km weekend about $51.45. The EPA estimates US$3,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

    Who it is for

    It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.

    Living with the RDX

    An SUV body means more headroom and a taller cargo opening than a car of the same length.

    A longer test drive

    Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. If the RDX is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. A week with the RDX answers more than any brochure.

    Picking a year and a trim

    A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.

    Running costs

    Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $171.50 at our price setting.

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    Rent it for a week before you buy

    A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2021 Acura RDX Tech from us first.

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    Ask us about the 2021 Acura RDX Tech

    Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2021 Acura RDX Tech for you and reply within one business day.

    CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

    Buying the 2021 Acura RDX Tech

    Does CarmaCars sell the 2021 Acura RDX Tech?

    Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.

    Can I rent a 2021 Acura RDX Tech before I buy one?

    Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.

    Does the 2021 Acura RDX Tech have recalls?

    NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.

    What does the 2021 Acura RDX Tech cost in fuel a year?

    EPA puts it at US$3,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3430.00.

    Where do the figures come from?

    Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.