Significantly refreshed for 2016, the 2017 RDX retains the upgrades made last year, including a more powerful and fuel-efficient V-6 engine, ride and handling refinements, safety and driver-assistive technologies, restyled exterior and interior elements, and an increased compliment of luxury features and technologies, including Acura's signature Jewel Eye LED projector headlamps and LED taillights.

The 2017 RDX interior has a premium black trim plus standard luxury features including heated front seats, second-row air conditioning vents, a power tailgate and Multi-View Rearview Camera. The 2017 RDX with Technology Package has numerous upgrades including a high-contrast silver and black trim, an 8-way power-operated front passenger seat, Acura's dual-screen On-Demand Multi-Information Display, HD Radio, blind spot information, Rear Cross Traffic Monitor and Multi-View rearview camera with dynamic guidelines.

The range-topping RDX with Advance Package features a grade-exclusive machined alloy wheel with grey painted surfaces along with a host of added luxury features.

Providing exceptional power and fuel efficiency performance, the 2017 RDX's 3.5-liter V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) has a peak output of 279 horsepower and 252 lb.-ft. of torque. The powerplant's broad torque curve delivers immediate and powerful acceleration response across the engine's full operating range.

The RDX rides on 4-wheel independent suspension with a MacPherson strut design in front and a multi-link design in back. Amplitude Reactive Dampers at all four corners and motion adaptive electronic power steering system further aid sporty handling and refined driving performance.