Acura at the Chicago auto show presented the renewed RDX. The car has gained new bumpers, a redesigned grille, Jewel Eye LED lights and rear LED lights.

The interior features better quality materials, while the standard equipment features heated seats and air conditioning vents for the rear passengers.
The car is equipped with a 3,5 liter V6 naturally aspirated engine producing 279 hp with 341 Nm of torque, with the engine having the cylinder deactivation system. The power is passed at all or at the front wheels via a 9-speed automatic gearbox. Finally, the new RDX has an upgraded steering and a new software for the four-wheel drive.