Millennials Seeking SUVs: The 2020 Acura RDX wants to meet you.
Let it drive on its own and bring the music studio to you.
The 2020 Acura RDX SUV delivers with premium design, technology, and sound. As a millennial mom, this SUV intrigued me. At the hosted A Girls Guide to Cars #GirlsDrive2019 Con in Atlanta, Georgia, we were able to test drive and review cars, SUVs, and trucks. I found this 2020 Acura RDX great for its versatile lifestyle integration. It’s perfect for heading to work, running errands, and fun road trips. One of the first things I noticed when I got to take a peek inside was the spacious interior. After sitting inside and turning up the music, I could see myself potentially owning one of these and replacing our family car. Here are the top reasons I am loving the 2020 Acura RDX: lifestyle adaptability, the sound system, convenience, and technology on the go.
Affordable technology and style on the go? This is your next big and best accessory.
Starting at $37,600, this midsize SUV has great gas mileage with up to 22 mpg in the city and 28 on the highway. There’s no delay in picking up speed with its 272 horsepower either. With its sleek interior and ambient lighting, it’s perfect for balancing my “me time”, work life, and family life with everything else in between our schedules. The RDX adapts to every version of me and when I need to switch it up in my lifestyle and schedule. But before I go anywhere, the first thing I do after putting on my seatbelt is setting the playlist.
The ELS Surround Premium sound system energizes you like you’re down in the front row.
Music on the go connects to us millennials, especially when we’re on our way to do big things or even while accomplishing the little routines. (Something Corporate “I Woke Up In A Car”, anyone?) Whether I’m soothing myself on the way to an important gig with my favorite song, or even jamming out with my son to “Baby Shark” or some Blink-182, it’s all about creating those positive memories forever—and it was right there in the family car.
Grammy-award winning producer Elliot Scheiner brought the studio experience into the Acura cars and SUVs. Not only has Acura done right by his vision, but it gives you that concert experience like the guitarist is performing the solo right next to your car seat. Of course you purchase a car or SUV for its reliability, performance, and safety, but why can’t you have it all? Well, with the Acura RDX, I felt like you don’t have to sacrifice sound quality with its ELS Surround Premium sound system.
Immersing yourself into the music can set the tone for the day, and it feels like you’ve upgraded to VIP at your favorite artist’s concert. I’m extremely picky with audio quality, especially being married to an audio engineer, and while I’m a big fan of Harman Kardon and JBL, this happily surprised my ears. And if the sound system impressed Dave Grohl from The Foo Fighters to buy an Acura after hearing the ELS Surround Premium himself, I don’t think we can argue with his rockstar taste and transparency.
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When trading a sedan for an SUV, I like to imagine it improving my life, and the RDX creates an effortless experience on the go.
Between the sound system and the luxe interior, what’s not to love? Whether I need a posh office with four wheels or a fancy preschool drop-off SUV, I feel ready to take it all on with the RDX. With hot and cold weather, I appreciate the heating and cooling, ventilated seats. With the center control area within arms distance and an out-of-the-way design, it looks and feels effortless to navigate the infotainment even with a touchpad.
Since my family enjoys traveling, whether it is for work or play, I thought this feature would be extremely useful not only for us, but for anyone else who likes to stay connected on the road. AT&T customers can add a plan for a Wi-Fi hotspot in the RDX for up to 7 mobile devices, which means all of your passengers can ride connected and quiet so you can focus on the road. There are no more excuses for anyone to ask, “Are we there yet?”
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If you’re feeling extra on the go, with 2019 and newer Acura RDX SUVs like this 2020 model, you also can download the AcuraLink app and get Amazon packages delivered to your trunk. Hello, convenience! If you’re planning a trip and need supplies to be stored safely before hitting the road, imagine how much this could help your packing and planning efficiency. You don’t have to go to multiple stores to retrieve all of those last-minute items if they’re already in your trunk. And with that trunk space? Everyone in the family is going to want to see if they can fill it up. It appears endless to me. After fitting all of your luggage, gear, and Amazon packages, and when you’re ready to hit the road, check the weather and select a drive mode.
Take your foot off the gas, relax behind the wheel, and let the car do the hard work.
With all wheel drive and different drive mode options, you can customize the responsiveness of your RDX to the weather and other driving conditions. On top of that, the AcuraWatch, which is all of the cameras and monitors around the SUV, gives you a 360 degree view of what’s going on when you’re parking, backing up, changing lanes, or approaching cars ahead of you on the highway. This makes the Adaptive Cruise Control next level for your driving experience. What is Adaptive Cruise Control? It is cruise control with additional sensing, which allows you to still keep your eyes on the road, but you can relax your foot off the gas and relax behind the wheel.
While you still need to keep an eye on the road ahead of you, the monitors can be customized on the highway to different car lengths ahead. This way it can slow down the car and avoid a collision, but it also gives you the ability to let the car do more of the work on your trip. This is one of my favorite features in the RDX. Give your hands a break from the death grip on long road trips and relax your right calf muscle from the drive home from work. With the affordability, fuel efficiency, sound system, and integrated technology inside and out, the 2020 Acura RDX is a versatile SUV ready to adapt and improve everyday life on the road.
What Elliot Scheiner Produced songs were on our playlist?
I put together a playlist of the songs Elliot Scheiner has produced, but I also included songs that would rock on this sound system well. It suits the evolution of music and many generations who may find their new ride in the 2020 Acura RDX.
Disclaimer: This was a media SUV loaned for our A Girls Guide to Cars #GirlsDrive2019 Con. We were hosted by A Girls Guide to Cars. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.