Comparing the 2021 Lexus NX vs. 2021 Acura RDX

When you want to enjoy all that the luxury SUV class has to offer, it would be no surprise that the Lexus NX and Acura RDX both appear on your radar. Both of these refined luxury options provide comfortable rides and elegant style, but which SUV belongs in your driveway? Let’s compare them on some key factors to pick a winner.

Onboard Technology 

Both SUVs are available with popular tech features, but the way you access them varies notably from one model to the next. The NX’s Remote Touch interface combines tactile analog controls with a laptop-like touchpad. The user-friendly infotainment system allows you to use physical buttons for climate and audio adjustments while the touchpad grants access to more options. Although the RDX also comes with a touchpad, critics have bemoaned the advanced learning curve required to utilize the interface.

2021 Lexus NX

2021 Acura RDX

Powertrain and Performance  

The NX and RDX offer the smooth ride that drivers expect from luxury SUVs, but you’ll notice some differences once you’ve taken a couple of test drives. While each vehicle delivers responsive handling and confidence-inspiring power, and each vehicle promises lively acceleration with its standard engine. However, only the NX is available with a hybrid powertrain to enhance your performance with disciplined fuel efficiency.

Reliability and ROI  

For 2021, the NX has earned a higher predicted reliability rating than its rival, suggesting that the Lexus will provide more time on the road and less downtime in the auto shop. The NX also offers its luxury quality at a lower starting price than the RDX, which only comes in one model with no upper trims. If you opt for any of the Lexus’ upper trims, you’ll still pay less than the steep cost of an RDX fully loaded with its various packages.

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If it looks like theLexus NX provides everything you need from a luxury SUV, we invite you to come check it out at Lexus of Wesley Chapel.Visit our dealership whenever you’re ready for a test drive. We’d love to show you all that Lexus can do for you, so feel free to browse our entireonline inventory to imagine all the possibilities.