How much does the 2026 Acura RDX cost in Canada?
The 2026 Acura RDX starts at $54,700 MSRP (SH-AWD), plus $2,595 for freight and PDI, before sales tax. Checked prices run from $54,700 to $63,530 across 3 configurations.
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The 2026 Acura RDX is a five-seat luxury SUV with a 272-hp 2.0-litre turbo engine, a ten-speed automatic and SH-AWD in Canada. Heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and a front wiper de-icer suit cold-weather use.
The 2026 Acura RDX is a five-seat luxury SUV with a 272-hp 2.0-litre turbo engine, a ten-speed automatic and SH-AWD in Canada. Heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and a front wiper de-icer suit cold-weather use.
Updated Sources: acura.ca, Natural Resources Canada (fuel consumption ratings)
The 2026 Acura RDX starts at $54,700 MSRP (SH-AWD), plus $2,595 for freight and PDI, before sales tax. Checked prices run from $54,700 to $63,530 across 3 configurations.
According to Natural Resources Canada, the most efficient configuration (SH-AWD) uses 9.9 L/100 km combined (11 city, 8.6 highway). The 3 rated configurations range from 9.9 to 10.3 L/100 km.
Yes. AWD is standard on every configuration NRCan rates.
5 seats, based on the rated configurations.
No Transport Canada recall covers the 2026 Acura RDX in our data, which syncs daily with Transport Canada’s recall database.
Its Vehonix efficiency score is 5/10. It ranks #154 of 283 SUV models for fuel use.
The closest matches by body style and price are the Lexus NX 350, Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek, Ford Bronco and Genesis GV70. The Rivals section compares price, fuel use and power.
AWD for winter
Winter tires still matter most (mandatory in Quebec Dec. 1 to Mar. 15).
Recommended fuel
Every engine configuration is rated on premium: budget roughly 15–25¢/L more at the pump.
Combined fuel use (NRCan)
Price and fees
Freight and PDI: $2,595.
Source: Natural Resources Canada 2026 Fuel Consumption Guide open data, for every rated configuration.
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| Trim | SH-AWD | Platinum Elite A-SPEC SH-AWD | A-SPEC SH-AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic / automatique à 10 rapports | 10-speed automatic / automatique à 10 rapports | 10-speed automatic / automatique à 10 rapports |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Horsepower | 272 hp | 272 hp | 272 hp |
| City (NRCan) | 11 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km |
| Highway (NRCan) | 8.6 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Combined (NRCan) | 9.9 L/100 km | 10.3 L/100 km | 10.3 L/100 km |
| CO2 | 232 g/km | — | 241 g/km |
| Torque | 380 N·m | 380 N·m | 380 N·m |
| Recommended fuel | Premium gasoline | Premium gasoline | Premium gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 64.7 L | 64.7 L | 64.7 L |
| MSRP | $54,700 | $63,530 | $58,530 |
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| MSRP | $54,700 |
|---|---|
| Freight and PDI | $2,595 |
| Other fees (source) | $100 |
| Dealer fees | $0 |
| Before tax | $57,395 |
| HST (13 %) | $7,461.35 |
| Estimated total, Ontario | $64,856 |
General sales tax rates. Some provinces use different rates for vehicles (for example higher BC PST tiers above $55,000). This is not a dealer quote.
Estimated monthly payment
$1,283.93
60 payments · financed $64,856 · interest $12,179 · tax 13 % (ON)
Estimate only. The 6.99% rate is an example; use your lender’s rate. Leases assume tax on each payment and exclude acquisition, excess-kilometre and end-of-lease fees. This is not a credit offer.
No checked equipment list has been added yet. The ratings above come from the NRCan file.
Cheapest to run: SH-AWD, $3,571/yr · $17,856 over 5 years
Estimate from NRCan city and highway ratings, your split and your prices. Plug-in hybrids are calculated on gasoline unless comparison is on. Real-world use varies, especially in winter.
The manufacturer’s Canadian warranty has not been verified for this model yet. Terms apply to whichever comes first, years or km.
No safety recalls on file for the 2026 Acura RDX so far.
On certain vehicles, a software problem in the motor control unit could cause the electronic power steering (EPS) system to enter a failsafe mode. If this happens, there could be a sudden increase in steering effort.
Note: This problem would cause the EPS warning indicator to turn on.
A sudden increase in steering effort could increase the risk of a crash.
Acura will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the motor control unit software.
Filed under RDX · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
Recalls Transport Canada has filed under this model name. A recall may cover only some versions or build dates, so check your VIN with the manufacturer or a dealer. Transport Canada says manufacturers almost always make these repairs free of charge. How to check your vehicle →
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Against the competition
The Acura RDX (from $54,700) leads in 0 of 4 categories against 4 direct rivals.
From $54,830
Where the RDX wins
From $55,398+$698 vs the RDX
Where it beats the RDX
Where the RDX wins
From $51,765−$2,935 vs the RDX
Where it beats the RDX
Where the RDX wins
From $60,000+$5,300 vs the RDX
Where it beats the RDX
Where the RDX wins
| Spec | AcuraRDXThis car | LexusNX 350 | NissanPathfinder Rock Creek | FordBronco | GenesisGV70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $54,700 | $54,830 | $55,398 | $51,765 | $60,000 |
| Combined fuel use | 9.9 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km |
| City / highway (L/100 km) | 11 / 8.6 | 10.9 / 8.5 | 12 / 10.2 | 12.9 / 10.9 | 12 / 8.9 |
| Max power | 272 hp | 275 hp | 295 hp | 418 hp | 375 hp |
| Vehonix efficiency score | 5/10 | 5.1/10 | 3.5/10 | 2.9/10 | 4.3/10 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drivetrain | AWD available | AWD available | 4x4 available | 4x4 available | AWD available |
| Drivetrains | AWD | AWD | 4WD | 4WD | AWD |
| Rated configurations | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
| Recalls this model year | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Compare | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → |
Rivals matched automatically: same body style, other brands, closest starting price (or fuel use when the price is missing). Fuel and ratings: NRCan 2026. Prices: manufacturer MSRP before freight and tax. “Best” only reflects the figures shown.
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