Acura Information Center - 2026 Acura RDX vs 2027 Infiniti QX65

Competitive Points

Conquer the Curves

Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD^®) provides responsive handling performance.

All-wheel drive:
- RDX: Dynamic torque vectoring helps "pull" RDX through the turns
- QX65: Doesn't offer the same dynamic torque vectoring

The story is: When you drive the RDX, you feel the responsive cornering.

The RDX offers higher EPA City and Combined fuel economy ratings

EPA fuel economy ratings:
- RDX: 21 mpg City, 23 mpg Combined⁹⁷
- QX65: 20 mpg City, 22 mpg Combined

The story is: RDX delivers both power and fuel efficiency.

The RDX automatic transmission is designed to deliver quick acceleration and quiet cruising.

The story is: Feel the seamless shifts and rapid response.

In RDX, the available electronically controlled suspension enhances the drive.

Suspension:
- RDX Advance and A-Spec Advance: Includes an Adaptive Damper System
- QX65: No comparable suspension is available

The story is: In the RDX, a composed ride is fully automatic.

True Touchpad Interface™. Because technology should be simple.

Driver interface:
- RDX: Acura ingenuity helps drivers focus on the road
- QX65: No comparable touchpad is available

The story is: In the RDX, just tap, press, swipe, drag, and drop—it's easy and intuitive.