What Features Come in the 2025 Acura RDX A-Spec Advance?

What Features Come in the 2025 Acura RDX A-Spec Advance?

Big thanks to the ultimate car enthusiast, Johnathon Rivers, for giving us an up-close look at the 2025 Acura RDX A-Spec Advance. After watching his full walkaround and test drive, it’s clear this is more than just a trim level—it’s the best version of the RDX yet. Here’s what he found—and why drivers around North Tampa are loving every second behind the wheel.

The Style: Aggressive, Refined, and Totally North Tampa-Approved

The Urban Gray Pearl paint paired with gloss-black trim hits different in Florida sunshine. Add in the frameless Diamond Pentagon grille, massive 20-inch Berlina black wheels, and quad round exhaust tips, and you’ve got a compact SUV that doesn’t just show up—it arrives.

The A-Spec Advance doesn’t mess around when it comes to design details. Think: LED fog lights, gloss black mirrors with integrated cameras, and tasteful A-Spec badging throughout. And the red interior is a full commitment now—not just on the seats, but the dash accents, glovebox, and even the speaker surrounds.

Inside: Yes, It’s as Good as It Looks

Step inside and you’ll understand exactly why this trim punches so far above its weight. Johnathon calls it “a really nice place to be”—and he’s not wrong. Highlights include:

• Full leather 16-way power front seats (heated, ventilated, and supremely comfortable).
• Red contrast stitching, ultrasuede inserts, and ambient lighting.
• ELS Studio 3D audio with 16 speakers and lit-up grilles.
• Heated outboard rear seats and USB-C ports for second-row passengers.
• Panoramic moonroof standard across the board.

Everything feels upscale without trying too hard. The touchpoints are soft. The layout is clean. And the premium materials are everywhere you look (and touch).

Tech That Actually Works

The 10.2-inch infotainment screen isn’t a touchscreen—and that’s intentional. Acura’s True Touchpad Interface lets you keep your hands down and your eyes forward. It’s faster, smarter, and now allows Apple CarPlay to take over the full screen, finally solving a common gripe from previous years. Even in heavy traffic, the tech feels useful—not gimmicky. There’s also:

• A wireless charging pad.
• A 10.5-inch color head-up display.
• A surround-view camera with invisible hood view.
• A color digital instrument cluster with customizable layouts.

Power That Makes You Smile

Under the hood? Acura’s punchy 2.0L VTEC turbo four-cylinder, pushing 272 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. Paired with a slick-shifting 10-speed automatic and Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, the RDX feels fast, smooth, and surprisingly fun to toss around.

Want a comfy cruiser? Pop it into Comfort mode. Need some thrill on back roads outside North Tampa? Hit Sport, and let it rip.

Johnathon tested it in all modes, and the verdict’s in: it’s an engaging drive. The adaptive dampers and revised tuning for 2025 give this SUV an athletic edge most crossovers can’t touch. And if you’re wondering about the “super” in Super Handling? It’s real. Torque vectoring lets the RDX rotate through corners in a way that makes you forget it’s a family-friendly five-seater.

Practical Where It Counts

It’s not all red stitching and horsepower. The RDX A-Spec Advance delivers nearly 60 cubic feet of cargo space, clever underfloor storage, and a hands-free tailgate. Whether you’re packing up for a beach day or hauling gear to a weekend soccer match, the RDX shows up ready. The rear seats fold flat in a 60/40 split, and Acura even thought to make the cargo floor dual-level—perfect for hiding valuables or tossing in extra gear.

The 2025 Acura RDX A-Spec Advance: An SUV With Power and Poise

Is the 2025 Acura RDX A-Spec Advance worth the $55K sticker? For Johnathon—and for us—it’s a confident yes. It’s the kind of SUV that looks good at a downtown Tampa valet, drives like a sport sedan on winding roads, and pampers your passengers on a long haul to the Keys. It blends style, power, luxury, and utility with zero pretense. And now that the A-Spec and Advance packages are finally combined, there’s no more compromise.

Ready to test it for yourself? Stop by Maus Acura of North Tampa or call us at (813) 535-6287 and see why this trim is the RDX at its absolute best. And browse our latest inventory right here online.