The No-Rules Guide to Road Tripping
For spontaneous adventure, there’s nothing like forging your own path. Here’s how to reinvent the road trip to make it your own.
KEEP THE PLANS TO A MINIMUM
Quick getaways are all about leaving the world of micromanaging in the rear-view mirror. The 2019 Acura RDX’s go-anywhere free spirit makes it the perfect partner for an impromptu road trip. Head to Prince Edward County from Toronto, and you’ll be touring vineyards in mere hours. Or drive an hour north from Winnipeg to Gimli, where sandy beaches on the world’s 10th-largest freshwater lake — and a touch of Icelandic culture — await. You can ditch your maps, too: AcuraLinkTM connectivity along with Apple CarplayTM and a 10.2-inch HD display, managed by the True Touchpad Interface (TTI) as well as a voice-recognition system, seamlessly guide you to and from your destination.
STRAY FROM THE BEATEN PATH IN STYLE
A sleek ride makes getting anywhere more than half the fun. In A-Spec trim, the 2019 Acura RDX cuts a bold figure with aggressive lines, 20inch shark-grey alloy wheels, an exclusive front fascia, a thick-grip sports steering wheel and rich leather interior. Drive Cape Breton Island’s vertiginous Cabot Trail and you’ll look as sharp as your surroundings while spotting pilot whales in the Gulf. Throughout, the AcuraWatchTM driver safety and assistance technologies and the RDX’s Jewel Eye LED headlights — brilliantly illuminating the road ahead — help make this memorable journey a safe one.
MOVE AS FAST, OR SLOW, AS YOU WANT
Built into the DNA of every RDX is the Acura ideal of Precision Crafted Performance. For 2019, a powerful, new 2.0-litre 272-hp turbo engine generating 280 lb-ft of peak torque at low rpm is paired with a quick-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission. And with creature comforts like the 16-way adjustable front seats and 16-speaker ELS Studio® 3D Premium sound system, you’ll enjoy going the distance. Eventually, though, you’ll want to slow down to admire the natural splendour around you. Take in views of the iconic Icefields Parkway between Jasper and Lake Louise through the RDX’s ultra-wide panoramic moonroof, then alight for a hike on the Plain of Six Glaciers, complete with soaring peaks and mountain wildlife.
GO ANYWHERE, ANYTIME
Summer may be prime road-trip season, but the 2019 Acura RDX’s advanced performance features let you chart your course any time of year. The Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system provides precision and stability, no matter the road conditions, and the Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) offers four unique drive modes — Comfort, Snow, Sport and Sport+ — to match your mood and the driving environment. So whether you’re watching the leaves change in the Laurentians or zipping up to Whistler on a snow day, you’ll be getting to your destination your way.