The table below lists every trim of the 2022 Acura RDX with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
FWD w/Technology Pkg Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 272 280 1,500 3,816
Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 272 280 1,500 3,788
SH-AWD Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 272 280 1,500 4,025
SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 272 280 1,500 4,051
FWD w/A-Spec Pkg Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 272 280 1,500 3,847
SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 272 280 1,500 4,043
SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 272 280 1,500 4,078
SH-AWD w/A-Spec & Advance Pkgs Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 272 280 1,500 4,080
SH-AWD PMC Edition Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 272 280 1,500

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2021

The 2021 Acura RDX carried a maximum tow rating of 1,500 lb. The 2022 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2021 Acura RDX page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2022 Acura models

The rest of Acura's 2022 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2022 Acura MDX 5,000

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.