As someone who personally owns and loves their fully loaded 2018 Acura RDX, the vehicle's makeover is a definite kick in the face.  Its everything we wanted but didn't know was going to come out in the very next model.  But hindsight is 20/20.  

The 3rd generation RDX comes on an "Acura exclusive" (sorry Honda owners), lighter and stiffer platform, and has swapped out it's V6 for a 2-0 liter, turbo-charged engine with 10 speed automatic.  As before, it will offer both FW and AWD.   The v-tec engine will deliver 40% more low-end torque, with the addition of two more drive modes, comfort and snow.  

The exterior is glorious.  Faced with a more aggressive grill, the crossover looks more glorious than ever.  You'll have an option for a swag sound system upgrade, but the, how-did-I-ever-live-without-these safety features, will come standard.  This includes hill start assist, surround view camera, front and back parking sensors, cross traffic monitor and blind-spot warning.  

The infotainment system is Andriod-based, and displayed onto a dual-zone 10.2-inch HD display mounted high on the center console.   

Now keep in mind it's a concept and anything can change before it's production and sale in mid 2018, but we're hopeful it at least keeps that grill.