Inside, the Acura RDX is a work of art. It's got purposeful and strong forms and textures, with exaggerated gauges to emphasize its sportiness. The blue backlit gauges are soothing at night. Outside, the RDX has a fundamentally handsome profile and general shapes, but the details are incongruous. The front end is particularly off-putting. Large 18-inch wheels appear somehow tucked in and under, making the RDX a prime candidate for shiny dubs.