RDX & CRV: Do they share the same platform?

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 2007 Acura RDX

 2007 Honda CRV

Does the RDX have the same platform as the Honda CRV?

Although the RDX and CRV are similar in size, they do not share the same platform (or chassis).  It is a unique platform designed to handle the Super Handling All-Wheel drive system. Wikipedia says: "An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. Many vendors refer to this as a vehicle architecture." Today, platform sharing is much less noticeable than it was in the past. Even vehicles that share the same platform can be entirely different.

Again, from Wikipedia: "Vehicle architectures consist of "under the skin" components only, and shared platforms can show up in unusual places like the Nissan FM platform-mates Nissan 350Z sports car and Infiniti FX SUV. Volkswagen A platform-mates like the Audi TT and Volkswagen Golf also share much of their mechanical components but seem entirely different. Ford Motor Company has had much success building many well differentiated vehicles from many marques off the same platforms."