.
Acura RDX: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
Acura is jumping into the growing crossover utility vehicle (CUV) segment (something between a car and SUV) with the launch of the near-luxury RDX. Like many Acuras, the RDX is jammed-pack with | Acura is jumping into the growing crossover utility vehicle (CUV) segment (something between a car and SUV) with the launch of the near-luxury RDX. Like many Acuras, the RDX is jammed-pack with features, many of which would make your average techno-geek salivate. The RDX shares the same platform as the soon-to-be-released redesigned CR-V, and is only the second utility vehicle in the Acura family, after the full-size MDX SUV. | ||
[[Image:Acurardx1.jpg|frame|'''All-New 2007 Acura RDX''']] | [[Image:Acurardx1.jpg|frame|'''All-New 2007 Acura RDX''']] | ||
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
==Highlights== | ==Highlights== | ||
The RDX will be the first Acura to be powered by a turbocharged engine. This is an effort to get the power of a V-6 out of a more fuel-efficient four cylinder (2.3-liter, 240 horsepower). It also has Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, a system that distributes power to front and wheel tires to improve handling and stability. | The RDX will be the first Acura to be powered by a turbocharged engine. This is an effort to get the power of a V-6 out of a more fuel-efficient four cylinder (2.3-liter, 240 horsepower). It also has Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, a system that distributes power to front and wheel tires to improve handling and stability. Safety abounds in the RDX -- the model has side and side curtain airbags, plus roll-over sensors. And with the Technology package, you get features such as Bluetooth connectivity and navigation with real-time traffic information. | ||
==Details on the Upcoming 2007 RDX== | ==Details on the Upcoming 2007 RDX== | ||
| Line 19: | Line 19: | ||
===Main Competitors=== | ===Main Competitors=== | ||
Acura is | Acura's main target seems to be another entry-level luxury SUV, the BMW X3. In fact, the RDX is fairly close in dimsensions with the X3. | ||
===Styling=== | ===Styling=== | ||
The RDX looks a lot like it's bigger brother, the MDX. | |||
==Criticisms== | ==Criticisms== | ||
Revision as of 17:55, 9 June 2006
Acura is jumping into the growing crossover utility vehicle (CUV) segment (something between a car and SUV) with the launch of the near-luxury RDX. Like many Acuras, the RDX is jammed-pack with features, many of which would make your average techno-geek salivate. The RDX shares the same platform as the soon-to-be-released redesigned CR-V, and is only the second utility vehicle in the Acura family, after the full-size MDX SUV.
Release Date
Look for the RDX to be released in the middle of the summer of 2006.
Highlights
The RDX will be the first Acura to be powered by a turbocharged engine. This is an effort to get the power of a V-6 out of a more fuel-efficient four cylinder (2.3-liter, 240 horsepower). It also has Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, a system that distributes power to front and wheel tires to improve handling and stability. Safety abounds in the RDX -- the model has side and side curtain airbags, plus roll-over sensors. And with the Technology package, you get features such as Bluetooth connectivity and navigation with real-time traffic information.
Details on the Upcoming 2007 RDX
Gas Mileage
EPA mileage has yet to be released, but the manufacturer estimates MPG to be:
- City: 19
- Highway: 24
Photos
Because it has yet to hit the streets, the best place to find photos is the Acura website[1].
Main Competitors
Acura's main target seems to be another entry-level luxury SUV, the BMW X3. In fact, the RDX is fairly close in dimsensions with the X3.
Styling
The RDX looks a lot like it's bigger brother, the MDX.
