Acura RDX

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Acura RDX
Acura
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Production	2007 - present
Class	Compact entry-level luxury CUV
Body Style	5-door, 5-seat CUV
Length	181 in
Width	73.6 in
Height	65.2 in.
Wheelbase	104.3 in.
Weight	3968 lb
Transmission	5-speed automatic, FWD and SH-AWD
Engine	2.3 litre K23A1 turbocharged Inline-4
Power	240 hp @ 6000 rpm 260 lb-ft of torque @ 4500 rpm
Similar	BMW X3 Lincoln MKX Mazda CX-7 Volvo XC60 Audi Q5
Designer	Jon Ikeda

The Acura RDX is a near-luxury crossover utility vehicle (CUV) produced by Acura since 2007. 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.

See Wikicars' comprehensive Acura RDX Reviews.

Recent Changes

• On July 25, 2009, Acura unveiled the first mid-cycle facelift for the RDX on their website. The changes are purely cosmetic, to bring the RDX into line with Acura's new corporate face. Mechanically, the RDX remains the same.[1]

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Styles and Major Options

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Pricing

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FWD	SH-AWD
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Gas Mileage

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As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

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FWD	SH-AWD
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19/24	17/22

Engine and Transmission

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Performance

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Safety

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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.

Hybrid Models

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Unique Attributes

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 anti-lock brakes (ABS), 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.

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Criticisms

The model is just starting to be reviewed by automotive publications. Reviewers have generally been pleased with the model, but there seems to be some dings regarding the generic-looking design and the true utility nature of the vehicle. Maximum cargo space is listed at 60.6 cubic feet, about 10 less than the X3, and the towing capacity is 1,500 pounds, which is more comparable to a car.

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Worldwide

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Design quirks and oddities

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Awards

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External Links

• Official RDX Site

News and References

• "Sketch Pad" from Motor Trend
• "First Drive" from Edmunds.com
• "Preview Review" from Car and Driver
• Acura RDX News Blog
• CONFIRMED: 2010 RDX peeks out on Acura website

Enthusiast Sites and Discussion Forums

• Acura RDX.net/ Forum dedicated exclusively to enthusiasts of the Acura RDX
• Acura RDX Owners Forum
• Official MySpace Acura RDX Group
• Home for Acura RDX Enthusiasts