Acura on the SUV trand with RDX
SUVs are now a trend in the automotive world, with every car companies releasing new and innovative vehicles. There family value and modern gizmos make them a prime candidate for soccer moms, nature lovers and gadget geek. Acura also jumped in the bandwagon as in release its sporty RDX.
It has a great turbocharged engine with 240 horsepower and a considerable 260 foot-pounds of torque available. According to one automobile critic, “the RDX engine is sewing-machine-like smooth.”
All Acura RDX comes with all-wheel drive. Although it is great for outdoor driving, “the RDX is no off-road wonder despite its all-wheel-drive system.” The SUV lacks the low gearing and protective underbody hardware for rock-crawling. Nor does it have anything like a typical truck-based SUV’s towing capacity, as said by the critic.
The SUV has great handling as well; there are no problems with taking on curves. There’s minimal body roll and the steering is reasonably quick. The five-speed automatic transmission also comes with paddle-shifters on the steering wheel so you can manually upshift or downshift the gears.
Acura’s ride quality might have been affected by the sport-tuned suspension and the big 18-inch tires. Inside, it is also very spacious. “The RDX leather- and aluminum-trimmed interior is just as you’d expect of a premium vehicle: handsome, upscale and beautifully put together,” says the critic.
One optional upgrade is the $3,500 “Technology Package” includes an upgraded audio system; a navigation system, rearview camera, Bluetooth hands-free phone interface and real-time traffic info displayed on the navigation screen.
The RDX is a great crossover, with abase price of $33,665.