2008 Acura RDX Gets Rave Reviews
Excellent performance. Fun to drive all-wheel drive SUV.
These are just some of the remarks by auto reviews on the latest Acura offering, the 2008 Acura RDX.
The Acura RDX is a small luxury crossover SUV that carries Honda’s first turbocharged engine. The new Acura car includes an all-new, 2.3-liter i-VTEC turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 240 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. This comes with a five-speed manu-matic transmission with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.
Following the trend of crossover vehicles, the 2008 Acura RDX offers sporty features inside the body of an SUV.
Dubbed as the “modern-day hatchback or (gasp) wagon,” the Acura RDX is seen as having an excellent cargo volume despite its size. About the size of a sedan, the 2008 Acura RDX has a length of 180.7 inches and volume of 60.6 cubic feet. This car is smaller compared to the midsize Acura TL sedan.
The RDX’s size in fact works to its advantage. The car is ideal for driving in a city environment, especially for families with small children.
The Acura RDX is also more fuel efficient than other sports utility vehicles, according to SearchChicago.
Performance-wise, the new Acura car surpasses expectations. SearchChicago notes that the Acura RDX performs like a sports sedan rather than a cargo hauler. The RDX is lauded for its superb road manners with a sporty suspension, stiff steering and excellent turning radius. It is also easy to park in the garage and can conveniently maneuver in narrow streets.
“The RDX looks like a pared down version of the MDX. The Acura family resemblance is there, but everything about the RDX is a little more muted than the MDX. The grille is less aggressive, and while the RDX also has a dual exhaust, the tailpipes are smaller,” according to a review in SearchChicago.
Auto site Edmunds.com cites the standard features of the RDX, which are outstanding for an entry-level crossover SUV. Among the commendable features are the leather seating, heated seats, xenon headlights, and a 260-watt audio system with a six-disc CD changer. The SUV also offers a navigation system (with voice activation), a Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone operation, AcuraLink real-time traffic updates, and a rearview camera.