2008 Acura RDX Review Summary & Specs
Base Sport Utility
Sporty crossover SUV.
Summary & Specs
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The Acura RDX is a compact crossover sport-utility built more for sporty performance than comfortable cruising. The 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine is turbocharged to produce 240 horsepower, and it isn't totally tame. The firm suspension is aimed at cornering, and doesn't make many compromises. The RDX has some desirable touches inside the cabin and quality engineering, but buyers should make sure the ride and throttle response are smooth enough for their daily driving.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses test drove the Acura RDX in California and the Pacific Northwest.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor |
New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup |
Acura RDX ($33,195); RDX Tech ($36,695) |
| Engines (standard) |
2.3-liter dohc turbocharged inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) |
240-hp 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) |
5-speed sequential automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual stage frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags with rollover sensor; electronic stability control (VSA), ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, active front head restraints, tire pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Marysville, Ohio |
| Manufacturer Phone |
800-382-2238 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.acura.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$33,195 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Acura RDX Tech ($33,195) |
| Standard Equipment |
leather upholstery, air conditioning, power windows, power remote locks, cruise control, information display, fog lamps, power moonroof, 18-inch alloy wheels, xenon HID headlights, heated mirrors, XM satellite radio |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Technology Package ($3500) with 10-speaker 410-watt sound system, navigation system with voice command, rearview camera, hands-free phone interface, AcuraLink Satellite Communication System with Real Time Traffic |
| Destination Charge |
670 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$37,365 |
| Layout |
all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
240 @ 6000 |
| Torque |
260 @ 4500 |
| Fuel Economy |
17/22 |
| Wheelbase |
104.3 |
| Length/Width/Height |
180.7/73.6/65.2 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
39.2 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.7/54.4/41.8 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.3/53.0/37.7 |
| Trunk Volume |
60.6 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
1500 |
| Front Suspension |
independent, MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension |
independent, multi-link |
| Ground Clearance |
5.1 |
| Curb Weight |
3924 |
| Stock Tires |
P235/55R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.0 |