2009 Acura RDX Review Summary & Specs
Base Sport Utility
Crossover utility with performance and handling.
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 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 Acura RDX models in California and the Pacific Northwest.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor |
New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup |
Acura RDX ($33,895); Technology Package ($37,195) |
| 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, side-curtain airbags with rollover sensor, electronic stability control (VSA) with Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) with 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 |
$33,895 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Acura RDX Technology Package ($37,195) |
| 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 |
| Destination Charge |
810 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Technology Package includes 10-speaker 410-watt sound system, navigation system with voice recognition, rearview camera, hands-free phone interface, AcuraLink satellite communication system with real-time traffic |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$38,005 |
| 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 |
3933 |
| Stock Tires |
P235/55R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.0 |