2010 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, so it appeals to buyers whose driving style is on the enthusiastic side. 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 many desirable touches inside the cabin, a full set of features, and quality engineering.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses test drove Acura RDX models in California and the Pacific Northwest; with G.R. Whale reporting from California.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor |
New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup |
Acura RDX ($32,250); with Technology Package ($35,620) Acura RDX SH-AWD ($34,520); with Technology Package ($37,620) |
| Engines (standard) |
2.3-liter dohc turbocharged inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
240-hp 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
5-speed 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), Brake Assist, active front head restraints, tire-pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
SH-AWD all-wheel drive |
| Basic Warranty |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Marysville, Ohio |
| Manufacturer Phone |
800-382-2238 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.acura.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$32,520 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Acura RDX SH-AWD Technology Package ($37,620) |
| Standard Equipment |
leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, power windows, power remote locks, cruise control, information display, fog lamps, power moonroof, tilt-telescoping multifunction steering wheel, 18-inch alloy wheels, xenon HID headlights, heated mirrors, XM satellite radio, Bluetooth, USB port, rearview camera |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Technology Package includes 10-speaker 410-watt sound system, navigation system with voice recognition, rearview camera, AcuraLink satellite communication system/real-time traffic/weather |
| Destination Charge |
810 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$38,430 |
| 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 , antiroll bar |
| Rear Suspension |
independent, multi-link, coil springs, antiroll bar |
| Ground Clearance |
6.3 |
| Curb Weight |
3942 |
| Stock Tires |
P235/55R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
vented disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.0 |