Acura’s Crossover: The RDX
The SUV’s popularity is dwindling as more and more of the “big” guys get replaced with smaller versions with more design focus for “on road” driving rather than off road pleasure. The RDX is Acura’s take on just what a crossover should offer! It sets a new standard in the industry with the combination of both classy and sporty design elements with high performance capabilities and the luxury features that make it stand out from the rest.
One of Acura’s goals when designing the RDX was to design it in a way that not only maintains functionality, but also affords it a sporty look which would appeal to both a younger and older generation of SUV drivers. The RDX is also the first factory Acura product to utilize a turbocharged engine. This, along with the vehicle’s design focus on on-road performance rather than off-road ability, reinforces the crossover’s purpose as a sporty performer inside the body of a small SUV.
The Acura RDX has been compared to the Honda CR-V. There is almost no mechanical similarity and the RDX offers more luxury features, design and higher levels of performance. The RDX features the turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine with 240 hp and 260 lb/ft of torque. This crossover is so beautifully engineered that it rides like a sport sedan. It offers a smooth, thrilling ride and has been known to hit 60 mph from 0 in approximately 6 seconds.
The Acura RDX comes standard as a five-speed automatic transmission (with paddle shifters) and is equipped with Acura’s advanced Super Handling All Wheel Drive system. This innovative technology continuously varies power among all four wheels to enhance handling and aid in wet-weather traction. To learn more about the RDX’s Super Handling All Wheel Drive, visit www.AcuraDealerTempe.com.
In addition to the Super Handling All Wheel Drive system, the Acura RDX also features some of the most advanced safety features on the market today including; surrounding airbags, vehicle stability assist, anti-lock brake system and electronic brake distribution, advanced compatibility engineering and more! While the RDX was originally designed to appeal more to the younger driver, Acura made sure that families would feel confident in its safety features as well. To learn more about the RDX’s safety features, visit www.AcuraDealerTempe.com.
Acura also took advantage of a few technological advances for the RDX design not directly related to safety! Drivers will find they appreciate the full display navigation w/real time traffic, voice recognition and Bluetooth. Everyone in the vehicle will appreciate the surround sound, personalized settings, and dual-zone/GPS link temperature controls as well as power windows, locks and moon roof. And that’s not even a complete list of the luxury and comfort design features included in the RDX!
There will continue to be comparisons made to Acura’s RDX, but the competition will continue to fall far short of the high levels RDX has set for crossovers! With better handling, a sportier look, and more luxury features…the RDX really has it all.
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