Not Your Grandmas’s SUV: The Acura RDX

by Aidan Busbee

The original marketing efforts for the RDX were aimed strictly at the upwardly mobile young to middle ages man looking for a stylish, high performance vehicle. But Acura soon discovered that more than their small niche was interested in this particular vehicle.

The Acura RDX is similar in size to the Honda CRV, but the similarities end there. The RDX offers a luxurious feel in a sporty package. It provides the perfect combination that can maneuver city streets all week for busy professionals that want to use their same vehicle to go from work week to weekend getaway! The RDX is for both work and play and because it so easily fills both needs, it appeals to a wide variety of drivers.

The RDX’s classification as crossover is most obvious in its unibody construction adopted from traditional car design. In addition to the unibody design, the RDX also offers Super Handling All-Wheel Drive that distributes the perfect amount of torque to both the front and rear axles as well as the right and left wheels. Put simply, these features offer RDX owners with a great ride.

RDX offers a turbocharged, 2.4 liter, 4 cylinder engine with 240 hp. The fuel economy is an important factor in today’s market and EPA estimates come in at approximately 19 miles per gallon in the city and 24 miles per gallon on the highway. And to add a little environmentally friendly bonus…the Acura RDX also meets ultra low emission standards.

The RDX offers luxurious standard features like heated leather seats, XM radio and ample storage including a lockable dual-level center console that can easily accommodate a briefcase and/or laptop. Buyers are welcome to check out the technology package to add navigation, real time traffic updates, rear view cameras and upgraded sound with DVD-Audio.

Make sure to check out available specials available for the RDX before you head to the nearest Acura dealer to test drive the Acura RDX! Or just visit AcuraDealerTempe.com to view internet specials online and go through detailed lists of features before you make your next car purchasing decision!

About the Author:

Aidan Busbee, Acura specialist, knows cars, and more importantly he knows the Acura RDX. History in the industry as well as personal experience point towards Acura of Tempe as the place to go with the inventory and exclusive specials buyers need.

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