Acura Rdx

Its likely that some of the BMWs highway fuel economy prowess is attributable to a six-speed automatic transmission (in place of Acuras five-speed). The RDXs 2. 4-liter four offers about the aforesaid thrust as the X3s 3. 0-liter in-line six: Acura 240 hp, 260 lb-ft; BMW 260 hp, 225 lb-ft. Although four-cylinder has become a buzzword in these 24 hours of expensive fuel, the RDX isnt exactly a fuel miser. Its EPA city rating of 17 mpg equals that of the BMW X3, but the BMW is rated at 24 mpg on the highway, an almost ten percent bonus over the Acuras 22. Both the BMW and the Acura-as well as the Infiniti EX-will have their work cut out for them, as theyll face increased competition this year when the Mercedes GLK, Volvo XC60, and Audi Q5 debut. The RDX, which debuted for the 2007 model year, is well-poised to compete as the only four-cylinder model in the group. The RDX is acoustically proud of its turbocharging; youll hear the unmistakable sound of its turbo spooling up like that which youre pulling out of your parking spot. Its never intrusive, but the sound will serve to bring back to you why the RSX feels a little non-linear off the line. Once moving, turbo lag isnt a big issue, and the Acura testament choice scoot up to highway speeds with the ease and refinement of a V-6. The automatic transmission shifts smoothly in normal driving, though its shifts are a bit rough in manual mode. The Acura RDX launched in 2007 with Acuras first making turbocharged gasoline contrivance. In place of the six-cylinder units normally found in compact premium SUVs (like the BMW X3) the Acuras turbocharged sixteen-valve four-cylinder whistles while it works. The RDX is a capable entry-level upscale SUV, and one that will remain successful in the face of its forthcoming contention. Especially if consumers conserve getting excited at the prospect of owning a four-cylinder vehicle. In typical Acura style, it comes very well equipped, offering only one option - a technology package that includes a ten-speaker, 410-watt sound system, navigation with real-time traffic, and Bluetooth. Our fully-loaded test motorcar had a sticker fee of $37,755.

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