New Cars: Test of the New Acura RDX: fun to drive

Performance and comfort comes together with the new Acura RDX, which makes it the most sought after car in the market. Coming in great powers, the new Acura RDX gives a splendid drive both in the cities and the highways.

A four door, five passenger Sports Utility Vehicle, the new Acura RDX comes in two trims – the base model and the technology packed. Fitted with a 2.3 L, I4 turbo engine, it runs 17 miles per gallon and 22 miles per gallon in the cities and highways respectively.

The new Acura RDX also comes with a powerful engine having a horsepower of 240 at 6000 rpm and a Torque of 265 at 5,000.  A five-speed auto transmission is standard with both the trims. On the roads, the new Acura RDX is praised for its turbo charged acceleration, which renders more power to the vehicle.

On the roads, the new Acura RDX also comes with the safest drive. The traction control, VSA, McPherson strut front suspension (Independent) and Multi-link rear suspension (independent) gives the new Acura RDX a perfect glide on the curves and on slippery terrain. The All-Wheel Drive is also considered to give the driving more perfection.

The new Acura RDX provides a comfortable drive even at long drives. All the seats are so comfortable with perforated lather. There is ample leg and headroom, which makes your long drives so enjoyable. But the cargo space is not hat appreciable. The Trip Computer, Maintenance Minder, Cruise Control, Temperature Gauge, Tachometer, Bluetooth and Auto dimming rear view mirror are some of the features that come with the new Acura RDX.

The Navigation system, which is part of the technology model, has seen to be more helpful to the drivers. The new Acura RDX has a very good entertainment system with satellite radio, AM/FM, WMA and MP3.

Coming to safety, the new Acura RDX has a five star rating for both the driver and the passengers. Air bags, curtain air bags, dual-stage, crumble zones and head restraints all add to the safety of the passenger and the driver.

The new Acura RDX is also equipped with the most advanced braking system that keeps the cars from accidents. The VSA, EBF, rear view camera, front ventilated disc and rare solid disc brakes come along with the new Acura RDX.

The new Acura RDX also has an attractive exterior with a five-point grille, beautiful headlights and tail lamps and a rectangular bumper. It also comes in various colours and you can go for the latest Metal Metallic paints.

A sporty look, the new Acura RDX gives you the splendid drive on the roads. With a powerful engine, you get the best drive.

Tech Specs

Body: 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sport-utility

Engine: 2.3 Litre I4

Transmission: five speed auto

Horse Power: 240 at 6000 rpm

Torque: 265 at 5,000

Cylinders: 4

Fuel economy: 17/22 (city/Highway)

Combined fuel economy: 19

Valves: 16

Fuel system: gas engine/ multi-port fuel injected

Turbo: Yes

Cruising range: 342 miles

Verdict:

For: All wheel drive

Against: Interior materials