By Dstew on 11/29/08 19:38 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2009 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
I’ve been on just about every type of terrain and this SUV has performed admirably. Highway and street ride and performance is great. Pickup is a little slow under 20 MPH but really winds up once the turbocharger is engaged. On the highway with the cruise set you can get 22-24 MPG at 75-80 MPG. Great pickup at high speeds for highway passing. In the city MPG is closer to 18. On the beach the all-wheel drive helps out and takes bumps and loose sand very well. Dirt roads are the same. I have not taken it on much worse than maintained dirt roads because of the somewhat low clearance and I bought it mostly as a highway vehicle. Almost every feature you need is included.
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By LC on 11/24/08 21:40 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2009 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
Let me say that I love Acuras because of the value you get with the car. No other car gives you the high-tech toys for such a reasonable price. All the toys work and make this a great car to drive. It is very quick and responsive and am getting 21 MPG. It is impossible for people to be getting 14 mpg unless they are goosing the car every chance they get. This is not a luxury sedan. What it is is a great 4WD SUV with luxury features and the best handling of any SUV I've driven.
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By Disappointed on 11/23/08 20:55 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2009 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
Very disappointed, poor value for the price. Seats are uncomfortable (I'm 5'10", always hitting my thigh on steering wheel); nav system very complicated; voice recognition never accurate (say "go home" and nav responds with "air conditioner off"). Don't ever turn the car off with the steering wheel in anything but the straight position, if wheels are not straight, you will have problems turning the key in the ignition. Gas mileage is awful; acceleration certainly not 'peppy'; requires premium gas; oil changes require synthetic oil. Bought this car outright (not leased). After 2 months I am considering getting rid of this car and buying something more comfortable with better nav & mileage.
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By hm on 11/17/08 16:56 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2009 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
This is not my first Acura. These vehicles are designed to be a balance between value and luxury. Are they German engineered - NO. That said, they are good performers with great reliability. This is a fun vehicle to drive loaded with features that would be costly options on other brands. Fuel economy is based upon how aggressively you drive and the car is not going to magically transform into something else after to take it home - so give it a good test drive!
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By El Supremo on 11/14/08 15:35 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2009 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
I bought the car looking at the Mazda CX7, Nissan Murano, etc. Actually found that the RDX is only a bit more expensive then the Mazda so I went with it. The look and interior is awesome but its way to stiff. Every pothole makes the car jump, it feels like an old school jeep. I bought it for comfort and luxury, but this is way to jeep. It really gets annoying (even embarrassing sometimes. I really love the car otherwise but this is a major flaw.
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By JEM on 11/11/08 14:07 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2009 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
Having leased 2 MDXs over the past six years, I had no reason to look outside the Acura line to lease a new vehicle. I did, however want to economize on lease payments and no longer needed the additional space and seating of the MDX. The RDX really fills the bill. Super handling, great performance and real comfort for the driver and front seat passenger. The traditional Acura safety features and interior appointments are apparent. The voice activated tech package is awesome tho requires familiarity. This is just a feel good vehicle to drive.
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By AJJ on 10/25/08 16:18 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
I drove the RDX 2x before deciding to buy and I sincerely regret it. There are just too many quirks in design that make this vehicle really annoying. The gas mileage has not improved with time, only getting 13 mpg. The audio constantly dimming ANYTIME you hit another button on the dash. The drive is similar to a BMW which is fine. The fact that you cannot import an address book with the handsfree is just stupid. Other Acura models have this feature, except RDX. For a few thousand dollars more get a BMW. Yes they nickel and dime you to death on options, but they make a great driving machine. Acura, in my book, has a long way to go.
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By dba on 10/10/08 22:00 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
First SUV I own, and very pleased with it. They did a great job to reduce the turbo lag; you can notice it but it is definitely acceptable. Very good looking SUV with the luxury touch you find on all Acuras. Looking forward to try it in snow here in Boston.
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By NirVTEC on 09/23/08 15:53 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
What a blast to drive! Hugs turns like a sport luxury sedan and pulls off the stoplight like Old V8s I have owned!
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By Ron in Alaska on 09/16/08 22:11 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
Have less than 1,000 miles on the car and averaged 22 mpg on the second tank of gasoline with both town and highway driving. The turbo comes on quick, if you need it. We like the stiff suspension and look forward to the AWD during our long Alaska winters. This is our third turbo car and they just keep getting better and better. Enjoying the memory power seats and mirrors with two drivers of different heights. With the easy to fold-down rear seats, it provides plenty of room for those shopping trips. We spent a year looking at various crossovers and the RDX always moved to the top of the list. We keep our cars 12+ years and look forward to a long term relationship.
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