Used 2009 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A) Consumer Reviews
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A fun, fun, fun sporty little SUV
accurashopper, 07/09/2009
Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I absolutely adore this SUV! I drove a mid-size sedan for many years and it did take some time to adjust to the RDX. The tilt down mirror on the passenger side is wonderful when backing. The interior is well laid out with all of the controls within easy reach. The center console is deep - it holds my large purse with room to spare. The front seats are comfortable and there's ample knee space in the rear with the front seats all the way back. Ride is firm - you feel some of the bumps and hear a little road noise, but the fun factor outweighs any of this. Fits my small family perfectly. Represented an excellent value for the money compared w/competition. Currently get 19 mpg city.
Comparing the RDX to BMW X3
jmh12, Galveston, TX, 12/28/2011
Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I traded my X3 for a used RDX. While the X3 was a good car, it's reliability was waning after 100K. The RDX was a great choice. Reminds me of the X3. Ride is about the same (choppy over rough spots) but handles even better than the X3. Seems roomier and gets a bit better gas mileage. Sure you can get low miles if you keep your foot in the turbo. I'm getting 23 to 27 on the highway and 19 in town. This is the AWD version too. I have an MDX that's been a reliable car. I expect the RDX to follow suit. It's a great car for one who enjoys driving and isn't put off by the tight suspension. Plus it's an Acura.
compares to other luxury vehicles
ronispeech, Ronkonkoma, NY, 07/04/2011
Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
We have driven Lexus, BMW, Jeep and Infinity SUV'S and have been most impressed with our Acura RDX!! This SUV handles beautifully and we have only required scheduled maintenance for oil changes. We plan on purchasing/leasing a second RDX this spring.
Sports car in SUV shell
Tim, South San Francisco, CA, 02/06/2016
Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The sportiest of a batch of SUVs available that year: BMW X3, Volvo XC60, and Audi Q5. Excellent mechanical reliability, although a couple electronics issues with the side-view mirror.
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What a snatch!
itzsyk, Brooklyn, NY, 12/17/2011
Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It's been 2 great years since I first picked this baby up. The biggest reason for choosing this car, is because the 2.3 liter engine from Honda is only used in the RDX. The small turbo is also very peppy. There's virtually no lag - VTec kicks just under 4k rpm. Unfortunately, the drop in peak power is very noticeable. The ride is stiff, but supple. Just enough to feel confident without suffering back pains. I put regular gas for 1k miles recently, and to my surprise, there was no loss in power. But, there was loss in the stiffness of the steering wheel. Regardless, I advise premium gas. The brakes were the biggest disappointment. They feel like they stop 60-0 in 130-140 ft.
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