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Fred, 07/08/2009
2009 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
3 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is not the luxury car that Acura should be selling. Unlike other Acuras, the vehicle does not have automatic headlights, a basic safety and convenience feature available on similar, and many far less expensive cars. The gas mileage is far less than advertised. It is very difficult to open the rear door. The instrument panel, particularly the radio controls, are poorly designed and difficult to use. While the turbo engine is very good and the ride is decent, the car is not what I have come to expect from Acura -- they should be ashamed.
5000 Texas miles with no regrets
Dstew, 11/30/2008
2009 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Ive 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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Best Bang for the Buck
Triple, 01/05/2009
2009 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Originally we were set on a wagon to replace both a Pathfinder and a Saab sedan. However, when you look at what's out there in similar trim levels (new - Saab, Audi, BMW, Volvo) they get comparable gas mileage, with just a bit more room, but for 10K+ more. That made the RDX a no-brainer. Yes, it has a firm ride - it's on the sport side of SUV. It's much better than a truck-based SUV (such as my PF), and by giving up a Caddy-like ride, you're rewarded with actual road feedback and sharp handling. Yes, gas mpg isn't the best - but it also has a turbo that has zero lag with effortless acceleration, and is no worse than other crossovers. This car's not for someone wanting a boring town runabout.
2009 Acura
Mrgoody, 01/09/2009
2009 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just got my Acura RDX, overall I like the truck. 0-60 is great and mileage is decent. Build quality is excellent and the cabin is very quiet. However I am disappointed in the way it handles in snow - the car tends to lose rear end during turns in snow, especially if you take the turn fast. I was expecting esp would help but it does not. However in a straight line the truck is solid.
Exactly What I Expected
hm, 11/18/2008
2009 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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!