Is the 2012 Acura RDX a good car?
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How do people like the 2012 Acura RDX?
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My first choice was a BMW X3 or Audi Q5, but the price was about 9K to 10K more than the RDX. The car is sporty, fun to drive, good seating confort in the front and rear seats. Love the surround sound stereo, Nav and Blue Tooth. The voice commands to operate most controls is hit or miss. Have about 3K in miles so far, average about 19 to 20 in town driving. The ride is a bit stiff, but NVH is good. Have owned 4 Volvos, the RDX is much more compliant with impact harshness than any of my Volvos. Yeah, I hate the beak front end, but at least is does not look like the Nissan Joke, I mean Juke. Most Japanese cars lack the sense of design when to BMW or Mercedes.
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What options are available on the 2012 Acura RDX?
Available Acura RDX 2012 Submodel Types: SUV
Available Trims: Technology Package, Base, Advance Package, Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages, SH-AWD w/Technology Package, AcuraWatch Plus Package, SH-AWD
Exterior Colors: Crystal Black Pearl, White Diamond Pearl, Modern Steel Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, Graphite Luster Metallic, Basque Red Pearl II, Kona Coffee Metallic, Forged Silver Metallic, Fathom Blue Pearl, Polished Metal Metallic, Silver Moon Metallic, Palladium Metallic, Carbon Gray Pearl, Nighthawk Black Pearl, Alabaster Silver Metallic, Slate Silver Metallic, Grigio Metallic, Royal Blue Pearl, Amber Brownstone Metallic, Bellanova White Pearl, Carbon Bronze Pearl, Moroccan Red Pearl, Basque Red Pearl
Interior Colors: Ebony leather, Parchment leather, Ebony leatherette, Graystone leather, Parchment leatherette, Taupe leather, Graystone leatherette
Popular Features: Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Auto Climate Control, Aux Audio Inputs, Bluetooth, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Heated seats, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Power Driver Seat, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Sunroof/Moonroof, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, Back-up camera, USB Inputs, Upgraded Headlights, Leather Seats, AWD/4WD, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Navigation, Keyless Entry/Start, Blind Spot Monitoring, Post-collision safety system, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Pre-collision safety system, Cooled Seats, Parking sensors, Remote Start
Engine/Mechanics: 6, 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: premium unleaded (recommended), premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: all wheel drive, front wheel drive
