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Impressive,very impressive
vegasmurano, 02/22/2013
2013 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
67 of 74 people found this review helpful
Let me start by saying I have owned over 80 cars (yes, but my insanity is another subject),and can easily afford ANY car I choose. This SUV blew me away by how nice it is for the price you pay. As like other reviewers, I looked at X3,Q5,Evoque,SRX and a few others. Feature for feature the RDX was $6k to $14k less and it drives smoother on the road than most of them. Handling is certainly not as sporty then many, but much smoother and more refined. And surprisingly in straight line acceleration it is as quick or quicker than my Acura TL-SH AWD and all of the trucks listed above (assuming the base engines).FYI I also currently own a BMW X3....
Sensible Luxury at an Affordale Price
jack.beecher@gmail.com, 11/29/2015
2013 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Drive the RDX -- it handles well and is appointed like cars costing much more... and it hold sits value as well. We have enjoyed driving it.
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Great with a few flaws
dbnutmeg, 09/17/2013
2013 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
After ten months and 22k miles I love this vehicle. It's super comfortable, quiet and has a stable ride on all kinds of roadways. On extended interstate trips I get over 30 mpg. The back-up camera is fantastic. There's excellent space in front, back and cargo area. All the basics are well done: it's a great value. So, what's not to like. The onboard navigation system is effectively useless. Too dated and too many basic destinations not in the database--or not findable. Voice recognition just doesn't stack up even if you can remember the hundreds of commands and proper syntax. And you can't make adjustments to the route while driving. I now use my old Garmin portable GPS.
Great Car, Great Value
jude123, 09/13/2012
2013 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Have had car for two weeks now and am very happy with it. Seats are very ergonomic and comfortable especially on long drives. Gas mileage is good, about 23 mpg for mixed driving, and about 28-30 mpg on highway. Sound system with the technology package is amazing! Bluetooth works great. Navigation very easy to use and screen is nice quality. Voice recognition is a neat feature. Leather interior is very good quality and durable. Ride is pretty smooth (maybe not as smooth as Lexus RX) but still pretty nice. V6 engine is plenty zippy, never felt sluggish merging or passing. A lot of features are standard (would cost extra with other similar cars), so good value overall.
'13 Non Tech AWD RDX
clquake1, 12/19/2012
2013 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
As an owner of an '08 RDX and a '13, I can tell you the ride quality is much better, don't let the harsh reputation of the outgoing model discourage you. It's also not a floaty car, if you want that, go with a Lexus, or '70's-'80's Cadillac. Despite my very heavy lead foot, averages 21 mpg in heavy city/stop & go driving. This is not a CRV as another commenter/troll said, who clearly does not own any RDX. Uses premium gas, don't listen to a) the sales guy or b) someone who thinks they know better that the teams of engineers that designed it. Brakes are a bit touchy. Materials quality not on par with MB/Audi, but also not priced like MB/Audi.
Love this car - getting better every day
wdkymys, 01/03/2013
2013 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
46 of 52 people found this review helpful
Shortlisted the RDX and Q5 (also looked at X3 and XC60). Q5 is a great vehicle but similarly equipped, was $7K more than the RDX. The RDX was so well equipped and drove so well, I figured $7K was too much to pay for the Audi badge. 1000 miles now on my AWD RDX and loving it. Ride is incredibly smooth, quiet and relaxing (better than Q5). The last poster who says it rides rough doesn't own this car and probably hasn't even driven one. If there was a problem here, at least one professional reviewer would have mentioned it. Handling is really impressive too. Q5 is better, but seriously, how often are you driving slalom courses? I've hit 32MPG twice in highway driving vs 27MPG expected.
Extremely underrated; fast, Struts a problem
Phil, 02/06/2016
updated 02/22/2022
2013 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
2013 model passenger seat is non adjustable. No back seat air vents. Light and nimble for its size. Looking for a 2019 now. Still a great car. Fast, powerful engine. Tried to trade for 2017, but just couldn't make a deal. One oddity of this year: rain on the roof sounds like a 'tin roof'. Supposedly this solved in new RDX. Great stereo. Update: 8/19/18 Bullet proof and fast. Looks brand new inside and out. White/tan. $40 oil changes from dealer. Had minor squeak in steering wheel which dealer fixed early on. Update: 2/20/19 One rear strut fixed (under recall), dealer refused to fix other even after our insistence. 2nd strut now creating extremely irritating thumping. Only 35K miles. Still in great shape. Our other car is a Honda Crosstour (2012) a great car, same engine, solid. Apparently Honda dealers are better to work with.
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Everything that you want - and then some
english_august, 10/31/2012
2013 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
26 of 29 people found this review helpful
The 2013 RDX is the best value for money in the luxury small-SUV segment. While competitors such as the X3, GLK, and RX 350 probably exceed RDX on many or most parameters, a comparably equipped car from those manufactures is $6,000 - $10,000 more expensive. If you are considering a loaded mainstream SUV brand (such as the CR-V EX-L), then you owe it to yourself to put the RDX on your shortlist. For about $5,000 - $7,000 more, you get better engine, aesthetics, reliability, build quality, luxury features such as keyless entry and brand cachet.
Purchased RDX with Tech 2 weeks ago
endoellen, 01/25/2013
2013 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
Has great pick up and shifts smooth as I would have expected. My previous car was an Acura TL 2006 which I really liked. Voice commands for phone, navigation, audio, etc. is not real user friendly. Too many commands to be used. It was easier to use voice commands with the bluetooth in the TL without navigation. Disappointed in gas mileage. Sticker states estimated 20 city and 28 hwy. My first tank of premium fuel with combined 60 miles of hwy driving and the rest city only got 17.5 mpg. On my 2nd fill up I traveled to the dealer & back today approx. 120 miles hwy & it shows average of 23mpg. Not what I expected. My 2006 TL got 20 city & 28-30 Hwy consistently.
I love my RDX.
hondacom, 02/16/2013
2013 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2013 RDX three months ago. I downsized from a full size truck to this SUV. I wanted one a few years ago but decided to wait for the V6 engine. It uses about 30% less fuel than my truck did. I do most of my driving in the city and the shorter wheelbase makes maneuvering in traffic and parking easy. This vehicle fits me like a glove.