| Year Make Model | 2013 Acura RDX 4dr SUV With Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A) |
| Vehicle Type | AWD 4dr 5-passenger 4dr SUV |
| Base MSRP | $39,420 |
| Options on test vehicle | Technology Package ($0 -- includes Acura navigation system with voice recognition, AcuraLink real-time traffic with traffic rerouting, AcuraLink real-time weather, Acura/ELS Surround premium audio system with 410-watt digital sound-processor amplifier, 10 speakers, DVD-Audio, CD player, MP3, WMA and DTS player, Dolby ProLogic II, XM radio with note function music reminder, USB port and aux jack connectivity, and 15GB of hard disk drive (HDD) media storage, Pandora Internet radio interface, SMS text messaging feature, GPS-linked, solar-sensing, dual-zone automatic climate control system) |
| As-tested MSRP | $40,315 |
| Assembly location | East Liberty, Ohio |
| Configuration | Transverse, front-engine, all-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated, port-injected V6, gasoline with cylinder deactivation |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 3,471/212 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust-valve timing and lift |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.5 |
| Redline, indicated (rpm) | 6,800 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 273 @ 6,200 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 251 @ 5,000 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission type | Six-speed automatic with steering-wheel-mounted paddles |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | I = 3.36, II = 2.09, III = 1.48, IV = 1.07, V = 0.75, VI = 0.56, R = 2.27 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 4.25 |
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, twin-tube dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, coil springs, twin-tube dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric-assist, speed-proportional, rack-and-pinion steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 15.0 |
| Tire make and model | Michelin Primacy MXM4 |
| Tire type | All-season front and rear |
| Tire size, front | P235/60R18 102V |
| Tire size, rear | P235/60R18 102V |
| Wheel size | 18-by-7.5 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Cast aluminum |
| Brakes, front | 12.3-inch one-piece ventilated cast-iron discs with single-piston sliding cast-iron calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 12-inch one-piece solid cast-iron discs with single-piston sliding cast-iron calipers |
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 2.7 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.3 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 6.5 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 9.4 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 14.7 @ 94.0 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 6.2 |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 2.9 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 4.7 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 6.9 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 7.8 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) | 15.0 @ 93.9 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 6.5 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 33 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 128 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 64.6 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON | 62.1 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.79 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON | 0.78 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 42.6 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 73.5 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 66.2 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) | 1,900 |
| Acceleration comments | There's about a tenth or three to be gained with generous pedal overlap and the front tires even bark a little bit. Upshifts at WOT (in both D or S) are smooth and reasonably quick and exactly at redline, hence no need for Manual. I didn't sense (feel or hear) any telltale VTEC cam changeover - odd, no? |
| Braking comments | In "normal" driving, the brake jump-in is pretty abrupt with only a small amount of pedal travel. In "panic stops," the pedal feels softer with more travel. Tire and ABS both make an audible protest. Straight, fade-resistant brakes. |
| Handling comments | "Skid pad: Very little ESC intervention if any. Very communicative steering that isn't unnecessarily heavy or light. Very nice. Steady moderate understeer on the limit. |
| Test date | 4/3/2012 |
| Test location | California Speedway |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 78.1 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 14.1 |
| Barometric pressure (in. Hg) | 28.74 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 1.4 headwind |
| Odometer (mi.) | 2,113 |
| Fuel used for test | 91-octane gasoline |
| As-tested tire pressures, f/r (psi) | 33/33 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 19 city/27 highway/22 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 22 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 16.0 |
| Driving range (mi.) | 448 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,732 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,821 |
| Length (in.) | 183.5 |
| Width (in.) | 73.7 |
| Height (in.) | 66.1 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 105.7 |
| Track, front (in.) | 63.1 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 63.4 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 39.0 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.1 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 38.3 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 38.7 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 38.2 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 58.7 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 57.2 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Tow capacity, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 1,500 |
| Ground clearance (in.) | 8.1 |
| Approach angle (degrees) | 17.2 |
| Departure angle (degrees) | 22.0 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 6 years/70,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 4 years/50,000 miles |
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