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Used 2013 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

Major improvement in comfort & gas mileage on 2013 model

gofitguy, Northbrook, IL, 04/26/2012
Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
98 of 104 people found this review helpful

I've had my 2013 RDX AWD for two weeks now. My lease was up on my '09 Murano SL AWD & I wanted something a little different. I drove the RDX in 2009 & felt the ride wasn't comfortable & the gas mileage wasn't great. On the 2013, these two issues have been 100% corrected & it's a far more comfortable vehicle to drive. The V6 performance is more than adequate, handling is stable & it's fun to drive. A few features I'd like to have are missing on the base AWD but I wasn't willing to spend the $3400 more for the Tech package when I don't need the navigation system. Compared to the BMW X3 or Q5, I'm pleased with the value I got here & lots of extra comfort features are included. Way to go!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Car

mongomrp, Hilliard, OH, 08/19/2012
Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful

I bought a 2013 Acura RDX about two months ago. This is a great vehicle. I have not seen much advertising or talk about the RDX so I thought I'd speak up for it. My two most recent vehicles were a 2006 Nissan Murano (still in the family) and a 2011 Honda CRV (traded it in for the RDX). I like the RDX far better than either of those. It has a smooth quiet ride, good power and gets 22.5 mpg in mixed city street and city freeway driving. It looks great, it drives well and I'd recommend it to anyone who asked.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2013 RDX AWD - Great Crossover!

blackdogrdx, Silver Spring, MD, 05/29/2012
Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful

This 2nd Gen RDX is awesome! The room of a crossover/wagon, AWD, 25ish MPG overall, excellent driver comfort, very roomy rear seat, high quality base audio, standard rear view camera, reliability of Honda/Acura, smooth 6 speed auto transmission, and a strong and quiet V-6. It is definitely a must-test-drive if you are in the small to mid size SUV market and willing to spend $35-40k. It matches up well against the X3, Q5, even Touraeg. A word of warning - do not test drive if it is out of your price range. If you are considering a CR-V or Rav 4 and don't want to add $10-15k, don't make yourself miserable.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

'13 Non Tech AWD RDX

clquake1, Acton, MA, 12/19/2012
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.

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5 out of 5 stars

Everything that you want - and then some

english_august, Hubertus, WI, 10/31/2012
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.

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