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4.13 out of 5 stars

Acura does not belong

mgtu273, 05/15/2013
2013 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 65 people found this review helpful

I am the owner of RDX for six month and I am quite disappointed. Reading other reviews seems like I am driving a different car and I'd like to share my view to help future buyers understand what they are buying. In one sentence: Acura does not belong to the club of Audi, BMW, Lexus or Mercedes, do not compare RDX to Q5, X3 and do not read reviews that attempt to do so. Main complain: whoever designed this car never drove in it. I've bought top of the line model and it is missing basic features that come free in Toyota.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

RDX - Get what you expect

cerebus1, 03/15/2013
2013 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 23 people found this review helpful

I've owned my 2013 RDX for about 6 months now. You're going to get what you expect from an Acura ... good performance and reliability. I'm getting about 18mpg, less then I expected ... but no highway driving. Last month my wife spent more and got herself a 2013 Volvo XC60. I'm jealous ... wish I'd spent a little more and got the Volvo also.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

poor suspension - lacking standard features

garrett10, 12/24/2012
2013 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 43 people found this review helpful

I own a 2013 RDX . Ordered to get model and colors, have no need for navigation. If considering this car make sure to take an extended test drive and check to make sure the features you normally expect are there. I have owned over 50 autos and this is the worst mistake I've made since the Oldsmobile diesel. Ride is fine on highway if you don't encounter pot holes, small bumps or rough pavement. Even crawling over a speed bump makes the front suspension sound as if it's coming apart. Embarrassing if you have passengers as they will think something is broken. The front passenger seat has no "up" adjustment. My wife hates riding "in the hole". Uses cushion!, in Honda's premium brand?.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Potentially great car - if only Acura would add ...

rgf99, 01/14/2013
2013 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 54 people found this review helpful

I have had my RDX (AWD, Base) for 6 months. It is fun to drive and very comfortable. Previously I had a 2001 Toyota Highlander Ltd. I looked at the MDX (too large) and the X3 (too costly) and finally decided on the Base/AWD RDX. Wanted some of the features of the Tech Package but decide not worth $4K for the. I almost did not buy the car because it was missing some key features I expected in Luxury/near luxury-brand SUV

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Is Acura's Brand Value Declining?

barbieroads, 12/28/2012
2013 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 67 people found this review helpful

If you enjoy a ride that resembles rocking about in an earthquake or jerking your way through an amusement park ride then the 2013 Acura RDX will bring you joy; otherwise, steer clear. The ride experience in this small SUV category is disappointingly uncomfortable and requires full attention from the driver in an effort to keep the vehicle in the lane. This ride is as far from relaxing as any ride could possibly get these days. Acura, you've failed me.

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