As crossover vehicles become more and more popular, the Acura RDX, a small luxury crossover, available today at Acura of Tempe in the Phoenix area, establishes itself as not only an adventurous SUV but also has moved forward from the rest with some of the most technological features available. The RDX combines it’s highly mechanized architecture and performance capabilities to offer a level of intrigue many crossover makers simply cannot match.
The Acura RDX has an unusually universal appeal. Its high functionality makes it a practical choice. Its sporty look makes it a fun choice. And its luxurious features make it the comfortable choice. It’s the first factory Acura to offer a turbocharged engine; it’s built for great road performance. You definitely get the look of the SUV with great on road handling; which is the purpose of the Crossover vehicle!
Many would be tempted to compare the Acura RDX to the Honda CR-V, of which there is very little mechanical similarity, the RDX is much more upscale in terms of interior design, features and performance. Its all-new engine is a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder that’s capable of 240 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. It drives like a sport sedan. It’s quick and extremely nimble through corners. The turbocharged engine is a thrill and makes the RDX exciting to drive, providing 0-60-mph times in the high-6-second range.
The RDX comes with standard five speed automatic transmission. The RDX also offers Super Handling All Wheel Drive System. This means that the car takes advantage of recent technology capable of distributing power continuously between all 4 wheels on the vehicle. It provides more concise handling and prevents traction loss during wet weather.
In addition to the Super Handling All Wheel Drive system, the Acura RDX also features some of the most advanced safety features on the market today including; surrounding airbags, vehicle stability assist, anti-lock brake system and electronic brake distribution, advanced compatibility engineering and more! While the RDX was originally designed to appeal more to the younger driver, Acura made sure that families would feel confident in its safety features as well. To learn more about the RDX’s safety features, visit www.AcuraDealerTempe.com.
Acura also took advantage of a few technological advances for the RDX design not directly related to safety! Drivers will find they appreciate the full display navigation w/real time traffic, voice recognition and Bluetooth. Everyone in the vehicle will appreciate the surround sound, personalized settings, and dual-zone/GPS link temperature controls as well as power windows, locks and moon roof. And that’s not even a complete list of the luxury and comfort design features included in the RDX!
There will continue to be comparisons made to Acura’s RDX, but the competition will continue to fall far short of the high levels RDX has set for crossovers! With better handling, a sportier look, and more luxury features…the RDX really has it all.
