Acura's Crossover: The RDX | Cars and Trucks

By AidanBusbee
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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 design team focused on maintaining the highest levels of functionality incorporated inside a sporty look. The design was meant to appeal to a wide age range due to its combination of class, sport and function and buying trends indicate the attempt was a success. The Acura RDX is the first factory Acura with a turbocharged engine making it stand out as a crossover built for on road performance. The Acura RDX is definitely driver's dream on the road combined with the look of a small sports utility vehicle.

The Acura RDX has been compared to the Honda CR-V. There is almost no mechanical similarity and the RDX offers more luxury features, design and higher levels of performance. The RDX features the turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine with 240 hp and 260 lb/ft of torque. This crossover is so beautifully engineered that it rides like a sport sedan. It offers a smooth, thrilling ride and has been known to hit 60 mph from 0 in approximately 6 seconds.

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.

The Acura RDX offers more standout features when it comes to safety. Some of the most advanced safety features available have been included in the RDX design: vehicle stability assist, surrounding airbags, ABS, electronic brake distribution, and advanced compatibility engineering. The target market for the RDX is a wide one when it comes to age definitions. The younger generation is drawn to the sporty look and the older generation is reassured by the wide range of high quality safety features.

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!

While the Acura RDX has been compared to similar small crossover vehicles such as the Honda CR-V, the truth is; the RDX surpasses them with performance, handling, luxury, comfort and more. To learn more about the Acura RDX or to get a great deal on the RDX in the Phoenix, Arizona area visit Acura of Tempe online at www.AcuraDealerTempe.com.

About the Author

Aidan Busbee, Acura specialist, knows cars...especially the Acura RDX. History in the industry as well as personal experience point towards Acura of Tempe as the dealership with the wide variety of vehicles and exclusive specials buyers need.

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