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Acura launched the RDX as its entry into the crossover market, intending to build a car suitable for urban dwellers who might take recreational equipment out of town on the weekends. Read full review
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Acura styling is evident in the thin geometrical grille. High intensity discharge headlights are standard. Read full review
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The RDX uses a small 2.3-liter four cylinder engine, with horsepower brought up to 240 by a turbocharger. Read full review
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Although the rear seat room isn't huge, the RDX has a generally practical shape, with enough cargo area and seating room for four adults. Read full review
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The RDX has some sport cues in its styling, such as the dual exhausts and rear spoiler over the back hatch. Read full review
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The car offers a reasonable amount of cargo space, and the rear seats fold down to add extra space. Read full review
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Although Acura is Honda's luxury brand, the cabin materials aren't as plush as you might find in an Infiniti, Lexus, or BMW. Read full review
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The RDX handles very well, as long as you aren't distracted by one of the 13 buttons on the steering wheel. Read full review
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With the technology package, you get this navigation system mounted in the dashboard. We aren't crazy about the interface but it has a lot of features. Read full review
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Acura could do better with the transmission--the RDX comes with a five speed automatic that doesn't stand out in any particular way. Read full review
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We like the blue outlines on the gauges. Acura even offers a turbo boost gauge, to the left of the speedometer. Read full review
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This graphic shows the torque distribution of the RDX's all-wheel-drive system in real time. Read full review
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The navigation system is very useful, although the map resolution isn't great. Read full review
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XM traffic reporting is integrated with the navigation system, letting you see traffic flow and specific incidents. Read full review
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We like the destination entry interface for the navigation system, which includes a full POI database. Read full review
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You can use the multifunction knob to enter destinations or the voice command system. Read full review
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The graphics for route guidance aren't the nicest we've seen, but they are functional. Read full review
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The technology package includes XM satellite radio. We find this interface a little difficult to use--it's easy to find preset stations, but harder to figure out how to tune into other channels. Read full review
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Like the XM interface, we aren't crazy about the MP3 CD interface, either. Read full review
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The RDX includes an auxiliary input on the center stack. For a high tech car, we would like to see iPod integration. Read full review
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The RDX comes with the ELS audio system, which provides excellent quality sound in the car. You can adjust treble, bass, center fill, and subwoofer to get the sound you prefer. Read full review
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Speakers surround the cabin, including these D pillar-mounted speakers that face inwards. Read full review
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Bluetooth cell phone integration also comes with the RDX. It works well enough, although it doesn't copy over your phone book. Read full review
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