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2009 Acura RDX

2009 Audi Q5

2008 Infiniti EX35
  2009 Acura RDX 2009 Audi Q5 Premium 2008 Infiniti EX35
MSRP
$33,895
$37,200
$31,900
Invoice $31,163 $34,596 $29,343
MPG
City/Highway		 17/22 18/23 16/24
Rating 8.6 8.4 8.2
Bottomline The 2009 Acura RDX has an energetic personality thanks to its turbo power and crisp handling, but those same attributes make it a bit nervous. The 2009 Audi Q5 sports the sleek lines of a sweet German sedan, a date-worthy cabin, and good, hefty, but gimmicky handling. Because of the Infiniti EX35, 2008 could be year of the right-sized crossover. Many people are looking for SUV style without SUV size, and they should be particularly attracted to this offering.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Perfect size for urban environments
  • Light, direct steering
  • Great handling
  • Strong brakes

Dislikes:

  • Turbo lag is very evident
  • Stiff, choppy ride
  • No manual transmission!
  • Fuel economy is unremarkable

Likes:

  • Appealing style, inside and out
  • Quality feel of cabin and controls
  • Ample V-6 power
  • Standard all-wheel drive

Dislikes:

  • Drive Select gimmickry
  • Steering too heavy in all modes
  • pricey addition to the class

Likes:

  • Coupe-like silhouette (for an SUV)
  • Dynamic chassis with available all-wheel drive
  • Comfortable cockpit
  • High-quality feel
  • Self-healing paint

Dislikes:

  • Small back seat
  • Lots of potentially annoying gadgets
  • No manual gearbox offered
  • Not as sporting as G35 or G37 Coupe
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