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2009 Acura RDX Features Review

February 23, 2009

FEATURES | 10 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

standard equipment is generous
Edmunds

laden with every option we could imagine
Car and Driver

an array of electronic features that set it apart from the competition
Auto Spectator

The 2009 Acura RDX has enough features to please most technology snobs—along with an extensive list of standard equipment that goes beyond what’s offered by many competing models.

Edmunds starts the compliments by saying, "standard equipment is generous and includes 18-inch alloy wheels, xenon headlights, a moonroof, full power accessories, heated front seats, a power driver seat with memory, Bluetooth connectivity, leather upholstery and dual-zone automatic climate control." New for 2009 is a power passenger seat.

At Acura, 2009’s RDX has only one optional package available—the Technology Package—but according to the reviews read by TheCarConnection.com, it's a doozy. According to Kelley Blue Book, it includes "a navigation system with voice recognition and real-time traffic information, GPS-linked solar-sensing climate control and a 410-watt, ten-speaker audio system that features XM Satellite Radio and a six-disc CD/DVD-Audio player with MP3/WMA capability plus DTS and Dolby Pro Logic II processing."

There’s also good news for audiophiles in the 2009 Acura RDX. A high-end " 360-watt sound system featuring an in-dash six-disc CD/MP3/WMA player, XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth hands-free integration, seven speakers and an auxiliary input for portable MP3 players" comes standard.

Conclusion

The 2009 Acura RDX comes with everything but the kitchen sink.

FEATURES | 10 out of 10Expert Quotes:standard equipment is generousEdmundsladen with every option we could imagineCar and Driveran array of electronic features that set it apart from the competitionAuto Spectator The 2009 Acura RDX has enough features to please most technology snobs—along with an extensive list of standard equipment that goes beyond what’s offered by many competing models. Edmunds starts the compliments by saying, "standard equipment is generous and includes 18-inch alloy wheels, xenon headlights, a moonroof, full power accessories, heated front seats, a power driver seat with memory, Bluetooth connectivity, leather upholstery and dual-zone automatic climate control." New for 2009 is a power passenger seat. At Acura, 2009’s RDX has only one optional package available—the Technology Package—but according to the reviews read by TheCarConnection.com, it's a doozy. According to Kelley Blue Book, it includes "a navigation system with voice recognition and real-time traffic information, GPS-linked solar-sensing climate control and a 410-watt, ten-speaker audio system that features XM Satellite Radio and a six-disc CD/DVD-Audio player with MP3/WMA capability plus DTS and Dolby Pro Logic II processing." There’s also good news for audiophiles in the 2009 Acura RDX. A high-end " 360-watt sound system featuring an in-dash six-disc CD/MP3/WMA player, XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth hands-free integration, seven speakers and an auxiliary input for portable MP3 players" comes standard. ConclusionThe 2009 Acura RDX comes with everything but the kitchen sink.  2009 ACURA RDX STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "considerably more upscale than the average small SUV" Consumer Guide: "audio and climate settings are undersized readouts in a distant dashtop slit" Kelley Blue Book: "there isn't much not to like about the 2009 Acura RDX" ...

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Other Choices:

Shoppers are still moving toward smaller SUVs, but sporty, luxurious ones like the 2009 Acura RDX are especially rising in popularity. The BMW X3 was one of the first entries in the niche, but its substandard interior (at least initially) and rough ride keep TheCarConnection.com from recommending it. Infiniti’s EX35 is a blast to drive with none of the turbo lag, but its fuel economy is worse than that of the RDX. Land Rover's LR2 feels plusher than the RDX, with the LR2 owning a bit of off-road edge. VW’s Tiguan also has a turbo four, but somehow it’s a lot easier to live with. The Mercedes-Benz GLK is another new entry in this group—it sizes up with the rest but manages to feel a bit more mature and refined; for now, it's only offered with a big V-6. The Audi Q5 is another new entry set to come out late in the 2009 model year.

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