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2009 Acura RDX Quality Review

February 23, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

boasts a full arsenal of appeal
Kelley Blue Book

tires are noisy even on smooth asphalt
Consumer Guide

easy to use, and pretty to look at
MyRide.com

Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com feels the 2009 Acura RDX's quality exceeds the price tag that comes with it—but the RDX sacrifices some comfort at the expense of snappy performance.

Behind the wheel of the 2009 Acura RDX, reviewers feel right at home. Auto Spectator contends the front seats provide "high outward visibility" and a "confident field of view." MyRide.com also likes the seating in the Acura; 2009’s Acura boasts "sturdy seats [that] hold occupants nicely," and the driver's seat, with "an eight-way power unit with lumbar and heating, is superb."

Cars.com notes that "compared to other SUVs ... the RDX's cargo area is right up there with the best." Consumer Guide also mentions that "large door pockets and clever door armrest bins offer plenty of small-item storage." Completing the effective storage design is "a huge center console that's big enough to swallow a laptop computer," according to Kelley Blue Book.

Reviewers aren't as impressed with the 2009 Acura RDX from the backseat. Kelley Blue Book stays optimistic by saying the backseat is "cozy without being cramped."

Forbes Autos considers the drive "a bit noisy on the front-passenger side." Consumer Guide also brings up noise, claiming the "tires are noisy even on smooth asphalt."

TheCarConnection.com also notes that the RDX rides very firmly. If you drive on relatively smooth roads, you’ll be fine, but pothole-ridden surfaces can prove uncomfortable.

Conclusion

The 2009 Acura RDX is quite impressive inside—provided you’re sitting in front.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:boasts a full arsenal of appealKelley Blue Booktires are noisy even on smooth asphaltConsumer Guideeasy to use, and pretty to look atMyRide.com Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com feels the 2009 Acura RDX's quality exceeds the price tag that comes with it—but the RDX sacrifices some comfort at the expense of snappy performance. Behind the wheel of the 2009 Acura RDX, reviewers feel right at home. Auto Spectator contends the front seats provide "high outward visibility" and a "confident field of view." MyRide.com also likes the seating in the Acura; 2009’s Acura boasts "sturdy seats [that] hold occupants nicely," and the driver's seat, with "an eight-way power unit with lumbar and heating, is superb." Cars.com notes that "compared to other SUVs ... the RDX's cargo area is right up there with the best." Consumer Guide also mentions that "large door pockets and clever door armrest bins offer plenty of small-item storage." Completing the effective storage design is "a huge center console that's big enough to swallow a laptop computer," according to Kelley Blue Book. Reviewers aren't as impressed with the 2009 Acura RDX from the backseat. Kelley Blue Book stays optimistic by saying the backseat is "cozy without being cramped." Forbes Autos considers the drive "a bit noisy on the front-passenger side." Consumer Guide also brings up noise, claiming the "tires are noisy even on smooth asphalt." TheCarConnection.com also notes that the RDX rides very firmly. If you drive on relatively smooth roads, you’ll be fine, but pothole-ridden surfaces can prove uncomfortable. ConclusionThe 2009 Acura RDX is quite impressive inside—provided you’re sitting in front.  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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