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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 5 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2008 acura rdx Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Fuel economy is disappointing, however, with a 2008 EPA estimate of 17 mpg city/22 mpg highway. Towing capacity is a minimal 1,500 pounds. Safety: Every 2008 Acura RDX comes standard with front-seat side airbags, head-protecting side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor, active front head restraints, antilock brakes with brake assist, stability control and traction control. The RDX has also proved to be very crash-worthy; in government testing, it earned a top five-star rating for protection of occupants in both frontal and side-impact crashes. Similarly, the Insurance Institute for Highway... |
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2008 Acura RDX OverviewSource: CarGurus...Fuel economy is estimated at just 17/22 mpg, and towing capacity is a modest 1500 pounds.Both models come equipped with a host of luxury features, including dual-zone automatic climate controls, an interior air filter, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, cruise control, leather upholstery, heated front bucket seats, an eight-way power driver seat, full power accessories, keyless entry, an in-dash 6-disc CD changer and satellite radio. The Technology Package trim adds a navigation system with voice recognition capability, traffic information, the AcuraLink assistance system... |
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2008 Acura RDX Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...and a smaller display screen resting at the top of the dashboard showed me the time, climate controls and radio settings, clearly and legibly. That screen in the middle was simply overkill. If you want a navigation system, though, you'll be stuck with this setup. The front seats weren't oversized in the least. They still fit my 5-foot 10-inch, healthy-eating frame just fine, with no crampiness in the hip area, where I sometimes notice slender seats. The gauges are well-lit in a calming blue and white, and are easy to read. A center information display tracks mileage. Putting the Utility in... |
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2008 Acura RDX Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Standard features include leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats and a moonroof. Formerly available only in the optional Technology Package, a Bluetooth wireless telephone interface is standard for 2008. Other new features include an 8-inch Multi-Information Display, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and dual-position memory for the driver's seat and mirrors. An optional Technology Package adds a 410-watt, 10-speaker audio system, a voice-recognition navigation system with traffic information and a rearview camera. Acura recently expanded its traffic... |
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2008 Acura RDX Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The test RDX had the technology package, which bumps the base price of $33,195 to $36,695, or $37,410 with shipping. The tech package adds an upgraded 10-speaker, 410-watt sound system, a voice-activated navigation system with constantly updated "real time" traffic information, a rearview camera and Bluetooth connectivity. Acura's nav system is one of the best, and the traffic info was helpful during heavy congestion. The RDX is well-equipped, with side and side-curtain air bags, stability control, a power moon roof and pretty much every other feature you'd expect. This is a five-passenger... |
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2013 Acura RDX Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Conservative as it is, the 2013 RDX might also be the best-looking vehicle in Acura's lineup--that is, until the NSX returns. Wearing the Iron Beak grille in a completely... February 9, 2012 by Nelson Ireson
2013 Acura RDX Debuts At The 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Just a month ago, the 2013 Acura RDX Concept was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. Today, ahead of its official debut at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, Acura has lifted the... February 7, 2012 by Nelson Ireson
2013 Acura RDX: 2012 Detroit Show Video
The 2013 Acura RDX made its worldwide debut at the 2012 Detroit auto show, but it's not long for the show-car circuit. With an on-sale date of late spring, this crossover... January 13, 2012 by Marty Padgett
2013 Acura RDX Concept: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Back when the Acura RDX first went on sale, for the 2007 model year, it wasn’t just one of the few performance-oriented compact crossovers; it was one of the few... January 9, 2012 by Bengt Halvorson
2010 Acura RDX Review
There is a significant difference to the front end of this latest Acura RDX compared to previous models. It comes in the form of the huge grille--most reviewers dislike this... July 20, 2010 by Pauline Abreu 2
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