Acura finally gets a compact SUV slotted below the popular MDX. The new RDX is the first turbocharged vehicle in the Acura lineup and the first for any Honda vehicle in North America. A 240-bhp 2.3L I-4 turbo routes power to the SH-AWD system via a 5-speed automatic, which has Sequential SportShift manual control. The zoomy engine, with its torque output of 260 lb.-ft., should catch the attention of performance-oriented SUV buyers. An optional 410-watt 10-speaker audio system will even play DVD-Audio discs through eight separate channels. Safety features include four airbags, plus two side-curtain airbags.
Model/Trim/Package | Engine | | | Original MSRP
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RDX | 2.3l I4 (240-bhp) | A5 | AWD | $33,195 |
RDX Technology Package | 2.3l I4 (240-bhp) | A5 | AWD | $36,695 |