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Review of the 2009 Acura RDX

2009 Acura RDX

Starting Price $33,895

suitable for: Diapers
School
Teens

17
City MPG

22
Hwy MPG

5 Seats
2 Rows
2 Latch Connectors
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The RDX is really cute. There, I said it. I promised myself that I wouldn’t call it “cute,” but I did. I know, no self-respecting performance vehicle wants to be called “cute,” but I couldn’t help it. The RDX looks like a little MDX, so much so that I want to say, “Awww.” It has a smaller body and facial features (by which I mean the grille and stuff), and it sits on its big tires like a boy who hasn’t grown into his feet yet. It’s cute! Of course, it also seems to sit back on those big tires like it’s about to launch itself at me for calling it “cute,” so maybe I’ll find a new adjective.  Getting in and out of the RDX was easy for me, but my littlest guy had a hard time opening the doors. Once I helped him out with that the door, he climbed in with no problem, because the RDX doesn’t sit much higher than a sedan. Its low ride height was a big help, as the rear cargo door doesn’t have a power function. When I reach up to close the liftgate, it’s nice not to need a ladder.

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key exterior: Features

    ● 2.3-liter turbocharged engine
    ●  Power moonroof
    ●  Xenon HID headlights
    ●  18-inch alloy wheels
    ●  Heated power door mirrors with turn indicators

available exterior: Colors

  • Basque Red Pearl
  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Grigio Metallic
  • Palladium Metallic
  • Polished Metal Metallic
  • Royal Blue Pearl
  • White Diamond Pearl

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