2010 Acura RDX – Japanese Rival of BMW X3

First Look

With the streets flooding with small luxury crossovers, it’s hard to notice the Acura RDX and even many of the times you would have mistaken it with any other crossover. But if you do it now, then you are missing a lot because the all new 2010 Acura RDX clearly is one of the most entertaining sumptuous crossover in the recent market. Although the 2010 Acura RDX can easily be mistaken with Honda CR-V, as the RDX has got the dimensions similar to it, but the car in actual is a lot different then what it is being mistaken for.

What’s New for 2010 Acura RDX ?

The Acura RDX enters into its fourth production year and the all new 2010 Acura RDX gets plenty of enhancements from its precursors. Among the noticeable changes that we found here was worth watching includes the introduction of a all new base front-wheel-drive version, then there is the revised exterior styling, a squeezed braking system, automatic headlights, Bluetooth streaming audio compatibility, a back-up camera, ambient footwall lighting and a USB jack. All these enhancements are the reason why the 2010 Acura RDX demands our attention and must be given.

Body Styling and Features

The 2010 Acura RDX is a luxury crossover SUV with five-passenger seating and is available in only one well equipped trim level. The standard features for the 2010 Acura RDX includes 18-inch alloy wheels, a sunroof, xenon headlights, full power accessories, ambient interior lighting, a tilt-telescoping steering column, heated front seats, a power passenger seat, a power driver seat with memory, Bluetooth audio streaming compatibility and phone, a back-up camera, dual-zone mechanical climate control and leather upholstery. Also standard on the 2010 Acura RDX is satellite radio, for the music fanatics there is a seven-speaker audio system accompanied by a six-disc CD/MP3 changer, a USB connection and steering wheel mounted audio controls.

For the modern high tech consumers the RDX comes in a technology package as well. The technology package of RDX includes a direction-finding system with synchronized traffic, GPS linking, solar-sensing and 10-speaker Panasonic/ELS premium surround sound audio system.

Under The Hood

The 2010 Acura RDX drives its power from a turbocharged 2.3 liter four cylinder engine capable of churning maximum power of 240 hp and maximum torque of 260 lb ft. the engine remains the same for both the front-wheel and all-wheel drive variants of Acura RDX. The power is taken to either the front-wheel or to the all-wheel drive through the only five speed automatic transmission system with manual shift control. The SH-AWD system used here not only distributes the power in between the front and rear axles, but also in between the left and right wheels, this ensures optimal traction in ever condition.

In our acceleration testing the all-wheel-drive RDX sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds, which is one of the fastest times taken by the compact luxury crossovers. The estimated fuel economy for 2010 Acura RDX is of 21 mpg average combined both for highway and city while the same for the SH-AWD is of 19 mpg.

Safety Equipments

The safety in 2010 Acura RDX is ensured by antilock brakes with brake assist, front-seat side airbags, stability control, active front head restraints and side curtain airbags.

Verdict

The 2010 Acura RDX clearly is a Japanese rival of BMW’s sporty X3; and the luxurious crossover SUV offers a decent amount of style, sportiness and usefulness.

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