- suv 54,134
- 24,000 high price
- San Fernando, CA
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- suv 54,134 gasoline silver automatic
2013 acura rdx review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new, prettier, roomier, more powerful, more fuel efficient. introductionthe 2013 acura rdx introduces the second generation of acura's smallest suv. Rdx is all-new for 2013, a little bit bigger and heavier than before, while being considerably more powerful, nearly as nimble, and significantly more fuel-efficient. It's a win-win-win deal. the 2013 acura rdx features a new 3. 5-liter v6 engine making 273 horsepower (up from 240), and a 6-speed manual automatic transmission (up from a 5-speed), both so smooth they feel flawless. Fuel mileage is an epa-rated 20/28 mpg city/highway, for an epa combined 23 miles per gallon with front-wheel drive. a new all-wheel-drive system is available, simpler and lighter than acura's sh-awd in other models, designed for fuel mileage. The epa rates the 2013 rdx awd at 19/27 mpg. the sheetmetal has been reshaped for 2013 to be sleek and aerodynamic, looking more like the larger acura mdx. The hood is longer and sculpted than before, the grille tidier, sides cleaner, and roofline way more elegant. The wheelbase is 1. 4 inches longer and the track widened a bit, and handling remains taut and precise. The center of gravity is lower despite the roof being 1 inch higher, and there's electronic power steering replacing hydraulic. the suspension has been thoroughly redesigned on the 2013 rdx, with 18-inch wheels standard. Acura engineers in japan worked hard to make the 2013 rdx ride and handle well, and it does, maybe even better than the smaller and sportier 2012 rdx. The steering technology breaks new ground, with what acura calls motion adaptive electric power steering, which goes to the next step beyond speed-sensitive power steering, by increasing or reducing the amount of effort needed to turn the wheel in either direction, based on the same sort of traction measurements that stability-control sensors receive; by instantaneously weighting the steering wheel, it makes it harder for the driver to over-correct. the suspension also features something called amplitude reactive dampers, sophisticated shock absorbers designed to offer the best of all worlds. The door openings are large, and the rear seats fold down with one touch. Leather is standard, along with heated front seats, power moonroof, 360-watt audio system, and rearview camera. A technology package has all the tricks, including a power liftgate and hid headlamps. competitors for the acura rdx include the bmw x3 and mercedes-benz glk-class. lineupthe 2013 acura rdx comes in just two models: rdx front-wheel drive 34,320) and rdx all-wheel drive 35,720). Either way, rdx is powered by a 3. 5-liter v6 and 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. standard equipment includes leather-trimmed sport seats, satellite radio, driver's 10-way power seat, heated front seats and sideview mirrors, bluetooth, remote entry, power moonroof, and 18-inch alloy wheels. The optional technology package 3,700) adds navigation with voice recognition, real-time traffic with rerouting, dual zone climate control, els premier sound system, 60gb hard drive, power liftgate, projector beam hid headlamps, and foglamps. safety equipment on all models includes six airbags, electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes with brake distribution and brake assist, and tire pressure monitor. Optional all-wheel drive can improve handling stability in slippery conditions. walkaroundacura says that the rdx has gone from looking sporty to more formal, elegant and sophisticated, and we confess we doubted it, until we looked at photos side-by-side. Styling changes to suvs that we see every day aren't the kinds of things that register. But sure enough, it's all true. Mazda3 toning down its big dopey grin). Below the grille, the front fascia is clean, stylish, and aerodynamic, rounded at the edges, with sleek, sharp, exotic-eye headlamps and two tidy trapezoidal air intakes at the bottom corners. the blocky round fender flares aren't changed, but the sides are sculpted cleanly now, with rounded rockers instead of cladding, and mirrors improving their looks by losing an edge. Most notably, the roofline and window outline is, yes, elegant, reminiscent of the lexus rx 350. The new lines on the 2013 rdx make the old rdx look like its square roof was just slapped on. at the rear, the changes for 2013 are slight but effective, with sharp horizontal edges removed, again to bring a more formal look, and smooth downward diagonal edges added, to make the back look less blocky. the 2013 rdx has grown 2. 8 inches in overall length, with half that in wheelbase, and it is 1 inch taller. There's . 6 inches more rear legroom, . 7 cubic feet more cargo area, and it's 100 pounds lighter. interiorthe interior of the 2013 rdx matches the exterior, with sweeping lines replacing angular ones. The front doors open wider and the center console is larger, with a relative gaping 8. 2 liters of space (5. 6 liters in the glovebox). we spent a week in the rdx, and found it to be sweetly quiet over all pavement and at all speeds, a result of attention and insulation. We also especially liked the lighting that brightens and dims progressively. The rdx features theater dimming set by the driver to three speeds. acura leather seats are always clean, classy, and smooth, and the rdx is now all acura. They fit well, with good ergonomics and bolstering, because acuras corner well and are driven with spirit. The driver's seat has two-way adjustable lumbar. We ran a hard 200 miles down from seattle during spring break in the rain, and the seats get an a for comfort and support. however, the navigation and radio, part of the technology package, don't come close to an a. It made us long for the simplicity, accuracy and clarity of the volkswagen tiguan. the leather-wrapped steering wheel holds audio and cruise controls on its three spokes, as well as a button for the multi-information display, along with navigation, voice recognition and more. Controls for standard bluetooth are on the lower left corner of the steering wheel. the mid window is located on the face of the speedometer, and shows temperature, odometer, average mpg, instantaneous mpg, range, tire pressure, average speed and elapsed time. We use range, or distance to empty, the most, and like with many information displays (exceptions include the vw tiguan), we think it takes too many clicks to find it on the rdx. It's still better than the 2010 acura zdx that was like falling into alice's rabbit hole to find how many miles to go before empty. the rdx features a one-touch turn signal system for lane changes, as with an increasing number of cars. When the driver moves the lever just a touch, the turn signals flash three times. the rearview camera is viewed on the 5-inch lcd display on the center stack. Also a new 360-watt 7-speaker audio system, with the works. at the rear, the door openings are wide for easy access, and the legroom is an okay 38. 3 inches. The 60/40 rear seats drop nicely with one touch, as they all should but don't. With the seats down there's 76. 9 cubic feet of cargo space, a whopping 16. 3 cubic feet more than before, and a best-in-class total interior volume, increased by 2. 1 cubic feet. The nav system determines the position of the sun and, using the solar sensor on the dashboard, the climate control automatically adjusts the heating and cooling inputs, fan speed, and vent position from side to side as to compensate for asymmetrical solar heating and maintain the set cabin temperatures. All we can say is: whew. We're fine with the standard dual-zone a. Climate Control✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Leather Seats✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Alloy Wheels
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