2013 Acura RDX Revealed: 2012 Chicago Auto Show

by Derek Kreindler

Published: February 7th, 2012

2013 acura rdx revealed 2012 chicago auto show

Acura showed off their 2013 RDX, featuring a 3.5L V6 with 33 more horsepower than the outgoing model and substantially improved fuel economy.

At 273 horsepower and MPG ratings of 20/28 mpg for the front-driver and 19/27 mpg AWD version, quantitative performance is up for Acura’s small crossover. Pandora Radio, an ELS sound system, a power liftgate and a longer wheelbase/wider track are the big news for 2013. We’ll have more information tomorrow when our team starts live coverage of the Chicago Auto Show.

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Ckgs on Feb 08, 2012

The comments here on the RDX and on the ILX post are pretty brutal. It's almost like Acura could not do anything right regardless of the attempts. If the ILX and RDX had all the features discussed, the price would be high and the complaint would be that Acura cannot complete with "Tier 1" luxury. Keep the price down, and the complaints are poor engine choices, just a Civic/CRV/Honda with leather, etc. I makes me wonder if Acura is simply a damaged brand.

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- Derek Kreindler on Feb 08, 2012
  
  It definitely is. I'll wait to reserve judgement until I drive them. The last RDX may have seemed cool on paper, but the execution wasn't that wonderful. It was thirsty, expensive and the turbo motor wasn't as great as it was made out to be.
  
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Shaker on Feb 08, 2012

CUV's and SUV's certainly bring the worst out of 4-cyl powertrains lifted from their sedan counterparts; with the added weight and wind resistance, they perform poorly (especially in hilly terrain), and suck more fuel (and the EPA tests seem to not take these factors fully into account). Add AWD, and you have a formula for disappointment.

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