The second generation Acura RDX, the manufacturer's smallest sport utility vehicle, debuted earlier this year as one of several new models in Honda's upscale line.
The 2013 edition has a 3.5-liter engine producing 273 horsepower with a six-speed automatic transmission and a new all-wheel drive system. It replaces a turbo-charged four-cylinder engine.
The engine update improves gas mileage estimates to 20 mpg (city) and 28 mpg (highway). Additional changes include a small, efficient convenience upgrade. Easy-to-use pull handles behind the second row seat backs release the seats and they automatically fold flat.
The navigation system has been upgraded to a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) system, which also increases music storage capacity. A multi-view back-up camera now is standard, as well as a keyless access and a push button start. Pandora music can now be streamed wirelessly throughout the sound system. When upgrading to the technology package, a power lift tailgate is now included.
Others new features are subtle, but important. The new Acura RDX is 2.8 inches longer, .10 inches wider, .90 inches taller as well as 26 pounds lighter in the front-wheel drive edition and 93 pounds lighter with the all-wheel drive option.
With some exception, SUVs seem like they've all morphed into the same vehicle. The word utility is keen, but many SUVs are practical and versatile in name only.
Not the new Acura RDX. It's among the small fraternity of diverse cars - $15,000 entry-level sedans to $100,000 sedans - I've felt like I already owned my first time in the car.
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