- 2013 Acura RDX prices have cooled recently
- Supplies are light in most regions
In 2007, Acura released its entry-level SUV, the RDX. For the 2013 model year, the RDX is getting a complete overhaul, marking the beginning of the SUV's second generation. With this overhaul comes some pretty significant changes on the inside and outside of this luxury crossover SUV.
Introduction
The 2013 RDX comes out with a slew of changes. Acura stretched the RDX in just about every direction, making it 0.1 inches wider, 1 inch longer and taller, and gave it an extra 1.8 inches in ground clearance. Along with all of those increased dimensions, Acura also gave it a 1.4-inch-longer wheel base, a 0.3-inch-wider front track and a 0.8-inch-wider rear track, giving the RDX a better footprint on the road.
Also changed up was the SUV’s exterior look, as Acura eliminated the soft-looking body from the 2012 model year and replaced it with one that features aggressive body lines and an elongated hood, making it look more SUV-like and less like a crossover. Also eliminated is the 2.3-liter turbocharged engine and a 273-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine takes its place, increasing horsepower by 13.7 percent, and increasing the RDX’s fuel economy from 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway to 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway. Unfortunately, the RDX is not designed to tow very much, as it only has a 1,500-pound maximum towing capacity.
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2013 Acura RDX Base
Recommended for: Buyers looking for a premium SUV without opting for a full-size
On the outside, the Acura RDX comes standard with: multi-view rear-view camera, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist, stability control, 18-by-7.5-inch aluminum-alloy wheels wrapped in P235/60R18 rubber, independent MacPherson strut front suspension, and double-wishbone rear suspension. Inside the cabin, the RDX boasts: leather seats, dual-level heated front seats, 10-way power driver seat and four-way power passenger seat, two-zone climate control, steering-wheel-mounted audio system, cruise control, Bluetooth and multi-information display controls, 5-inch color display, power windows and door locks, 360-watt, seven-speaker stereo system with USP interface, iPod interface and AM/FM/MP3/CD/SiriusXM capabilities, leather-wrapped steering wheel, auto-dimming rearview mirror, keyless entry, and power moonroof.
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