Overview & Reviews
For 2009, the Acura RDX gets a standard four-way power passenger seat and increased coverage for the AcuraLink real-time traffic system.
- Responsive handling, powerful turbocharged engine, many luxury features come standard, excellent crash test scores.
User Reviews:
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2009 RDX - 2009 Acura RDX
By EH - April 15 - 10:00 pmRDX is my first SUV. It has roomy interior and handles quite nice for its size. The ride quality is not for everyone since it is stiff sport suspension. Its supposed to be an entry level luxury SUV, but I dont really see that. Hope Acura pays little more attention to finish quality since interior rattle is really annoying.
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Sea to ski - 2009 Acura RDX
By Grant - March 10 - 7:16 pmMy lease had come up on my 05 Infiniti FX35...a beautifully designed and performing vehicle. I looked at the BMW X3, the Infiniti FX35 and the Acura RDX. The obvious question was, what was I going to have to give up to move to a less expensive vehicle. Surprisingly... not much. Negatives on the RDX no automatic headlights strange... almost awkward styling, poor mileage, no compass, very basic rims, rough ride for some, strange cargo cover. Big Positves! Sports car handling and acceleration awesome, AWD system, look at it this way... if money wasnt an object, Id be deciding between the BMW X6 or the FX50. Saving some money and not giving up the farm feels pretty good.
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2009 Acura - 2009 Acura RDX
By Dave - January 28 - 12:42 pmI have had my Acura for 2 months now and have close to 1,800 miles. I have had a rattle on the left hand side of the car since 65 miles. I am bringing it back to the dealer again next week. The cars mpg has never gotten over 16. It is the winter in WI. It handles well in the snow but not any better than my BMW 525XI was. The interior parts are very cheap. It is very bumpy in the city and drives like a jeep wrangler. I had better expectations from this car. It is not of a near luxury type of car. I lease it and have to drive it for another 34 months. I was recently in a Ford Escape that did not rattle like mine and had a quieter ride. Dealer apologizes but tells me I shouldnt expect much.
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Nimble Family-first car - 2009 Acura RDX
By Disloquitor - January 26 - 2:23 pmCame off of an A6 4.2 lease, wanted to downsize and have more fun, while allowing my middle-aged body to lift the children into the rear car seats without back break. High center of gravity concerns moot at anything up to 7/10ths driving (i.e. public roads) because of flat cornering and absorbing suspension. (Absorbing as in GTI, not Buick.) Also useful in deeper snow. Its not a sports car or sedan, but its a a brilliant urban/suburban commuter, actually fun on a twisty parkway. Seats are surprisingly good. Tighter body structure on rough roads than an X3, no Audi suspension crash. No Audi interior, leather or BMW brakes or steering either, but not enough difference to justify $15K
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Some Remorse - 2009 Acura RDX
By RZeman - January 4 - 9:25 pmThis is my fourth Acura. The last being an MDX. While I realize this is an "entry level" SUV the quality and luxury of Acura has been scaled down on this vehicle. When my Lexus RX350 lease ended I didnt want to get the same car twice and the MDX has gotten to big with no more kids or large dog to haul around. There some features left off of this Acura which should be standard issue i.e. automatic headlights and power rear door, rain sensing wipers. The gas mileage is ridiculous. We celebrate when I can hold the average at 19 mpg for more than 10 minutes and that is with freeway driving. I will not purchase another RDX.
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Good Performer - 2009 Acura RDX
By hsm - January 2 - 3:39 pmI have had this vehicle for a litle over 2 months now. Just got back from a ski trip with the family. First, let me say the SHAWD is the best AWD system I have ever had. The vehicle handles snow like you are on asphalt! Mileage is all in how you drive - I am getting between 21 to 24 mpg combined with conservative driving. Beware that the suspension is stiff - trade-off the vehicles handles very nicely.
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Best performance in class! - 2009 Acura RDX
By erik Jensen - December 2 - 3:54 pmJust purchased - compared to BMW x3 and Mazda C7. I just garaged my 600 hp track Vette, my Prius produced a distinct adrenaline deficiency. Looked at Subaru WRX, WRX STI for fun factor in winter but too small for family. The Acura is loaded with options, well built (solid), comfortable enough. Make no mistake this mini-SUV is a BLAST to drive. I am surprised they dont market this differently. Turbo 4 banger, SH-AWD Michelin Pilot rubber - snow is good! I can also fit kids, wife, dog, etc. Very happy with performance, technology is overdone - voice recognition nav system rivals BMW iDrive as far as frustration level
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Exactly What I Expected - 2009 Acura RDX
By hm - November 17 - 6:56 pmThis is not my first Acura. These vehicles are designed to be a balance between value and luxury. Are they German engineered - NO. That said, they are good performers with great reliability. This is a fun vehicle to drive loaded with features that would be costly options on other brands. Fuel economy is based upon how aggressively you drive and the car is not going to magically transform into something else after to take it home - so give it a good test drive!
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Horrible Suspension for NYC - 2009 Acura RDX
By El Supremo - November 14 - 5:35 pmI bought the car looking at the Mazda CX7, Nissan Murano, etc. Actually found that the RDX is only a bit more expensive then the Mazda so I went with it. The look and interior is awesome but its way to stiff. Every pothole makes the car jump, it feels like an old school jeep. I bought it for comfort and luxury, but this is way to jeep. It really gets annoying (even embarrassing sometimes. I really love the car otherwise but this is a major flaw.
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Bumpy ride - 2009 Acura RDX
By Jim - May 8 - 1:09 pmGas mileage for 4 cylinder is poor and vehicle uses premium fuel. Ride is quite uncomfortable.
