Last Updated on Sunday, 06 February 2011 23:19

VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS

The 2011 Acura RDX is largely unchanged following its model-year 2010 freshening. This premium-compact SUV seats 5. It comes in a single trim level with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The sole powertrain teams a 240-horsepower 2.3-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with a 5-speed automatic transmission. Maximum towing capacity is 1,500 pounds. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front-side airbags, and curtain-side airbags. Leather upholstery with heated front seats, wireless cell-phone link, and a rearview camera are standard. A Technology Package, priced as a separate model, includes a voice-activated navigation system with real-time weather and traffic information, along with a 10-speaker premium sound system.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium-Compact SUVs are luxury SUVs that are compact in size. Most utilize a car-type chassis and are not designed for heavy-duty, off-road use. This segment is one of the industry's fastest-growing categories.

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