New Acura RDX

[rubbermaid]

seems like some ppl have been talking about the new RDX

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that thing looks nice!! I am in the market for a new car and I love SUV's! and with turbocharged engine and a 2.3 litre turbo cylinder! I am posting this to see what others think of the Acura's newest invention

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

Nice looking, luxurious, 240HP, 260TQ, turboed...

for only a measly 41k... If i had the money, I might pick it up, but knowing me, i'd probably spend the diff and get an STi

[A2VR6]

Apparently in the october issue of Road and Track the RDX pulled 0-60mph in 6.3s and 14.8s 1/4-mile. Not bad for a vehicle that wieghs 4000 lbs and is an automatic. Actually im pretty surprised it was capable of that.

[Gondi Stylez]

I get the Impressions Mag and this looks awesome! I saw a few being hauled to Edmonton not to long ago!!

[Mitsu3000gt]

Everything I've read on it gives it rave reviews. Everyone seems to love that engine too, it has tons of torque which is why it is pretty fast 0-60. I believe it uses acura's SH AWD also, which is outstanding. It's reasonably expensive but I think your getting your money's worth with that one. However, for 40 G's, I'd go buy a G35 or a TL if I was buying new, or something German if I was willing to go used.

[C4S]

So now .. who is still going to buy the RAV4 ?

I looked at it .. I like it too, and it is cheap .. but like 8.5% lease rate ...

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by C4S
So now .. who is still going to buy the RAV4 ?

I looked at it .. I like it too, and it is cheap .. but like 8.5% lease rate ...

The Rav 4 is still a pretty attractive option with the 26XHP V-6 they are putting in them now.

[jcrules99]

i am trying to persuade my mom to buy an rdx! haha that shits pimp

[Mikey_008]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt



The Rav 4 is still a pretty attractive option with the 26XHP V-6 they are putting in them now.

Rav4 V6 are fukken sweet cars! My gf bought one....Thing hauls alot...and soo smooth! I love driving her car!! haha

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by Mikey_008



Rav4 V6 are fukken sweet cars! My gf bought one....Thing hauls alot...and soo smooth! I love driving her car!! haha

Yup, Toyota did the right thing with the Rav by ditching its gutless 4cyl they used to put in them - it is way better now.

[Aleks]

I would definatelly buy an RDX if I were looking for an SUV for city use. It's basically a TSX in SUV format. Lots of features and an awsome engine.

Now all the need to do is put that engine in the TSX, give it SH AWD and I would be all over it...

[Mikey_008]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt


Yup, Toyota did the right thing with the Rav by ditching its gutless 4cyl they used to put in them - it is way better now.

Well they still have the 4 cyl availible, but I perfer spending the extra flow just to upgrade to the V6.

[kevie88]

Lets see.. SH-AWD, turbo, big powah, big brakes...


IN A FUCKING SUV.


Just what the world needs, another huge pos. Like Aleks said, this drivetrain should be in a car, not a gargantuan box.

[Mikey_008]

Originally posted by Aleks
Now all the need to do is put that engine in the TSX, give it SH AWD and I would be all over it...

I agree....but as if honda gonna do that anytime soon. But it's about time that Honda came out with a turbocharged engine stock from factory!

[A2VR6]

Originally posted by Mikey_008



I agree....but as if honda gonna do that anytime soon. But it's about time that Honda came out with a turbocharged engine stock from factory!

This might be a glimpse of the future for Acura perhaps. I would think the next TL would have SH-AWD and maybe (a BIG maybe) it might come with a turbo engine.

[bigboom]

Originally posted by Aleks
I would definatelly buy an RDX if I were looking for an SUV for city use. It's basically a TSX in SUV format. Lots of features and an awsome engine.

Now all the need to do is put that engine in the TSX, give it SH AWD and I would be all over it...

agreed, there really isnt much out there in this class of vehicle. i mean sure you have subaru and audi...but subaru isnt nearly as refined and audi you have the price tag and quality issues.

[syeve]

does SH really stand for "super handling"? Oh man...

[4CylFiero]

I'd perfer that new Mazda CX-7 over the acura, THe cx-7 shares the same motor as other mazda platforms and the motor is at 276HP in the mazdaspeed 6. Acura is incorporating some valve mechanism that will more or less funnel the air into the turbo at low RPM's to reduce Lag. I kinda find that to be usless technology, if a turbo is sized properly there will be little to no lag anyways and 2.3 liters of displacement is plenty to work with. The cx-7 also gets it peak torque at 2500RPM without any extra import variable turbo nozzle shit

Also if your looking to modify the vehicle consider the static compression ratios

CX-7 9.5:1
RDX 8.8:1