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A Crossover Worth Crossing The Road For: The Acura RDX

By: Aidan Busbee

As crossover vehicles become more and more popular, the Acura RDX, a small luxury crossover, available today at Acura of Tempe in the Phoenix area, establishes itself as not only an adventurous SUV but also has moved forward from the rest with some of the most technological features available. The RDX combines it's highly mechanized architecture and performance capabilities to offer a level of intrigue many crossover makers simply cannot match.

The Acura RDX design team focused on maintaining the highest levels of functionality incorporated inside a sporty look. The design was meant to appeal to a wide age range due to its combination of class, sport and function and buying trends indicate the attempt was a success. The Acura RDX is the first factory Acura with a turbocharged engine making it stand out as a crossover built for on road performance. The Acura RDX is definitely driver's dream on the road combined with the look of a small sports utility vehicle.

Many would be tempted to compare the Acura RDX to the Honda CR-V, of which there is very little mechanical similarity, the RDX is much more upscale in terms of interior design, features and performance. Its all-new engine is a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder that's capable of 240 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. It drives like a sport sedan. It's quick and extremely nimble through corners. The turbocharged engine is a thrill and makes the RDX exciting to drive, providing 0-60-mph times in the high-6-second range.

The RDX comes with standard five speed automatic transmission. The RDX also offers Super Handling All Wheel Drive System. This means that the car takes advantage of recent technology capable of distributing power continuously between all 4 wheels on the vehicle. It provides more concise handling and prevents traction loss during wet weather.

In addition to the Super Handling All Wheel Drive system, the Acura RDX also features some of the most advanced safety features on the market today including; surrounding airbags, vehicle stability assist, anti-lock brake system and electronic brake distribution, advanced compatibility engineering and more! While the RDX was originally designed to appeal more to the younger driver, Acura made sure that families would feel confident in its safety features as well. To learn more about the RDX's safety features, visit www.AcuraDealerTempe.com.

The Acura RDX lives up to the Acura tradition by offering some of the most technological features available; full display navigation including real-time traffic, driver's voice recognition, personalized settings, Bluetooth, surround sound, dual-zone and GPS link temperature control, power windows, power locks, power moon roof and power lumbar support and more! Visit Acura of Tempe online at www.AcuraDealerTempe.com to learn more about the many accessories the Acura RDX has to offer!

Comparisons have been made to other crossovers in the industry. But the fact of the matter is...the Acura RDX stands alone in the industry. The Acura RDX offers higher levels of performance, better handling, more luxury & comfort. Visit www.AcuraDealerTempe.com today to discover current specials and competitive pricing for the best crossover available.

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Aidan Busbee, Acura specialist, is an expert on cars, and more importantly he knows the Acura RDX. History and personal experience lead Aidan to recommend Acura of Tempe as the dealership that boasts wide variety of vehicles and exclusive specials buyers need.

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