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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Acura RDX
« Reply #20 on: November 21, 2006, 03:34:07 pm »
Quote from: G0dspd on November 21, 2006, 04:44:57 am
I saw a white one driving around in the East end of Ottawa.  It's a lot smaller than I imagined ... I thought it was some tall wagon before I realized what it was (the MDX is not that big to start with)  I'm assuming that they're the same size as the new Honda CR-V?

Correct.  They both use the same platform.  Size wise it's RAV4 > CX-7 > RDX.
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Acura RDX
« Reply #21 on: November 21, 2006, 04:03:55 pm »
Quote from: ohms on November 21, 2006, 09:58:15 am
Also, curls is right.... my mouth is watering at the possibility of a turbo charged 6 spd TSX... is rear wheel drive too much to hope for? ;-)

Would SH-AWD do?  That's the big rumour now in the TSX world (and all of Acura's lineup, actually), is that they'll be getting SH-AWD by 2008-ish. 

So a turbo 4-cyl, 6MT, SH-AWD sports sedan.  Sounds perfect to me. :)
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Acura RDX
« Reply #22 on: November 21, 2006, 04:13:08 pm »
Quote from: tortoise on November 21, 2006, 09:38:33 am
Is it me, or are the new honda (and acura) steering wheels really ugly?  It sounds petty, but you're always staring at the wheel when you're driving.  I'm talking about peripheral vision by the way. 

I think the RDX is a great looking vehicle, inside and out.  Well, steering wheel notwithstanding.   But I agree with the above post that when you start factoring in the competition (CX-7) it doesn't seem to stand out as much.  The one area where the RDX may have the edge is in fuel economy.  Mazda's DSI 4 isn't a known fuel sipper and this may become its achilles heal as gas prices increase.
I thought the same thing when they introduced the new steering wheel with the advent of the Civic & CSX - that was until I actually drove one. These are - believe it or not - works of absolute art and perfect functionality. They feel very nice in hand (best leather-clad, though), controls are perfectly placed, and the slight eclipse shape (yes, it's slightly ovoid shaped) is excellent for hand-over-hand turning.

To me - the RDX is like the CSX - an Acura version of a Honda model. In the case of the RDX, it's quite an improvement, performance-wise and level of kit-wise as well - in fact, one might argue it's a totally different car with the same shell. Nice job, Acura.

But - I think if I were shelling out the $$ - I'd consider the CX-7 first as well.
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Acura RDX
« Reply #23 on: November 21, 2006, 04:29:17 pm »
The CR-V is not the same as the RDX though I believe they are different in a ton of respects.
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Acura RDX
« Reply #24 on: November 21, 2006, 04:39:03 pm »
I've heard alot of rambling about the CX-7 as well, but I really don't think the fit and finish compare.  I'm going to stop by a dealership tonite to check it out.

The reviews are okay, but i'm just not sure about Mazda Quality.  My friends Mazdaspeed 6 is already rattling and squeaking (less than 20K km's).

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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Acura RDX
« Reply #25 on: November 21, 2006, 05:37:21 pm »
I think anything with a sport suspension driven in Montreal will creak and rattle quickly.

I personally think Honda/Acura products are great. Interiors really appeal to me too. In the case of the RDX, I REALLY like it in photos (the design, plastics, buttons, etc), but just like it in person. Didn't strike me as very avant-garde (like the CX-7 sorta does depending on the interior colour combo) nor all that luxurious. Maybe that's just because there's no wood (I know, I know... you don't want wood in a sporty machine) or something I can't quite put my finger on. Well thought out, and I like the adjustable knob in the center stack, but something didn't speak to me in person. It is nicely finished over all and functional.
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Acura RDX
« Reply #26 on: November 21, 2006, 09:53:24 pm »
Quote from: coldcase on November 21, 2006, 04:23:46 am
Right now the RDX is not meeting the sales expectations for Acura.  They sold like a third of what they should have sold already.  I'm interested in this car and I'm part of a lot of Acura forums and so far things are not looking great sales wise.  Here's what seems to be the problems:

- Acura wasn't moving from the MSRP price.  This month, dealers in the US have started letting them go near invoice because the were piling up on their lots.  Don't know what dealers in Canada are doing though.

- Acura is also targeting BMW X3 customers.  BMW customers tend to lease a lot and BMW have more aggressive lease rates.  Acura? 7.5% this month after being 8% last month   :o ....That's really high.

- Mazda is aggressive and selling below MSRP with better rates with the CX-7.  You can get a loaded CX-7 much cheaper on a lease than a RDX right now.

So I feel is that the RDX is kind of stuck between the CX-7 that attracts customers looking for the best bang for the buck and BMW X3 that attracts customers that want to pay a bit more to get the "prestige".  BMW also has free maintenance for 4 years so when all is added up, you can get an X3 for about the same or just a little more on a decent lease deal.  Want a great handling CUV but don't want to pay the premium of luxury brands and people go with the CX-7.

If Acura really wants to move them they will have to offer aggressive rates like their competitors...otherwise, the RDX will kind of fall in the "too expensive" class or "I prefer getting a BMW for the money" kind of situation.

I'm in the market right now and I can tell you there's no way I'm paying MSRP or near MSRP at high rates when I can get a loaded CX-7 for less or an X3 for a little more with free maintenance.

I know that for people that buy it might actually be a better deal but for people that lease, Acura is not making it attractive right now.

That's just my opinion BTW ;)



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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Acura RDX
« Reply #27 on: November 22, 2006, 02:09:24 am »
I guess you didn't get a tester with the Tech package? The centre of the dash looks a little bare without the interface knobby that most promo pics show.
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Acura RDX
« Reply #28 on: November 23, 2006, 02:30:23 pm »
Is this the NON-TECH version?  The instrument displays are different from my RDX Tech version.  Just wondering.
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Acura RDX
« Reply #29 on: November 23, 2006, 02:34:47 pm »
Yes this is the non-tech version.
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Acura RDX
« Reply #30 on: November 23, 2006, 03:00:09 pm »
Quote from: dragontea on November 23, 2006, 02:30:23 pm
Is this the NON-TECH version?  The instrument displays are different from my RDX Tech version.  Just wondering.

Care to comment on how you are enjoying your new RDX?
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Acura RDX
« Reply #31 on: November 24, 2006, 09:14:55 am »
James - thanks again for the spin yesterday. The RDX certainly is an impressive vehicle, especially in the corners. Wow. Thoroughly impressed by almost everything except the lack of a power passenger seat, and by the one piece of trim you pointed out (above the gauge cluster, it seems that one certain plastic piece just doesn't belong... kinda like the Sesame Street song "One of these things just doesn't belong here..."). Overall though I would say it is a very good vehicle and certainly a lot sportier than the CR-V. There's no comparison, really.
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Acura RDX
« Reply #32 on: November 24, 2006, 09:26:46 am »
Can I get a ride?
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Acura RDX
« Reply #33 on: November 24, 2006, 09:29:20 am »
Me too.   ;D 
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Acura RDX
« Reply #34 on: November 24, 2006, 02:42:00 pm »
Have over 7000km on my RDX so far... fuel consumption based on the read out is averaging 14l/100km... however I do drive hard and accelerate fast.. the turbo is very lively and too much fun not to rev.

Love the RDX... perfect balance of utility, handling, power, style and techy gadgets!  Fuel mileage could be better but if you drive I bit more conservatively, which I don't, you might be able to get average to good fuel economy.
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Acura RDX
« Reply #35 on: November 24, 2006, 02:51:19 pm »
That's a thirsty beast.  I average about that (13.4 or so for summer months) in the MDX.  Winter has been taking that number up a bit.  Last tank was 15.1L/100km.
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Acura RDX
« Reply #36 on: November 24, 2006, 03:16:17 pm »
Quote from: MdX5 on November 24, 2006, 02:51:19 pm
That's a thirsty beast.  I average about that (13.4 or so for summer months) in the MDX.  Winter has been taking that number up a bit.  Last tank was 15.1L/100km.


MdX5, do you burn regular or premium?
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Acura RDX
« Reply #37 on: November 24, 2006, 03:17:36 pm »
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Quote from: MdX5 on November 24, 2006, 02:51:19 pm
That's a thirsty beast.  I average about that (13.4 or so for summer months) in the MDX.  Winter has been taking that number up a bit.  Last tank was 15.1L/100km.


MdX5, do you burn regular or premium?

Burnin' fancy gas.
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Acura RDX
« Reply #38 on: November 24, 2006, 08:05:31 pm »
Quote from: dragontea on November 24, 2006, 02:42:00 pm
Have over 7000km on my RDX so far... fuel consumption based on the read out is averaging 14l/100km... however I do drive hard and accelerate fast.. the turbo is very lively and too much fun not to rev.

Love the RDX... perfect balance of utility, handling, power, style and techy gadgets!  Fuel mileage could be better but if you drive I bit more conservatively, which I don't, you might be able to get average to good fuel economy.
There is no magic... Combined torque and weight will translate into significant fuel consumption. Someone concerned with fuel economy needs to have a close look because if driven spiritedly, it will cost as much to operate a V8 mid-size running on regular gas...
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 Acura RDX
« Reply #39 on: November 24, 2006, 09:21:12 pm »
Filled up 14.1L/100km from the pump 13.8L/100km on the computer read-out.  That's pretty close.  I will as promised take a highway trip tomorrow to see if I can get lower.
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