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First Drive: 2013 Acura RDX
« on: April 12, 2012, 04:04:42 am »


The redesigned Acura RDX loses some of its predecessor's uniqueness, but should appeal to a broader range of buyers.

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Re: First Drive: 2013 Acura RDX
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2012, 07:09:17 am »
Well I'm glad they got rid of that turbo 4 cylinder but I'm a bit disappointed that they appear to have taken the sport out of this SUV.  My wife and I were close to buying the previous model but decided against it because my wife wasn't a fan of the front end.  There's so much competition in this segment now that it's really a crap shoot for buyers, they really need to test drive them all in order to make a decision.  Personally I think for this kind of money I would be considering something german (BMW X1, Audi Q5, and Merc GLK).
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Re: First Drive: 2013 Acura RDX
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2012, 08:03:14 am »
Comparably equipped though, those German options are likely several thousand dollars more, even if you do opt for a four cylinder model like the Q5 2.0T.
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Re: First Drive: 2013 Acura RDX
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2012, 09:27:33 am »
Like the car but the sea of buttons makes me dizzy and the sea of grey is very depressing

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Re: First Drive: 2013 Acura RDX
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2012, 09:40:33 am »
not nearly as bad as the MDX... i think it's a big improvement.
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Re: First Drive: 2013 Acura RDX
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2012, 09:40:47 am »
Quote from: whaddaiknow on April 12, 2012, 09:27:33 am
Like the car but the sea of buttons makes me dizzy and the sea of grey is very depressing

Some people like maga-buttons - don't judge!  ;D  For Acura, this counts as a major button reduction.

That really does not look like an interior that belongs in a premium / upscale vehicle to me, though.  Just kind of screams 'cheap" - or in fairness maybe just 'mainstream average' - which comes to the same thing when you've branded the product a step above.

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Re: First Drive: 2013 Acura RDX
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2012, 09:42:45 am »
I think it's kind of generic looking compared to the previous generation.  And from the outside it looks massively longer.
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Re: First Drive: 2013 Acura RDX
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2012, 09:46:47 am »
It certainly sounds interesting.  Disappointed that they don't offer SH-AWD (mind you, only enthusiasts will care) and that they are still going with the Acura Beak themed front end.  Would have preferred a modern 4-cylinder turbo, but sounds like Acura hasn't had much success as other manufacturers.

Definitely way less buttons than in the MDX.  I sat in my friends 2008 MDX and then in another's 2012.  The difference?  More buttons in the 2012.
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Re: First Drive: 2013 Acura RDX
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2012, 11:45:45 am »
Interesting to see that the 3.5 v6 works with the CRV platform and running gear.  Competitor to the Rav4 V6 Sport...CRV Si!
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Re: First Drive: 2013 Acura RDX
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2012, 11:51:47 am »
The last model, while not pretty, was at least a distinctive vehicle. This will be lost in a sea of cute utes.....oh well, at least sales can only go up.
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Re: First Drive: 2013 Acura RDX
« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2012, 12:22:50 pm »
Look, Acura has built its own Venza!  And I see that Acura has yet to discover any other shades/colours than grey...
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Re: First Drive: 2013 Acura RDX
« Reply #11 on: April 12, 2012, 12:23:18 pm »
Quote from: Jaeger on April 12, 2012, 09:40:47 am


Some people like maga-buttons - don't judge!  ;D  For Acura, this counts as a major button reduction.



You wanna see buttons?  Sit inside a Porsche Panamera.  I think that car is the Buttons Champ.
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Re: First Drive: 2013 Acura RDX
« Reply #12 on: April 12, 2012, 01:41:14 pm »
Quote from: jyarkony on April 12, 2012, 09:40:33 am
not nearly as bad as the MDX... i think it's a big improvement.

RDX dash looks pretty fugly compared to a MDX, time to get eyes check ;D
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Re: First Drive: 2013 Acura RDX
« Reply #13 on: April 12, 2012, 02:06:52 pm »
Quote from: jyarkony on April 12, 2012, 09:40:33 am
not nearly as bad as the MDX... i think it's a big improvement.

I wasn't just referring to the centre console, look at that steering wheel !!
I am not the kind to refer to TFM to learn what the hell all those buttons are for, only to forget a week later how to operate the bloody cruise control or any other feature. Just me, I know people who salivate at the sight of a button galore.
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Re: First Drive: 2013 Acura RDX
« Reply #14 on: April 12, 2012, 05:55:20 pm »
Car is boring now. Its a V6 CRV. At least the last one was interesting even if it was a mildlybad seller.
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Re: First Drive: 2013 Acura RDX
« Reply #15 on: April 13, 2012, 11:59:54 am »
Quote from: mmret on April 12, 2012, 05:55:20 pm
Car is boring now. Its a V6 CRV. At least the last one was interesting even if it was a mildlybad seller.

But boring sells.  This is a big and growing segment and Acura can't afford not to get a good chunk of the market.
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Re: First Drive: 2013 Acura RDX
« Reply #16 on: April 14, 2012, 12:22:08 pm »
I like the V6 with its increased power (on paper anyway) and larger dimensions.  The previous version looked and felt to cramped for me.  This one w/o the tech pkg is definitely going on my short list :)  I would have liked a heated steering wheel and ventilated front seats for a bit more $$, though.
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Re: First Drive: 2013 Acura RDX
« Reply #17 on: April 14, 2012, 01:03:54 pm »
Quote from: airbalancer on April 12, 2012, 01:41:14 pm
Quote from: jyarkony on April 12, 2012, 09:40:33 am
not nearly as bad as the MDX... i think it's a big improvement.

RDX dash looks pretty fugly compared to a MDX, time to get eyes check ;D

Oh, okay... thanks, I didn't realize I thought the RDX dash was fugly... thanks for correcting me...  :surrend:

but yeah, that steering wheel is weird when i look at it for too long—i feel like an alien face is going to explode out of it and eat my face...
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Re: First Drive: 2013 Acura RDX
« Reply #18 on: April 16, 2012, 09:16:14 am »
Honda/Acura has lost it way when it comes to design and marketing. If the trend continues they will become an "also ran" vehicle manufacture.
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Re: First Drive: 2013 Acura RDX
« Reply #19 on: April 17, 2012, 11:11:29 pm »
You're not supposed to look at the steering wheel while you're driving  :popo:

Quote from: jyarkony on April 14, 2012, 01:03:54 pm
Quote from: airbalancer on April 12, 2012, 01:41:14 pm
Quote from: jyarkony on April 12, 2012, 09:40:33 am
not nearly as bad as the MDX... i think it's a big improvement.

RDX dash looks pretty fugly compared to a MDX, time to get eyes check ;D

Oh, okay... thanks, I didn't realize I thought the RDX dash was fugly... thanks for correcting me...  :surrend:

but yeah, that steering wheel is weird when i look at it for too long—i feel like an alien face is going to explode out of it and eat my face...
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