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Again, the changes made to the RDX are very evident in this new model. The first generation had a “sports car” ride, with very stiff springs that made the vehicle unbearably rough sometimes, but did give it sporty handling. This new RDX is still sporty in its own right, but is more comfortable to drive, with the soft, car-like ride one expects in a modern crossover.
But it seems to be able to handle corners briskly and with poise, staying fairly flat, although the tires do howl if you push it too much.
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Visibility is very good: it is easy to check your blind spot and reversing is made super-easy with the backup camera. I haven’t actually tried backing up without it; once you have one you kind of get used to it. The driver’s side mirror has an additional wide-angle portion for extra visibility.
The 3.5-litre engine offers all the power you need in a vehicle like this, and when you stomp on the go-pedal, the exhaust emits a nice deep roar. The transmission is a little slow to downshift, and conversely is quick to upshift for fuel economy, but not to the point that the vehicle ever feels underpowered or sluggish.
