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The RDX 2.3-liter DOHC i-VTEC^® 4-cylinder engine artfully combines the low weight and economy of a 4-cylinder with the power and authority of a high-performance V-6.

• The engine produces a smooth, robust 240-horsepower peak at 6000 rpm. Little revving is needed to access the 260 lbs-ft of torque, which occurs at a low 4500 rpm.
• The EPA Estimated Fuel Economy² for the front-drive models is 19 city / 24 hwy and 17 city / 22 hwy for models equipped with SH-AWD.
• To reduce turbo lag and boost engine response, the variable flow turbocharger narrows its intake duct at low rpm, increasing the speed of airflow, which keeps the turbine spinning quickly at low rpm.
• Intelligent Variable Timing and lift Control (i-VTEC^®) increases horsepower by advancing valve timing relative to engine rpm and opening intake valves longer and deeper at approximately 4500 rpm to enhance high rpm airflow.
• Noise vibration and harshness is reduced by the use of a timing chain and dual balance shafts, as well as a rigid aluminum-alloy die-cast block, aluminum head and oil pan.
• The Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system varies throttle sensitivity to provide the appropriate throttle response and feel to different driving conditions.

The 5-Speed Sequential SportShift Automatic with Paddle Shifters gives you the best of both worlds by providing the convenience of precise and intuitive automatic shifting as well as shift-for-yourself control.

• Set the transmission to “Drive” for smooth gear changes with an emphasis on fuel economy. Select “Sport“ for quicker acceleration, as the transmission allows the engine to rev higher before upshifting.
• Tapping a paddle shifter while in “Drive” brings a quick gear change with automatic operation returning when reaching a steady speed. This allows you to make quick gear changes without changing in and out of manual mode.
• Using a paddle shifter in “Sport” puts the transmission into full manual mode, where you’ll have complete control during high-performance or hilly driving.
• For better climbing or increased downhill engine braking, Grade Logic Control instructs the transmission to hold a lower gear when encountering a steep uphill or downhill grade.
• To avoid disrupting the chassis or power delivery, Shift Hold Control will delay upshifting as you accelerate through a curve.

Though it has the same all-weather attributes of conventional all-wheel drive, Acura developed its revolutionary Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD^®) system to enhance high-performance dry-road handling. By continuously directing engine power to match weight distribution, available traction, and other conditions, SH-AWD provides seamless power transitions and supreme agility. The result is enhanced high-performance cornering that simply can't be matched by front, rear, or conventional all-wheel drive systems.

• The system determines the ideal distribution of power to the front and rear wheels, and between the rear wheels based on an analysis of wheel speed, steering angle, lateral G-force and yaw rate.
• For better fuel economy, up to 90% of the power is sent to the front wheels when cruising in a straight line.
• As weight shifts to the rear of the RDX during hard acceleration, the SH-AWD system transfers up to 45% of engine power to the rear wheels to take advantage of available rear-wheel traction.
• In a curve under hard acceleration, 70% of torque can be directed to the rear—all of which can go to the outside wheel to improve cornering by directing power where weight has shifted.
• The system reduces understeer and increases stability by turning the outside rear wheel slightly faster than the rest of the wheels, rotating the vehicle through the turn.

The sophistication of the RDX interior begins with the plush feel of the seats, which are ergonomically designed to provide the support of a luxury sport sedan.

• Leather trim and breathable perforated leather on both front and rear seating surfaces create an impressive aura of modern luxury.
• Both front seats have dual-level heaters for cold days and are generously bolstered to keep you and your passenger secure during spirited driving.
• The perfect driving position is just a touch away with the 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat.
• The driver’s seat features two memory settings, which also recall side mirror positions.
• In addition to the usual height and angle settings, there’s a power lumbar adjustment in the driver’s seat to keep your back content during long journeys.
• The front passenger can also ride in personalized comfort with a 4-way adjustable power seat.

The easy-to-operate standard RDX audio system offers clear, dynamic sound with 360 watts of power and seven speakers around the cabin, including an 8-inch subwoofer.

• A large display at the top of the instrument panel provides detailed audio information.
• A speed-sensitive volume control increases the audio gain automatically as road speed increases.
• When driving into a new area, the automatic preset select button allows you to preset the most powerful stations. Push it again and your original presets return.

The system can accommodate a wide variety of audio sources, which include:

• USB Audio Interface⁷ for iPod^®8
• MP3- and WMA⁶-compatible CD player
• AM/FM with RDS readout
• XM^® Radio⁴ which has more than 170 channels of digital programming and near-CD quality sound
• Auxiliary input jack

The Bluetooth^®11 HandsFreeLink^® system works with many Bluetooth-enabled cell phones to let you receive and initiate phone calls through the RDX audio system without ever taking your hands off the wheel.

• The Multi-Information Display shows the caller’s name or number.
• The center panel display shows reception strength.
• A one-time pairing process on a compatible phone enables you to communicate wirelessly.
• A simple phone-transfer process allows you to upload frequently used numbers so that they can be dialed by voice command.
• The phone can then be operated through the vehicle audio system without ever leaving your pocket or purse.

The centerpiece of the Technology Package, the Acura Navigation System⁹, in conjunction with the AcuraLink^® Communication System, is perhaps the best driving companion since the invention of the car radio.

• The system features an 8-inch screen, mounted high in the center control panel for easy visibility.
• You can enter an address or access a location from its vast DVD destination database, using the interface dial or the Voice Recognition system.
• The screen will plot your path on the map and show special displays to guide you through freeway ramps, interchanges and forks in the road.
• The system will also provide voiced guidance, if desired.
• Additional features include Zagat Survey^® restaurant reviews and AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ and AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™¹³ that can help you get around delays while traveling to your desired destination.
• Following the 90-day free trial period, both AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather™ data services are available on a subscription basis for a fee, which can be combined or separate from other XM^® subscriptions.

When “Reverse” is engaged, a screen will display a view of the space directly behind the vehicle. The display can show items below the driver’s normal field of vision and assist when maneuvering in tight areas or parallel parking.

• For models with the navigation system, the image appears on the navigation screen. For other models, the display appears within the rearview mirror.
• A guide in the display indicates distances of 20.3 centimeters, 1 meter and 3 meters from the rear of the RDX.
• A camera located discreetly above the rear license plate provides clear visibility for short items, like garbage cans or low walls.
• The side mirrors also enhance rearward visibility by automatically tilting down when reverse is engaged to reveal low objects close to the side of the car.

The Acura Navigation System⁹ will not only tell you where restaurants are and how to get to them, it can also tell you their price range and provide customer reviews.

• The system’s Zagat Survey^® restaurant reviews provide detailed information from a database that you can read onscreen, or if you’re driving, they can be spoken over the audio system.
• If you need reservations, the system can even dial the restaurant for you through your compatible Bluetooth^®11-enabled cell phone.

To keep you up to date with the latest information related to your RDX, this easy-to-use proprietary data network uses the XM^® Radio⁴ communications interface. Some of the features available through AcuraLink^®9 include:

• Continuously updated traffic information
• A pre-programmed RDX feature guide
• Dealer appointment reminders
• Direct communication with your dealer
• If you have linked your cell phone to the Bluetooth^®11 HandsFreeLink^® interface, the system can also contact Acura headquarters and your dealer for the latest diagnostic information.

The AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™¹³ feature helps you steer clear of gridlock by providing continuously updated traffic information in major metropolitan areas across the 48 contiguous United States.

• Interstates and expressways are color-coded to indicate traffic flow levels.
• Icons indicate the location of incidents and traffic conditions affected by construction and weather.
• Traffic Rerouting™ will suggest an alternative route if the system determines it is at least two minutes or 10% quicker.
• The information is aggregated by NAVTEQ™ from multiple sources, including highway patrol incident reports and transportation departments, and is updated approximately every 90 seconds.
• Following the 90-day free trial period, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic data services are available on a subscription basis for a fee, which can be combined with or separate from other XM^® subscriptions.

You can determine the weather conditions in your immediate area or anywhere you plan to be with the Acura Navigation System's⁹ AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ system¹³. It will even alert you if a potential weather-related issue exists along your plotted route.

• Current weather is shown on the RDX map display in the form of icons, which can be clicked on to receive details.
• Weather forecasts for the next three and six hours in a given area are available anytime.
• A warning map showing adverse weather conditions across the U.S. is also accessible.
• Following the 90-day free trial period, AcuraLink Real-Time Weather data services are available on a subscription basis for a fee, which can be combined with or separate from other XM^® subscriptions.

Grammy^® award-winning recording engineer and producer Elliot Scheiner helped design the Acura/ELS Surround^® Premium 10-speaker Sound System to reproduce music the way it is heard in the recording studio. As a result, surround sound fills the car from any stereo digital source. In addition to all the source inputs of the standard RDX audio system, features of the Acura/ELS system include:

• 410-watt amplifier with digital 96 kHz sampling for crystal-clear sound
• DVD-A, MP3- and WMA⁶-compatible 6-disc changer
• 10 speakers, including one per door, two tweeters, one center mid-range, two rear surround, one powered 8-inch subwoofer
• Detailed audio system displays through the navigation screen⁹
• Dolby^®5 Pro Logic^® II extracts surround sound from any digital stereo source
• Almost all functions can be performed through the Voice Recognition system
• Note function allows you to store song information and a 10-second sample as it is aired on an XM^® Radio⁴ station so you can recall it later

The Voice Recognition feature that accompanies the optional Acura Navigation System⁹ allows you to perform the most frequently used functions of the audio, climate control, and navigation systems without ever taking your hands off the wheel.

• With a simple click of the “Talk” steering wheel-mounted control, the audio system will instantly mute as you issue one of over 600 voice commands with 100,000 variations to the audio, climate or navigation systems.
• Some commands can replace multiple manual functions, for example: “CD 3, song 4”, will turn on the audio system, select the third CD, and play the fourth song.
• You can enter a specific address, as the system will recognize over a million city and street names.

The automatic climate control system benefits from a GPS-linked solar sensor⁹ on models equipped with the Technology Package.

• The GPS link monitors the sun’s intensity and location relative to the vehicle, enabling the system to keep each side of the cabin at its designated temperature.
• The system is completely automatic and requires no manual adjustments, regardless of outside conditions.

Since an under-inflated tire impedes handling and can be a safety hazard, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) uses pressure sensors mounted in each wheel that send readings to a central electronic control unit. The system then evaluates whether the pressure is in an acceptable range.

• If a reading is approximately 25% below the recommended level, the RDX will alert the driver through the instrument panel light and the Multi-Information Display (MID).
• On models with the Technology Package, the problem tire will be indicated, along with the individual pressure for all four tires. The pressure display can also be accessed anytime, using the MID controls on the steering wheel.
• As useful as TPMS is, it is still recommended that you manually check your tires on a regular basis.