Acura RDX – An SUV for techies

Wireless connectivity meets the highway, in a major way.

Acura dubs its RDX model to be “technocharged” so it’s very clear the intended customer is expected to be familiar with technology to fully appreciate all this SUV has to offer, especially for young families who wish to drive around in style.

Perhaps trying to curb the gas cravings usually associated with SUVs, the RDX is notably smaller than other crossovers like the Mazda CX-7 and the Ford Edge. Although it’s officially an SUV, it drives like a car, hence the “crossover” tag applied to it.

Featuring a 240-hp i-VTEC turbo engine, Super Handling AWD and a Technology Package including Bluetooth-enabled phone connectivity, the Acura RDX hits all the right buttons for the tech-savvy crowd. As such, the occupants are both firmly connected to the road -and- to the outside world.

Overall, this nicely designed vehicle makes for a fun drive. The engine is peppy, the handling is excellent and the sound system is probably one of the most impressive you’ll get to hear in a long time (even considering it’s in a car).

The 650 voice command and on-board navigation screen (including live traffic reporting) add the the futuristic feature set but perhaps a little more integration between all these “things” would’ve helped. Perhaps that’ll get fixed in version 2.0.

Your kids, assuming you have any, will be delighted by the practical use of interior space, in the Acura RDX. Even parents will be amazed how much useful storage space has been packed in this SUV.

Expect to see more “tech-savvy cars” coming to the market, in the months to come as all major car makers are “gearing up”.

Acura did a great job with this one… even if it’s still at version 1.0.

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