Luxury through intelligence.
That is something that Acura knows all too well. They have spent the
last two decades carving an identity, building a reputation that
supports this idea. They make vehicles that feel powerful, that are
dynamic in their design, and most importantly vehicles that feel smart.
They create vehicles that have an aura about them. Acura makes luxury
vehicles unlike anyone else.
The 2018 Acura RDX is
the pinnacle of intelligent luxury. It takes a vehicle class that is
known space and comfort and meets those expectations by imbuing them
with innovative design and technology. It uses the same motto when
designing its bold and beautiful exterior as well as everything embedded
under the hood. It's the luxury SUV that offers a unique take on its
class.
Let's take a closer
look.
DESIGN
The 2018 RDX is a big bodied
SUV that isn't afraid to make bold choices. It offers an incredible
silhouette, starting with a staunched back end that leads towards a
tight middle which has sharply cut accent lines that stretch to a
sleeker front end. The 2018 RDX's front face is framed by two newly
designed Jewel Eye LED headlights, with a grille that has the Acura "A"
emblem implanted in the center. On the inside, it's both spacious and
efficiently designed. Fitted with the finest materials, you'll be hard
pressed to find a vehicle that is this spacious, while also allowing
each passenger to have easy access to the wonderful technology embedded
throughout the
RDX.
PERFORMANCE
The SUV is
traditionally a vehicle designed with style and comfort in mind. But
with the Acura RDX, you get a vehicle that is stylish, comfortable, but
also something that impresses in the performance department. The RDX
offers 279 Horsepower and 252 ft-lbs of torque out of a 3.5-litre,
24-valve SOHC i-VTEC® V6 engine. This is enough power to tow the boat
out to the lake or confidently get out of any tight spots. The RDX is
also highly efficient in fuel consumption, with a fuel efficiency rating
that rivals any.
TECHNOLOGY
While
the performance and exterior design are highly impressive, the
technological aspects of the vehicle are where the 2018 RDX truly
shines. Intelligence is a theme you'll see through the design of the
RDX, with innovation and excitement layered throughout the vehicle. Some
of this tech is designed so that you can curate by your personal
perfect driving experience. Technology like AcuraLink, Apple
Carplay/Android Auto, a wireless Smartphone charger, and a variety of
other great audio features powered by an ELS Studio sound system.
Others, like AcuraWatch, ACE Body Structure, and Acura's Surround View
camera, are designed to make your ride as safe and comfortable as
possible. It's an entire vehicle designed to make you feel
comfortable.
Come into West Side Acura to check out
the 2018 Acura MDX for yourself or book a test drive online today!
As a brand recognized as a
luxury vehicle company, there's a certain reputation in what type of
vehicles they produce. There's a reason why Acura has been held at such a
high regard for so many years, it always surpasses expectation. Whether
that be with it's incredible 2017 TLX sedan, or the phenomenal 2017 NSX
supercarAnother spectacular vehicle is the
RDX.
Coming later this year, the 2017 Acura RDX is
the SUV of the future for Edmonton residents. A comfortable, lush,
technology filled carriage that is a performance masterpiece. It's a
vehicle that from the moment you step inside, you know you're in for
something you've never experienced before. Enough talk. Let's take a
closer look.
First up, let's take a look at what the interior
design of the 2017 Acura RDX will be like. The interior of the RDX is
certainly something to look forward to. It's got the kind of luxury that
is instantly recognized as something different. Its breathtaking
interior design is headed by intelligence that has near infinite depth.
From the moment you settle into that plush front seat, you know you're
in for next level luxury. It offers a robust interior, spacious and
roomy, so that you feel like you're riding in the back of a limo while
in the back seat. At the front, you ride high with complete visibility
of your surroundings, with access to Acura's incredible technological
suite.
The look and feel of the 2017 Acura RDX is
that of pure, unadulterated sophistication. It feels futuristic, and
yet, has the comforts you equate to being at home, all wrapped in a
technological shell that is unmatched by its
competition.
Looking at the 2017 Acura RDX, it's clearl that it
is as much a piece of art as it is a product. It's a beautiful
automobile which each stroke a precise and distinct design choice. It
takes an often bland and shapeless design of the SUV and molds it into
something unique.
The 2017 Acura RDX is a strong
standing, wide-mouthed piece of mechanical perfection. Its curves,
tightly stout at the back end and curving subtly towards the front, look
organic. Its bold design is led by that unforgettable front face, with
the Acura "A" emblem in the center of a winged grille, with the flanking
Acura Jewel Eye headlights on either side. It's a fresh take on a tired
genre.
Acura is a brand that keeps ahead of the
game. It is highly regarded as a brand that promotes luxury and
intelligence in its vehicles. Rarely has a vehicle perfectly embodied a
brand's mission statement than with the 2017 Acura RDX. It's a highly
adaptive, smoothly gorgeous, performance powerhouse that has reached a
new level of intelligence. It's one of the hottest vehicles to come out
this year. The 2017 Acura RDX is available now in Edmonton starting at
$42,190.
Design
Carefully crafted
angles and muscular proportions announce that this SUV means serious
business on the road. For 2019, the RDX is wider and longer than the
previous model, boosting its impression of aggressive style and high-end
performance. All-LED lighting includes Acura's "Jewel Eye" headlamps.
Combined with the RDX's stunning lines, they complete a look that's as
modern as it is beautiful.
Previous generations of the
RDX shared a platform with its Honda Civic and CR-V cousins, but for
2019 the RDX's platform is entirely its own. This new platform frees the
RDX to be a true premium SUV, with no compromises. It uses Acura's
Advanced Compatibility Engineering to create one of the strongest,
safest bodies in its class.
The interior of Acura's
Precision Concept show car served as the basis for the RDX's new
cockpit. This concept fuses the best of driver-focused design with a
cutting-edge control panel called the True Touchpad Interface (TTI).
This ergonomic wonder falls easily to hand beside you on the lower part
of the centre console and allows you to work the controls for
entertainment, ventilation, and more. Where you touch the TTI
corresponds to where you're virtually "touching" the console display on
the dashboard, like the touchpad on a laptop. This means there's no more
reaching for the radio volume control on the console screen only to hit
a pothole and have your finger miss and hit the defrost instead. The
TTI is customizable and can be controlled by voice, as well. It's a
next-generation ergonomic
wonder.
Performance
The 2019 RDX
gets its power from a 272 hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine. With
direct-injection and Acura's VTEC variable valve timing, this engine
generates 280 lb-ft of torque. Power meets the pavement via Acura's
Super-Handling All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). The turbocharger produces no
turbo lag, and 100 kph comes up from a standing start in as little as
5.7 seconds. The suspension offers Sport and Sport Plus modes depending
on whether you're commuting or carving up the S-curves on a mountain
highway.
Technology
The 2019 RDX
delivers a full suite of entertainment and connectivity options. 4G LTE
Wi-Fi connectivity comes standard on all trim levels. Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto offer access to your apps and soundtracks. Every trim level
provides Forward Collision Warning, Collision Mitigation, Adaptive
Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist, and Lane Departure Warning. A
heads-up display is available on some trim
levels.
2019 Acura RDX A Spec
The
2019 RDX delivers a full
suite of entertainment and connectivity options. 4G LTE Wi-Fi
connectivity comes standard on all trim levels. Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto offer access to your apps and soundtracks. Every trim level
provides Forward Collision Warning, Collision Mitigation, Adaptive
Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist, and Lane Departure Warning. A
heads-up display is available on some trim
levels.
Entertainment
Infotainment
in the 2019 Acura RDX A-Spec begins with a 10.2-inch display controlled
by a new True Touchpad interface just ahead of the shift buttons on the
console. Included with the Acura RDX A-Spec are:
- ELS Studio Premium
Audio
- Navigation
- USB charging
ports
- Real-time Traffic and Street and Freeway
Conditions from AcuraLink
- GPS-linked Climate
Control
- Traffic Rerouting
- Apple
CarPlay
- Mobile hotspot
capability
Design
The
2019 Acura RDX A-Spec is a study in movement. The new design for the RDX
incorporates forward movement potential and a fast pace as its core
motif. Whether sitting at the curb or driving down the highway, the RDX
appeals to our need for speed. Design elements include an upward curve
to the body panel lines and a slope to the roofline to create a pinched,
fastback-style rear end that balances the raked windscreen and long,
low-dipping hood up front. The A-Spec blacks out many accents for a more
sport-tuned appeal.   Inside, the 2019 RDX
A-Spec uses excellent materials and workmanship as a basis for its
luxurious design. Emphasis is on comfort and usability, but touches
hinted towards speed and excitement are also added as well. Red accents
around the interior, including in the instrument cluster and seating,
mark the A-Spec apart from the other RDX trim points.
Safety
Safety is important, of course, and
the 2019 Acura RDX A-Spec comes with a full suite of safety items for
both active and passive safety. Many of the driver's aids that are
included in the A-Spec model are part of that attention to
safety.
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Driver's Aids
and Technologies
The Acura RDX A-Spec comes with a
lot of excellent features. These include:
- LED headlamps
- Adaptive cruise
control
- Lane-keeping
assistance
- Heated front and rear seating
- Multi-view rear camera system and Blind Spot.
- Front and rear parking
sensors
- Rear cross-traffic
alert
- Road departure
mitigation
- Keyless entry and
ignition
Powertrain/Performance
Under
the lightweight aluminum hood of the 2019 Acura RDX A-Spec is a
well-tuned and turbocharged new four-cylinder engine that produces 272
horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. A ten-speed automatic
transmission is aimed towards sporty performance with paddle shifters as
standard in the A-Spec model.   Â
Four drive modes are available for the 2019 RDX driver, starting with
Comfort and going through to Sport, Sport Plus, and Snow. Each adds an
element to the drivetrain to complement performance or safety, depending
on need. In Sport+, for example, all systems are tuned towards power
delivery with the RDX A-Spec being capable of reaching 62 km/h in less
than 7 seconds.
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Direct and linear steering
are key to the stiff and balanced chassis of the 2019 Acura RDX with its
A-Spec package offering some sporty highlights such as polished metal
pedals and red interior highlights. Super Handling All-Wheel Drive not
only boosts safety, but improves traction for performance driving as
well. Standard on the Acura RDX A-Spec are 255/45R20 Goodyear Eagle RS-A
tires to take that even further.
The 2019 Acura RDX A-Spec is on the showroom floor
at West Side Acura. Alberta buyers will be interested in the low cost
and high performance of this excellent crossover-SUV.
