T*****e
发帖数: 799 | 1 This is from Associated Press and might be paid by Acura -
Redesigned for 2013, the Acura RDX compact sport utility vehicle is slightly
larger, with a more compliant ride, than its predecessor and has more power
than ever while beating the popular Lexus RX 350 in fuel economy ratings.
The new RDX also has more front- and rear-seat legroom than a Mercedes-Benz
GLK SUV and much more cargo space.
Better still, the revamped-for-2013 RDX is a recommended buy of Consumer
Reports magazine, where it ranks above average in expected reliability.
Pricing is increased an average $1,013 across the four 2013 RDX models from
2012 prices, and the top RDX — with all-wheel drive and technology package
— now is just over $40,000.
Specifically, starting manufacturer's suggested retail price, including
destination charge, for a base, 2013 RDX is $35,215. This is a front-wheel
drive RDX with 273-horsepower V-6 and all the standard amenities, such as
leather-covered seats, heated front seats, moonroof, rearview camera,
keyless access, push-button start, 360-watt audio system, Pandora Internet
radio interface and SMS text messaging system. The lowest starting MSRP,
including destination charge, for an all-wheel drive, 2013 RDX is $36,615.
But even with the price increase, the RDX remains one of the most affordable
of smaller-sized, five-seat, luxury-branded SUVs.
As an example, the starting retail price for a 2013 Lexus RX 350 with 270-
horsepower V-6 and front-wheel drive is $40,205, while an all-wheel drive,
2013 RX 350 starts at $41,605. The RX 350 is the best-selling, smaller-sized
, luxury SUV in the United States. Meantime, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK has
a starting retail price of $37,995 and comes standard with 302-horsepower V-
6.
Some fans of the first-generation RDX, which came to market in 2006 with a
turbocharged four cylinder and a firmer ride that lent itself to sporty
handling, might grumble over the changes for 2013.
But sales of the RDX peaked at 23,367 in 2007 and totaled just 15,196 in
calendar 2011, which indicated that there's not a big market for a sporty-
handling, turbo, compact SUV.
And by making the RDX more mainstream — with a smooth-performing V-6
instead of sometimes jerky turbo power and with a comfortable, refined ride
that makes everything from city streets to concrete highways more tolerable
— Acura is broadly expanding this SUV's appeal.
The pleasing ride was one of the first things noticed in the test RDX AWD
Tech model priced at $40,315.
The new RDX suspension, along with slightly wider track and longer wheelbase
, managed even potholes with ease, removed the sharpness of speed bump
undulations and smoothed out the "whomps" of expansion cracks on bridges.
A three-hour drive on highways and country roads in the quiet RDX interior
was fatigue-free on nicely supportive but not overly firm front seats.
Driver and passenger remarked the trip could have gone on without a problem.
The suspension —MacPherson struts up front and a multilink design in back
— use new dampers that will be put in other new Acuras.
These amplitude-reactive dampers are new to Acura and have a two-valve
design that basically acts like two suspension systems. One is "soft" in
situations such as small bumps and smooth roads and the other is firm, for
big bumps and during aggressive cornering.
The driver, however, does nothing to activate these dampers, which work
automatically.
Horsepower is boosted by 33 in the new RDX because of the 3.5-liter, single
overhead cam V-6. This is the same engine that's in the Honda Odyssey. Honda
is Acura's parent company.
Peak torque of 251 foot-pounds at 5,000 rpm from the V-6 is a bit less than
the 260 foot-pounds at 4,500 rpm from last year's 2.3-liter, turbo four
cylinder.
But the test 2013 RDX moved forward with spunk and merged well into traffic.
Power came on smoothly through the new six-speed automatic transmission
that includes paddle shifters on the steering wheel for drivers who want to
experience some sporty shifts.
Sounds from the V-6 also were quieter and less frenetic than those that came
from the turbo four.
Most impressively, the tester with AWD delivered nearly 24 miles per gallon
in combined driving that was some 70 percent at highway speeds and 30
percent on city streets.
This is in part because of a fuel-saving, engine cylinder deactivation
system that worked seamlessly in the test RDX to shut down cylinders that
weren't needed at times.
Plus, the new RDX is more aerodynamic in its styling and weighs some 600
pounds less than the Lexus RX 350.
No wonder, then, that the federal government's fuel economy rating of 19/27
mpg for a 2013 RDX FWD is better than the 19/24-mpg rating for last year's
four-cylinder RDX. And it's higher than the 18/25-mpg rating for the 2013
Lexus RX 350 FWD.
The tester's mileage gave a 380-mile range on a single tank, and while
premium gasoline is recommended, it is not required.
Inside, the new RDX instrument gauges are a bit less sporty and more
mainstream than before, which fits nicely with the new personality.
Most notable are the sizable buttons and controls on the center part of the
dashboard. There's no hunting to find tiny knobs or subtly indented buttons.
The rearview camera comes standard with yellow lines that depict the width
of the RDX along its projected, rearward path as the vehicle backs up.
Front and rear legroom of 42 inches and 38.3 inches is better than what's in
the Mercedes GLK, especially the GLK's 35.1 inches of back-seat legroom.
The RDX bests the GLK in cargo space, too, offering 76.9 cubic feet behind
with rear seats folded vs. just 54.7 cubic feet in the Mercedes. | s********9
发帖数: 6 | 2 Anybody got one? at what price pls? Considering this one ...
slightly
power
Benz
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【在 T*****e 的大作中提到】
: This is from Associated Press and might be paid by Acura -
: Redesigned for 2013, the Acura RDX compact sport utility vehicle is slightly
: larger, with a more compliant ride, than its predecessor and has more power
: than ever while beating the popular Lexus RX 350 in fuel economy ratings.
: The new RDX also has more front- and rear-seat legroom than a Mercedes-Benz
: GLK SUV and much more cargo space.
: Better still, the revamped-for-2013 RDX is a recommended buy of Consumer
: Reports magazine, where it ranks above average in expected reliability.
: Pricing is increased an average $1,013 across the four 2013 RDX models from
: 2012 prices, and the top RDX — with all-wheel drive and technology package
| G*****m
发帖数: 5395 | 3 买RDX不如MDX
MDX才是和RX350竞争的
【在 s********9 的大作中提到】
: Anybody got one? at what price pls? Considering this one ...
:
: slightly
: power
: Benz
: ★ 发自iPhone App: ChineseWeb - 中文网站浏览器
| S***r
发帖数: 12443 | 4 13 RDX 确实不错， 试开了， 很满意。 空间足够大。 | a******e
发帖数: 5411 | | T*****e
发帖数: 799 | 6 It's been the best selling compact luxury SUV since it came to the market,
and it competes with Rx350, X3 and Q5
【在 S***r 的大作中提到】
: 13 RDX 确实不错， 试开了， 很满意。 空间足够大。
| l***h
发帖数: 9308 | 7 MDX第三排不收起来，trunk容量比RDX还小。那个$3700的technology package可以不用
考虑，basic就配的很足，像座椅记忆都是标配，不像usb在mdx里面还要加technology
package才有。
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/rankings/Luxur
s/
不知道为啥排名快垫底了，也许受2012款失败设计影响？但v4换v6，马力从240hp提高到
270hp是不争的事实，有些评测说老款操控还好，新款马力上来了反而不中，听起来有点
拧。不过事实是RDX比去年同期销售大幅增加，达150%，也许不是今年特别火而是去年卖
的特别糟糕？
这个排名比较搞，reliability 3星的排前2位，3星半的排第5、6位，然后像vovle xc6
0马力不足，但操控给8.5高分。
感觉如果家里面人口不多，RDX 2013是个不错的选择。如果对后座和后备箱要求不高，
可以考虑2012 Infiniti EX35
【在 G*****m 的大作中提到】
: 买RDX不如MDX
: MDX才是和RX350竞争的
| T*****e
发帖数: 799 | 8 The 2013 RDX is getting closer to RX350 by giving up some sporty features.
The much better selling number may imply that the majority people don't care
much about the sporty feeling. With the skyrocketing gas price, it becomes
the trend in the industry.
technology
高到
有点
年卖
xc6
【在 l***h 的大作中提到】
: MDX第三排不收起来，trunk容量比RDX还小。那个$3700的technology package可以不用
: 考虑，basic就配的很足，像座椅记忆都是标配，不像usb在mdx里面还要加technology
: package才有。
: http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/rankings/Luxur
: s/
: 不知道为啥排名快垫底了，也许受2012款失败设计影响？但v4换v6，马力从240hp提高到
: 270hp是不争的事实，有些评测说老款操控还好，新款马力上来了反而不中，听起来有点
: 拧。不过事实是RDX比去年同期销售大幅增加，达150%，也许不是今年特别火而是去年卖
: 的特别糟糕？
: 这个排名比较搞，reliability 3星的排前2位，3星半的排第5、6位，然后像vovle xc6
| q********0
发帖数: 41 | 9 买了三个多月，2013款rdx+awd,黑色，红色款需要排队很久。价格invoice+400只送了
mat,OTD37400，在农村所以难还价。 开了3000mile，综合24mpg，highway比较少。最
大的优点是空间，比Q5,GLK要好，标配带座椅加热倒车镜和usb播放。
【在 s********9 的大作中提到】
: Anybody got one? at what price pls? Considering this one ...
:
: slightly
: power
: Benz
: ★ 发自iPhone App: ChineseWeb - 中文网站浏览器
| T*****e
发帖数: 799 | 10 It's pretty good if comparing the price of Q5 or X3.
【在 q********0 的大作中提到】
: 买了三个多月，2013款rdx+awd,黑色，红色款需要排队很久。价格invoice+400只送了
: mat,OTD37400，在农村所以难还价。 开了3000mile，综合24mpg，highway比较少。最
: 大的优点是空间，比Q5,GLK要好，标配带座椅加热倒车镜和usb播放。
| e***z
发帖数: 7126 | 11 "majority people don't care much about the sporty feeling."
The reality is that the sporty market is there. Majority people who do care
about sporty feeling would choose a different car such as BMW rather than a
CRV 马甲。
care
becomes
【在 T*****e 的大作中提到】
: The 2013 RDX is getting closer to RX350 by giving up some sporty features.
: The much better selling number may imply that the majority people don't care
: much about the sporty feeling. With the skyrocketing gas price, it becomes
: the trend in the industry.
:
: technology
: 高到
: 有点
: 年卖
: xc6
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