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Acura of Tempe Review: 2012 Acura RDX
September 12, 2011 by AcuraLuxury, under Acura RDX, Acura Review.
Photo: 2012 Acura RDX
In tough economic times, choosing the right vehicle has never been more important. But that doesn’t mean you have to choose economy over luxury, or a tiny compact car over a sporty SUV.
The Acura RDX continues to be the compact luxury SUV of choice for people with energetic lifestyles who need a responsive and sporty vehicle with plenty of utility and leading edge styling. Blending a smart balance of sport and utility, the 2012 Acura RDX offers something for everyone. For those living in warmer climates like Tempe or elsewhere southern Arizona and don’t need the all-weather capability that all-wheel drive offers, the 2012 RDX comes standard with a two-wheel-drive drivetrain. For those looking for sportier performance or all-weather capability, like those living in Northern Arizona, the RDX with SH-AWD is the right choice.
Here’s what you can expect to find with the sporty 2012 Acura RDX, on sale now at Acura of Tempe.
2012 Acura RDX Review: Styling
The 2012 Acura RDX has an aggressive, sporty appearance thanks to bold front and rear fascias, Acura’s signature grille, pronounced wheel arches, 18-inch 10-spoke aluminum wheels and upscale trim accents. On the inside, the RDX makes use of a rich blend of leather, artful stitchwork and flowing curves— paired with lots of cutting edge technology.
Exterior features of the 2012 RDX include:
Dual exhaust pipes
Liftgate spoiler
Xenon headlights
Side mirrors with integrated turn signals
18-inch wheels
Fog lamps
Standard interior features of the 2012 RDX include:
Leather upholstery
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Heated front seats
Moonroof
Seating for up to five people
Rearview camera
Electronic compass
Ambient footwell lighting
2012 Acura RDX Review: Performance
The 2012 RDX is equipped with a turbocharged 2.3-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder engine that produces 240-horsepower with 260 pounds-feet of torque. A performance-minded Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission is standard on the RDX and comes with paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.
2012 Acura RDX Review: Safety
Safety features of the 2012 RDX include:
Antilock brakes
Electronic stability control
Active front head restraints
Side-impact airbags
Side curtain airbags
2012 Acura RDX for Sale at Acura of Tempe
Whether you’re looking to buy a standard RDX for the warm-weather climate of Tempe or Phoenix, or the all-wheel drive handling of the RDX SH-AWD for Northern Arizona cities like Prescott or Flagstaff, Acura of Tempe has the RDX model for you.
Our dedicated sales staff and top-trained technicians are here to make your auto shopping experience fun, easy and financially advantageous. Browse our online inventory of cars, trucks and SUVs for sale at our Tempe Acura dealership at your leisure, or stop by our Tempe Acura dealership in the Tempe Autoplex to test drive the car, truck or SUV you’re looking for.
Acura of Tempe
7800 S. Autoplex Loop
Tempe, AZ 85284
