I took one for a test drive today, and I did not like it. The acceleration feels nice past 4k or 4.5k, but it kept on being an automatic car and shifting to the highest gear where it has no power thanks to the turbo. I would downshift in anticipation of passing someone, and after a few seconds the car decided to take over and upshift a couple gears. Besides that, i think the front is ugly, but it does have a nice sound system and center console.

 

 

I really love this car, but if I was given the choice I would picked the new MDX instead. It just has a stronger presence than the smaller SUVs.

 

 

RDX=fugmobile

 

I have not driven it yet but do look forward to doing so and seeing how it compares with my Murano.

 

I dont know what to think of it yet. I got an invite to check it at the local dealer so i might...

 

i'm more interested with the turbo-4 and sh-awd configuration.

hint hint...next gen tsx...

 

That powertrain would definitely make the TSX a bonafide player in the entry level sports sedan segment.

 

got to test drive one

 

saw one today at the dealer, very nice insdie and out. didn't drive one because i went in to tlak to the guys about a possible TL and to tell the GM how badly Infiniti treated me the other day. i pretty much know everyone at my acura dealer, call my cell phone when something good comes in. haha

 

Come on, you've seen the commercials "Techno commute"!!

I'm waiting for the Infiniti CX 25/35 to come out instead.

 

rdx is meh...

 

Thats why I plan on checking it out.

 

I'll tell you what, a tsx with sh-awd and a 2.4L turbo? HOT car if it comes in stick, or at the very least a real tiptronic.

 

i test drove one yesterday, it felt quick but the paddle shifter was something you have to get used to... if it had a tranny which behaved more like the TSX auto i would have liked it more...

the car was quick, but i was annoyed at the lack of touch screen, something i really like on my TSX... TSX is definitely more of a fun ride...

 

yeah as i was driving it i just kept thinking about how this powertrain would be in the TSX, combined with a better tranny though...

it was fun driving a car with a honda engine which had lots of torque and loved to rev... makes me think of the S/C for the TSX...

 

ya, if this configuration is confirmed, it must have a MT...

 

RDX seems like a screaming deal compared to the BMW X3. Which I think would be the most appropriate competitor. But then again, I'd probably take the new Toyota RAV4 3.5 over both of these. Lighter, faster, cheaper, roomier, better gas mileage, and doesn't need premium gas. And, IMHO, just a little less fugly than the RDX or X3.

 

I saw the new Rav4, it looks nice and has LED taillights too something the RDX doesn't have.

 

RDX is in terms of exterior looks.
The engine is the wrong engine for this car. Should have been a V6.
This engine should be in the TSX.

The interior however is nice.

 

I completely agree...

Does i4+turbo charger weigh significantly less than Accord's V6?

 

I don't mind it...?

 

I'm just annoyed now at the RDX commercials, come on,

techno commute? techno worship? it makes the RDX sound geeky.

 

I don't *hate* it, it didn't kick my dog or screw my GF.

The body style isn't for me, but the interior looked pretty nice. I haven't driven one though

 

....but other than Aston Martin, you like ugly.