By: Melanie Droz
My review of the …2012 Acura RDX Tech
Spring is here! In most parts of the country, the weather is subtly warming while the flowers are in full bloom. In Phoenix, 90-degree temps are happening. It’s hot; however, it is a perfect time to test drive the HOT 2012 Acura RDX Tech. There is nothing subtle about this vehicle; it screams springtime in Phoenix – hot, hot, hot!
Starting with the crystal black pearl exterior paint on the RDX that I tested, this Acura is especially sizzling on the outside. The sleek look of the RDX comes with a stylish, power moonroof with tilt feature. Despite the warm temps during the day, the moonroof is perfect for the cool evenings in Phoenix.
The interior of the 2012 Acura RDX Tech is also hot! The sport seats with perforated leather trim keep the inside looking sporty, but they also offer cool comfort. The driver recognition memory system is another strong feature that provides the driver with consistent ease every time they get in the car. And, if you really want to turn up the heat, the front seats are heated. When it drops to the eighties in Phoenix during the springtime, some may choose to use the heated front seats; after all, that is a bit chilly for us Phoenicians.
There are several other scorching interior luxuries in the Acura RDX. To make the high temperatures in Phoenix easier to accept, the RDX is jam-packed with technical advances. With the Tech package, priced at $36,880, the RDX comes with a navigation system, a rearview camera, and a surround sound system that has 10 speakers. The Acura RDX also comes standard, at an MSRP of $35,995, with XM radio, a HomelInk system and steering wheel mounted controls. The RDX makes it simple to enjoy the ride, no matter what the temps are outside.
It’s easy to say that the hottest element of the 2012 Acura RDX Tech is its performance. The paddle shifters, MacPhearson strut front suspension and drive-by-wire throttle system make the RDX fun and easy to drive. Other safety features that make this Acura blistering include: rollover sensor on side curtain airbags, 3-point seatbelts and tire pressure monitoring system. The RDX gets 19 city and 24 highway mpg, so , overall, the hotness of this car is undeniable.
Although the weather is heating up in Phoenix, it is definitely easy to stay cool in the 2012 Acura RDX Tech.
For more information on the RDX go to www.acura.com