2016 Acura RDX Gets Slight Price Bump
Acura has announced pricing and details on its newly refreshed RDX.
The 2016 Acura RDX will have a starting price of $36,640 including destination, just $175 over the 2015 model.
The refreshed five-passenger crossover is powered by a new 3.5-liter V6 engine with 279 hp and 252 lb-ft of torque, six more horsepower and one extra lb-ft of torque over the previous model year. There is a broader torque curve that gives drivers more immediate and powerful acceleration response than before.
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Sporting a restyled front end with the Japanese automaker’s signature Jewel Eye LED headlights, the 2016 RDX also benefits from a new range-topping Advance trim that includes 18-inch machined alloy wheels, rain-sensing wipers, front fog lights, Bi-Directional Keyless remote engine start, front and rear parking sensors, ventilated front seats, an auto-dimming driver’s side mirror and the full suite of AcuraWatch safety and driver-assistive technologies.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Missing: HEATED STEERING WHEEL !! Shame on you Acura.