2009 Acura RDX
Overview
The Acura RDX made its debut in 2007, and for 2009, the RDX comes back as an advanced five-passenger luxury crossover SUV with a turbocharged engine. Equipped with the latest technological features, the 2009 Acura RDX delivers high performance and superior handling. The 2009 Acura RDX is a stylish vehicle with an athletic body design and a more functional and upscale interior.
Power and Performance
The 2009 Acura RDX comes with an intercooled and turbocharged 2.3-liter i-VTEC inline-four engine making 240 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The powerplant is teamed with a 5-speed automatic transmission. The Acura RDX gets Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system.
Body and Styling
On the exterior, the 2009 Acura RDX displays attractive features such as heated outside mirrors with passenger reverse gear tilt-down and integrated directional signals; 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels; all-season high-performance tires; xenon high-intensity discharge low-beam front headlights; and independent multi-link rear suspension. The interior of the 2009 Acura RDX includes a four-way adjustable power passenger front seat; heated front seats; driver’s 8-way power seat with power-adjustable lumbar support; leather upholstery; multi-information display; power moonroof with tilt, auto-open/close, auto-reverse and key-off operation; dual-zone automatic climate control system with air filtration; 60/40 split-folding rear seating; MP3/auxiliary input jack; HomeLink and Bluetooth HandsFreeLink connectivity. Optional on the 2009 Acura RDX is the Technology Package which includes a 10-speaker Acura/ELS Surround Premium Sound System with multi-format 6-disc DVD-Audio changer, AM/FM tuner, and XM Satellite Radio; AcuraLink Satellite Communication System with Real-time traffic; Navigation System with Voice Recognition, rearview camera; and a GPS-linked, solar-sensing, dual-zone, automatic climate control system.
Safety Features
Cutting-edge safety technologies on the 2009 Acura RDX include 4-wheel anti-locking brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist; vehicle stability assist with traction control; dual stage, dual threshold front airbags; side curtain airbags with rollover sensor; active head restraint system; side impact door beams; tire pressure monitoring system; Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children, child-seat mounting system; and theft-deterrent system with electronic immobilizer.