With its unparalleled combination of performance, versatility and luxury, there are few more enjoyable summer vehicles than Acura’s advanced 2009 RDX crossover. Large enough to fit your life, but small enough to fit comfortably within a miniscule parking space, the 2009 Acura RDX is something of an automotive amalgam.

 

Falling somewhere between sport sedan, sport utility and sport wagon with classic lines, modern flair and a turbocharger, the RDX is the crossover that crosses over just about every boundary.

 

Outside, the new RDX features a wide, prominent stance that’s low enough to improve handling and balance, but high enough to ensure a comfortable, confident view of the road. Acura’s sleek signature pointed front end leads to a body structure that combines the company’s flair for exaggerated, modern paneling with classically beveled and rounded features. There’s an almost fluid sense of styling at work, washing over and around sleek HID headlamps, available foglamps and powerful 18-inch wheels and tires.

 

Designed to take full advantage of inviting summer roads and engineered for confidence on treacherous winter ones, the RDX features an incredibly enjoyable 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC engine. Acura’s turbocharged four-cylinder powers out a staggering 240 hp and 260 lb/ft of torque with intelligent valve timing to ensure ultra-responsive acceleration and turbocharged high-end speed. Ultra-rigid aluminum engine construction mitigates vibration and superfluous noise, giving you continuous power without excessive cabin interruption while a five-speed automatic transmission utilizes a Drive-by-Wire throttle system for smoother, less jarring gearshifts.

 

Handling and control provide an exceptional balance between capably rugged and athletically agile. MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension systems work in conjunction with a hydraulically assisted steering system to ensure precise, firm handling that’s equal parts rewarding and enjoyable. Confidence comes in the form of Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive^™ (SH-AWD) system, which ensures brilliant all-weather traction and control by distributing engine power between front and rear and rear left and right wheels to ensure the best possible footing at all times.

 

In the summer, the SH-AWD system greatly improves handling and performance on dry roads, actively monitoring driving factors like yaw rate, wheel speed and G-forces to maximize control through tight corners. Hard turns that might otherwise result in control loss are instead made with confident precision and exceptional balance. Substantial ventilated, four-channel antilock brakes with a brake-assist feature give the RDX unparalleled stopping power.

 

Inside, the newest RDX maximizes utility without sacrificing the style, luxury and innovation for which Acura is known. Bolstered, comfortable leather seats are perforated for enhanced breathability during the warm summer months while an available GPS-linked temperature control system uses a solar sensor to actively monitor the location of the sun in relation to the vehicle and to adjust climate settings to compensate or alleviate. Should you desire the rush of summer air, the RDX features a power moonroof as well.

 

Bluetooth hands-free phone communication and a premium audio system are fine technologies, but hitting the road in the RDX calls for the available voice-activated Acura Navigation System mounted atop the well-appointed and easily viewable center stack. With everything from real-time traffic information to the latest restaurant reviews, Acura’s advanced nav system is a must-have for impromptu summer exploration.

 

In the back, folding rear seats and a massive cargo area accessed through the RDX’s rear hatch open up nearly 61 cubic feet of dynamic storage space. Additional storage options throughout the cabin including in the doors and center console make Acura’s crossover as versatile and usable as substantially larger SUVs.

 

**FEATURED SPECIAL LEASE: Closed-end lease for 2010 RDX Automatic Transmission (Model TB2H2AJNW) for $399.00 per month for 36 months  available to customers who qualify for the AHFC Super Preferred credit tier. Other rates/tiers are available under this offer. $3,599.00 total due at lease signing (includes first month's payment with no security deposit, AHFC upfront acquisition fee and capitalized cost reduction; total net capitalized cost and base monthly payment does not include tax, license, title, registration, documentation fees, options, insurance and the like). Not all buyers may qualify.