Whenever I asked a staffer who drove the RDX how it was, I would get a shoulder shrug and "It was fine" or "It was good," but there weren't any strong emotions. Compared with the previous-generation RDX, basically everything in this 2013 version -- styling, fuel economy, ride -- is head and shoulders better. But there is still something missing -- that deeper connection, that feeling of looking forward to driving it -- in essence, a soul. The RDX does everything well, but there is nothing that wows you, nothing that excites you, nothing that makes you eager to go for a drive.

Our Car
Service life	15 mo/28,406 mi
Base Price	$36,815
Price as Tested	$40,315
Options	Technology Package ($3500: AcuraLink Telematics, Navigation, Acura/ELS Surround Sound System)
Average fuel economy	21.8 mpg
CO2 emissions	0.89 lb/m
EPA City/Hwy/Comb Fuel Econ	19/27/22 mpg
Problem Areas	None
Maintenance cost	$357 (3-oil change, inspection; 2-tire rotation; 1-differential fluid change)
Normal-wear cost	$0
3-Year Residual Value*	$21,367
Recalls	NHTSA Campaign ID number 13V143000. Component: powertrain: automatic transmission
*Automotive Lease Guide

2013 Acura RDX AWD
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
DRIVETRAIN LAYOUT	Front engine, AWD
ENGINE TYPE	60-deg V-6, aluminum block/heads
VALVETRAIN	SOHC, 4 valves/cyl
DISPLACEMENT	211.8 cu in/3471 cc
COMPRESSION RATIO	10.5:1
POWER (SAE NET)	273 hp @ 6200 rpm
TORQUE (SAE NET)	251 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
REDLINE	6800 rpm
WEIGHT TO POWER	14.0 lb/hp
TRANSMISSION	6-speed automatic
AXLE/FINAL-DRIVE RATIO	4.25:1/2.36:1
SUSPENSION, FRONT; REAR	Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar
STEERING RATIO	15.0:1
TURNS LOCK-TO-LOCK	2.7
BRAKES, F;R	12.3-in vented disc; 12.0-in disc, ABS
WHEELS	7.5 x 18-in, cast aluminum
TIRES	235/60R18 102V M+S Michelin Primacy MXM4
DIMENSIONS
WHEELBASE	105.7 in
TRACK, F/R	63.1/63.4 in
LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT	183.5 x 73.7 x 66.1 in
GROUND CLEARANCE	8.1 in
APPRCH/DEPART ANGLE	17.2/22.0 deg
TURNING CIRCLE	39.0 ft
CURB WEIGHT	3816 lb
WEIGHT DIST., F/R	59/41 %
TOWING CAPACITY	1500 lb
SEATING CAPACITY	5
HEADROOM, F/R	38.7/38.1 in
LEGROOM, F/R	42.0/38.3 in
SHOULDER ROOM, F/R	58.6/57.2 in
CARGO VOLUME, BEHIND F/R	61.3/26.1 cu ft
TEST DATA
ACCELERATION TO MPH
0-30	2.4 sec
0-40	3.5
0-50	4.8
0-60	6.3
0-70	8.3
0-80	10.4
0-90	13.5
0-100	17.1
PASSING, 45-65 MPH	3.1
QUARTER MILE	14.9 sec @ 93.9 mph
BRAKING, 60-0 MPH	123 ft
LATERAL ACCELERATION	0.77 g (avg)
MT FIGURE EIGHT	27.8 sec @ 0.58 g (avg)
TOP-GEAR REVS @ 60 MPH	1700 rpm
CONSUMER INFO
BASE PRICE	$36,615
PRICE AS TESTED	$40,315
STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL	Yes/yes
AIRBAGS	Dual front, front side, f/r curtain
BASIC WARRANTY	4 yrs/50,000 miles
POWERTRAIN WARRANTY	6 yrs/70,000 miles
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	4 yrs/50,000 miles
FUEL CAPACITY	16.0 gal
EPA CITY/HWY ECON	19/27 mpg
ENERGY CONS., CITY/HWY	177/125 kW-hrs/100 miles
CO2 EMISSIONS	0.88 lb/mile
RECOMMENDED FUEL	Unleaded premium