2008 Acura RDX Press Kit
Overview
2008 Acura RDX
The Acura RDX is an advanced 5-passenger Entry Premium SUV that keeps Acura ahead with handling, performance and technology.
The RDX concept was initiated in North America. It features precedent-setting engineering features for Acura, including the luxury division's first turbocharged and intercooled engine, the first adaptation of the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™) system to an SUV, and Acura's first standard 18-inch wheels and tires. Likewise, the RDX continues Acura's "Safety Through Innovation" with the application of advanced safety technologies. The RDX also offers an extensive array of sophisticated electronic technologies that are seamlessly integrated to keep its occupants informed and entertained.
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2008 Acura RDX Specifications
POWERTRAIN
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Engine Type:
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3.7-litre, 24-valve, SOHC, VTEC® V-6 |
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Horsepower:
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300 hp at 6000 rpm (SAE net Rev 8/04, SAE J1349) |
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Torque:
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275 lbs-ft at 5000 rpm (SAE net Rev 8/04, SAE J1349) |
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Redline:
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6500 rpm |
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Induction System
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PGM-FI multi-point injection |
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Bore & Stroke:
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90 x 96 mm (3.4 x 3.8 in) |
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Displacement:
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3664 cc |
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Compression Ratio:
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11.0:1 |
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Required Fuel
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Premium Unleaded |
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Layout
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Transversely mounted, front-engine |
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Valvetrain:
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24-valve Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC®) |
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Engine Block:
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Die-cast lightweight aluminum alloy |
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Emission Certification:
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Tier 2 Bin5 |
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Battery
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12V-65AH |
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Alternator
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12V-130 Amperes |
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Ignition System:
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Electronic direct ignition system |
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Recommended
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fuel Premium |
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Compression ratio
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11.0:1 |
DRIVETRAIN
| MDX | |
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5-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control, Sequential SportShift® mode andIntelligent Shift Control®
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Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™)
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Drive-by-Wire Throttle System™
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Towing capacity: 2268 kg (5000 lb.)
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FUEL
| MDX | |
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City
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13.8 litres/100 km† |
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Highway
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10.0 litres/100 km† |
SUSPENSION / CHASSIS
| MDX | |
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18” aluminum-alloy wheels
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MacPherson independent strut front suspension
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Multi-link independent rear suspension
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Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes
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Prewired for trailer connection (4 or 7 pin) and trailer brake
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Tires:P255/55 R18 all-season
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Variable power-assist rack-and-pinion steering
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INTERIOR DIMENSIONS (mm)
| MDX | |
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Headroom – 1st/2nd/3rd row
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994/980/906 mm |
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Hip room – 1st/2nd/3rd row
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1498/1502/1089 mm |
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Legroom – 1st/2nd/3rd row
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1047/983/740 mm |
CAPACITIES (L)
| MDX | |
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Cargo volume (2nd and 3rd rows folded)
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2364 litres |
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Fuel tank capacity
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79.5 litres |
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Passenger volume
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4026 litres |
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Windshield washer fl uid tank
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6.5 litres |
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
| MDX | |
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12-volt power outlets (3)*
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Ambient cabin lighting
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Automatic day/night rearview mirror
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Cargo area tie-down anchors (4)
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Centre console side storage with sliding cover
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Courtesy lights
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Date, time, compass information in sub-display
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Door-pocket storage bins
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Driver’s and front passenger’s illuminated vanity mirrors
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Exterior temperature indicator
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Fold-down centre armrest with beverage holders in 2nd row
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Front beverage holders (2) with retractable cover
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HandsFreeLink™-bilingual Bluetooth® wireless mobile phone interface
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HomeLink® remote system
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Light emitting diode (LED) backlit gauges with progressive illumination
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Maintenance Minder system
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Multi-Information Display (MID)
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Overhead map lights (2) in 2nd row
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Power tilt and telescoping steering column
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Power windows with driver’s and front passenger’s auto-up/down
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Rear storage well
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Remote entry system
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Remote-linked 2-position memory system for driver’s seat, steering column, side mirrors,climate control and select audio functions
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Speed sensitive volume compensation (SVC)
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Steering wheel-mounted cruise control
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Sunglasses holder
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Tri-zone front and rear synchronized automatic climate control with humidity control andair-fi ltration system
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EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
| MDX | |
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Wheelbase:
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2750 mm |
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Track, front:
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1720 mm |
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Track, rear:
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1715 mm |
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Curb weight (MDX/Technology/Elite)
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2064/2069/2093 kg |
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Height (MDX/Technology/Elite)
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1733/1733/1753 mm |
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Width – mirrors/no mirrors
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2238/1994 mm |
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Length
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4844 mm |
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Ground Clearance minimum/maximum:
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207 mm |
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Weight Distribution (% front / rear)
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56 / 44 |
SAFETY
| MDX | |
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3-point height-adjustable seat belts with front pretensioners
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3-point rear centre seat belt
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4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
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Active front seat head restraints
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Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure
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Childproof rear door locks
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Cooperative Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) with Traction Control
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Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags (SRS)
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Front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
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Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System
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Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) child-seat mounting system
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positions in 2nd row (3)
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Three-row side curtain airbags with rollover sensors
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Trailer Stability Assist™
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with location and pressure indicators
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SEATING AND TRIM
| MDX | |
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50/50 split fl at-folding 3rd-row bench seat
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60/40 split fl at-folding 2nd-row bench seat
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Driver’s seat with 10-way power adjustment including power adjustable lumbar support and2-position memory
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Leather-trimmed interior
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Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
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Passenger’s seat with 8-way power adjustment
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Heated seats in 1st and 2nd row outboard positions
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ELITE PACKAGE
| MDX | |
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115-volt power outlet
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Exclusive 18” alloy wheel design
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Auto-levelling front headlamps
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Active Damper System
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Acura DVD Entertainment System with 9” display, integratedremote control and wireless headsets with personal surround sound
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Power tailgate
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Roof rails
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TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE
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Acura/ELS™ Surround Premium 410-watt Sound System with6-disc in-dash CD changer, DVD-Audio, AM/FM/XM®** tuner,MP3/WMA® compatibility, DTS®, Dolby® Pro Logic® II and10 speakers including subwoofer
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Acura Navigation System with bilingual Voice Recognition andrearview camera
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Premium perforated leather-trimmed interior
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