2007 Acura RDX Press Kit
Overview
2007 Acura RDX
For 2007, a completely new Sport Utility Vehicle joins the growing Acura product line of luxury vehicles.
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.
2007 Acura RDX Specifications
POWERTRAIN
RDX 2007 | |
Engine Type:
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Turbocharged 2.3-litre, 16-valve, DOHC i-VTEC® 4-cylinder |
Horsepower:
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240 hp at 6000 rpm |
Torque:
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260 lbs.-ft. at 4500 rpm |
Redline:
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6800 rpm |
Induction System
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Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
Bore & Stroke:
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3.4 x 3.9 inches (86 x 99 mm) |
Displacement:
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2300 cc |
Compression Ratio:
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8.8:1 |
Required Fuel
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Premium Unleaded |
Layout
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Transversely mounted, front-engine |
Drivetrain
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Super Handling All-Wheel Drive TM (SH-AWD TM) |
Transmission
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5-speed automatic with F1®-style Sequential SportShift paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control |
Throttle System:
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Drive-By-Wire Throttle SystemTM |
Valvetrain:
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intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control |
(i-VTEC®), 4 valves per cylinder, chain-driven, DOHC
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Engine Block:
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Die-cast lightweight aluminum alloy |
Emission Certification:
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Tier-2, Bin-5 |
Battery
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12V-65AH |
Alternator
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12V-105AH |
Ignition System:
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Direct ignition system with knock control |
Ratios (:1)
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1st 2.697 |
2nd 1.606
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3rd 1.071
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4th 0.766
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5th 0.612
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Reverse 1.889
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Final 4.533
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SUSPENSION/CHASSIS
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RDX 2007 |
Front Suspension
Front and Rear Twin Tubes | |
Rear Suspension
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Independent multi-link |
Body Type
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All-steel unit body |
Shock Absorbers:
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MacPherson Strut |
Steering Type:
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Torque-sensing variable power-assisted, rack-and-pinion |
Stabilizer Bars Front:
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21 mm diameter |
Stabilizer Bars Rear:
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19 mm diameter |
Stability Control
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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Traction Control System (TCS) |
Turning Circle (curb to curb)
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37.4 ft (11.4 m) |
Steering Wheel Turns, lock-to-lock:
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2.76 |
Steering Ratio
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15.1:1 |
Wheels: Aluminum-alloy
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18 X 7.5 JJ cast alloy wheels |
Tires:
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P235/55R18 99V high performance all-season |
Braking System:
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4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist |
Front Discs:
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11.7 inch (297 mm) diameter ventilated (w/ dual piston caliper) |
Rear Discs:
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12.0-inch (341 mm) diameter drum in disc |
CAPACITIES
RDX 2007 | |
Engine Oil:
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Change w/ filter- 4.62 quarts (4.4 litres) |
Total - 6.09 quarts (5.8 litres)
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Cooling System:
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2.4 U.S. gallons (9.1 litres) |
Fuel Tank:
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18.0 U.S. gallons (68.0 litres) |
Passenger Volume:
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Passenger -101.4 cubic ft (2871 litres) |
FUEL ECONOMY
RDX 2007 | |
Fuel Consumption (L/100 km) City / Highway:
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12.4 / 9.8 L/100km * (City/Highway) |
City: 12.5 litres/100km Highway: 9.3 litres/100km
Recommended Fuel:
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Premium unleaded; 91 octane† |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
RDX 2007 | |
Wheelbase:
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104.3 in (2650 mm) |
Track, front:
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61.9 in (1572 mm) |
Track, rear:
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62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Overall Length:
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180.7 in (4590 mm) |
Width:
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73.6 in (1869 mm) |
Height:
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65.2 in (1656 mm) |
Ground Clearance minimum/maximum:
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6.25 in (159 mm) |
Approach/Departure Angle
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Approach – 28.0 degrees |
Departure – 22.0 degrees
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Breakover – 18.5 degrees
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Curb Weight:
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3968 lbs. (1800 kg) w/ Technology Package - 3982 lbs. (1806 kg) |
GVWR
Weight Distribution
(% front / rear) |
TOWING
Maximum Towing Capacity
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1500 lbs. |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
RDX 2007 | |
Front Head Room
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38.7 in ( 982 mm) |
Leg Room
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41.8 in (1062 mm) |
Hip Room
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54.4 in (1383 mm) |
Shoulder Room
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58.2 in (1479 mm) |
2nd Row Head Room
38.3 in ( 972 mm) | |
Leg Room
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37.6 in ( 954 mm) |
Hip Room
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53.0 in (1347 mm) |
Shoulder Room
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56.3 in (1430 mm) |
WARRANTIES
Vehicle
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4-year / 80,000-km warranty |
Powertrain
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5-year / 100,000-km warranty |
Outer Body Rust-Through
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5-year / unlimited-kilometre limited warranty |