Acura Announces Pricing for 2013 RDX

MARKHAM, ON, March 27, 2012 /CNW/ - Acura announced pricing today for the vehicle designed to once again change people's perceptions of what a luxury SUV should be -- the all-new 2013 Acura RDX compact luxury SUV. Available in Acura dealerships across Canada on April 2, the 2013 RDX will start with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $40,990.  The RDX Technology Package will come to market with an MSRP of $43,990.

"The 2013 Acura RDX is improved in just about every way and embodies much of Acura's future direction -- beautiful timeless design, luxury detail and the technology that customers expect," said Alexandre Roger, vice president of Acura Canada. "It's more powerful, roomier, quieter and has improved fuel efficiency. In short, it's everything we know customers in the luxury SUV market expect and more."

The 2013 RDX significantly ups its game with all new looks, increased comfort and new technology. In addition, the RDX features a new 3.5L V-6 engine with 33 more horsepower than the outgoing model, a new 6-speed automatic transmission and a new all-wheel-drive system.

The RDX exterior incorporates a sleek (more aerodynamically efficient) body, and chassis updates abound in the form of a longer wheelbase with increased track, all-new Amplitude Reactive Dampers and a new motion adaptive electronic power steering system.

Inside the 2013 RDX, occupants will appreciate a new interior design with increased utility, rich interior materials and generous use of noise insulation. Standard features on RDX include leather seating surfaces, heated power front seats, a power moonroof and a 360-watt audio system. New technologies such as SMS text messaging function, a Keyless Access System with pushbutton start, an Active Noise Control system and a rear view camera system with three unique viewing angles are also standard on all RDX models.

The RDX Technology Package adds Acura Navigation System with Bi-lingual Voice Recognition; a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) system with 60 gigabytes of storage capacity; GPS-linked solar-sensing, dual-zone automatic climate control system; Power actuated rear tailgate; and an Acura/ELS Surround Premium Sound System with 10 speakers, DVD-Audio, multi-format CD player, AM/FM tuner and XM Radio with Note function

More information, including photos, can be found at: http://hondanews.ca/en/acura/rdx/2013/Overview

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