2012 Acura RDX

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2012 Acura RDX

Starting MSRP $32,895–$34,895

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Base 4dr All-wheel Drive

Engines

See Specs 240-hp, 2.3-liter I-4 (premium)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard Thermal coolant storage  
Standard 105-amp. alternator  
Standard 440 CCA battery  
(65Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Quasi-dual stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Chrome tailpipe  
Sequential SportShift Sequential sport shift  
Standard Permanently locked hubs  
4.53 Axle ratio  
Standard Automatic full-time four-wheel drive  
SH-AWD All-wheel drive  

5-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P235/55VR18.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 18" wheels
Standard Electro-mechanical limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Heated folding side-view door mirrors with turn signal indicator  
Standard Power remote left side-view door mirror  
Standard Power remote right side-view door mirror with tilt down  
Standard Rear lip spoiler  
Standard Chrome door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers with black rub strip  
Standard Composite/galvanized steel body material  
Standard Body-colored bodyside cladding  
Standard Metal-look grille  
Standard Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning  
Available Voice activated air conditioning  
Standard 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Standard Sunshade  
Standard 2 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors,)  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Mechanical fuel remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Standard Power rearmost windows  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Valet function  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
HomeLink Garage door transmitter  
Available Navigation system with voice activation  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with locking box  
Standard Mini overhead console  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front sport seats  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Standard Driver heated-seatback  
Standard 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Power reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power 2-way driver lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Power driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver cushion tilt  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear 60-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Rear seat flip forward cushion/seatback  
Standard Rear seat center armrest  
Standard Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Leather door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert, console insert  
Standard Leather shift knob  
Standard Leather/metal-look steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Rigid cargo cover  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  

Entertainment Features

Standard XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Available DVD-Audio  
Standard 360W amplifier  
Available 410W premium amplifier  
Standard Audio theft deterrent  
Available Digital signal processor: Dolby Pro Logic II  
Available Voice activated radio  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 7 speakers
Available 10 Acura/ELS Surround speakers  
Standard 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Standard Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Integrated roof antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Programmable headlights  
Standard Delay-off projector beam high-intensity headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers wipers  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Fixed interval rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard 2 door curb/courtesy lights  
Standard Ignition switch light  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Tire specific low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Rear camera only parking sensors  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard Turbo/supercharger boost gauge  
Standard In-radio display clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Standard Transmission-fluid-temperature warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Vehicle Stability Assist Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard Anti-whiplash front head restraints  
Standard 3 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
140 cu.in. Engine displacement  
240-hp @ 6,000 rpm Engine horsepower  
260 lbs.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.4" x 3.9" Engine bore x stroke  
8.80 to 1 Compression ratio  
18.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
17 mpg Fuel economy city  
22 mpg Fuel economy highway  
3,931 lbs. Curb weight  
4,894 lbs. GVWR  
2,546 lbs. Front GAWR  
2,381 lbs. Rear GAWR  
870 lbs. Payload  
1,500 lbs. Towing capacity  
6,394 lbs. GCWR  
182.5" Exterior length  
73.6" Exterior body width  
65.1" Exterior height  
104.3" Wheelbase  
61.8" Front tread  
62.6" Rear tread  
19.6' Turning radius  
28 degrees Approach angle  
22 degrees Departure angle  
6.3" Ground clearance (min.)  
19 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
41.8" Front legroom  
37.6" Rear legroom  
38.7" Front headroom  
38.3" Rear headroom  
54.4" Front hiproom  
53.0" Rear hiproom  
58.2" Front shoulder room  
56.3" Rear shoulder room  
101.4 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
27.8 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
60.6 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
60.6 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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