| For those looking for a new crossover vehicle, | | | | technology package you'll get a great surround |
| there are a variety of options out there, such as | | | | sound stereo system, a GPS navigation system, |
| the Toyota RAV4, the Lincoln MKX, the BMW X3, | | | | and Bluetooth wireless telephone, a great climate |
| and even the Land Rover LR2. However, one | | | | control system, traffic updates, a rearview |
| new crossover vehicle that seems to be stealing | | | | camera, and more. |
| all the lime light is the 2008 Acura RDX. This is | | | | The inside of the 2008 Acura RDX is definitely |
| one great crossover vehicle that has taken the | | | | not a disappointment either. It comes standard |
| term "crossover" to the next level. So, for those | | | | with leather seats and leather trim in the interior. |
| looking for a crossover vehicle with a reasonable | | | | The front seats are heated as well, for a |
| price tag and unbeatable performance, the RDX is | | | | comfortable ride. You also get a power moonroof, |
| definitely a vehicle to consider. | | | | Xenon headlights, satellite radio, and allow wheels |
| One of the big reasons that the 2008 Acura RDX | | | | standard as well. Even a nice 6 CD changer |
| is getting so much attention is because it is the | | | | comes standard with this luxury crossover vehicle. |
| first time that Honda, the parent company of | | | | Since we live in a time where gas prices are |
| Acura, has produced a turbocharged engine for | | | | soaring, many people will appreciate the fuel |
| the a product vehicle. This is definitely big news as | | | | mileage that this vehicle gets as well. While it |
| Honda takes another step up and gets into the | | | | definitely doesn't perform like a small economy |
| field of turbo charged engines for the very first | | | | car, it does great for a crossover vehicle, getting |
| time ever. | | | | almost 18 mph around town. This vehicle also |
| Speaking of the engine, the engine inside the 2008 | | | | comes with a reasonable price tag, unlike many of |
| Acura RDX is a great one. While the engine is only | | | | the other crossover vehicles on the market |
| a 2.3 liter engine, it uses the variable flow turbo | | | | today. You can get the base vehicle for under |
| charger to kick out 240 hp and 260 lb of torque. | | | | $34,000, and for a few more thousand dollars |
| For even more power, the car comes with a | | | | you can get the vehicle fully loaded with all the |
| special Sequential SportShift manual feature that | | | | great extras you want. |
| has special power shifters that are mounted on | | | | You'll find that there is plenty of room in this car, |
| the steering wheel. It also sports a great all wheel | | | | especially for passengers. Plenty of foot room is |
| drive system that keeps it doing great in rain, | | | | included, so even those on the tall side will feel |
| snow, and even in off road conditions. | | | | comfortable in this vehicle. However, one problem |
| Even though the 2008 Acura RDX may not really | | | | is that there is not quite as much room in the |
| look like it is built for speed, it can do 0-60 in a | | | | cargo hold as some of the crossover rivals have. |
| not too shabby 7 seconds. Also, the car can pull | | | | So, if you are looking for a sports car or a car |
| off the quarter mile in just 15.5 seconds, which is | | | | that gets 50 mpg, this is not the vehicle for you. |
| great for a crossover vehicle. With great ABS | | | | However, for those looking for something |
| and EBD brakes, you won't have a problem | | | | between a luxury sedan and a SUV, this is a |
| stopping this car either. Other great safety | | | | great choice. You'll get all the great extras in the |
| features in the vehicle include front driver and | | | | vehicle as well as a vehicle that does well off road |
| passenger airbags and there are side curtain air | | | | and on road. All of this can be yours for a price |
| bags included with the vehicle as well. | | | | that is fairly reasonable as well. So, as you can |
| If you are looking for technology as well as | | | | see, this is definitely a vehicle worth talking about, |
| performance, this car definitely boasts a great | | | | and you may even find it to be a vehicle worth |
| technology package, even though you'll pay an | | | | making your own. |
| extra $3500 for it. When you spring for the extra | | | | |