Acura RDX
For the entry-level luxury crossover SUV segment, the Acura RDX stands out for its list of premium standard features. For instance, leather seating, heated seats, xenon headlights and a 260-watt audio system with a six-disc CD changer are all standard. An optional Technology Package adds a navigation system (with voice activation), a Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone operation, AcuraLink real-time traffic updates and a rearview camera. The stereo also gets upgraded to a 410-watt ... [more]
Last weekend I went out and bought myself a new car. After test driving a whole bunch of SUVs I decided upon an Acura RDX and I have been enjoying the car thoroughly so far!
This is the first "new" car I've ever had. I researched every SUV in its class and took them all out for a spin. The Acura just felt like the right combination of elegance, power, technology and price.
It's not as quiet as the Lexus 400h i drove. It doesn't have the dangerously smooth acceleration the BMW X3 I drove has. It's not quite as fun on corners as the Infiniti FX35 I drove. But it was priced fairly, and I loved how it looked and drove. Plus, even compared to the other luxury cars (except for the Lexus hybrid) the technology in the RDX made it feel like a car from the year 2008.
Moreover, I trusted the Acura brand. Honda's are notoriously reliable and once upon a time I helped put a ton of miles Honda CR-V and really loved the CR-V. The RDX is essentially a beefed up more luxurious version of the RDX.