2009 Acura RDX Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$33,895 to $37,195

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Acura’s compact SUV, the RDX, brings handling and ride quality to the forefront in 2009. The factory standard 204-hp, four-cylinder, 2.3-liter turbocharged engine powers a five-speed automatic transmission. Its all-wheel drive, coupled with a turbocharger, creates a recipe for driving excitement, as the RDX aims at the likes of the BMW X3 in performance and handling. It takes premium fuel and burns it at 17/22/19 mpg (city/highway/combined), according to the EPA.

The RDX’s standard suspension system comes with a conditions-monitoring power-distribution system that adjusts power to each axle depending on traction. This system also gives the outside edge more turning speed for enhanced cornering. The RDX’s tire pressure monitoring system, right below the speedometer, will keep you in touch with your tires.

The RDX’s optional technology package adds an impressive array of features, including a GPS-linked solar sensor as part of its automatic climate control. This lets the RDX know which side of the car is being baked in the sunlight and adjusts the air-conditioning accordingly. The 8-inch navigation screen in the center control panel provides lots of extra functionality - from street maps, directions, and restaurant reviews to real-time traffic updates, you’ll be in the know. It even responds to voice commands.

Vehicle stability functions that, when engaged, measure potential instabilities and make corrections with tire speed and the antilock brakes are standard. The RDX offers protection with a six-airbag system: two front, two front side, and two side curtain airbags. The one optional security function is the rearview camera for safe reversals.

The RDX lets you take what you want with you, because its center storage box is large enough to lock up most 15-to-17-inch laptop computers. You can also enable 60 cubic feet of storage by folding down the rear 60/40 seats.

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Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Anonymous
Nov 08, 2023
Horrible condition with ripped seats and headliner. Bald tires and who knows what else! Not worth my time. Thanks Nov 08, 2023
by david c
Mar 23, 2021
If your looking for a AWD, 4 cyl, crossover it’s hard to beat a used Acura RDX Built well, lots of features and very reliable Mar 23, 2021
by Anonymous
Nov 10, 2014
I like this car because it was very luxurious. Everything was automatic. The butt warmers are fantastic. It drives nicely and handles very well in the snow. It looks good and fits in with both fancy and more common vehicles.Nov 10, 2014

2009 Acura RDX Pricing

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$33,895 to $37,195
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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 360 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood

Convenience Features

Cargo cover: hard · Center console: dual level · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 4.53 · Limited slip differential: center

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: HID

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: one-touch open/close

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Diameter: 19 · Profile: 45 · Type: all season · Width: 245

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 410 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood

Convenience Features

Cargo cover: hard · Center console: dual level · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 4.53 · Limited slip differential: rear

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: AcuraLink

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: HID

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: tilt

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Diameter: 19 · Profile: 45 · Type: all season · Width: 245

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent

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