2010 Acura RDX Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Acura RDX compact crossover SUV receives a number of exterior updates for 2010, which give it a freshened, more aggressive look. New exterior features include a revised front fascia with functional openings designed to feed air into the radiator and turbocharger, an angular grille with Acura's signature chrome bar “plenum," a new front edge design on the RDX's low hood, and a smoke-style chrome plating treatment for the xenon high-intensity headlights, which are now controlled by an automatic on/off function. The RDX also receives new rectangular exhaust tips, satin trim accents, revised taillights, and new 18-inch aluminum wheels for 2010.
In addition, for the first time in 2010, Acura offers the RDX in front-wheel-drive trims, in addition to the all-wheel-drive versions offered in previous years. Because of the reduced weight of the front-wheel-drive trims, they manage better fuel economy and cost less than the all-wheel-drive trims, according to Acura. In addition, Acura added to the RDX's standard equipment list for 2010. New standard features include a rear-view camera, an electronic compass, and ambient footwell lighting. The center console now comes equipped with a storage tray, and a new USB port enables connections for an iPhone, iPod, or USB memory stick. Finally, Acura upgraded the RDX's braking system for 2010, so it provides a better feel and improved durability, according to the automaker.
Now in its fourth year in production, the Acura RDX comes in four trims for 2010. In addition to the base front-wheel-drive trim and the base SH-AWD trim, which comes equipped with Acura's Super-Handling All-Wheel-Drive (SH-AWD) system, the RDX is available with the Technology Package, in both front-wheel- and all-wheel-drive trims. The Technology package adds an Acura navigation system with voice recognition, a rearview camera, and a GPS-linked, solar-sensing automatic climate control system. The RDX Tech trims also come equipped with the AcuraLink satellite communication system with real-time traffic and an upgraded 10-speaker Acura/ELS surround-sound audio system with a 6-CD changer.
All 2010 RDX trims feature a driver-oriented cockpit, which gives the driver easy access to a range of electronic functions. Standard features include leather seats, a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and heated front seats. A power moonroof, dual-zone climate control, and a 360-watt, seven-speaker AM/FM audio system with a CD player, XM satellite radio, and an MP3 input jack also come standard.
For an SUV its size, the RDX offers plenty of interior room and adequate cargo space. With the rear seats up and in place, the RDX offers a respectable 28.8 cubic feet of cargo space, which expands to 60.6 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. While adequate for many drivers, cargo space lacks in comparison to some competitors, such as the BMW X3, which offers a maximum of 71 cubic feet of cargo space.
A turbocharged, 2.3-liter DOHC i-VTEC inline four-cylinder (I4) engine drives all RDX trims. The engine produces 240 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, and links to a five-speed automatic transmission with a manual-shift mode, enabling drivers to upshift or downshift using F1-style paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel. Front-wheel-drive trims achieve fuel economy numbers of 19/24 mpg, while all-wheel-drive trims manage 17/22 mpg. The RDX runs on premium unleaded fuel.
Safety features for the RDX include dual-stage front airbags, front side airbags, and full-length side curtain airbags. In addition, the RDX comes equipped with four-wheel antilock brakes with brake assist and a Vehicle Stability Assist system with traction control, which helps the driver maintain control of the vehicle in tight turns or slippery road conditions.
User reviews for 2010 Acura RDX
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by Alton D
Oct 30, 2024
Vehicle was not ready for viering, in back of lot dirty inside and out.Oct 30, 2024
by Lynne D
Jul 10, 2023
The RXD is a Class all by itself. Acura All the Way!!! Jul 10, 2023
by Anonymous
Jan 30, 2023
Good, excellent, very nice , love them , pretty Jan 30, 2023
User rating:
by Alton D
Oct 30, 2024
Vehicle was not ready for viering, in back of lot dirty inside and out.Oct 30, 2024
by Lynne D
Jul 10, 2023
The RXD is a Class all by itself. Acura All the Way!!! Jul 10, 2023
by Anonymous
Jan 30, 2023
Good, excellent, very nice , love them , pretty Jan 30, 2023
by Tasha G
Apr 13, 2022
Acura is a solid vehicle. I know, I just totaled one. The RDX can be used for 250,000-300,000 miles or more if well maintained. Hard pressed to find a vehicle better. Just stay away from the VTECH Turbo. For obvious reasons. Apr 13, 2022
by Anonymous
Mar 06, 2022
Poor quality, poor driving, slow engine, stupid grill, boring interior.. stay away.. overrated trash.. get a Toyota Mar 06, 2022
by Fabian G
Feb 10, 2015
Loved the style performance handing luxury. Good MPG. My wife really really loves this car. She loves the style better than the new RDX because it looks and drives more sporty, this was the last year Acura made the 4 cylinder turbo.Feb 10, 2015
by Anonymous
Mar 15, 2011
Overall - an excellent car, nice interior, good to go when you need the power, and yes the ride could be a little better, but the handling is great especially in the snow. But best of all it saves me time because its RELIABLE!!!!! (i.e. not one trip to the dealer for repairs, unlike some other brands that are European)Mar 15, 2011
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2010 Acura RDX Pricing
Original MSRP
$32,520 to $37,620Price range
$7,501 to $8,472Average price on CG
$7,501YoY price change
$8,472 to $7,501Trims & 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 · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · 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 · Door sill trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
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: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.31
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Grille color: black · 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 screen size: 6.5 in.
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 · 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
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
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
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
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 · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 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 · Door sill trim: aluminum · 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: 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: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 4.53 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Grille color: chrome surround · 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 screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · 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
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: perforated
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
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
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: speed sensitive · 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 · USB auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · 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 · Door sill trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · 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: cruise controls · Storage: seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.31
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Grille color: chrome surround · 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 · Infotainment screen size: 8.4 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: remote operation
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · 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
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
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: variable intermittent · 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 · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 6 disc in-dash CD · 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 · Door sill trim: aluminum · 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: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · 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: audio · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 4.53 · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Grille color: chrome surround · 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 · Infotainment screen size: 8.4 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · 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
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
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
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: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent