2009 RDX Adds Some New Shades of Lipstick, But It's Still a Fuel Sucking Pig

Temple of VTEC Rumors and News - 2009 RDX Adds New Features to an Already Impressive Mix of Performance and Utility

"For 2009, the RDX now comes standard with a 4-way adjustable power-activated passenger front seat along with four new exterior colors: Basque Red Pearl, Crystal Black Pearl, Grigio Metallic and Palladium Metallic. In addition, AcuraLink® Real-time traffic system includes coverage for yet another major metropolitan area--bringing the total to 77 areas."

Okay, that headline is angry. Really angry. I usually don't get so worked up, but let me tell you I'm just not happy with 17 City / 22 Highway mileage of the RDX. After that spiffy new diesel debuts in the TSX they need to put that mill in the RDX and get those numbers up.

For 2009 what do we get? A 4-way adjustable power-activated passenger front seat that should have been standard in the first place and some new colors. Bah humbug. It's sharply styled enough, but I just can't get into this model. Right now dealers have 99 days worth of the RDX, a body count only outdone by the lackluster RL which has 100 days worth on the ground.

I like Acuras...I just don't like what Acura has been doing lately.