2011 Acura RDX SH-AWD Specs, Technical Data, and Overview
Posted in Acura, Car, RDX SH-AWD on June 17th, 2011 by jess
The 2011 Acura RDX AWD is a compact premium crossover that accommodates up to 5 occupants in a unit-body construction. It is motored by a dynamic Turbocharged 3.7-Liter four-cylinder (I4) engine that pushes out 240-horsepower and 260 lb.ft. of peak torque. To go with the swift acceleration, the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) that delivers power proportionately and automatically to individual wheels as needed. This model return 17 miles per gallon city and 22 mpg on the highway. Standard safety equipments include side/curtain airbags, front active head restraints, stability and traction control, and anti-lock disc brakes with break assist. Suspension uses all around independent front double-wishbone and rear multi-link, with gas pressurized shocks. The RDX SH-AWD is loaded with the same standard accessories in the FWD model. The Technology package adds high-tech features such as solar sensing automatic climate control, navigation system with real-time traffic and weather, voice command, rearview camera, a larger info screen, and upgraded 10-speaker surround sound system with DVD player.
The 2011 Acura TL FWD 3.5 is a midsize luxury sedan with an aggressive muscled hood and beaked grille, and a rear end that stops short from the roofline. The interior is more gently styled, quiet, and holds plenty of space for 5-occupants. Power is generated by a 3.5-Liter V6 SOHC engine mated to a five-speed automatic. The engine is rated at 280-horsepower and 254 pound-feet of torque, enough to bring the car from zero to 60 mph in less than 7 seconds. Fuel efficiency is an EPA estimate of 21 miles per gallon combined. It receives a five star in government’s crash test (2010 rating). The 2011 standard Acura TL FWD (Base model) gets a long list of features including dual-zone automatic climate control, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, leather appointed seats, heated 8-way power front seats, driver memory functions and lumbar support, sunroof, Bluetooth, 8-speaker stereo (with CD player, satellite radio, and auxiliary jack), auto-dimming rearview mirror, automatic xenon headlights, foglamps, and 17” alloy wheels.