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The 2007 Acura RDX is one of the few vehicles on the market that combines handling, good power, the latest technology, and room for five with nearly 30 cubic feet of cargo space. This new model is a sharply-styled cute-ute that could give fashion lessons to other SUVs.The snazzy interior is even more up to date than the hip exterior. The comfortable leather seats not only offer plenty of back and thigh support, they score well in the oft-neglected shoulder support category.The 2.3L DOHC 16-valve i-VTEC is Honda's first turbo motor sold in the U.S. Unlike many turbo engines that play up top-end-bang at the cost of bottom end grunt, this engine has both. It pumps out 240-horsepower at 6, 000 rpms, yet it also generates 260 ft-lbs of torque at only 4, 500 rpms. In other words you won't get surprised by a big rush of power mid-corner, or be too disappointed if you were towing a trailer with your RDX.A five-speed automatic transmission with nicely-placed paddle shifters helps to let you forget you're behind the wheel of a 65-inch tall, 3, 935-lb familymobile. But it is the latest version of Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system that really makes those four 235/55R18 all-season tires put the power to the pavement. It not only apportions power front to rear, but also from side-to-side in the back, resulting in handling that is amazingly crisp for an SUV. The ride isn't too bad either.The
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