2013 Acura RDX to start at $35,205

[iluvmycsx]

A new six-speed transmission is standard on the RDX.

DETROIT -- Acura announced on Thursday that the 2013 RDX crossover will start at $35,205 including an $885 destination fee. That’s a significant jump over the current Acura RDX, which starts at $33,780 including destination.​

The extra money translates into two more cylinders: The 2013 RDX features a new 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 33 more horses than the outgoing model, for a total of 273 hp. The smaller, turbocharged 2.3-liter is gone from the lineup, but Acura claims fuel mileage will improve.
The front-drive 2013 model is expected to get up to 20 mpg city and 28 mpg on the highway, versus 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway for the outgoing FWD RDX.
A new six-speed transmission is standard on the RDX, while the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system costs an extra $1,400.
The RDX gets a refreshed interior with extra noise insulation. Leather seats are standard, as is a premium audio system and a power moonroof. The 2013 model also gets Pandora Internet radio, keyless access and a rearview camera standard.
The Technology package is a $3,700 option that adds navigation voice recognition, a hard drive for music, traffic and weather functions, dual-zone automatic climate control and a power tailgate.
The 2013 Acura RDX will be produced at Honda’s plant in East Liberty, Ohio, and will go on sale in early spring 2012.

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[KennyGS]

I always liked the RDX, but am intrigued by their decision to switch to the 3.5L V6. I've been quite happy with that engine in my Pilot for years. Good power/torque, very solid and reliable.

 

[Michael Hogains]

i love the rdx too but will miss the turbo. wish they would put that motor in the civic si or accord or do it to the 2.4l. that would match well with a legacy gt or wrx

 

[Dar-Dar]

The new RDX is beautiful!

 

[jasonandre]

I somehow feel guilty for liking this so much.

 

[Nomar06]

Wheels are horrid, paint color is really nice.....def improvement over the last model.

 

[webby]

I'm interested to see how it looks in person. It doesn't look bad in pictures at all.

 

[webby]

Honda workers in East Liberty have begun mass production of the redesigned Acura RDX.
The crossover vehicle will soon go on sale with a suggested retail price of $34,320. Honda introduced the design, which will be considered a 2013 model, in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Honda executives joined with employees and community leaders yesterday for a ceremony marking the completion of the first redesigned model.

 

[webby]

Acura has struggled lately, but Honda's luxury arm is looking to win back some buyers starting with the2013 RDX. The luxury crossover has now officially started production at the automaker's East Liberty plant in Ohio, and the facility will be building versions of the RDX for both domestic and export sale.

The RDX will begin arriving in Acura dealerships in April with a starting price of $34,320 plus a destination fee of $885. The RDX drops the 2.3-liter turbo four-cylinder for 2013 in favor of a tried and true 3.5-liter V6 that promises 273 horsepower and 28 miles per gallon on the highway (for front-wheel-drive models, anyway). The new RDX will also receive a technology upgrade that includes an available 60-gig hard drive, navigation with voice commands and AcuraLink satellite communication.

The launch of the RDX is part of a big kickoff for the East Liberty facility, which is undergoing a $166 million expansion.

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Launching its second major new model in only three months, the East Liberty Auto Plant today started mass production of the all-new 2013 Acura RDX. The popular luxury crossover SUV will go on sale at Acura dealerships nationwide next month.

Acura dealers, local community leaders and public officials joined associates at the plant today as the first mass-produced 2013 Acura RDX rolled off the assembly line. Also on hand for the line-off event was John Mendel, executive vice president of sales at American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

"Acura is a brand for luxury customers who aspire to the highest levels of quality and value, and the East Liberty team is going to play a very important role for us as we move forward with production of this exceptional new Acura RDX," Mendel said. "We know the East Liberty plant is one of the best in the world, as is evident by your high quality rankings."

Located northwest of Columbus in Logan County, the East Liberty plant was the recipient of a Silver Award from J.D. Power and Associates for its outstanding quality in 2011. The plant will produce the second-generation Acura RDX for the U.S. and export markets, using domestic and globally sourced parts. In December, 2011, the plant launched the all-new 2012 Honda CR-V, America's most popular SUV in January and February of 2012. The East Liberty Plant is the sole production source for the new Acura RDX and is responsible for manufacturing the majority of Honda CR-V models for U.S. customers.

"We are proud to be the exclusive global manufacturer of the luxury Acura RDX," said East Liberty Auto Plant manager, John Mayberry. "Our associates work hard to exceed the expectations of every customer, and as a team we are committed to producing the best products in the world."

In addition to the finished product, the engines and automatic transmissions for the Acura RDX and Honda CR-V also are made in Ohio, at the Honda of America engine plant in Anna, and at Honda Transmission Mfg. in Russells Point.

The Acura RDX also is an important product for domestic suppliers in Ohio and the rest of North America that manufacture parts and components for its production. More than 80 suppliers in Ohio manufacture parts for the 2013 RDX. Overall, approximately 150 suppliers in Ohio and 600 in North America produce parts for Honda's seven auto plants in North America. Honda's parts purchases from Ohio suppliers totaled nearly $6 billion in 2011, and $16 billion in North America.