2007 Acura RDX Tech

The '07 RDX Tech is the first Acura built on Honda's new light-truck platform. The '07 RDX Tech is the first Acura built on Honda's new light-truck platform. This so-called crossover vehicle joins the growing class of CUVs (crossover-utility vehicles) that includes the BMW X3, Ford Edge, and Mazda CX-7 and CX-9s that blend an SUV with the practicality and driving ease of a sedan. Inside the RDX there's more than ample storage and plenty of room for four friends. There's also enough electronic bells and whistles and interior/exterior styling cues (heated front sport seats, leather-trim, power moon roof, rear spoiler and high intensity discharge headlights) for luxury-minded urban drivers. (For the full listing of creature comforts visit The RDX sports a signature Acura grille with a sharply creased leading edge that gives an aggressive, dare I say muscular look. And the beefy facade is more than skin deep. Underneath there's a robust polygonal-shaped frame made from various high-strength steels. In front, the frame sits behind the front bumper beam and sends collision forces upward and rearward where they are absorbed by the main structure. Similarly designed frame sections in the rear direct loads forward and outward and feature a "wave shape" that deforms controllably during a rear-end collision. Likewise, longitudinal and lateral cross members made from high-tensile steels such as HSS780 and 590 absorb forces during a broadside, and also serve in other areas under the floor, in A and B pillars, and roof rails. High-tensile steels (39% by weight) help the RDX exceed BMW X3's torsional rigidity, while keeping vehicle weight in check. The rigid structure also let designers maintain tight tolerances on body panels, tune the suspension for better handling, and keep the ride squeak and rattle-free. Under the hood sits a 240-hp turbo-charged, 2.3-liter engine with variable