2013 Acura RDX

The 2013 Acura RDX is redesigned, with sleeker, more aerodynamic exterior styling; a longer wheelbase and wider track for increased passenger and cargo room; and a new interior featuring sweeping shapes, matte surface trim and a generous use of leather, noise insulation materials and numerous high-tech features such as Active Noise Control, a power liftgate, keyless entry/ignition and a three-view rear camera. The SUV’s signature beaked grille has been softened to more resemble the current Acura lineup. The previous turbocharged 2.3-liter inline-4 engine is replaced by a 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V-6 that produces 273 horsepower — 33 more than the outgoing model and mated to a new non-torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system and a 6-speed automatic transmission with a new lock-up torque converter. The new powertrain is said to deliver 20 mpg city/28 mpg highway in front-wheel-drive models.