After spending more than a decade taking care of your child, it is understandable that you may feel sad or lonely when he or she leaves home for the first time. However, you can take comfort in the fact that you are now free to live the life you want and take those romantic road trips you put on the backburner. There are many ways to beat the empty nest syndrome, one of which is getting a new car. The 2017 Acura RDX is the ideal car for making the transition to a newly liberated parent.
Overview of 2017 RDX
The 2017 RDX is a luxury compact crossover SUV that offers exceptional comfort; advanced features; and impressive reliability, handling, and performance. The RDX model has already been on the market for several years, enjoying successful sales that turn its competitors green with envy. It is a particularly popular option among middle-aged and older car owners, including empty nesters and retirees. While its main competitors have four-cylinder turbocharged engines, the RDX boasts a robust V-6 engine teamed with a smooth-shifting automatic transmission. With comfortable seating for five passengers and sizeable cargo space, it is an excellent choice for those who do not need the extra size and cost of a larger SUV.
Driving Experience
You can count on the 2017 RDX to give a smooth ride. Its V-6 engine delivers power very smoothly, with a lot of low-end torque for fast acceleration and passing. This SUV performs best when it changes gears on its own and cruises for long stretches on a highway, although its suspension is suitably tuned for aggressive driving as well. With an active noise-cancellation system and ample insulation, it also provides a quiet drive. Additionally, the RDX comes with the AcuraWatch system to keep you safe through collision warning and mitigation, blind-spot warning, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keeping assist.
Performance
The 2017 Acura RDX features a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that delivers 279 horsepower at 6,200 rpm. It routes its power through a six-speed automatic transmission to either the front wheels in the standard four-wheel drive version or through the optional all-wheel drive with Intelligent Control system. The four-wheel drive RDX has fuel economy ratings of 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, while the all-wheel drive version delivers 19 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.
Details
Without kids around to spill things in your car, you can truly appreciate the interior of the 2017 RDX. You will find a dual-screen infotainment system that features a clean and simple interface without the multitude of buttons found in other compact SUVs. The RDX also offers comfortable and flexible seating with soft-touch materials, 10-way power driver’s seat, and eight-way power passenger seats. On the outside, it has jewel-eyed headlights flanking a new three-dimensional grille and Acura’s signature tail lights. Overall, it is a conservatively handsome car that will never go out of style.
If you are looking for a new car that suits the identity and lifestyle of an empty nester, there are few cars that can satisfy you like the 2017 Acura RDX. This SUV is a great investment not only because of its impressive looks and performance, but also due to its competitive resale value.
*Any MPG listed is based on model year EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery pack age/condition (hybrid only) and other factors. For additional information about EPA ratings, visit http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/label/learn-more-PHEV-label.shtml.
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