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5. 2016 Acura RDX
Starting price: $35,370
The 2016 Acura RDX is one of the top luxury compact SUVs on the market. The automobile offers a roomy cabin and top-safety ratings. The RDX is rated by U.S. News and World Report as an 8.5 overall, 8.9 critic’s rating, 8.0 performance, 8.1 interior, and 9.7 for safety. The overall gas mileage rating of the crossover is 20 MPG (city) and 29 MPG (highway) with a towing capacity of 1,500 lbs. The stock engine in the vehicle is a 3.5 liter six-cylinder rated at 279 horsepower combined with front-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Consumers can choose to upgrade to all-wheel drive when buying the auto new, and one can also choose to include adaptive cruise control and forward-collision warning as dealer options. The RDX can go from zero to 60 MPH in 6.2 seconds, and the maximum speed of the auto is 135 MPH.
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