In the redesigned RDX Acura drops a V-6

SAN DIEGO -- The redesigned RDX reflects lessons Acura has learned in the fledgling entry-premium crossover segment, which other luxury brands are only now entering.
The new RDX is larger than the first generation, and the turbo-four has been replaced with a V-6. The price has also been jacked up by nearly $1,500, even though the RDX is built in East Liberty, Ohio, and somewhat immune to the effects of the strong yen. The basics: Acura customers gave a lot of pushback about driving a jerky turbo-four, especially those who had downsized from larger vehicles with smooth V-6 engines. So for this model change, Acura dropped in a V-6 with 33 more horsepower and better fuel economy, thanks to variable cylinder management. Its 0-to-60 mph time is 0.3 seconds quicker, at 7.3 seconds for front-wheel-drive models.
The new RDX adds a sixth gear ratio. The five lower gear ratios are much shorter, for quicker acceleration, but sixth gear is taller for freeway cruising.Automobile News