The Acura RDX has the distinction of being the luxury automotive marque’s first compact crossover SUV. Introduced in 2006, the RDX was intended to attract buyers who were looking for a crossover SUV that offer better fuel economy and a more manageable size, while retaining many of the luxury features that buyers have come to expect from vehicles in this segment. The first generation RDX featured a unique 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produced 240 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. In addition to having plenty of power on tap, the RDX featured excellent fuel economy for a vehicle in its class. The RDX also featured Acura’s advanced SH-AWD system, giving the vehicle excellent traction and safe handling under most circumstances. The second-generation Acura RDX, slated for production in early 2012, will feature all-new styling and a 3.5-liter V6 engine instead of the turbocharged 2.3-liter engine. The RDX will also feature a new all-wheel drive system that replaces the SH-AWD setup.
Vehicles such as the Acura RDX are well-known for their reliability and overall longevity, yet these vehicles remain susceptible to the occasional automobile breakdown. These breakdowns are usually the cause of mechanical failures involving components such as the water pump, starter, alternator, radiator and head gasket. These problems may take up hundreds of dollars in parts and labor costs to be corrected, depending on the severity of the problem. Mechanical repairs that involve the removal and replacement of the engine or transmission may cost up to thousands of dollars to have taken care of. These issues can be resolved at no cost with a factory warranty, but chances are your vehicles warranty may have already expired, leaving you to cope with an expensive repair bill.
With an extended warranty, you won’t have to worry about handling cost of major automotive repairs on your own. It’s just as easy as filing a repair claim with the company that handles your extended warranty. In addition to making the automobile ownership experience less worrying, your extended warranty will also come with plenty of benefits, including free 24-hour roadside assistance, free emergency towing and free car rentals for the duration of the repair. Your extended warranty policy is also transferable, raising your vehicles resale value while also making it much easier to sell your car.