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2008 Acura Ratings, Reviews and Awards
Acura's 2008 lineup saw few major changes; instead, further refinement to already well-designed models. The MDX, Acura's popular mid-size luxury SUV, keeps the brand new 3.7 L V-6 engine it got in 2007. It sits at 300 horsepower, which means it can get to 60 mph in just a little more than seven seconds. New this year is real-time traffic updates on the navigation system and an additional interior trim option. The RDX, Acura's premium crossover, enjoys a four-cylinder, 2.3 L engine with a turbo, along with 61 cubic feet of storage space (the back seats fold down). The cockpit is enhanced with Bluetooth, auxiliary jacks, 10-speaker surround-sound audio, satellite radio, and navigation. Again, little changed with the RL, and it maintains 20 combined mpg despite its big 290 hp, 3.5 L V-6 engine. The TL, Acura's flagship sedan, will get a makeover in 2009, so, for now, it's content with its 258 hp, 3.2 L V-6 engine (the Type-S gets a 286 hp, 3.5 L boost).
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quality
Awarded to the brand who had the fewest problems reported by 100 car owners during the first 90 days of ownership.
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AWARDS
dependability
Awarded to the brand who had the fewest problems reported by 100 car owners during the last 12 months with their 3-year old vehicle.
Not rated
performance
Awarded to the brand with the highest new car owner design and performance ratings after the first 90 days of ownership.
0
AWARDS
dealership sales
Awarded to the brand who received the highest dealership new car buying experience rating.
Not rated
dealership service
Awarded to the brand who received the highest customer satisfaction rating based on service for maintenance or repair work.
Not rated
Research 2008 Acura models (5)
$8,041 - $10,318
People Are Paying
People Are Paying
17 MPG
COMBINED
COMBINED
$6,963 - $8,114
People Are Paying
People Are Paying
19 MPG
COMBINED
COMBINED
$7,170 - $8,436
People Are Paying
People Are Paying
20 MPG
COMBINED
COMBINED
$6,972 - $9,032
People Are Paying
People Are Paying
21 - 22 MPG
COMBINED
COMBINED
$7,347 - $8,689
People Are Paying
People Are Paying
23 - 24 MPG
COMBINED
COMBINED
See 2008 Acura awards
See all Acura awards
quality
Awarded to the brand who had the fewest problems reported by 100 car owners during the first 90 days of ownership.
0
AWARDS
dependability
Awarded to the brand who had the fewest problems reported by 100 car owners during the last 12 months with their 3-year old vehicle.
Not rated
performance
Awarded to the brand with the highest new car owner design and performance ratings after the first 90 days of ownership.
0
AWARDS
dealership sales
Awarded to the brand who received the highest dealership new car buying experience rating.
Not rated
dealership service
Awarded to the brand who received the highest customer satisfaction rating based on service for maintenance or repair work.
Not rated
Acura's 2008 lineup saw few major changes; instead, further refinement to already well-designed models. The MDX, Acura's popular mid-size luxury SUV, keeps the brand new 3.7 L V-6 engine it got in 2007. It sits at 300 horsepower, which means it can get to 60 mph in just a little more than seven seconds. New this year is real-time traffic updates on the navigation system and an additional interior trim option. The RDX, Acura's premium crossover, enjoys a four-cylinder, 2.3 L engine with a turbo, along with 61 cubic feet of storage space (the back seats fold down). The cockpit is enhanced with Bluetooth, auxiliary jacks, 10-speaker surround-sound audio, satellite radio, and navigation. Again, little changed with the RL, and it maintains 20 combined mpg despite its big 290 hp, 3.5 L V-6 engine. The TL, Acura's flagship sedan, will get a makeover in 2009, so, for now, it's content with its 258 hp, 3.2 L V-6 engine (the Type-S gets a 286 hp, 3.5 L boost).
