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2019 ACURA RDX SPECS

Acura’s RDX is redesigned for the 2019 model year and rides a new-from-the-ground-up platform that is exclusive to Acura. TYPE
Performance is a key element of the new RDX, which sports a turbocharged 2.0-liter direct-injected inline 4-cylinder pumping out Luxury SUV
272-hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. That’s the highest power output among its key competitors. The RDX also boasts a segment-first DRIVETRAIN
10-speed automatic transmission and is available with Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system. Take a seat inside and the 2.0-liter Turbocharged
performance-inspired theme continues, with visual cues taken from the NSX – Acura’s supercar. All the controls are placed with Direct-Injected Inline
ease of reach in mind, and there’s a plethora of tech at the driver’s fingertips. Driving the infotainment system is Acura’s True 4-cyl, 272-HP 10-speed
Touchpad Interface with a 10.2-inch HD display. There’s also an available full-color interactive 10.5-inch heads-up display to further Automatic Transmission
immerse the driver in a technologically dynamic environment. Sweeping lines and brushed aluminum interior accents further w/Paddle Shifters (All-
elevate the appearance of the striking interior, which can be had with available full-grain perforated Milano leather. Acura ELS
Studio 3D Premium Audio takes care of the aural experience and wheel drive available)
Apple CarPlay compatibility is built-in. The new RDX boasts top- FUEL ECONOMY
class interior volume along with class-leading second-row knee 22 City / 28 Hwy
space. There’s also plenty of space for cargo with 31.1 cubic feet of BASE PRICE
storage behind the rear seats. That volume grows to a maximum $37,400
of 79.8 cubic feet (including underfloor storage) when the interior
is configured to focus on moving stuff rather than people.

SPECS 2019 ALFA ROMEO STELVIO

TYPE The Stelvio is back for 2019, and Alfa Romeo has made some updates to its midsize SUV since introducing it in 2018. Topping
Midsize SUV the changes for this year, there is now a rear-drive variant available on the base configuration. Apple CarPlay and Android
DRIVETRAIN Auto are standard on all trims, and heated rear seats are available as on option. A new package is available, the Nero Edizione,
2.0-liter Turbo I4, 280-HP which comes with black exterior touches, such as side mirror covers, grille surrounds, badges, exhaust tips and 20-inch
/ 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6, alloy wheels. If you opt for the Ti Sport model, there’s a Carbon package available that adds carbon fiber enhancements to
505-HP (Quadrifoglio the mix. At the top of the line is the Quadrifoglio, which is packed with performance features including a torque-vectoring
only), 8-Speed Automatic differential, active exhaust system, tuned active suspension, race mode, and performance brakes. Two engine options are
Transmission offered, depending on which variant you choose. Stelvio and
FUEL ECONOMY Stelvio Ti models are powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged
direct-injection inline 4-cylinder, producing 280-hp
22 City / 29 Hwy and 306 lb-ft of torque. The Quadrifoglio, with all-
(Quadrifoglio): wheel drive standard, ups the ante to a 2.9-liter
17 City / 23 Hwy twin-turbocharged V-6, which produces 505-hp
BASE PRICE and 443 lb-ft of torque. All models are offered
$42,195 with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

AUDI Q8 SPECS

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Richly equipped, with comprehensive connectivity and versatile enough for exploring just about any road, the all-new 2019 Audi Luxury SUV
Q8 seamlessly integrates technology and advanced driver assistance systems, to deliver everything customers expect from a luxury
performance SUV. With standard seating for up to five passengers and, with the rear seats folded, class-leading cargo capacity, the DRIVETRAIN
Q8 has a commanding presence in any driving situation. Powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6, the Q8 packs 335 horsepower 3.0-liter Turbo V6, 335
and 369 lb-ft of torque. In a first for an Audi SUV, the Q8’s engine is coupled with a 48-volt hybrid system. Shifting is handled by HP, 8-Speed Automatic
an 8-speed automatic transmission, which sends power to all four wheels via Audi’s Quattro system. Inside the Q8, the all-new All-Wheel Drive
MMI touch response® system replaces the rotary dial and the conventional buttons FUEL ECONOMY
and controls with two large, high-resolution touch displays. Featuring both haptic 17 City / 22 Hwy
and acoustic feedback, users can hear and feel a click as confirmation when their BASE PRICE
finger triggers a function. The Q8 also offers a comprehensive suite of standard
and available driver assistance systems. All of these systems benefit from a $67,400
zFAS central driver assistance controller, which obtains information from
up to 24 standard and available sensors and can create a digital picture
of the environment around the Q8 to help compare, evaluate and derive
strategies for the driver assistance systems.

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