Acura RDX Test Drive & Falling in Love all at A Girl's Guide To Cars Conference Plus #Giveaway

The New Redesigned 2019 Acura RDX - An Ex Car Club Girls Dream 

 

Acura RDX for the win. I had so much fun with this SUV that seats 5...

 



 

Thanks to Acura, A Girl's Guide To Cars and Visit Greater Palm Springs I was given the opportunity to test drive this fierce beauty for 3 hours. All opinions are my own. 

 

Acura has outdone themselves with this redesign of the RDX. I have always been a fan. The sleek exterior, plenty of space for family and cargo plus our old girl (our 14yo pup), premium sound, extremely comfy interior and more. 

 

But... they added more & continued to the extreme this year with additions like my favorites...

 

Panoramic Moon Roof - my kids would love this, who al I kidding, I loved it. I can see us stargazing on a drive by the beach or up to our local mountain favorite, Idyllwild.

 

Staying in sync with true touchpad interface - technology is amazing and with a few touches literally at your fingertips. Easy to use and navigate.

 

Premium Theater Sound system - the music lover in me is happy about this. The sound was amazing and really surrounded the in interior with beats and jams I rocked out to. Powerful.

 

8 different colors - bright, shiny, bold or classy, all the colors offered are appealing and unique with style.



 

Sport Package Manual Mode - for the sporty of sporty speed lover there is the 10 speed manual. Yes 10 speed. (more below)

 

The super handling was tight and we took turns like a champ with the RDX all when drive. I was able to be the driver for about an hour and a half around beautiful Greater Palm Springs area. I was also able to enjoy being passenger for about that same amount of time. 

Acura has another RDX option "for those that like to live life at fast-forward. The All-New Acura RDX offers a 10-speed automatic transmission for crisp acceleration, a standard turbocharged engine and the next generation of available SH-AWD® for owning every corner. Now every move is a power move." 



 

I can't really explain how much that statement makes me smile. I am an ex car club girl turned soccer mom. I love control, organization, music, space for carpools and drive power.

You never know when you will need to put the pedal to the medal to avoid an accident at the same time the technology for the brakes brings safety first. 

 

I really fell in love with the RDX more so than I liked it before. Getting behind the wheel of this classy powerful spacious.. I could go on... SUV made me feel safe too. 

 

 

I wanted more info on pricing so here is a brief breakdown for you too....

 

MSRP: From $37,300

Dimensions: 187″ L x 75″ W x 66″ H

MPG: Up to 22 city / 28 highway

Cargo volume: 29.5 ft³, 58.9 ft³ with seat area

Horsepower: 272 hp

Base price is $37k

Advance Package AWD $47k

 

 

I am really going to look into the Acura RDX next time we are looking at a new car. There are specials pricing options going on all the time. 

 



 

Get more information on the Acura RDX and more models here. Follow along on social media too with #Acura & #AGirlsGuideToCars .

 

See more of my experience and text drive here and here.

 

Anyone up for a holiday gift going big?! Maybe red hot?! I loved her shine so much...

 

Oh and don't forget we're excited to share a major drive vacay giveaway with you all.. enter below and good luck! 

 

Happy safe driving! 

 

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Contest rules: Entries must be completed by 11:59PM Pacific December 31st, 2018. No purchase necessary; contest open only to US residents 18 years old or older and subject to the laws of the state of California. Winner will be chosen by random drawing from qualified entires and verified by A Girls Guide to Cars; winner will be notified by email no later than January 7th, 2019. Prize will be delivered by USPS to a valid US address; prizes cannot be shipped to a P.O. box. Winners may be asked to provide identification to receive their prize. Prize valued at $1,200, not exchangeable for cash or other items. Prize is limited to one (1) night accommodations at Miramonte Resort, Indian Wells, CA with date of accommodation subject to approval by Miramonte management; one (1) breakfast for two at Miramonte Resort; one (1) half day driving instruction and hot lap package for one person at BMW Performance Center West, Thermal, CA. Travel and additional accommodations are the responsibility of the winner. Contest is administered by and prizes awarded by A Girls Guide to Cars, which assumes no liability for the administration of this contest. Miramonte Indian Wells Resort, BMW Performance Center, Visit Greater Palm Springs Area, and all other event partners assume no responsibility or liability for the administration of this contest. A total of 1 grand prize will be awarded.

Mazda CX5 Summer Fun Review #ZOOMZOOM

Zoom Zoom With Me and My Mazda CX5 Test Drive!

Comfort, Style, Speed...

Have you driven a Mazda? I love how this line of cars handles very much. Each time I test drive a Mazda I am reminded how much I love the handling and stability. 

I loved driving this Mazda CX5! The kids loved the space inside as well as the cargo space for all our gear. Easy in and out and loading too! Perfect for this OnTheGo soccer mom!

We took this sweet Mazda CX5 all over SoCal... after each drive I thought about what I liked most about where we went and how this awesome SUV got us there.

Since I have never had an SUV it is super easy for me to be critical over the little things and I have to admit, I loved all the Bells and Whistles on this sporty SUV. 

Here are our top favs and loves:

Kia Sorento 2016 IS My New Fav Full Size SUV #DriveKia

In love with the Kia Sorento SXL AWD!

All Wheel Drive and Over Spring Break, That is Just What We Did...

We had an amazing experience test driving the Kia Sorento thanks to Drive Shop and Kia. I am very grateful to have the opportunity to do these test drives and give an honest review. 

I was lucky enough to have my Kia arrive just in time for some spring break fun. 

As soon as I looked inside I knew I would love driving this car. I know that I am known for not being a fan of larger SUV's but I had a feeling the space would grow on me as soon as I realized I could put my kids on separate rows.. yes I know right?!

The Kia Sorrento seats 7 with the 3rd row up. Speaking of the third row... it is the easiest to put up and down I was so shocked I had to do it twice to make sure this mom that can barely get a car seat in on my own was not just having beginners luck! Truth!

Sometimes there are events or weekend soccer games that I am used to having to select things to leave behind. Sometimes it is the extra sideline chair or the stroller or even having to take halftime snacks on ice and not in a cooler. So the luxury of the trunk space with and with out all or some of the seats down was wonderful!

Over spring break we were able to head out to a media preview +legolandcalifornia and the long drive was smooth, comfortable and easy to drive, I must admit, I was starting to like the size.

I was able to test out the regular drive mode, ECO drive mode and also the Sport drive mode. I did notice a difference in EACH. While in ECO mode the drive was almost flawless and smooth as can be. With the Sport drive mode I was able to feel the extra power as needed to let's say accelerate when on the on ramp to the freeway or in the parking lot of the soccer game that was not fully paved and rigid. I really liked the options of this especially since the ECO seemed to be saving me gas on the daily drive from place to place local. 

Speaking of local and place to place... we took our Kia to the beach a few times and she was loaded up with all sorts of toys, towels and came home with a lot of sand. It was very easy to get the sand out of the back with a few shakes off of the mat, I would totally get that to protect the trunk space from our constant on the go lifestyle. 

Over the the weekend that we had our Kia Sorrento test drive we also had Soccer Saturday! For the first time I was able to ask "Who wants to come with us?" and it was so nice to be able to do that for my kids and see them smile with their cousins.

I was able to attend +DiscoveryCubeOC . #Bubblefest so we once again packed up and we were off on our next adventure.

We rocked out to the fun stations on +SiriusXM stations and had a blast with the panoramic sun roof..a favorite of the kids & me too! You know we love our +KIDZ BOP !

Something that my daughter was in love with and used daily, even in sunny so cal... the heated seat warmers. She would turn them on in the morning on the way to school and after the beach.

My son loved that there was air conditioning in the back seats and in the third row. Not going to lie, he liked to take his shoes off and let the cool air hit his feet, glad I was not in the back to smell that. Ha just kidding.. kind of.

Before we received the Kia Sorento to test drive I was set on a mid sized SUV. Now I am not so sure, I really like this larger SUV and the space it gave my family. We were even able to fit our 55lb dog in the back with park stuff comfortably. 

I am so torn at the size I will want but one thing that I am certain of is that I loved all the bells and whistles from the automatic trunk with sensor safety feature to the aerial camera so that I was able to see in front of, behind and on top of the car making visibility all around. 

My husband is totally sold, he is a huge fan of the Kia Sorento as well. He says that for the price (the Kia Sorento starts at around $28K and goes up as features & engine power are added) the space and comfort-ability for a family our size is ideal.

The more I sat behind the wheel the more I was able to get used to the cameras that helped me park and the difference in the actual size of SUV going from a small 2 door sport car to the Kia Sorrento. 

I am still interested in checking out the Kia Sportage, I hear that is just my style but, as a family we need to come to an agreement on the SUV of choice since this will be a family vehicle with room for us all and then some.. that is a first!

Do you have a Kia SUV of any kind? Perhaps even the Mini Van? I would love to know what you think about your Kia!?

Thanks for driving..ooopppsss... I mean reading along with us and following along on our social channels live for all the Kia Test Drive fun. 

Find out more about the Kia Sorento and all the Kia models at www.kia.com or click below...

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Love Kia's Soul

The Kia Soul Left us Wanting More Drive Time!

Thanks to Drive Shop USA we were able to test drive a +Kia Motors America Soul. 

Last Friday when my Kia Soul was delivered I was instantly in LOVE with the sporty look, two tone color and the size. 

I knew we would have a fun weekend being able to fit all the things I like to take on outings. You know how it goes when you need to bring your stroller, bag of things the kids need and your own stuff!

I mentioned a little bit about the compact sporty car I drive now and how it is having some issues here in an older post. 

I was totally and pleasantly surprised when I sat in the Kia and realized how much more room it had. There is plenty of space in each seat for all body sizes and types. (my husband is 6'2"and about 200lbs)