The review certainly lacked praise, but I didn't find anything glaringly inaccurate. Their earlier pre-release test was far more positive, however.
The X1 really competes with the RDX in price only as the RDX is quite a bit larger. The RDX made my short list, but there were a few deficiencies that really bothered me - particularly the basic AWD system and manual-only passenger seat. Since my nearest Acura dealer is 60 miles away, and they refused to deal ($500 off MSRP), I elected to keep looking. I did like the RDX, but felt my money was better spent elsewhere. Interestingly, the same dealer that refused to negotiate on the RDX offered me a pretty well equipped MDX for $40k. Helluva deal, but I didn't want or need anything that large.
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