What’s the best thing about the 2007 Acura RDX? Performance is the 2007 Acura RDX’s calling card. The turbocharged, four-cylinder engine, which delivers 240 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque, along with Acura’s SH-AWD system and a svelte curb weight of under 4,000 lbs., gives the RDX a very crisp and fun driving character. It’s a thoroughly enjoyable vehicle to drive.

What’s the worst thing about the 2007 Acura RDX? It’s on the small size, especially in terms of cargo capacity. With the rear seats folded down, the Acura RDX gives up 10 cubic feet to its primary competitor, the 2006 BMW X3, but does offer slightly more legroom. Also, because it’s powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, towing is out of the question, while some competing V6 crossovers can, at least, tow up to 3,000 lbs.

Acura says its only competition is the 2006 BMW X3. Is that true?Not really. Among luxury nameplates, the BMW X3 is most like the RDX, but for a little more cash you can move up to the Infiniti FX35 and its V6 power. If luxury names aren’t so important, you can cross-shop the RDX with the new Mazda CX-7, which on paper looks very competitive with the RDX in terms of power and handling – but comes without some of the luxury and technology perks. Ultimately, the choice boils down to this: more space and towing power, or more fun on the road, with better fuel economy.