Acura RDX
The first generation of the Japanese luxury brand’s compact SUV can now generally be found on the market for under $5,000. That early RDX called on a 4-cylinder turbo to power it; it was and is no model of fuel economy, but when it comes to taming winter, the SUV is a compelling choice, despite its advanced age.
Make sure to have it fully inspected, however, because any RDX priced at under $5,000 is sure to have a lot of kilometers on the odometer.
“Saving the brand’s reputation for spirited driving dynamics is the Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). Standard on the Acura RDX, this system really works miracles to make handling, well, super. It controls each wheel individually and distributes torque to the ones needing the most traction at any given time, whether you’re entering or exiting a corner. From a dynamic standpoint, driving the RDX is very inspiring. This Acura may not be the all-world athlete that’s the BMW X3, but it proves way more comfortable in daily use.”