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Acura links GPS to temperature control in 2009 RDX

Oct 16, 2008 gps navigation

The Acura RDX can be purchased with a technology package which features gps controlled temperature settings. The integrated GPS unit will detect the cars movement relative to the position of the sun. As the car moves further away from the sun the GPS will relay that info to the temperature control system. The heat or air conditioning will then react accordingly for the driver and passenger side.

The RDX GPS unit also performs in a more traditional way by, ummm, giving directions. The function of the GPS in the RDX is worthy of a separate column. In brief it has a brilliant 8” screen, is Bluetooth enabled, can support live traffic updates via the subscription service and you can enter addresses using the voice recognition system.

Now you’ll have to excuse me as I am going to see if Acura is sending me an RDX to test for you guys. The sacrifices we make for you guys. If you’re not lucky enough to pick up an RDX to review you can shell out $38,000 bucks and get one of your very own.