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2010 MDX Spied
09/24/2008, 11:00 AM
Acura’s lineup has received a major revamping this year, with all new or significant refreshes to the company’s TSX, TL and RL models. The recently launched RDX crossover will probably soldier on unchanged for another year or so, but its bigger brother — the MDX – is apparently in the process of getting a makeover.
Our spy photographers spotted an updated MDX ‘ute while out undergoing some shakedown testing.
Design-wise, the major changes seem to be limited to the front end. We can see through the camouflage that a new grill is definitely in the works. It appears to be a very similar grill to the one on the all-new 2009 TL — a design cue that we’re not completely sold on yet. We’d guess that new headlights and a revised lower fascia are also in order, keeping in line with the brand’s new corporate face.
It’s not clear if there will be any changes under the hood, but Honda has stated they’d like to offer a V6 diesel in the MDX by 2010-2011.
The MDX prototype spotted is believed to be a 2010 model, so look for the updated crossover to hit the market in mid to late 2009, with a February Chicago Auto Show reveal a distinct possibility.
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2012 is full redesign.
2010 is a refresh of the car to keep sales up...
2010 is a refresh of the car to keep sales up...
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anyone think that acura might have an I-DTEC engine in it?
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I hope they get a i-DTEC engine. That would be really good especially from the torque side and fuel economy.
I guess we have a long term corporate look. Now how will "it" look on a NSX? That's the next question.
I guess we have a long term corporate look. Now how will "it" look on a NSX? That's the next question.
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The MDX is doing great, better than any other Acura in certain months. And the plenum grille is going to look good on this MDX I think because it has that SUV style and size. Kinda looks out of place on the cars like the TL / TSX because obviously, the SUV style grille doesn't compliment those smaller vehicle dimensions.
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Are you kidding me? The MDX and the RDX are the only good looking models left in 2009.
I couldn't be more disappointed in the 09 RL, TSX, and TL monstrocities!
I hope they do integrate decent looking design, because the 09 is looking real good already.
I couldn't be more disappointed in the 09 RL, TSX, and TL monstrocities!
I hope they do integrate decent looking design, because the 09 is looking real good already.
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So based on spy shots thus far, the MDX should look something like below...I did a quick mockup...the grille actually doesn't look that bad (although I still prefer the "shield")...
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