V6 reported in April 05 Popular Mechanics
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V6 reported in April 05 Popular Mechanics
Was getting tires balanced this weekend and picked up the waiting room copy of the Popular Mechanics April 05 issue.
There was a small article in the bottom right of a left hand page a few pages in from the front cover about the RDX. It stated the RDX was going to have a V6.
Anyone else see this? How credible is this article???
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There was a small article in the bottom right of a left hand page a few pages in from the front cover about the RDX. It stated the RDX was going to have a V6.
Anyone else see this? How credible is this article???
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I know the torque might be a little low, but why don't they just stick the 3.2 from the TL into the RDX (to compete with the FX35) and the 3.5 from the RL in the MDX (to compete with the FX45 and larger SUVs)?
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Release has been rumored to be April 06.
As for pre-ordering, I have already done that back in January, number 1 on the waiting list.
http://us.f2.yahoofs.com/users/41b0d...SaFXCBhr77fmZz
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As for pre-ordering, I have already done that back in January, number 1 on the waiting list.
http://us.f2.yahoofs.com/users/41b0d...SaFXCBhr77fmZz
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Originally Posted by jniamehr
what did you tell them? what exactly did you pre-order?
Right?
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Pre-ordering may not be the right term as I have a deposit on the RDX at my local dealer.
Here is a different link to the deposit document.
When I put this deposit down, the RDX had not yet been confirmed as the name of the new small SUV and this was days before it was displayed at the Detroit Auto show. So my document refers to it as the "Future vehicle of interest would be Hybrid SUV as produced by Acura" as the dealer could not confirm a named vehicle nor an engine type. Interestingly they referred to it as Hybrid!
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Here is a different link to the deposit document.
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When I put this deposit down, the RDX had not yet been confirmed as the name of the new small SUV and this was days before it was displayed at the Detroit Auto show. So my document refers to it as the "Future vehicle of interest would be Hybrid SUV as produced by Acura" as the dealer could not confirm a named vehicle nor an engine type. Interestingly they referred to it as Hybrid!
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Originally Posted by bobq
Was getting tires balanced this weekend and picked up the waiting room copy of the Popular Mechanics April 05 issue.
There was a small article in the bottom right of a left hand page a few pages in from the front cover about the RDX. It stated the RDX was going to have a V6.
Anyone else see this? How credible is this article???
Bob Q
There was a small article in the bottom right of a left hand page a few pages in from the front cover about the RDX. It stated the RDX was going to have a V6.
Anyone else see this? How credible is this article???
Bob Q
Road & Track said the same thing in their May issue.
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Originally Posted by AcuraFan
Road & Track said the same thing in their May issue.
But I just noticed the article also says the RDX will be based on the same platform as the CRV and Element. Which, if I'm understanding this forum right, the RDX is based off a new light-truck platform (which the new CRV is supposed to be based off of). But they make it sound like the RDX will be based off the current CRV. So I think we can rule out this article for reliable info.
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Originally Posted by AcuraFan
Road & Track said the same thing in their May issue.
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Besides this, there is pretty much a general consensus that the next-gen CRV will get a V6, on which platform the RDX will be based off......let's see what happens!!
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Yes, the NEXT GENERATION CRV....
Originally Posted by AcuraFan
But I just noticed the article also says the RDX will be based on the same platform as the CRV and Element. Which, if I'm understanding this forum right, the RDX is based off a new light-truck platform (which the new CRV is supposed to be based off of). But they make it sound like the RDX will be based off the current CRV. So I think we can rule out this article for reliable info.
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Originally Posted by AcuraFan
I know the torque might be a little low, but why don't they just stick the 3.2 from the TL into the RDX (to compete with the FX35) and the 3.5 from the RL in the MDX (to compete with the FX45 and larger SUVs)?
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.....and yes, sticking the TL's engine in the RDX would be really great. The 238lb.ft. of torque from the 3.2L would be more than sufficient for the RDX (and they could even retune it a bit to give slightly more torque: say something like 245bhp/250lb.ft)......but if you ask me, it will never happen.....I'd say they're more likely to stick the Accord's 3.0L V6 in there.
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Release date should be March 1st of 2006 as a early 2007 model. It is going to be a 4 cylinder engine. That's all I know at this point. You will also see the new redesign MDX in 2006 as 2007 model. That has also been confirmed. Acura may also discontinue RSX period in a year or two! You may also see 2 door TSX coming to the market pretty soon!
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Originally Posted by ccheung
Release date should be March 1st of 2006 as a early 2007 model. It is going to be a 4 cylinder engine. That's all I know at this point. You will also see the new redesign MDX in 2006 as 2007 model. That has also been confirmed. Acura may also discontinue RSX period in a year or two! You may also see 2 door TSX coming to the market pretty soon!
Also, if we are going to see a 2 door TSX, what powerplant are we going to see in it? I just don't see a 200hp 2.4l being enough for a "sporty" coupe. I would LOVE a TSX coupe! (200hp or more)
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Originally Posted by AcuraFan
How do you know this?
Also, if we are going to see a 2 door TSX, what powerplant are we going to see in it? I just don't see a 200hp 2.4l being enough for a "sporty" coupe. I would LOVE a TSX coupe! (200hp or more)
Also, if we are going to see a 2 door TSX, what powerplant are we going to see in it? I just don't see a 200hp 2.4l being enough for a "sporty" coupe. I would LOVE a TSX coupe! (200hp or more)
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I just came back from one of the Acura Gold Level Consultant Banquet. Things are being discussed right now! We all need to know what the future of Acura is going to be. I'll keep everybody posted once I have more insider info!
Keep the info coming
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Originally Posted by ccheung
I just came back from one of the Acura Gold Level Consultant Banquet. Things are being discussed right now! We all need to know what the future of Acura is going to be. I'll keep everybody posted once I have more insider info!
Speaking of which, I haven't seen Justin in quite a while. Is he still hanging around?
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Originally Posted by ccheung
Release date should be March 1st of 2006 as a early 2007 model. It is going to be a 4 cylinder engine. That's all I know at this point. You will also see the new redesign MDX in 2006 as 2007 model. That has also been confirmed. Acura may also discontinue RSX period in a year or two! You may also see 2 door TSX coming to the market pretty soon!
A TSX coupe? I would rather see at coupe based off of the TL or RL. A V6 with at least 300hp, SH-AWD and sharp looking like the TL.
As a replacement for the RSX I can live with but as a replacement for the CL, I don't think I can (will have to see/drive the car first).
Is this possible TSX coupe the rumored CSX. I believe that name has been trademarked by Honda recently.
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Originally Posted by Precision Crafted
I figured a 4 banger. Now what about the rumored turbo? Also I've read at Temple of VTEC the RSX is dead. Well it is a good car just doesn't fit the Luxury image Acura is trying to establish
A TSX coupe? I would rather see at coupe based off of the TL or RL. A V6 with at least 300hp, SH-AWD and sharp looking like the TL.
As a replacement for the RSX I can live with but as a replacement for the CL, I don't think I can (will have to see/drive the car first).
Is this possible TSX coupe the rumored CSX. I believe that name has been trademarked by Honda recently.
A TSX coupe? I would rather see at coupe based off of the TL or RL. A V6 with at least 300hp, SH-AWD and sharp looking like the TL.
As a replacement for the RSX I can live with but as a replacement for the CL, I don't think I can (will have to see/drive the car first).
Is this possible TSX coupe the rumored CSX. I believe that name has been trademarked by Honda recently.
Most likely what we'll see is the RDX with a turbo 2.4l. Then we'll see the a TSX coupe with the same power train followed by the turbo as an option for the TSX sedan. (and hopefully SH-AWD will trickle down from the RDX to the TSX coupe and sedan as well.)
CSX? Wasn't that the name given to that wicked looking CL concept from the late 90's?
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Originally Posted by ccheung
Release date should be March 1st of 2006 as a early 2007 model. It is going to be a 4 cylinder engine. That's all I know at this point. You will also see the new redesign MDX in 2006 as 2007 model. That has also been confirmed. Acura may also discontinue RSX period in a year or two! You may also see 2 door TSX coming to the market pretty soon!
(actually I'd be impressed enough with that output
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Originally Posted by jcg878
No offense, but I hope your info is wrong. A 4-cyl engine is a brainless move. I don't care if it puts out 400 lb-ft of torque with 500 hp, it will still be looked down upon in an SUV.
(actually I'd be impressed enough with that output
, but i'm willing to bet it'll be tamer)
(actually I'd be impressed enough with that output
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Originally Posted by jcg878
No offense, but I hope your info is wrong. A 4-cyl engine is a brainless move. I don't care if it puts out 400 lb-ft of torque with 500 hp, it will still be looked down upon in an SUV.
(actually I'd be impressed enough with that output
, but i'm willing to bet it'll be tamer)
(actually I'd be impressed enough with that output
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4 cylinder = torqueless, UNREFINED POS that PRETENDS to belong in a luxury vehicle!!!
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...and FYI, the TSX is quite an UNREFINED vehicle when it is accelerating in a moderate or agressive fashion. They've tried their best to mask it's inherent traits, and in all honesty I must say that they've succeeded in doing this while it cruises on the highway, but that nasty, thrashy, horrendous 4-banger sound shows itself at other times
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Originally Posted by AcuraFan
Well, they said the same thing about the TSX and it's selling far better than expected...so I can see the RDX doing just fine even with 4 cylinders.
Besides this, the TSX resides close to the bottom of the "Acura food chain" ....many people in this segment may not be put off by the 4 cylinder, but when you move further up the ladder ("Successful, well off urbanites with active lifestyles" to paraphrase Acura's own words), a 4-banger will just not cut it!!
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Originally Posted by vicpai
.....is selling "OK", I wouldn't call it a RAGING SUCCESS!!! I see far far more TLs on the road than TSXs, and the TL came out way later. The TSX is made in limited numbers and that's why it gives THE IMPRESSION that it is selling very well, but I can bet if you could see Honda's internal projections for this car, it would not be doing all that well. .......what I'm trying to say is that if they'd put a "6" in there, it would probably have sold 5 times better.
Besides this, the TSX resides close to the bottom of the "Acura food chain" ....many people in this segment may not be put off by the 4 cylinder, but when you move further up the ladder ("Successful, well off urbanites with active lifestyles" to paraphrase Acura's own words), a 4-banger will just not cut it!!
Besides this, the TSX resides close to the bottom of the "Acura food chain" ....many people in this segment may not be put off by the 4 cylinder, but when you move further up the ladder ("Successful, well off urbanites with active lifestyles" to paraphrase Acura's own words), a 4-banger will just not cut it!!
Alls I'm sayin' is people were condemning the TSX because of it's 4-banger. And they were proved wrong. Don't condemn the RDX until you've driven it. Whatever engine they have in it, it will be fun to drive and a sales success.
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Originally Posted by vicpai
but that nasty, thrashy, horrendous 4-banger sound shows itself at other times ![Thumbs Down](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsdown.gif)
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What I'm saying is, you don't like it, that doesn't make it horrendous to everyone.
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People poopooed the TSX saying "glorified Civic" and "it won't sell" and "it's gonna suck" and wotnot. And 95% of those critics were silenced once they drove it. It's now winning awards and selling better than Honda expected. Of course, the TL is selling far better (2-3 times as many) because that's their bread-and-butter sedan. The TL has pretty much always been #1 or #2 in luxury sedan sales (behind only the 3 series). That doesn't mean the TSX isn't doing well though. It was designed and marketed to sell fewer than it is but as it turns out, success isn't dictated by executives. I don't think it would sell all that much better with a V6. For one thing, it wouldn't get nearly the good press if it had a V6. Most critics love the handling and the addictive 6spd mated perfectly with that engine. Very few complain about the engine size. None of them say "The TSX falls flat on its face because it has a 4-banger". I think good press sells cars, and the TSX gets good press.
Alls I'm sayin' is people were condemning the TSX because of it's 4-banger. And they were proved wrong. Don't condemn the RDX until you've driven it. Whatever engine they have in it, it will be fun to drive and a sales success.
Alls I'm sayin' is people were condemning the TSX because of it's 4-banger. And they were proved wrong. Don't condemn the RDX until you've driven it. Whatever engine they have in it, it will be fun to drive and a sales success.
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Originally Posted by vicpai
Truly that would be a SUPER-BRAINLESS move!!!....looks like I see more and more people with this point of view!!!
4 cylinder = torqueless, UNREFINED POS that PRETENDS to belong in a luxury vehicle!!!![Roll Eyes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
...and FYI, the TSX is quite an UNREFINED vehicle when it is accelerating in a moderate or agressive fashion. They've tried their best to mask it's inherent traits, and in all honesty I must say that they've succeeded in doing this while it cruises on the highway, but that nasty, thrashy, horrendous 4-banger sound shows itself at other times![Thumbs Down](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsdown.gif)
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4 cylinder = torqueless, UNREFINED POS that PRETENDS to belong in a luxury vehicle!!!
![Roll Eyes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
...and FYI, the TSX is quite an UNREFINED vehicle when it is accelerating in a moderate or agressive fashion. They've tried their best to mask it's inherent traits, and in all honesty I must say that they've succeeded in doing this while it cruises on the highway, but that nasty, thrashy, horrendous 4-banger sound shows itself at other times
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Originally Posted by AcuraFan
Well, they said the same thing about the TSX and it's selling far better than expected...so I can see the RDX doing just fine even with 4 cylinders.
A 4-cyl hybrid with V6 power would sell well
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Originally Posted by jcg878
True, but there's precedent in selling 4-cyl engines in the TSXs segment. What upscale SUV has one??
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A 4-cyl hybrid with V6 power would sell well
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I think we'll see the same thing with the RDX (if it gets an I4).
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Originally Posted by AcuraFan
What other car in its market has a NA 4-banger?
Originally Posted by jcg878
True, but there's precedent in selling 4-cyl engines in the TSXs segment.
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Originally Posted by jcg878
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N.B. man that A4 is gorgeous
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Originally Posted by vicpai
.....not once, but SEVERAL times.....and not only that, but I was seriously considering buying one......and Yes, it was the 4-banger's "throaty sound" or whatever they call it
that was a total put off......and I couldn't care less if Car and Driver calls it a jewel of a sedan (and in some ways, such as pure handling it might be, but different people have different priorities in a vehicle). Now, like I've said before, the target audience of this vehicle might be very different, and that may be why it does fairly well, but what I'm saying is that a 4-banger might not cut it with the target market of the RDX!! (at least from what Acura says who it's marketing this vehicle to)
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