Originally Posted by kevTL888
(Post 15818553)
i hope it comes with the 1.5 and 2.0 turbo 4s rumored to be used on the new Civic SI and gen 10 Accord.
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The new grill looks fine on the 2017 MDX, saw it in person at the dealer.
Based on the brochure photo, the new grill looks horrible on the TLX. |
Pretty sure that brochure is fake. The front bumper is the same exact version of the 2017 mdx, but reduced in size. Compare it closely and you'll see
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Originally Posted by pnoi521
(Post 15815621)
They'll change the wheels. i can't think of any recent Honda/Acura vehicle that has ever kept the same wheels after the MMC.
http://auto-database.com/image/acura...ges-316255.jpg http://images.hgmsites.net/lrg/2011-...00330040_l.jpg |
Originally Posted by AZuser
(Post 15818870)
Pretty much guaranteed that you won't get those with the MMC. Honda's slow, they don't work that way. FMC is more likely.
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Originally Posted by 07Acuradude
(Post 15814510)
Or it could be a heavily camouflaged test mule that doesn't even have the actual production headlights on it yet...since it's just a test mule.
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Originally Posted by silverTL6
(Post 15819070)
The question then is why hide the non-production headlights behind camo? Only reason I could imagine is convenience in making the camo.
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Originally Posted by silverTL6
(Post 15819070)
The question then is why hide the non-production headlights behind camo? Only reason I could imagine is convenience in making the camo.
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This is all I see when looking at these pictures...
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...f87f4c21d6.jpg And the Ford does it better :tomato: |
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Originally Posted by mrgold35
(Post 15817047)
I would go for a +18 TLX if the finish project can look like this or you can configure a "sportier" version compared to the brochure luxo-snooze image. Unfortunately, I think this just a photoshopped guess-i-mation from AcuraConnected.com
Link: http://acuraconnected.com/tlx/ https://i103.photobucket.com/albums/...psdqbtfvlw.jpg |
It was pretty bad 3-4 years ago when we used to make fun of the beaks on the 4G, but now here we are in 2016 comparing Acura's latest offering to a Crown Vic. Does this downward spiral ever come to an end? lol
Acura's motto must be "they'll finally appreciate this one if we make the new one uglier". :facepalm: |
I guess for my two-bits, the sooner they get rid of the beak/shield, the better.
KISA = Keep It Simple Acrua :thumbsup: |
Visually when I look at the above picture the heavy trim around the front & the big shield just accentuate to nose heavy FWD look that has been hard to hide since G4. Think this has always been a styling issue with Acura.
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Someone in my lot has the 2017 MDX. Acura logo and grill is huge.https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...0c0cf4d13e.jpg
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Originally Posted by ConradValmont
Someone in my lot has the 2017 MDX. Acura logo and grill is huge.https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...0c0cf4d13e.jpg
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I can do with the grille but that logo is damn too big
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Originally Posted by mondster
(Post 15821988)
I can do with the grille but that logo is damn too big
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Yes, but now you're comparing Mercedes to Acura. That's your first mistake.
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Originally Posted by TacoBello
(Post 15821999)
Yes, but now you're comparing Mercedes to Acura. That's your first mistake.
Acura's reliability is better than MB. A fully loaded MDX is almost $70K CDN and a fully loaded GLE is probably $80K. Not a huge price difference between the two cars. It's not like he was comparing MB to Kia... |
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I wasn't a fan until I had seen the new grill on the MDX in person. It gives the car a very aggressive look. The shield and logo are big but they seem just fine. People hated the shield so Acura changed it, now they hate the new one. They can't win with some people. The new grill might not be for some but I think it will please many.
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Originally Posted by CaliAtenza
(Post 15821997)
I know a lot of people here are complaining about the big logo but what about the Mercedes' with the sport package/grilles? The 3 pointed star is pretty damn big on those too.
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Originally Posted by Tony Pac
(Post 15822046)
Why mistake? That's a fact!
Acura's reliability is better than MB. A fully loaded MDX is almost $70K CDN and a fully loaded GLE is probably $80K. Not a huge price difference between the two cars. It's not like he was comparing MB to Kia... |
Originally Posted by ConradValmont
(Post 15821931)
Someone in my lot has the 2017 MDX. Acura logo and grill is huge.https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...0c0cf4d13e.jpg
I bet it is so big because they put the nanny sensors behind it. I'm not sure this is an improvement over the shield. I think they just got the shield right and now they replace it with this. Have to see it in person. |
Why is it so hard for Acura to get big grilles right? Other brands with have no problem hiding their electronic doodads behind em, and still manage to keep it classy. Hell, even the Acura logo is starting to look chintzy now :facepalm:
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/T6dMZYmMCWQ/maxresdefault.jpg |
Oh my gosh, please take this over to the MDX forum if you're going to hate on the new grill. We have no clue the size of the logo on the TLX, it could be substantially smaller than the MDX's. The MDX is their first production car with the new grill, Acura will (hopefully) listen to feedback and address any issues. Yes, the logo is large, but I think it looks better than blending in with everything else on the road.
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In my experience, Acura doesn't really listen to anyone. There's been enough times where people were crying "WTF" as loud as possible, and Acura did very little to respond. Sure, they've made minor changes here and there... but anything major? Nope. Don't count on it.
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Originally Posted by TacoBello
(Post 15822434)
In my experience, Acura doesn't really listen to anyone. There's been enough times where people were crying "WTF" as loud as possible, and Acura did very little to respond. Sure, they've made minor changes here and there... but anything major? Nope. Don't count on it.
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Originally Posted by atl7
(Post 15822057)
I wasn't a fan until I had seen the new grill on the MDX in person. It gives the car a very aggressive look. The shield and logo are big but they seem just fine. People hated the shield so Acura changed it, now they hate the new one. They can't win with some people. The new grill might not be for some but I think it will please many.
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Originally Posted by CaliAtenza
(Post 15822831)
I actually think the shield looks very good on the TLX; its probably the best application of it. Now I did see pictures of the '17 MDX with Vossen wheels and it looked pretty slick, so maybe this new grille will work out good too.
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Dude... invest in 3M film. No more dings. :2cents:
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Originally Posted by CaliAtenza
(Post 15822831)
I actually think the shield looks very good on the TLX; its probably the best application of it. Now I did see pictures of the '17 MDX with Vossen wheels and it looked pretty slick, so maybe this new grille will work out good too.
I agree- the renderings do look great. Let's hope that's what the car will actually look like. |
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...1f4947efdd.jpg
At the risk of beating a dead horse here - I was at the dealership getting my oil changed and wandered around the lot for a bit. My initial thinking on the logo (from the pictures here) was that it looked pretty nice - and all the banter here was silly internet silliness. However - seeing an MDX (right - not a TLX) with the new logo live and in person made me think "Holy cow - it's way too big" - even for a large vehicle like the MDX. |
It'd be nice if the Acura logo could be removed, to give the grill that nice, clean look. But if Acura crammed all the sensors behind there for the driving nannies, I don't see that happening. I have a feeling that the grill pattern doesn't continue behind the badge either.
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Thanks for that comparison. I'll have to reserve my ultimate opinion on the MDX logo until I see one in person but with that side by side shot, I am digging the new look.
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Originally Posted by ggesq
(Post 15823376)
Thanks for that comparison. I'll have to reserve my ultimate opinion on the MDX logo until I see one in person but with that side by side shot, I am digging the new look.
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The more pics I see, its kinda growing on me.
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The new logo is not THAT much bigger than the old one. The lack of beak makes it look bigger though.
The new TLX is amazing looking, and the A-Spec is spectacular. I am very excited. |
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