biker

^ everyone knows darn well that between the watering down of any concept/prototype and the adding of the "required" Acura shield, the production version could look quite different.

dom

Accord based

3.7L J

Wake me up when they release something interesting.

chill_dog

The concept pic looks good...just make it a real coupe without the beak.

mg7726

wake me up when they don't have the power plenum.

JediMindTricks

not surprised they're doing this or rumored to be doing this.

Islandsnowz

this look is not fresh at all, it has been done before.

SpicyMikey

I give this rumor of a low slung ZDX little credit. I give that rendering ZERO credit. Those rumors from that Holday rag are usually BS. The renderings are always fantasy. It doesn't even match the text. They said it would be a 4 door but are showing a 2 door. Whats that about?

Moog-Type-S

There be four doors on this barge, matey!

SpicyMikey

A ha! The old hidden door handle trick. Sorry about that Chief

MeehowsBRZ

Seriously this is getting lame.

Instead of ACURA:ADVANCE they should make the slogan ACURA:FOUR DOORS OR BUST

DeMAN

Looks alot better than what they have out now. To bad some of those looks could rub off on the current TL.

iforyou

iTrader: (1)

Seems like some of us think that rumours are real. There's also another rumour that talks about the S2000 replacement being RWD with IMA and 2+2 layout. I can already see people in the future saying, "Honda said they will produce a 4-door sporty coupe/RWD coupe, but once again they failed to bring it to the market and this and that. All they do is talk but nothing comes out."

Moog-Type-S

Powered by teh Beak

chill_dog

^ Maybe it's just the chop, but the beak doesn't look that bad there.

invisiblewar

it reminds me of the silvia concept that nissan was showing around for a while

iforyou

iTrader: (1)

that's hawt!

TSX69

2010 Acura Model Changes

Date: July 20, 2009 00:00
Submitted by: Jeff
Source: Acura PR
Credibility Rating: Not Specified

http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=842310

TORRANCE, Calif. – Major changes and improvements abound for nearly every model in the 2010 Acura line-up, with the biggest highlight of the year being the all-new ZDX four-door luxury sports coupe.

2010 Acura RL Luxury Performance Sedan

The top-of-the-line Acura luxury performance sedan is unchanged for the 2010 model year with the exception of color selection.

2010 Acura TL Performance Luxury Sedan

This fall, the long awaited debut of a manual transmission version of the high-performance TL SH-AWD model goes on sale to satisfy the desires of the performance enthusiast.

TL SH-AWD: Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission equipped 305 HP VTEC V-6 model now available. Also included are a new clutch system, exclusive SH-AWD tuning, revised suspension settings, and more sporty steering feel. Additional information will be available later in the year.

2010 Acura TSX Sports Sedan

To further expand the appeal of the popular TSX Sports Sedan, a new V-6 model is added to TSX line-up.


TSX

* Enhanced steering feel
* Easier-to-read navigation screen

TSX V-6

* Powerful 280 HP 3.5L VTEC® V-6
* Exclusive suspension tuning
* Enhanced Braking system
* One inch larger diameter wheels (18-inch)
* Active Sound Control (ASC) noise cancellation system
* Additional information will be available later in the year



2010 Acura ZDX Four-Door Luxury Sports Coupe

The all-new ZDX four-door luxury sports coupe features stunning coupe-like styling with the added benefit of a commanding presence and flexible utility. The dramatically styled ZDX is designed to break new ground for Acura in the areas of provocative styling, contemporary luxury and meticulous refinement.

ZDX

* Provocative four-door coupe styling with hidden rear door handles and 5-passenger seating
* Panoramic glass roof with power moonroof
* Rich hand-stitched leather interior
* State-of-the-art technology including a new blind spot indicator system and multi-view rearview camera
* Powerful VTEC® V-6 engine
* New 6-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission
* Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®)
* Additional information will be available later in the year



2010 Acura MDX Luxury SUV

The 2010 Acura MDX features substantial improvements which increase performance and efficiency while also raising the level of luxury and prestige the MDX currently enjoys. For those customers who want the latest in customer enhancing technologies, the MDX will offer a new “Advance” package.
MDX

* New 6-speed automatic transmission improves performance and fuel economy
* Numerous styling enhancements included new front fascia and redesigned alloy wheels
* Technology improvements include an available hard disc drive, iPOD and USB music compatibility , new real-time traffic re-routing capabilities and multi-view backup camera
* Interior upgrades throughout
* Available "Advance" Package includes active suspension, adaptive cruise control, Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), blind spot information system and one inch larger diameter wheels (19-inch)
* Additional information will be available later in the year



2010 Acura RDX Turbocharged Crossover SUV

The 2010 RDX features significantly updated styling, substantial technology enhancements, as well as the addition of an all-new two-wheel drive model to make it even more competitive within its segment.

RDX

* All-new two-wheel drive model available
* New front and rear fascia styling including new signature Acura grille and redesigned alloy wheels
* Enhanced ride quality
* Numerous interior and convenience upgrades including a standard rear view camera
* Additional information will be available later in the year

dom

Looks like all the complaints about the TSX's steering feel were addressed.

wmb0000

Hmm .. why is Acura so slow in bring the 6-speed auto to the RL/TL/RDX/TSX. It's only on the new ZDX and 2010 MDX

JD23

Hopefully, that means the 2011 TL and TSX will have the 6AT.

I'm wondering if the "exclusive SH-AWD tuning, revised suspension settings, and more sporty steering feel," that is listed for the TL SH-AWD is included for both the 5AT and 6MT models, or only for the MT.

biker

Probably - tho a Honda DSG may also come out by then.

tsxgoogs

There is not one acura from the current model lineup that I would consider buying.

SpicyMikey

Reported in the subscription based "Automotive News". here's a blurb about in on CarTech

http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/07/20...am/#more-37018

runnerX

I long left Acura... I currently have a 2006 330i and 2006 Z4 M, I couldn't be any happier

SpicyMikey

Mmmm. Nice garage. Got my eye on a new Z4 35i for my mid life crisis coming up.

Never Summer

I hope Honda realizes they're well on their way to becoming as gay if not more gay than Toyota. That's a hard feat, the Prius is about as bad as it gets. Screw Hybrids, make a diesel or go back to what Honda used to be good at, making new engines.

LuvMyTSX

That doesn't sound good. In fact, it sounds extremely limiting and short-sighted. New engines, transmissions, and chassis for hybrid vehicles. Great.

Jackygor

Well played Acura, REVERSE PSYCHOLOGY!

LuvMyTSX

Not even any mention of diesels. Just hybrids.

tmnhs81

the fawk?!!! screw this new guy.

Ashburner

I had no hope

dom

Honyota.

Good luck to them. Just last week were all excited about the new CEO. Guess not.

That sounds great, but when? Does this mean the J and K go on another 5 years?

SpicyMikey

Here's the text in case the link goes bad --

Honda has never been a big fan of V8 powered rear-wheel-drive sedans - and even with a new enthusiast steering the wheel at the company, it doesn’t seem like we’ll see any dynamic sedans from the Japanese automaker anytime soon. According to Takanobu Ito, who replaced Takeo Fukui last month, Honda doesn’t need V8 rear-wheel-drive sedans because marked demand has shifted to fuel-efficient cars, reports Automotive News.
“I don’t think we need a classic front-engine, rear-drive car,” said Ito. “It would be meaningless to emulate what other companies have been doing for more than five decades.”
Honda needs to pioneer new territory, Ito said. He said that Honda recently suspended its rwd program and called it “a good decision.”

“We are considering incorporating new engines, motors, transmissions and chassis into mid- to large-sized hybrid vehicles, and I think this is a good opportunity for change,” he said.
Last year, Fukui said that Honda was planning a new fuel-efficient V8 for the Acura RL; however the program was axed during the global market meltdown.
- By: Omar Rana

biker

I'm shocked I tell ya.

But hey, if they can sell whatever they make and make money, that's what counts.

JD23

Not shocking, but disappointing nonetheless. All of the "Tier-1" talk was a probably a bunch of BS or the Tier-1 plan has been discontinued. It seems like Honda is content to invest a minimum amount of money into Acura and relegate it to its current position below BMW, MB and Lexus.

fsttyms1

Acura will never move up to the tier 1 level with the current direction they are going. Backward

chill_dog

Wow, it is possble to fail harder than GM.

Moog-Type-S

Guys....just wait....give Honda/Acura time......10-15 more years....coupes, Dual clutch gearboxes.....V8, turbos, RWD, diesels, direct injection......it's all coming.....Honda won't let you down!!!!

phile

^ honestly i don't think anyone's floored by this ass backward decision from Acura. I think we all had a glimmer of hope, but knew in the back of our minds Honda was going to pull something like this.

jangkai

I guess the RL won't be getting any changes soon