iNteGraz92

that's what i said and i was talking about this cameraphone pic

AsianRage

That's HOT looking MDX!!!

chungkopi

if the price is right, it would definitely be on the top of my list.

phile

I think you're right, the more I look at it, the more it seems likely that it's an MDX and not an RDX. Colin pointed out the black tape on the rear windows to disguise the thick C pillars, so if you can imagine it not there, you would see the trapezoidal rear window seen on the MDX concept drawing. It's just too big to be the RDX. IMO the two spy pics (this black/blue one and the other white one) are both of the MDX.

heyitsme

Think its 99.9% unlikely that the mdx would be seen before the nyc auto show, thats the rdx, its just sad that will be exactly how the mdx looks from that angle .

Motohip

Those are obviously 2 different cars. Look how big the rear window is on the black one.

TypeRS

it's the same car. look closely at the black one... there appears to be some sort of panel covering the rear windows.

Davediego

compare the top and bottom of the C pillar on the white and black cars, the top is fatter than the bottom in the white one while the bottom is fatter than the top in the black one...

gocubsgo55

am i the only person here that is not impressed at all with these pictures? not the poor quality despite being amateur spy pics, but due to the very bland design.

these are just spy pics though, I'll wait until I see the cars in person.

phile

I know (and I still don't know if we're looking at an RDX or MDX). The MDX concept rendering actually didn't excite me, so I wouldn't be surprised if I'm not wowed by the concept in the flesh.

Motohip

Are you kidding me??? The C pillar is almost directly above the rear tire on the black one and in front of the rear tire on the white one.

fsttyms1

Those are 2 different cars. Tail lights cut differently, C Pillar is in different location.


I like the look of the new MDX

biker

That production line must be getting close to starting if this will hit delaers in the summer. It also means that the next CR-V is not that far away either - they're both supposed to come off the same assembly line.

iNteGraz92

two new acuras this year (rdx and mdx), two new hondas next year (accord and cr-v)

biker

I thought the CR-V will be new for MY07 - meaning it will come out sometime later this year.

iNteGraz92

is it?
i just thought it would be weird to have the cr-v and rdx come out the same year

biker

I thought that was the point - the RDX is just a souped up version of the next CR-V and will come off the same assembly line. So the US CR-V will be built on the new assembly line while the rest of the world will still get their CR-V from the UK assembly line. With the new RAV4 out and selling well, Honda has to update the CR-V to keep its sales lead.

Stevens24

The 07 CR-V will be released in Sept.

deandorsey

all pics and info up


http://hondanews.com/CatID3088


videos too!

phile

Hehe, beat me to it. Looks a lot better without the cladding, but the wheels look a few inches too small.

deandorsey

hehe
.. im waitin on tov to put up all the hi rez shots...


Fuel Economy
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway 19/24* mpg (City/Highway)

*Preliminary mileage estimates determined by Acura. Final EPA mileage estimates were not available at the time of printing. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage may vary.

eh

TypeRS

Acura just can't make good looking front end designs. the front fascia is just too busy looking when compared to the rest of the exterior and from the side the proportions arent right with the frontal half looking too bulky looking. acura has GOT to get rid of the 5 point grill design. if they're gonna keep that corporate grille, they really should look at how Mazda does it cause those guys know how to design cars.

But if there's one thing Acura knows best, it's designing a nice interior.

iNteGraz92

sell your tsx. it's design sucks since acura doesn't know how to design exteriors

deandorsey

did you just copy and paste that from the mdx thread? lol

i came in here for nothing!

iNteGraz92

DownUnder

IMO it looks very nice! Can't wait to see them at the dealer.

TypeRS

yes i did. i actually clicked the wrong thread.

TypeRS

but i like the interior
and for the record, the tsx is one of the better designs of recent, imo. i picked it over the TL. they should bring back the styling themes of the last Legend cause those were the good ol' days.

deandorsey

iNteGraz92

i myself would like to pick up a 6spd legend coupe

RWalker2

I'm really liking this. I agree the front is a little too busy but the rear, profile, and interior are great, imo

Infamous425

i love it everything except for the middle gap in the front bumper. the black one looks stealth

phile

The black is its best color, the red looks pretty good too. I give the interior a 8.5/10. A little too much of the faux aluminum for my tastes; could've gone with more subtle accents on the steering wheel. The beige interior looks pretty upscale, though. Love the aluminum ringed gauges, hate the pods housing them. Huge blind spot, it's a good thing a backup camera is available.

I like the exterior, I give it 9/10. The front is too busy, but the rest is nice, I even like the grille. Disappointed in no LED taillights (not even the 3rd brake light); I just think it would've been cooler with them. I like the detailing in the HID lense housing (it looks like it has the ability to swivel...not sure though, maybe it's just poorly assembled).

Motohip

I love the interior but the steering wheel looks too much like the civic's. I don't like the headlights.

Overall I like it, especially the interior. I'll take one in black and put some 20's on it. What size are the ones on it now???

What's that badge on the bottom right of the liftgate? SH-AWD???

Oh, and I wish it would come with a power passanger seat.

phile

That badge underneath SH-AWD spells out "turbo"

Motohip

^^ What are you talking about?

phile

Did you not ask about the badge on the tailgate?

Motohip

The badge above turbo is RDX, not SH-AWD.

I meant this badge.

phile

I got it confused. That badge says SH-AWD.

cheepung

No power seat on the passenger seat. That is sad for a $32K suv.