biker

If they won't kill the RL, I don't think they'll axe the ZDX either - regardless of how poorly it sells.

krio

Ooo.... smth is happening at the end... RDX, MDX and so on... will be a veeery interesting 2012...

phile

http://www.chinacartimes.com/2012/01...testing-china/

iforyou

iTrader: (1)

Can't see too much, but it kinda looks like a smaller MDX...which is a good thing IMO....

Moog-Type-S

I see beak

phile

beak's here to stay, but it does appear more subdued (read: not any less polarizing) than the outgoing look.

JAB00

Looks much better than the current beak on the RDX. I agree that it does look like a mini MDX which is a good thing.

Colin

Of course, it looks like it'll get it's MMC in 2013.

Type34

Aesthetically, IMO, the 2013 is a huge improvement over the clunky current gen. I'm hoping these are just concept wheels though

jwong77

Very similar looking overall to the MDX, not bad.

spdandpwr

Seems a bit bland / generic...but I don't mind it. The interior looks great.

Moog-Type-S

The OG RDX was about pretty much a train wreck design.

This however is about as vanilla as one can get.
However this is a smarter move for Acura for their previous design language was downright horrible.....better to go the safer vanilla route....don't excite...don't offend.

CarbonGray Earl

The thing about decent vanilla design is that it tends to look better or still looks pretty good later in its lifespan.

I've always though Honda had it right being just a tad bland. This whole 'bold' thing was clearly out of character.

jwong77

I think the vanilla design route served them pretty well in the late 90's early 2000's. IMO the 3rd Gen TL design was their one hit in the last 15 years designwise, but that one seems to be more of the exception than the norm.

spdandpwr

The old nsx wasn't bad, nor was the rsx.

Moog-Type-S

^^ The RSX was not a looker.

spdandpwr

I didn't think so either, but a lot of people liked it.

pttl

I like the new one.

TiggaMan909

not bad... kinda has the lines of the FX... ::

Moog-Type-S

^^ I think you mean RX

phile

this is so vanilla

Type34

The more I look at it, the more I see a little Lex RX, which is a good thing as the 5-passenger RDX is more of a competitor to the 5-pass RX than the 7-pass MDX.

And I agree on Honda/Acura losing its way with the bolder designs - H/A have always been about quality, reliability, and clean design. These recent redesigns may prove more conservative and perhaps an adherence to that original ideal (let's hope).

And I really like the moving of the blade down in the grille opening...

iforyou

iTrader: (1)

The back reminds me of the Q5.

JS + XES

iTrader: (1)

looks vanilla, especially the front end

Sly Raskal

iTrader: (1)

Here is my Flickr album so far for Acura's Press Conference:

http://flic.kr/s/aHsjxWUghH

I still have tomorrow at the show so I will be taking a lot more pics at the Acura Booth and many others so sit tight for more pics.

wassystyle

I have to see it in person ... I don't like the wheels.

AZuser

Don't like.....

Interior is nice though.

jwong77

The NSX was designed around 1990, that is not 15 years ago... As for RSX, and it falls inline with the vanilla design IMO. Like I said, it that served them well, and nothing wrong with it.

Sly Raskal

iTrader: (1)

it didn't live up to be what an Integra replacement should have been IMO, which contributed to it's short life.

fsttyms1

Finally a real motor too

03tLsNBP

iTrader: (9)

I still think the 2.3 turbo had more potential than the NA V6. I miss that engine and the SH-AWD as well. Now it seems the RDX is truly just a luxury version of the CRV (even more than it was before). There's nothing unique about it. Let's see if the blandness pays off in increased sales.

Acuraboy7

I have to agree with that the wheels have to go LOL

Acuraboy7

My mother has had both first a RDX now a CRV and she likes the CRV better she said the RDX was too jumpy and bouncy over the bumps we actually chose it over a Volvo XC70 but my father decided it had all the same stuff and she doesnt need a $40.000 car to go to the store when they already have one luxury car

Acuraboy7

I like the new RDX I think I will choose that or a Volvo S60 AWD tired of having cars with all this power and they dont grip the road and Chicago weather sucks time for AWD. I'm glad they put a V6 in it turbos have some lag and they suck when you have the AC on, they are noisy too. I have about 6 months till my lease is up. I will say it has a little of a chevy equinox look, not bad tho I like the grille and the interior.

Moog-Type-S

It's sad to see Honda give up on an engine with potential.

To think we could have seen more turbo applications from Honda if they put this engine in the TSX.

....but no, for the strangest of reasons they put this engine in the RDX.....and now this engine is kicked to the curb, along with any hopes of future turbo engines from Honda.

Acuraboy7

Its not very refined

Professor

It's nice to see Chrysler has sold the Grand Caravan rights to Honda, and they are already making plans for the production line.

That's my problem though. I see too many SUVs look like a shorten minivan.

Moog-Type-S

See the word: "potential".

Mr Marco

If the Infinity FX...



mated with a Mazda CX7...



you'd get the 2013 RDX.

ostrich

To me, this is just a smaller version of the MDX, and that is no bad thing - it's very vanilla, but guess what? The MDX is a big seller for Acura, so why mess with a winning formula!? It does look much more premium and mature than the current RDX.

Sure, I would like a car that looks more futuristic and distinctive, but most car buyers probably would love this. So it does not have SH-AWD - I would love for it to have it, but most soccer moms will just be happy with AWD, and would probably not be pushing the car to its limits to know the difference between AWD and SH-AWD anyway. Just watch it - I bet you this thing will sell really well!