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More information released on the Acura ZDX. I'm sure it's fun to drive, but I find its design to be unforgivably appalling. It's like the ugly lesbian sister of the MDX. Not much more information is available at this point to make a preliminary assessment in terms of performance.
-------------------------------------------------------------- The Acura ZDX Revealed
Acura's four-door sports coupe boasts 300 hp, a panoramic moonroof and a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.
Acura confirmed specs and released more photos Monday of the new ZDX, which is scheduled to arrive this winter as a 2010 model.
The ZDX is the vehicle being pitched as a "four-door sports coupe" and, as expected, will come with a 3.7-liter V6 engine making 300 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque. That's paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.
The five-passenger vehicle has been captured in multiple spy shots, and features such as the panoramic roof, flared fenders and hidden rear door handles will show up on the production version. It looks similar to the prototype seen at the New York Auto Show in April.
The ZDX will come in three trim levels: a base version, one fitted with a technology package and a premium package.
Standard are 19-inch, seven-spoke alloy wheels, which are the largest standard wheels in the Acura lineup.
Hand-stitched leather highlights the interior. Pricing will be announced later, but Acura says the ZDX will be slotted between the MDX and the RL.Standard are 19-inch, seven-spoke alloy wheels, which are the largest standard wheels in the Acura lineup.
Hand-stitched leather highlights the interior. Pricing will be announced later.
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That is surpring from Acura. But the new TL is also ugly to me. I almost bought an 04 body style, I wouldn't touch the new one.... The new MDX is borderline, but I can tollerate, but this is just beyond me...
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That is surpring from Acura. But the new TL is also ugly to me. I almost bought an 04 body style, I wouldn't touch the new one.... The new MDX is borderline, but I can tollerate, but this is just beyond me...
The new TL is somewhat ugly to me too, although it's growing on me a little. I had a 2005 TL at one point and while the styling was slightly subdued and unremarkable, it was a great car and I wouldn't hesitate to have one again. The new MDX is acceptable to me also.....but this ZDX is just plain ugly. I hate the crossover-looking element to it. I'm sure the aerodynamics are stellar, but what does it really matter if it's so ugly you have to wear a ski mask to avoid being spotted driving it?
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Alternator from 2003 Maxima ($50 OBO)
A32 Black drivers' door ($55)
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Wanna be x6, where are the handles for the back? Car companies are trying to make the "next" futuristic design and its just somewhat failing...sad
I think the handles in the rear are positioned alongside the rear door window glass, a la Nissan Xterra.
Historically speaking, every five years or so automotive design as a whole undergoes a drastic change. Being that it's 2009, we are on the cusp of the next evolutionary about-face. It's still going to take a lot of getting used to, if this is any indication.
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wtf happened to acura? back in the day of the original integra, vigor, and legend, and the NSW they were putting out great style. Now everything looks like a bloated whale with the most terrible grille ever...
The only thing that Acura makes now that looks reasonably good is the RDX
Whoever came up with the whole grille theme for the new Acuras needs to be fired.
IMO the only way to make the new TL look halfway decent is to paint the big silver trim on the bottom of the trunk lid the same color as the rest of the car, and put in a normal looking grille.
They also screwed up the headlights. The 04-08 TL had the best bi-xenon projectors on the market. The 09+ has downgraded to mediocre single-xenon projectors, similar to those in the TSX.
The Acura models all have the same stupid grille, and the Honda models are taking a step backwards, cosmetically. I definitely prefer the 7th gen Accord over the 8th gen - much sleeker and cleaner.
Whoever came up with the whole grille theme for the new Acuras needs to be fired.
IMO the only way to make the new TL look halfway decent is to paint the big silver trim on the bottom of the trunk lid the same color as the rest of the car, and put in a normal looking grille.
They also screwed up the headlights. The 04-08 TL had the best bi-xenon projectors on the market. The 09+ has downgraded to mediocre single-xenon projectors, similar to those in the TSX.
The Acura models all have the same stupid grille, and the Honda models are taking a step backwards, cosmetically. I definitely prefer the 7th gen Accord over the 8th gen - much sleeker and cleaner.
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Oh I'll show you a dingy. A reaaaaaaaaaaal small one.
I can't help it every time I see a new Acura I think of this:
They need a factor recall for the fronts grills on all 2009's & 2010's.
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Its going to cost nearly 60K bux and each dealer will get 1 a month.. this is the info I got from our reps. I dont plan on buying one, I actually preffer the 04-06 MDX over this mess.
No one is goin to buy this car anyways. Their cars are no fun to drive, they lack any kind of soul and they are butt ugly. Acura will never be what it used to be.
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Acura Announces Pricing and On-Sale Information for 2010 ZDX
Provocative four-door sports coupe goes on-sale December 15 The all-new 2010 ZDX four-door sports coupe is set to go on-sale at Acura dealerships on December 15 with a manufacturers suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $45,495, plus a destination and handling charge* of $810, Acura announced today. Designed, developed and manufactured in North America, the ZDX has already generated a tremendous amount of excitement since its world debut at the New York Auto Show in April, thanks to its stunning coupe-like styling combined with flexible utility, a commanding presence and outstanding performance. "Acura dealers are seeing strong interest from customers for the ZDX well before its official on-sale date," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "The ZDX is like nothing you have ever seen before from Acura."
The ZDX will be available in three trim packages, the well-equipped ZDX; ZDX with Technology Package; and the ZDX with Advance Package. Highlights of standard features on the ZDX include the world's longest panoramic glass roof, concealed rear door handles, and a hand-stitched leather dash, center console and door panels. Powering every ZDX is a 3.7-liter VTEC® V-6 that generates 300 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque while achieving a class-leading EPA-rated city/highway fuel economy of 16/23 mpg**. Standard on every ZDX is Acura's exclusive Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system that provides outstanding handling as well as excellent all-season capability. The ZDX with Technology Package adds an Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Traffic Rerouting™, AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ with radar image maps, a full VGA display screen and an innovative new multi-view rear camera. Additionally, the Technology Package includes an upgraded Acura/ELS Surround® 415-watt Premium Audio System with a built-in 15-gigabyte hard disk drive (HDD) media storage system (that allows the ZDX owner to download and store up to 3,500 songs***), a GPS-linked, solar-sensing, dual-zone automatic climate control system and Keyless Access System (with Smart Entry and push button ignition). In addition to the features found in the Technology Package, the Advance Package adds several premium technologies including a new blind spot information system (BSI), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Collision Mitigating Braking System™ (CMBS™), an Integrated Dynamic System (IDS) active damper system, heated and ventilated front seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather seating surfaces, premium brushed tricot headliner material and a sport steering wheel. TrimMSRP*EPA**ZDX$45,49516/23/19ZDX with Technology Package$49,99516/23/19ZDX with Advance Package$56,04516/23/19For more information about Acura vehicles, please visit www.acura.com. For additional media information, please go to www.acuranews.com. *MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $810.00 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary. **Based on 2010 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle. ***Approximate capacity based on an average size of 4.2 MB per song at a 128kbps bitrate
I expect better from Acura.
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