The extensive overhauling of Acura's North American lineup will continue with the next generation of the MDX three-row crossover, which was spied here in prototype form with less intrusive camouflage than before.
Instead of the previous prototype's heavy cladding, this test car was covered in a white skin wrap with some funky black schemes affording us a better view of the new MDX's exterior redesign.
From what we can tell, the body will have softer lines while the styling of the front end of the new MDX appears to be less prominent, but will continue to use Acura's polarizing signature "beak". Overall, it looks like Acura has chosen to evolve rather than revolutionize the current model's design.
The profile pictures suggest that the new MDX will grow in size, not so much in terms of the wheelbase length but the rear overhang that looks longer than the current version, which has been in production since 2006 receiving a mild refresh at the end of 2009.
Acura isn't saying much about the next MDX's powertrain, but it is likely to be offered with the brand's updated V6 delivering 310hp and quite possibly, a hybrid variant using the upcoming RLX sedan's setup that connects a 3.5-liter direct-injected VTEC V6 to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission and three electric motors.
Look for the new MDX to hit the market in late 2013 badged as a 2014 model.
Photo Credits: CarPix for CarScoop
10 Comments:
Enjoy these pics folks, for knowing Acura, this is the best a new model ever looks - under as much camo as humanely possible.
Beak beak beak beak beak beak beak beak beak beak beak beak beak beak!
I mean can't Acura take a hint?
I LOL'd
Not only are Acura designers BLIND, they are also DEAF. "HELLO?!?!??! NOBODY LIKES THE BEAK! YOUR DESIGNS ARE TERRIBLE!"
...yeah, and that's why it's the number one selling SUV...you dopes can pick on some Acura products but it's hard to make a case against this one as it owns the market.
Lexus RX 2012 Sep. YTD sales.
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2012/10/02/051914-toyota-motor-sales-reports-increase-september-sales.html
Total YTD = 67,048
Acura MDX 2012 Sep. YTD sales.
http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=6919-en
Total YTD = 38,646
Bluntly, you're dead wrong.
Best selling SUV? It's not even on the top 20...wtf are u talking about?
As popular as the RX is I would not buy one since there are so many on the road. The MDX looks just fine to me and would be on my list along with some others.
Found another one.
Cadillac SRX 2012 Sep. YTD sales
http://media.gm.com/content/dam/Media/gmcom/investor/2012/1002Deliveries.pdf
Total YTD = 40,224
Conclusion, you're still dead wrong.
i think of all acura models the mdx is the sharpest looker
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