Celebrating its 20th anniversary as a brand, Acura on Monday announced plans to debut a concept version of the all-new MDX luxury sport-utility vehicle, April 12, at the New York International Auto Show and released an artist’s rendering of the new vehicle. Scheduled to debut later this year, the 2007 Acura MDX will be the second generation of Acura’s luxury SUV to be designed, developed and manufactured exclusively in North America. “The 2007 MDX will speak clearly to the advanced image of Acura and promises to put MDX solidly at the front of the pack with a striking new image, new technology and performance unmatched in the segment,” said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “The designers and engineers working on this new MDX have a tremendous passion for this product that will be evident in all aspects of its design and performance.”
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03/28, 9:32 AM
posted by:
Mike Keller
Finally everyone is catching on to what Infiniti gave the world several years ago. The Mazda CX-7, Ford Edge, new Highlander, and now this Acura all are copying what the FX did for design back when SUVs where supposed to be truck-based boxes. In fact, this MDX sketch could well have been the new FX, with its large C-pillar, small rear window, bulging look, high hood and large gently sloped grill.
Infiniti figured out years ago that most people do not want to take their SUVs off-road. They just want a fun car with AWD, good visability and a hatchback. The FX got some weird looks back then, but look at the others all now trying to play catch-up!
03/28, 9:37 AM
posted by:
JD
Looks like the Mazda CX-7 and an Infiniti FX35 made a baby.
03/28, 9:56 AM
posted by:
Northeasterner
As far as I know, the old MDX wasn’t a truck-based box, and FX did not create this segment. FX introduced coupe-like roofline, but that’s about it.
03/28, 11:27 AM
posted by:
Anonymous
I’ve been thinking about a FJ Cruiser but maybe should wait to see what this looks like.. I don’t get cars dirty or full of sand so rock climbing is not needed. The brand sure has a good rep.
I’m not very fond of these looks. Of course this is a concept, and I’m hoping the styling is toned down a bit.
The current MDX is a bit too conservative in styling, the new one needs to strike a balance between conservative and overstyled. IMO it’s the Lexus RX330 that strikes the best balance in the segment.
03/28, 5:03 PM
posted by:
Jason
Is the blue flame in the background necessary? Is it casting a spell?
03/28, 7:46 PM
posted by:
Phil
This is one of the first good-looking Acuras I have ever seen (the front end still sucks, though). Everything beforehand (minus the new TL) was just too bland. And thus, I won’t be surprised if the production model turns out blander than the car in these images.
And yes, this Acura screams Audi Q7. Especially the rear end, which is pretty much a direct copy except more angular.
04/02, 9:30 AM
posted by:
Dan
Phil, you’re telling me the RL and TSX are bland? get a life…
04/21, 1:28 AM
posted by:
The-Kid
I gotta admit, Acura’s front is kinda ugly. but when you take out the front fenders and take see the rest of the car, it is a nice shape.
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03/28, 9:32 AM
posted by:
Mike Keller
Finally everyone is catching on to what Infiniti gave the world several years ago. The Mazda CX-7, Ford Edge, new Highlander, and now this Acura all are copying what the FX did for design back when SUVs where supposed to be truck-based boxes. In fact, this MDX sketch could well have been the new FX, with its large C-pillar, small rear window, bulging look, high hood and large gently sloped grill.
Infiniti figured out years ago that most people do not want to take their SUVs off-road. They just want a fun car with AWD, good visability and a hatchback. The FX got some weird looks back then, but look at the others all now trying to play catch-up!
03/28, 9:37 AM
posted by:
JD
Looks like the Mazda CX-7 and an Infiniti FX35 made a baby.
03/28, 9:56 AM
posted by:
Northeasterner
As far as I know, the old MDX wasn’t a truck-based box, and FX did not create this segment. FX introduced coupe-like roofline, but that’s about it.
03/28, 11:27 AM
posted by:
Anonymous
I’ve been thinking about a FJ Cruiser but maybe should wait to see what this looks like.. I don’t get cars dirty or full of sand so rock climbing is not needed. The brand sure has a good rep.
jim
03/28, 11:32 AM
posted by:
Xavier
The rear tail light screams Audi.
03/28, 12:46 PM
posted by:
FU2
It looks like it has a nose… a pointy one!
03/28, 12:56 PM
posted by:
Misha
I’m not very fond of these looks. Of course this is a concept, and I’m hoping the styling is toned down a bit.
The current MDX is a bit too conservative in styling, the new one needs to strike a balance between conservative and overstyled. IMO it’s the Lexus RX330 that strikes the best balance in the segment.
03/28, 5:03 PM
posted by:
Jason
Is the blue flame in the background necessary? Is it casting a spell?
03/28, 7:46 PM
posted by:
Phil
This is one of the first good-looking Acuras I have ever seen (the front end still sucks, though). Everything beforehand (minus the new TL) was just too bland. And thus, I won’t be surprised if the production model turns out blander than the car in these images.
And yes, this Acura screams Audi Q7. Especially the rear end, which is pretty much a direct copy except more angular.
04/02, 9:30 AM
posted by:
Dan
Phil, you’re telling me the RL and TSX are bland? get a life…
04/21, 1:28 AM
posted by:
The-Kid
I gotta admit, Acura’s front is kinda ugly. but when you take out the front fenders and take see the rest of the car, it is a nice shape.