i dont know, need more pics to tell or better to see it life, so far i’m not to exited about its looks

if i didnt hate lexus so much id hate acura even more

why are automakers still coming out with all these suvs

wow it stayed true to the concept. Looks good, great interior.

A4, that’s the stupidest thing anyone has ever said.

Looks good.

nice, hope it has a third row seat.

The C pillars are better resolved than the ugly new CRV. Honda must be running out of ideas on how to design nice C pillars on Suvs.

Kind of over the top both inside and out. I don’t love this “transformers” style hyper-Asian design that Acura has been moving to of late. It’s not particularly luxurious appearing and doesn’t scream “sporty!” to me as much as “look at me!” Not my cup of tea…

Interesting steering wheel. Otherwise it is the usual Honda/Acura look: bland exterior but nice interior.

a4.. why would you ever hate on lexus? =0

I would REALLY like to see something in an upscale performance oriented sports coupe! Another Acura to “graduate” to when I get tired of my RSX. Regardless of SH-AWD or any other gizmos they manage to install, these SUVs and crossovers simply bore the hell out of me.

no chance in hell this Acura would scream “luxury SUV”. Doesnt even look like one. It could pass for a Honda. Come on. Black front low bumper molding? No chrome around the side windows and the strip on the doors?

I drove a previous gen MDX and felt it was too soft and mushy. Plus I hate the mandatory screen in the dash. If you do not opt for the expensive NAV system you get stuck with a stupid screen with a giant radio display.

I’ll take an X3 and slightly less space with improved handling, braking and that “made in Austria” construction.

Strange dumpy looks, better than the curent model but that wasn’t difficult to achieve.

Eh..I’m not liking the exterior. I really cant figure out what Acura is trying to say with it’s new SUV styling. “technougliness” I guess. The interior looks pretty good, except for the millions of small buttons on the center console.

Evolutionary rather than Revolutionary. Interior is a huge improvment over the old one. It’ll sell well just like the first model. 300hp V6 is certainly competitive.

“I’ll take an X3 and slightly less space with improved handling, braking and that “made in Austria” construction.”

First time I’ve ever heard Austria = quality. That seems to be stretching it out a bit. BTW, the intended competitor to the X3 is the RDX. Shows how much you know what’s going on…

The quality of the X3 has been so bad the Next X3 isn’t going to be made by Steyr in Austria

Veda–”First time I’ve ever heard Austria = quality. That seems to be stretching it out a bit. BTW, the intended competitor to the X3 is the RDX. Shows how much you know what’s going on…”

I know very well that the RDX is the supposed competitor to the X3. The X3 still prices out quite a bit higher when its fully optioned. and kind of slots between the Acuras, so you can go either way.

First time you ever heard that Austria = quality? Well shows how much you know. Austria neighbors der Fatherland and has many of the same engineering philosophies and work ethic.

Ever heard of the Mercedes G-wagon? Built in Austria. In fact, it is constructed by the same company that assembles the X3. Magna-Steyr AG. The company has won a number of awards for quality. BMW had originally planned for the new X3 to be built in South Carolina alongside the new X5, but is now having trouble letting go from the superb job that Magna-Steyr has done with the X3 and may have them build it as well.

Ever heard of Glock, or KTM? How about Steyr-Mannlicher firearms. It is a tiny country so they can’t build everything, but what they do is very good.

Again, it shows how much you know.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magna_Steyr

Brady Gang Bang — “The quality of the X3 has been so bad the Next X3 isn’t going to be made by Steyr in Austria”

Not according to what I read in July. What are you on the Board of Directors of BMW?

In fact, it’s the opposite. The only complaint about the X3 is it interior plastics and its overall “look” which can take some getting used to. Its not Steyr’s fault that BMW spec’d a cheaper plastic. BMW is very happy with Steyr and the only reason they considered building it in SC is it will cost less since the new X3 shares a platform with the X5.

dont like it, I think the recent addition to Acuras SUV line up, the RDX which do much better than this new MDX! what’s up with all the sharp angles….I mean it worked for the TL but it aint working for this ugly baby!

What Renton said on both of his posts and I’d like to add some of my own opinion:
I like this car, besides for the C (or if you want to count the small pillar it’s a D) pillar which is going to be pretty large, and the steering wheel which I wouldn’t doubt will be changed unless this is going straight into production from what the images look like.
Oh yeah and I don’t like the grill that much. But other than that this looks like every other SUV out there, so blaaaand. I wish someone would just take a venture and see what they can do with design, I would like to see… cars that would differenciate me from someone elses car or SUV.

what the hell? why do you guys like this peice of crap but your all so quick to cut down a good looking american car, like that avenger? if you all like the jap crap sooooo much and hate the american stuff soooo much, than get the hell outta here. holy ****, its like you guys hate america or something, im proud to live here, im proud of our transportation, you should be too!

hey USA #1, stop spreading your blind patriotic prejudiced filth, take it somewhere else jackass.

This MDX looks pretty good I think, the interior is gorgeous, I’d like to see more photos of the exterior before I can make a full assessment, but I like what i see

THE UGLIEST steering wheel I have ever seen in my life!

because toyotas are crap, and when they kill off every car with an ounce of emotion, why should i have any respect for them? OOh the LF-A, what a crock of ****, its awful looking, and toyota was too big of a bunch of pussies to bring back the Supra, or even a moneymaker like the Celica or MR2. A new celica could be an RX-8 competitor, but toyota/lexus are stale brands which bring nothing to the table. The GS is boring, the IS is a beautiful car, but is no 3 series competitor, all their SUVS are mommy loving crap, and the LS is a broke mans S-class. I hate lexus for their lack of passion and their 50-60 year old demographic they seem to be forever targeting. Put the infiniti FX next to the lexus RX. RWD vs FWD, V8 vs hybrid hunk of ****. Exciting, undying styling for the FX compared to the relatively generic, bland styling of the RX. Infinitis are edgy, powerful, and stylish, while lexus’s are over-conservative, old-person cars which may as well smell like moth balls when they come out of the factory. Thats why i hate lexus.

A4 you are absolutely right, but you forgot the true worst one. The ES. Here is a car that is a moving couch and looks and drives as such. It is by far the most boring car on the road. Followed closely by the camry of which it is a clone. I commend you for taking the stand against lexus loving pansies.

“First time you ever heard that Austria = quality? Well shows how much you know. Austria neighbors der Fatherland and has many of the same engineering philosophies and work ethic.”

Ahh then you would already know that German quality and engineering aren’t all that great nowadays. Then again maybe you don’t…

A4, Infiniti still can’t beat Lexus in terms of actual interior craftmanship and material. So everyone has a preference on that they want in a car. If you don’t like Lexus for being what it is, nobody’s shoving it down your throat. Don’t buy the damn car and get whatever you want. Personally I don’t like Infiniti for straying in the performance are too much and forgetting everything else in a car. So I buy something else, simple as that.

Why is everyone copying Mercedes wheel bulges?

Just wait till they put fins on their cars, bet Kia, and Acura will copy that too. UGLY

A4… i don’t understand… so you’re vilifying Lexus (Toyota) and Acura (Honda) for having a successful business model?

Renton – If you have to haul around a family and all the stuff that goes along with one, an X3 would be too tight a fit. MDX provides way more space. Driving dynamics are a whole other issue.

awesome!!

I like the interior, but not so much the exterior. Too many weird lines like the RDX. I’ll need more pics for a final verdict but so far I’m not impressed.

Renton, If you dont want a car with Nav get the Honda Pilot instead of the MDX A luxury car/truck should have all the bells and whistles. Hopefully this new MDX will come with only with the nav (like the RL) to keep cheapskates like yourself out of the showroom!

Wow, I can tell there are alot of bright people here. The MDX was the top selling highline SUV in 2001, and it will do it again!

Just bc someone does not want Nav does not mean they are cheap. If someone does not want an 8 cylinder engine, does that make them cheap?

MDX has a way to go beat the current champ: The Lexus RX.

Veda — “Ahh then you would already know that German quality and engineering aren’t all that great nowadays. Then again maybe you don’t…”

Stop.

What is better? You really are getting tiresome. Nobody builds anything like they used too. The Germans are still on top.

Jason– I bought my ex-wife a Honda Pilot, a much better deal than the MDX no doubt. Very good value there.

Pete — I choose driving dynamics.

two words describe this vehicle to me, GUH EHH!

Jason — as far as keeping me out of the showroom, the only Acura I would buy is an NSX, and then, maybe. So feel free to suck as many ****s as you want on the sales floor, I won’t walk in on you.

The RL has been a huge sales leader for them hasn’t it? (note ’sarcastic tone’)

Too many electronics suck.

ew, they ruened it, whats up with that grill?

Well I’d choose driving dynamics too but I need the room…. and the X5 sure doesn’t provide it.

Guys, check out the Buick Enclave. A beautiful mid-size SUV that has none of that “me too” Jap look about it. Search LLN and you will find photos.

Ok, note that Renton is a homo. Someone needs to call the WAAAAmbulance on this guy. The poor baby has to have a big display bc can’t spring for the “expensive NAV system” WAAAAAAAA

Pete — C’mon…. X5 vs MDX in cubic feet of room? There is not too much difference. Also the new X5 will be one of the most interesting SUVs for some time. There is a lot of tech going into that puppy.

If you need more room than that, you have to go for Tahoe and the like or go for a Honda Odyssey.

You what has a decent amount of room and runs pretty sporty is the Cadillac SRX. A friend of mine has the V8; that thing is nice. You can get them with big discounts now too.

As a person that is impartial toward both domestic and import cars, I must say that this is a fine looking vehicle, both inside and out. The surfacing and lines are just right, without any of the odd proportions and shapes of the homely RDX. This vehicle isn’t trying to be pretentious, but has the bold profile, sharp edges, and flared fenders to be distinctive from other slab sided vehicles in its’ segment. I can’t wait to see more photo’s of the exterior. The interior also impresses me, for it is a fresh design that doesn’t resemble anything outside of the Acura realm. And most importantly, Acura is beginning to give all of its vehicles a common styling theme. No more mixed style Acura’s of yesteryear like the conservative and subdued TSX, the very sporty TL, the pedestrian looking MDX, the Honda-esque RSX, and to the downright droopy and mainstream RL. I can’t wait to see what Acura has in store for the next generation TSX when it is unveiled this fall, as well as the next NSX in a couple of years.

This looks like every other semi-luxury to luxury SUV out there. Can’t they design something unique? There was a time, where the automobile was a piece of art, where it was passionate and appealed to everyone. Well that time is over (unluckily )
Looks like someone hit a hard spot on Jason. I don’t mind navigation systems, but a 2$ map will do me fine.
I for some reason doubt the steering wheel and the grill will make it into production. It will probably be changed some, IT’S TOOO DIFFERENT .

Renton- too many electronics do suck if they control your driving experience. Technology is good, but I don’t like it when it interfears on how I drive. Besides ABS, safety features and creature comforts inside then I don’t want it.
Patrick what A4 said are no lies- their opinions, even though I don’t agree with them. I don’t think Lexus’s are for old people, the majority of people I have seen in them are I would venture to guess around 30 years old. Also are you banging on them for having a very successful business in your first post? Why do you hate them so much? What car(s) do you own?
I for one like Acura, especially their sedans I would own one but I want a Subaru much more. They are more exciting and functional. But this car looks like every other Japanese semi-luxury-to-luxury SUV, Infinit whatever the C pillar and a few other styling Q’s look similar to ones on other Japanese SUVs. But then again that’s just my opinion, I like the interior but not the exterior. Wish someone would come out with an afordable car that would distinguish itself from other cars

Children, stick to the facts. Want to talk quality read J. D. Power or Consumer Reports and you’ll find there’s only one decent (quality) German manufacturer, Porsche. All the models MB makes and not a single one is above average reliability and durability, good thing they drive and look good.

Re:MDX. Looks are completely subjective, I don’t like the MDX looks 06′ and 07′ even less, however, I own one because once you’ve driven and used one for all it’s built for, it’s amazingly well rounded – decent drive, space, versatility, fuel economy at cruising, etc. Do a comparison on Edmunds to see for yourself, tough to beat.

Jason — your posts are flamebaiting and weak. Is that the best retort you could come with? Not that I expect much from you…

Good comeback (sarcasm).
Bottom line is the styling on the new MDX is edgier and sportier than the last generation. It seems as if they put more effort into the interior and the performance. It will have the SH AWD and the Satellite linked Nav. It will sell no matter what. You can talk about cubic volume etc but on top of a nice design the Acura’s are reliable and trouble free which is something that GM Ford and Daimler cannot claim

Jason you carry quite a torch for Acura. I’ve owned 3 of them and besides being reliable they are boring as all hell. Now this one throws ugly into the mix. They are soft and girly and in my opinion, very much “chick cars” .

Go ahead worship them. When they build a car with balls I’ll reconsider. When you talk of nice design, you should look into cars of ‘uncompromising design’. Someday you’ll drive a Bimmer and you’ll get it.

I disagree, they are not boring nor ugly. I have also owned three and working on a fourth. They are the farthest thing from boring. If you are going to talk boring we talk Lexus (before the current IS) and that lame ass weak 530i from your beloved Bavarians. BMW’s are overpriced and underpowered. No thanks on owning one

^^totally agree, a 215hp 5 series for 44,000+…jesus talk about rape

oh and btw, you retards seem to forget the NSX, yes its out of production..making way for a new one. if the lexus supercar is anything like acura’s, then all the german ****strokers can stfu.

The 530i has 255 HP, not 215. Although I agree, it’s still underpowered for the price.

I don’t know about “nice design.” Will this look decent in 5 years? 10? Nope. A good design looks good whenever. Today i saw a 70s Rolls Royce in pretty bad shape on the highway, but know what everyone in my car said? “Beautiful car. It needs a lot of work but its got great lines.” This thing was a rust bucket, but the design was undeniable. The NSX was a good design. Its still beautiful today. But the new cars out of Japan, I don’t see aging gracefully. On the American side there are only a handful. Its not just a manufacturer letting us down, its the whole damn industry that’s forgotten looks in favor of electronics…

YUK! But then again I’m so sick and tired of SUV’s and so-called “crossovers”. But in this day and age today of lowered expectations, what can you expect? I agree with the above post…….these designs will not stand the test of time. They are a bunch of cheap steel and plastic that will probably dissolve in junkyards long beforer they become classic..and those that do survive…can you say that these things will have the beauty of line such as the older classic Rolls Royce, Bugatti, Dusenberg or ? I definitely think NOT!

The Golden Age of the Automobile is over…

Jipsi K yes, please refer to my price #, a 525i goes for 44,000+ with 215hp. a 530i goes for 48,000 with 255hp. both are terribly expensive for not much grunt.

most BMWs don’t even come standard with leather/heated/power seats or HIDs whereas all Acuras/Lexus/Infinitis do

gsh — you can still get new out of production NSXs at a dealership. watch who you call retarded. They also cost into the high $90s, have V6 powerplants and under 300 hp. An M6 will cost about the same and gives you over 500 hp from a V10. The NSX is one of the most important cars of all time. It was the first mass produced 100% aluminum chassis and it forced Ferrari to up its production quality. Still it is no bargain, but I will be getting one in the not too distant future.

The RDX has less power than the 2007 X3 and only a turbo four compared to an inline-six. The X3 has superior handling and braking. I have already driven an RDX,and I still prefer the X3, and I have not even seen the re-done X3 with new interior and engine and transmission

As far as overpriced and underpowered goes, you guys are defending Acura, who has never doled out much of a power to dollar ratio.

You bash the 530i when for 2006 was only 40 hp down to the RL , I think that number will change for 2007, but the price won’t move too much. There is more to cars than just power. The RL has a transverse V6 in a FWD chassis that also has a PTO AWD system is no match for a RWD chassis and an inline-six when it comes to handling feel and real high performance driving. Also I have really never driven a Jap car that can outbrake its German counterpart.

Lets talk about getting a manual transmission in any of these high end SUVs and sedans. BMW yes. Not a chance in hell of you getting one in an Acura top end model or SUV and definitely not with RWD. How about a V8?

The 530i comes standard with leather and HIDs, some of the bargain versions do not come with that standard though.

I think its funny when you guys are critical of the Ultimate Driving Machine, it has set the standard for years. I sense “sour grapes”.

Many of you guys claim to be “car guys”, well until you pony up to the real deal and live with one for a while, don’t bash it. A real car guy will not want FWD over RWD and he will not prefer autoboxes over a manual tranny.

I’ve owned GMs, Fords, Acuras, Hondas, Toyotas, VWs, Audis, Mercedes and BMWs. While no car is perfect, BMWs come closest to being the best all around drivers car, they also have the best warranty in the business.

So why the hate?

“What is better? You really are getting tiresome. Nobody builds anything like they used too. The Germans are still on top.”

You find out by buying 1000+ cars of different brands like I did and If you still think German brands top the quality benchmark, you’re still living in the 80’s but then your bias may cloud your judgement anyway. I agree though that even the same brand’s quality varies depending the location of manufacture.

“I’ve owned GMs, Fords, Acuras, Hondas, Toyotas, VWs, Audis, Mercedes and BMWs. While no car is perfect, BMWs come closest to being the best all around drivers car, they also have the best warranty in the business.”

Driver’s car yes, excellent warranty yes, though their resale sucked where I live. The M6 is good but at that range, you might as well get something from Porsche. Also, manual trans is dead, get the faster dual clutch variants…

“So why the hate?”

BMW’s break down twice as fast as Toyotas and Hondas in tropical weather. And that’s even with their hot climate version. The AC in an el cheapo old Civic is better than any MB or BMW in this area. With all their superior engineering they still can’t design something that lasts and work properly. Just check out the location and design of the AC filter on the C Class. Or the uneven molding of the plastics under the hood of the 3 series. So Renton, IMO it’s either the Germans are just dumb or lazy. Frankly, it’s bad for my business which is where the hatred springs. And I’ve been doing this for 35 years. So there… don’t wonder why if you don’t know kid. Take some rest…

BTW, Renton…

“What are you on the Board of Directors of BMW?”

Unfortunately for you, my uncle was the top director of BMW for 6 years before he retired in 2001. Unless you yourself is in the board of directors, don’t play that game.

“Someday you’ll drive a Bimmer and you’ll get it.”

When I first drove the current 1 series, yea I thought the handling was damn good. Then I drove the new Honda City and thought it’s a far nimbler car for city usage. Just because a BMW has good handling doesn’t mean it’s the ultimate driving machine. Frankly, a Toyota Harrier 3.0 with AIRS suspension (Lexus RX if you don’t know), has better handling here than any 3 series.

The Buick Enclave will be arriving in time to pick up alot of customers while the jap companies are beginning to make ugly CUVs… BUICK ENCLAVE

“The Buick Enclave will be arriving in time to pick up alot of customers while the jap companies are beginning to make ugly CUVs… BUICK ENCLAVE”

Oh please do tell us the final sales numbers for comparison with their jap competitors.

^^^ many of the above comments are all haters. Please, use facts and proof, or state that your just making an opinion. Many of these statements are without proof. I would like to do my own research too
Anyways, in my opinion I like this car, but it looks too much like other luxury SUVS. The C pillar is similar to other SUVS. I took a picture of this Acura MDX and a picture of an Infiniti FX45 and they’re overall profile are EXTREMELY similar, besides for the front grill and lights. I also compared it to a Lexus RX300, and the profile was also similar, and that C pillar… Of course they are not the same car though inside.
I love the interior, but I still do not like the steering wheel and grill design. Anyways that’s just opinion, but I encourage you to compare images too and you will see what I’m talking about…

Renton I agree with you on a few points, such as your preference of BMW and other German makes over Acura, but Acura is still an incredible car manufacturer that knows at least how to make a reliable vehicle, unlike the Germans. And to call Acura’s girly, or chick cars, is just ignorant, that title goes to something like the VW Cabrio, or even the New Beetle, but an Acura MDX? Wrong.

Haha I agree with you completely Veda on the Enclave, let’s just see how well it sells, GM is behind and the Enclave won’t change that at all.

Acura’s aren’t girly cars at all… a pink Honda Fit is!

The MDX is soft and delicate, just like a girl.

Crossovers in general are considered rather soft & feminine (pay attention to who actually drives them on the road: females & older/married men, @ least in my college town area). However, MDX has always been one of the more rugged looking ones.

w/ SUVs on the sales decline, I wonder if single/young men will start buying CUVs — somehow I doubt it but you never know.

Because the MDX isn’t meant for offroad use and doesn’t look bloated and overly ‘tough’ like a tahoe does not make it delicate like a girl. let’s stop generalizing here.

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“The MDX is soft and delicate, just like a girl.”

Yes, but to Acura’s defense, it’s intended to be that way. If you want something rugged there are plenty of other choices out therey. My gripe with Acura is their lower standard than the Hondas. Check out the cheap interior materials in the RSX compared to let’s say an Accord EX. But Luxury brand or not, $ speaks for itself. Frankly, I think Honda’s luxury line is an experimental ground for many of their innovations. Their need to differentiate the interior of their vehicles actually leads to worse ergonomics in some. All in all, they are still good dependable vehicles if you don’t care about having a real driver’s car.

Thanks Manster. Many would say those are all expensive cars and that would be correct. But do remember the Datsuns Zs that were cheap AND looked great. And the 50s fords and chevy’s. What’s with keeping good design only in the elite? Good lines don’t cost more than ugly ones. Only finishes like woods, leathers, and “bling” jack up the price.

cmon leftlane there must be something happening

Why the hell is this still the most recent article?

why is there no more news?

the BMW M6 gets its ass handed to it by a regular Carrera, a car with no more than 325hp and costs about 73,000…so Renton dont tell me the NSX is a poor choice. the M6 is a big fat pig of a car mainly bought to flatter the egos of iDrive loving nerds who like big numbers like “500″

the above two retards have no clue that some people dont work on the weekends….

gsh, true but the M6 is probably a more comfortable car and comes with all the creature comfort options. I haven’t seen the performance numbers of the M6 but it’s probably not as quick or nimble as the Carrera.

Maybe the took some time off since it was the weekend?

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And we had to wait how many years to see this?…I think Honda/Acura needs to go on a “retreat” to find its “soul” (if he has any). They have never been famous for creating beautiful cars. I had a couple of them, most of them are “ugly” good cars. If you need to impress somebody or just yourself, don’t buy a Honda/Acura, they are BORING and lately they seem to be having problems designing the front grill or nose of their SUVs (CRV). It seems to me that they are trying to hard and obviously is not working. Ugly, boring, ugly…

Audi rip off rear lights

gsh, the M6 and the Carrera aren’t even comparable cars, for example, a Caterham CSR is faster than a Ferrari F430 F1, and costs a fraction of the price, but I’m certainly not comparing the two, because they aren’t meant to compete against each other in their respective portions of the market. Second, i dont know how we got to talking about M6’s and Carerras on a page regarding the new MDX, but after seeing all of the pictures, I really like the way it turned out, the front end could be better but the rear is gorgeous, as is the interior, no its not a offroading, tough truck, but it does what its meant to do well and for that reason alone will sell, just like the last MDX did.

Yes, its an Audi Q7’s taillights!

audi a3 backlights :/

HOT!

The interior is nice, but the exterior look like a Saturn Vue. That is kind of a down grade from the 2006. I still prefer the Lexus RX, Infiniti FX over this thing.

I’ve seen those taillights before…. on a little german sedan called THE AUDI A4. i am stark raving mad and foaming at the mouth right now. acura needs better designers.

Starting at 41,000 dollars? If Lincoln can undercut this by a couple of grand (and they should), they may have themselves a legitimate contender in this field.

With that sloping roof line, third row headroom will be awful. I know it’s usually little kids back there, but I (6′4″) have sat in the third row of our Volvo XC90 for an hour and lived to tell. Overall design is not cohesive and will alienate current owners n droves. Way too techie looking and not sporty or luxurious at all. This, along with the CRV may not look good for Honda.

Bring on the new FX!!!

If they made a regular bumper and regular grille on the MDX and the CR-V you would say they are boring and lack passion or something like that I for one like that Honda has taken a chance with designsfor once and I think it works for the CR-V and the MDX

A few things that Acura needs:

A bigger rear drive V8 car OVER the RL. Remember the RL is 5 series Infiniti M, GS, Eclass competition. They have no 7 Sclass Q45 LS460 fighter

A new TSX with a coupe version and a small V6.

A V6 in the RDX I went to the dealer and saw that they are asking 36k for a turbo 4 banger and I cant see paying that. Take the Accords 3.0 spruce it up to get more horses, put an Acura cover on it and call it a day

It was a good move to axe the RSX. Leave the sports cars to Honda

Also great move to bring back the Type S TL

Wow that interior is gorgeous. Go Acura