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rage2
03-23-2016, 10:56 AM
http://www.beyond.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2017-acura-mdx-nyias-4-550x310.jpg

http://www.beyond.ca/acura-mdx-gets-rejuvinated/55802.html
Buster
03-23-2016, 11:01 AM
official car of Aspen Landing gets a refresh.
Mitsu3000gt
03-23-2016, 11:02 AM
In the write-up it says "heath bump" regarding the horsepower, should that read "healthy bump"?

MDX looks pretty similar but the new NSX-inspired hybrid system is interesting.
lilmira
03-23-2016, 11:04 AM
Did they finally decide to ditch the shield? It looks like a KIA now lol.
Skyline_Addict
03-23-2016, 11:06 AM
Yeah, a bit KIA-ish in the front but still better than the beak.
heavyD
03-23-2016, 11:33 AM
Originally posted by lilmira
Did they finally decide to ditch the shield? It looks like a KIA now lol.

Nice to see Honda finally giving up on the shield that nobody liked but their designers. Shame that it now resembles a KIA/Mazda spin-off.
SkiBum5.0
03-23-2016, 11:49 AM
Anyone else see Mustang headlights? I can't un-see them.
Manhattan
03-23-2016, 12:01 PM
:thumbsup: Looks great if ya ask me. Front grille looks like Infiniti more than anything else. But anything is better than the old ones. The whole Acura lineup was one of the least impressive at the recent Calgary auto show. Does this finally come with pano sunroof?
Sorath
03-23-2016, 12:05 PM
no thanks, i`ll keep my 2010 :D
schocker
03-23-2016, 12:35 PM
Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
In the write-up it says "heath bump" regarding the horsepower, should that read "healthy bump"?

MDX looks pretty similar but the new NSX-inspired hybrid system is interesting.
Should be similar to what they are already using in the RL shawd which no one knows is a thing :rofl:
Darkane
03-23-2016, 12:51 PM
Liking it. Really curious about the all new 3L DOHC V6 mated to the 7sp dct. Which other car can they use it in?
BokCh0y
03-23-2016, 01:47 PM
Front grill looks much better than before.
ExtraSlow
03-23-2016, 02:25 PM
How will this handle the curbs around the starbucks drive-thu? That's the main off-roading for this rig.
4WARNED
03-23-2016, 02:27 PM
Originally posted by SkiBum5.0
Anyone else see Mustang headlights? I can't un-see them.

Right there with you....it's all I see now too.
01RedDX
03-23-2016, 02:33 PM
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Sugarphreak
03-25-2016, 10:21 PM
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InRich
03-25-2016, 10:33 PM
Originally posted by 01RedDX


Acura's whole current lineup is basically the design dept saying "we give up."

The fronts of the sedans are nearly indistinguishable from each other. The RL doesn't stand out in any way.

haha! your bang on. Last time I was in an Acura showroom, (4 months ago) I thought the same thing, junk. I do like the refreshed Honda Accord. Kinda wish I bought that instead of my truck for the winter
schocker
03-26-2016, 10:49 AM
Originally posted by Sugarphreak
I am surprised you guys didn't mention the addition of SH-AWD for this years refresh. C&D found that it drops a half second off the 0-60 time
This gen has always had SH-AWD though? It is the RDX that dropped it so that it can drive and feel like a CRV.
Sugarphreak
03-26-2016, 11:42 AM
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Xtrema
03-26-2016, 04:38 PM
Originally posted by lilmira
Did they finally decide to ditch the shield? It looks like a KIA now lol.

I don't mind the shield, it's the milk moustache that I hate.

Shield:
http://zombdrive.com/images/2008-acura-mdx-7.jpg

Milk Moustache:
http://wordpress.carthrottle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/DSCF2691.jpg

It's funny that they call the hybrid system from NSX but the system debut on RLX but even Acura doesn't want to talk about RLX. :rofl:
Darkane
03-26-2016, 05:53 PM
Originally posted by Xtrema


I don't mind the shield, it's the milk moustache that I hate.

Shield:
http://zombdrive.com/images/2008-acura-mdx-7.jpg

Milk Moustache:
http://wordpress.carthrottle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/DSCF2691.jpg

It's funny that they call the hybrid system from NSX but the system debut on RLX but even Acura doesn't want to talk about RLX. :rofl:

Honda fanboi here:

Acura is not ashamed of the RLX. Although the car exterior is quite vanilla it's one hell of a drivetrain that was released three years ago and likely developed 5 years ago.

Three electric motors, SH-AWD and 377 total hp. The 3.5L engine was designed as shared architecture with the THEN nsx (after the V10 but prior to the 3.5l turbo). The 3.5L in the RLX has true and proper vtec on the exhaust and intake side and produces a conservative 310hp on engine. It's also a a SOHC which makes equal or more power than other DOHC 3.5 V6's.

White knight out. Lol