2007 Acura MDX unveiled early, too
AutoWeek followed up its "unapproved" online debut of the 2007 Honda CR-V with the unveiling of the 2007 Acura MDX, as well. Heavily inspired by the MD-X Concept that was unveiled at the 2006 New York Auto Show, the new MD-X sports an all-new design that differs sharply from the well-received looks of the current model. The new design works well too, especially the bold front grille treatment and gently bulging fender flares. The new interior also has been completely overhauled to be more "driver-oriented". A new 3.7-liter V6 will be powering the MDX and produces 300 horsepower and 275 ft-lbs. of torque, about 40 hp and 25 ft-lbs. more than the motor it replaces. Sport, Technology and Entertainment packages will encompass all the options available for the MDX and include such items as active dampers, a DVD nav system and rear-seat entertainment system. Though pricing has yet to be confirmed, AutoWeek guesses it will range from $41,000 to $48,000.
(Interior pic after the jump)
[Source: AutoWeek]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
mwells 3:47AM (8/26/2006)
Well, it looks better than the CR-V at least
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David 3:52AM (8/26/2006)
All the expected "improvements" that you see in any new update -- more power, bigger, more equipment, blah blah blah. They'll sell a gazillion of them.
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Tom 4:22AM (8/26/2006)
it looks like a Mercedes-Benz GL in drag.
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DPC car videos 4:23AM (8/26/2006)
We almost traded in my GF Acura CL for the older model but this one looks much better. Hope we can still lease this one for $400ish/month
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Alex Nunez 7:43AM (8/26/2006)
I love that it kept the concept's grille, for the most part. I never expected the solid elements to make it to production. Nicely done. Gives it a look all its own up front.
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Kim 7:58AM (8/26/2006)
That starts with the new 3.7-liter V6 powering the new MDX. Horsepower is up 40 to 300 and the engine produces 275 lb ft of torque, up 25 lb ft. It is mated to a 5-speed sequential gearbox.
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Hank 9:21AM (8/26/2006)
Interior is nice except for the 7-Series looking butt-crack armrest and the fake silvery crap on the steering wheel.
The outside is very Suzuki, very not $48,000.
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chriseh 9:40AM (8/26/2006)
A 2007 and already it looks pretty "old hat". Not much excitement here for $48,000. What's happened to Acura's design studio?
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Whydrive 11:11AM (8/26/2006)
So when GM introduces a SUV, everyone trashes it and says GM is so out of step. When Honda introduces a SUV, ooooh aaaah.
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Travis Bickle 12:06PM (8/26/2006)
#4 : Lease a $42,000+ car for ~400 a month? Assuming you lease it for 48 months, with a money factor of .002 (4.9%), you will need to put down upwards of $10,000+ (assuming you have no traded in) to get close to that payment. If you already have a car you are leasing or own with out clear title, expect to pay more as you are probably upside down on that lease. Good luck.
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sr20de 12:24PM (8/26/2006)
Am I the only person that immediately thought of a Murano when that picture at the top loaded?
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Phred 2:03AM (8/27/2006)
For some reason the front end just says Aztek to me, the inside is nice though.
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Travis Bickle 12:53PM (8/26/2006)
it looks like a whole bunch of cars out there...i sorta see reflections of the Saturn Vue
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Michael Karesh 12:55PM (8/26/2006)
It looks a lot more like a Grand Vitara with flared fenders than a Murano. Either way, huge improvement over the current vehicle, which I've always thought quite ugly.
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tl 3:27PM (8/26/2006)
I just have one comment: THIS THING IS UGLY!!!
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all cars look alike 3:28PM (8/26/2006)
it looks like an 86 Ford Tempo.
it looks like an Audi A4.
it looks like your mom.
yawwwnnn.....if the best comment you can conjure is one of the banal 'it looks like....' ... then don't comment.
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Adam 6:26PM (8/26/2006)
To me it looks like... the new Aztek. Look at those front lights and grille.
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Ed 2:54PM (9/02/2006)
Some see Butt crack, others may see Cleavage!! I think it would be wise to wait and see what the fuctionality is. If the door opened from only one side, it may hit some in the arm pit. Some people may not be able to reach the bottom if storage area is as deep as the RDX.
As for the "Silver Crap", people complain when ever there is something different. Let's wait to see its functionality and how it works as part of the total package. It may be a failure if it is as complicated to use as the BMW 7 series
E-Drive was when it was introduced.
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