All new Acura ZDX will debut at the New York International Auto Show on April 8, 2009

[Backwoodz Tuner]

PRESS RELEASE

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Car and Driver's article bout the all new Acur ZDX

A few weeks after teaser images began showing up in our electronic inbox, Acura has confirmed the vehicle to be what we thought it was--namely a sporty crossover/coupe in the style of BMW's X6. It will be called the ZDX and will be shown in "prototype" form at the New York auto show. (Honda and Acura are notorious, however, for showing concepts that are nearly identical to future production vehicles.)Expect a Big V-6, Maybe a V-8As we said when it was spied last fall, we hypothesize that the vehicle will use MDX underpinnings and feature Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system. Power could come from the biggest V-6 in Acura's lineup, the 305-hp 3.7-liter found in the TL. The semi-mythical, on-again/off-again Acura V-8 would likely make an appearance if it were to ever become reality.

Source:

http://m.caranddriver.com/site?t=PGsDchv7aqGKLTexdmkcRg&sid=caranddriver&tcid=QWCce01bc6f557a4117aa9af26644347c76


All-New Acura ZDX to Debut at New York International Auto ShowAcura announced it will debut a prototype of the all-new ZDX luxury four-door sport coupe at the New York International Auto Show. The prototype features striking coupe-like styling with the added benefit of a commanding presence and flexible utility to define a new luxury category."The ZDX prototype is unlike anything you have ever seen before from Acura," said Jeff Conrad, vice president, Acura sales. "The prototype showcases a new level of luxury, style and refinement for Acura and speaks volumes towards our commitment to advancing the brand."The production version of the ZDX prototype will bring a new level of prestige to the Acura lineup when it arrives at dealerships this fall and offer the latest advancements in performance, technology and safety.The ZDX prototype will be introduced at the New York International Auto Show on April 8, 2009 at 11:00 am in the Acura booth.

More teaser pics link:

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2009-acura-crossover-teaser/1433892/

Source:

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/30/acura-x6-fighter-officially-named-zdx/

[Bewstin18]

Looks interesting...Wish they would show the whole thing. Sort of a 350z style.

[Backwoodz Tuner]

I agree , I wanna see more better pictures too. So I kept searching and found this picture of the rear

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg194/backwoodz_tuner/ZDxspyshot.jpg

And here's a link to a bunch of spy shots of it all covered up but there's a few good interior shots that are worth seeing if anyone else was interested

http://www.motorauthority.com/gallery/mystery-acura-suv-spy-shots.html

[silver_echo]

i see no link...

[Backwoodz Tuner]

i see no link...

Ok I got ahead of myself and forgot to add the link, but its added now;-)

[Bewstin18]

Oh man, that last pic makes it look like a SUV type of thing...No bueno!

Duhh...Just read the write up about....

[Backwoodz Tuner]

My opinion is i think it looks tight !!! But i must admit i don't like the grill, looks similar to the new TL's,they should a used the 09 Accord type-s grill. i put a picture at the bottom for those who care. To me it somewhat resembles a future aged Integra/RSX.

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Acura calls the ZDX a "sports coupe." Seeing as it's built on the same platform as the MDX SUV and shares its powertrain, all-wheel-drive layout, and high seating position, the purists might argue. But in the context of BMW's new X6 M, and Infiniti's FX50, Acura might have a point. These days, almost anything with a cabin where space has been deliberately compromised for the sake of style is called a sports coupe.

The ZDX is the first vehicle designed entirely at Honda's $15 million Acura Design Studio in Torrance, California. It's the work of a young design team -- Damon Schell, project leader, Michelle Christensen, whose theme sketches were adopted for the exterior, and interior designer Michael Wiedeman -- are all well under 40. The ZDX shares many design cues with the controversial TL sedan, though the execution is thankfully much less cartoonish. In fact, the production version, which will differ on in minor detail, will arguably be the best looking vehicle in the Acura range when it goes on sale this fall.

The ZDX is big. Overall length is 192.4 in. and overall width is 78.5 in. It rides on a 108.2-in. wheelbase and stands 61.8 in. tall. The rakish roofline is key to the ZDX's sports coupe pretensions. The rear door handles have been hidden to emphasize the coupelike profile. The roof features black-tinted glass panels, which continue right through the backlight and onto the vertical surface of the rear hatch, just like an old CRX. Or a Lamborghini Espada. The through bumper exhaust outlets are a first for Honda.

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In the ZDX function is secondary to form. The C-pillars have been pulled dramatically inward to give the ZDX a pronounced shoulder over the rear wheel. "The rear quarter panel requires the deepest draw in Honda history," says Schell. The B-pillar has also been moved rearward compared with the MDX. As a result, the rear door aperture is relatively narrow, and tall passengers will find the rear seat headroom a little tight. With rear vision likely to be somewhat restricted, its no surprise to learn the production ZDX will come standard with an all-new blind spot warning system and a multi-view rear camera that will offer wide angle and top-down views.

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If you want a family car, buy an MDX -- the ZDX is aimed at well-off couples who don't need to take kids with them when they travel, say the designers. "At one stage, we even thought of making it so the rear seats folded up only when you needed them," says Schell.



That idea was rejected, but the ZDX still features one of the most overtly upscale interiors yet from Honda. Production versions will retain the show car's sweep of leather running from the doors across the crash-pad and onto the center console, though not in impractical white. A proprietary process allows the leather to be formed over the concave surfaces. All the minor controls are grouped around a black center stack nicknamed "The Monolith" by the design team because its backlit button labels disappear when the ignition is switched off.

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Honda officials won't confirm all details of the production version yet, but logic suggests this range-topping, sporty Acura will be available with the punchy 305-hp, 3.7L V-6 offered in the TL. The engine will be mated to an all-new six speed automatic transmission with a sequential sport-shift mode. All weather traction is courtesy of Honda's complex, heavy but effective Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system.

2009 Honda Accord Type-S

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link to ZDX photo gallery:
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/112_0904_acura_zdx_first_look/photo_03.htmlsource:motor trend


LINK:http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/112_0904_acura_zdx_first_look/index.html

[Mitchness]

Looks to me like an attempt to make crossovers look "sexy".

Failed attempt IMO.

But that Accord is the tits.

[Backwoodz Tuner]

I guess I just like how they are choosin to up size the motor and performance points then down sizing performance and engine power like the rest of the manufacturers. And that there bringing out a new small sized sport car instead of just suv's and full sized luxury sport sedans.there bringing back the pocket rocket mind frame, comin from a Cali based design facility where a large part of the whole Honda hype started what else would you expect. See that's a good move for Acura IMO goin with this car , for one, the price tag won't be too high like its competiton is, and realizing the economical slum were facing , that givin the enthusists a taste of what's to come soon. The release of the NSX, cuz lots of people were waiting for it, then they cancelled, they had to bring something to the table to get us by till the 75 100 g Honda super car hit the streets. But that's just my 2 cents.

[Mitchness]

I guess I just like how... there bringing out a new small sized sport car instead of just suv's and full sized luxury sport sedans. there bringing back the pocket rocket mind frame, comin from a Cali based design facility where a large part of the whole Honda hype started what else would you expect.

Uhhhhhhh... :confused::confused::confused:

The ZDX is big. Overall length is 192.4 in. and overall width is 78.5 in. It rides on a 108.2-in. wheelbase and stands 61.8 in. tall...

...In the ZDX function is secondary to form...

...All weather traction is courtesy of Honda's complex, heavy but effective Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system.

[Backwoodz Tuner]

I was jus comparing it to the rest of the Acura line up, TSX,TL, etc and its bigger brother MDX. I wasn't comparing it to other brands or sayin it was super car or race inspired car . I was just basically tryin to say the car isn't following the new trend most all other manufacturers are doin.

[Mitchness]

Ah, gotcha.

[Backwoodz Tuner]

Yeah, I guess I just kinda ramble on sometimes and kinda go off bout other shit then what my main point was in the first place. I got lots on my mind sometimes that I don't even notice , till someone calls me on it