RD-X concept

[justinjsw]

New member to the Acura family coming soon...

http://i.tnpv.us/pv/2004/12/16/HON2004121646578_pv.jpg

http://i.tnpv.us/pv/2004/12/16/HON2004121646565_pv.jpg

http://i.tnpv.us/pv/2004/12/16/HON2004121646592_pv.jpg

http://i.tnpv.us/pv/2004/12/16/HON2004121646551_pv.jpg

More info at www.hondanews.com

[TSX 'R' US]

Looks pretty good... too bad it won't look like that when it comes out :(

[ChinchillaX]

I can't wait to see it at the NAIAS in January. Is this going to be based of the CR-V?:donno:

[joerockt]

That looks cool. Is it similar in size to the CR-V?

[wsklar]

http://autoshow.msn.com/as/article.aspx?xml=Acura&shw=autoshow2005&src=autoshow2005

http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/as/autoshow2005/photos/S_acura-007.jpg

[Revenent]

... powered by an engine with more than 200 horsepower... it will be a new design
Looks like it might not be the TSX engine - unless they lied about the IMA thing and they consider IMA as a new design.

The RD-X has no outside mirrors. Instead, a driver sees what’s around the vehicle via cameras. ... Another innovative feature on the RD-X is the lack of windshield wipers. Officials said rain is whisked off the glass by air jets positioned at the base of the windshield.
Isn't that what the TL concept had?

In the center of the dashboard is an integrated hard drive that can be loaded with a personal music library.
Interesting - so Honda/Acura is going for the digital music car?

[TSX 'R' US]

I actually like that front end! :nod:

[Joker]

http://autoshow.msn.com/as/article.aspx?xml=Acura&shw=autoshow2005&src=autoshow2005

http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/as/autoshow2005/photos/S_acura-007.jpg
Thanks for the link wsklar!!!
Those photos look much better then the concept :thumbsup:

[robert_tg]

what's this car going to be called in JDM ?

[robert_tg]

http://autoshow.msn.com/as/article.aspx?xml=Acura&shw=autoshow2005&src=autoshow2005

http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/as/autoshow2005/photos/S_acura-007.jpg

hey that car is missing mirrors ! :eek:


:D

[wsklar]

Thanks for the link wsklar!!!
Those photos look much better then the concept :thumbsup:


:nod: If there is more space in the RDX, a trade in may be in order...

[wsklar]

hey that car is missing mirrors ! :eek:


:D

LOL, it's so technically advanced that it senses cars to the left and right of you....

[robert_tg]

I can't wait to see it at the NAIAS in January. Is this going to be based of the CR-V?:donno:

doubt it...seems Honda means for it to be totally new thru-out.

[TSX 'R' US]

LOL, it's so technically advanced that it senses cars to the left and right of you....
and maybe even warn the driver with an airhorn or something when they try to move over to your lane without even checking their blind spots... oh I so wish... :D

[robert_tg]

SH-AWD...yummy !

[wsklar]

SH-AWD...yummy !

Yeah, but maybe pricey. Im hoping this thing will be in the low 30's....

[wsklar]

hey that car is missing mirrors ! :eek:


:D


The RD-X has no outside mirrors. Instead, a driver sees what’s around the vehicle via cameras.

[robert_tg]

i'd rather have tried-n-true mirrors rather than cameras to save the $

[wsklar]

i'd rather have tried-n-true mirrors rather than cameras to save the $

I would bet that the production version has mirrors. Im not sure if the world is ready to trust cameras for rear view mirrors yet.

[robert_tg]

I'd love to have back-up cam thou.

[johnej]

They do sell them seperately....

[jcg878]

skeptical about the engine, but it looks good :thumbsup:

[TSX 'R' US]

more pics of the RDX: http://hondanews.com/CatID3000?view=p&page=1&firstcat=false&kw=RD-X+05detroit

I really like the front end

http://i.tnpv.us/pv/2005/01/09/HON2005010949441_pv.jpg

[Junkster]

concept is pretty cool... nice mini-MDX, with sporty youthful lines...

Let's see how it translates in the production RDX.

Junkster, who likes the use of SHAWD... now if it would just be on all the cars in the lineup

[jcg878]

front page news: http://www.acura.com/index.asp?bhcp=1

[TSX 'R' US]

maybe I smell a trade in... :D

We'll see when it comes out... I really like the exterior...

[ChinchillaX]

It doesn't look bad IMO, actually looks pretty good...though the interior and frameless windows I ain't feelin'.

[johnej]

To small for me... Still prefer mdx over rdx

[pocketkiller]

http://automobilemag.com/auto_shows...0501_acura_rdx/

This model will have over 200 hp, perhaps the proposed engine will be the TSX 2.4 liter 200 hp / 166 lb-ft engine with an IMA driving the rear wheels The IMA would be good for 50 hp and probably 100 lb-ft making a total of 250 / 260. It was also said that this car will have SH-AWD.

[johnej]

Interesting

[Noel]

You won't get those lights, that's for sure. :smash:

[TSX 'R' US]

You won't get those lights, that's for sure. :smash:
yeah... :rotz: those headlights look sweet :rotz:

[johnej]

Wonder how they do at night??

[joerockt]

Wonder how they do at night??

They dont. There just for show, like every other concept car out there.

[TSX69]

http://auto.consumerguide.com/images/auto/editorial/detroit05/ACURA_RD-X_CONCEPT.JPG http://auto.consumerguide.com/images/auto/editorial/detroit05/ACURA_RD-X_CONCEPT2.JPG http://auto.consumerguide.com/images/auto/editorial/detroit05/ACURA_RD-X_CONCEPT_INTERIOR.JPG
Consumer Guide (http://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/editorial/features/index.cfm/act/detroitautoshow2005#RD-X) Acura's been playing catch-up in the luxury game these past two years. During that time the company introduced three new sedans, the TSX, TL and RL. Now, Acura is looking to enhance the brand's sport-utility lineup. The Acura RD-X concept that was unveiled at the Detroit show is a thinly veiled prototype of a sport-ute the company will introduce in 2006. The RD-X concept is seven inches shorter than the midsize Acura MDX and is based on a completely new light truck platform. Acura would not comment on what type of engine was under the hood but said it would make at least 200 hp and be mated to Acura's innovative Super-Handling AWD system. First seen on the 2005 Acura RL, SH-AWD can shift power from front to back and left to right to enhance handling in dry, wet, and snowy conditions. Unique RD-X features include a wiperless windshield that uses air to clear the windscreen on rainy days, 19-inch wheels, a Sky-roof panel, and side-view cameras that eliminate the need for outside mirrors. The interior includes a computer hard drive instead of the conventional CD drive. This would place an owner's entire music collection within the touch of a button. Acura would not comment on pricing, but did say that the production RD-X would be built in Ohio and appear in showrooms in 2006.

[Joker]

I keep changing my mind on this one :donno:
I guess I'll just have to wait to see it in person :nod:

[TSX 'R' US]

It's still in concept form... It'll look different in production form.

[Joker]

It's still in concept form... It'll look different in production form.
Oh yeah, and I'll have to drive it as well :D

[joerockt]

It's still in concept form... It'll look different in production form.

:werd:

[johnej]

and drive it as well. I still like the mdx however