Acura’s new X-6 rival crossover officially named ZDX
10-22-08, 07:24 AM
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Acura’s new X-6 rival crossover officially named ZDX
Acura confirmed recently a number of plans to expand its lineup with several all-new models in an attempt to compete with more established tier 1 luxury brands such as its German rivals, which currently offer full range lineups. The upmarket Honda label is limited to a handful of sedans and a pair of SUVs but the next couple of years will be very busy as the company prepares for the launch of a new coupe, a supercar, and according to these spy shots a new crossover as well.
The prototype for the upcoming sporty crossover was first spotted testing at night in California’s Death Valley back in August. The latest shots show the car during the day and reveal an extremely low roofline that starts to descend after the B-pillar. This gives it a coupe-like profile similar to BMW's X6, which will be one of its main rivals.
There are also several shots of the interior, which reveal a similar design to the cabin in the current MDX SUV.
Acura is yet to reveal any specific details about a new crossover model, however the company’s vice president for corporate planning and logistics, Dan Bonawitz, confirmed recently that Acura’s first all-new model would be launched in 2010 and that it would be followed by the NSX-replacement later that same year.
This means the crossover could feature a V8 engine, which Acura plans to introduce within the next 18 months. The other engine option would likely include the current 3.7L V6. Honda’s Super-Handling AWD system would also likely come as standard.
The prototype for the upcoming sporty crossover was first spotted testing at night in California’s Death Valley back in August. The latest shots show the car during the day and reveal an extremely low roofline that starts to descend after the B-pillar. This gives it a coupe-like profile similar to BMW's X6, which will be one of its main rivals.
There are also several shots of the interior, which reveal a similar design to the cabin in the current MDX SUV.
Acura is yet to reveal any specific details about a new crossover model, however the company’s vice president for corporate planning and logistics, Dan Bonawitz, confirmed recently that Acura’s first all-new model would be launched in 2010 and that it would be followed by the NSX-replacement later that same year.
This means the crossover could feature a V8 engine, which Acura plans to introduce within the next 18 months. The other engine option would likely include the current 3.7L V6. Honda’s Super-Handling AWD system would also likely come as standard.
We didn't need the X6 and we definetly don't need somebody to fight with it!
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10-22-08, 08:25 AM
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Dear Acura,
What the eff are you thinking with the X6 fighter?!
How should I start... Well, first of all, you have a fairly pathetic (comparably speaking) product, the TSX, for the entry level lux sedan market, which is the bread and butter for ALL luxury brands. Then you have a pretty pathetic product (sales wise and styling) for the midsize lux sedan market, which is the second bread and butter for ALL luxury brands. Also, since your RDX, which is sort of a sporty crossover, isn't doing as well as expected what makes you think that an Acura X6 can do better than a Bimmer X6?
Granted that you have 2 bright stars in the MDX and TL but just based on how you messed up the styling on the new TL I would be worried if I were you... Forgive me for being frank but honestly your product line SUCKS. You have 3 sedans and 2 SUVs with 2 of the sedans and 1 of the SUVs sucking... What makes you think that a X6 would be the correct move right now?
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ffpower
What the eff are you thinking with the X6 fighter?!
How should I start... Well, first of all, you have a fairly pathetic (comparably speaking) product, the TSX, for the entry level lux sedan market, which is the bread and butter for ALL luxury brands. Then you have a pretty pathetic product (sales wise and styling) for the midsize lux sedan market, which is the second bread and butter for ALL luxury brands. Also, since your RDX, which is sort of a sporty crossover, isn't doing as well as expected what makes you think that an Acura X6 can do better than a Bimmer X6?
Granted that you have 2 bright stars in the MDX and TL but just based on how you messed up the styling on the new TL I would be worried if I were you... Forgive me for being frank but honestly your product line SUCKS. You have 3 sedans and 2 SUVs with 2 of the sedans and 1 of the SUVs sucking... What makes you think that a X6 would be the correct move right now?
Regards,
ffpower
10-22-08, 09:15 AM
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Psh...who needs Acura to build an NSX or a V8 engine when you could have an Acura X6 fighter.......smooth move. I swear there's a mole executive or something in Acura trying to screw up the brand with ghastly approvals on such projects.