2014 Acura MDX Unveiled
07-16-13, 08:03 AM
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so I could care less... bland, ugly thats just opinion, OK... saying it minivanish are for the haters or the ignorant, u take your pick.
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07-16-13, 03:17 PM
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10-28-13, 07:44 AM
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I've now seen enough of the new MDXs on the road to have a better impression of them.
The outgoing MDX was big and bold and had a lot of road presence. The new one is much more understated, and it's very difficult to tell it from its smaller brother the RDX. Doesn't stand out nearly as much, which is bad. They seemed to have "feminized" it, similar to the 2nd generation Infiniti FX vs. the muscular and brawny looking 1st generation FX model. And the "Jewel Eye" headlights are not the least bit distinctive on the road. They don't look any better than the higher model Honda Accords that have LED running lights, and especially don't distinguish themselves like BMW angel eyes do, or especially the Audi lighting designs. Jaguars, and the Tesla Model S all have nice and distinctive designs. Even some VWs and other basic non-luxury model cars have nice and distinctive LED designs. Does a straight strip of LEDs really pass at the luxury level? I don't think so. Need to get more creative than that. Some newer Mercedes are using orange LED lighting around the main headlamps in a distinctive shape, to set it apart from the sea of white LED lighting.
So overall, at least in the exterior looks department, pretty disappointing.
All of that money dumped into these Jewel Eye headlights just to not look anymore distinctive than a Honda Accord.
Sigh.
The outgoing MDX was big and bold and had a lot of road presence. The new one is much more understated, and it's very difficult to tell it from its smaller brother the RDX. Doesn't stand out nearly as much, which is bad. They seemed to have "feminized" it, similar to the 2nd generation Infiniti FX vs. the muscular and brawny looking 1st generation FX model. And the "Jewel Eye" headlights are not the least bit distinctive on the road. They don't look any better than the higher model Honda Accords that have LED running lights, and especially don't distinguish themselves like BMW angel eyes do, or especially the Audi lighting designs. Jaguars, and the Tesla Model S all have nice and distinctive designs. Even some VWs and other basic non-luxury model cars have nice and distinctive LED designs. Does a straight strip of LEDs really pass at the luxury level? I don't think so. Need to get more creative than that. Some newer Mercedes are using orange LED lighting around the main headlamps in a distinctive shape, to set it apart from the sea of white LED lighting.
So overall, at least in the exterior looks department, pretty disappointing.
All of that money dumped into these Jewel Eye headlights just to not look anymore distinctive than a Honda Accord.
Sigh.
10-28-13, 09:07 AM
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I've now seen enough of the new MDXs on the road to have a better impression of them.
The outgoing MDX was big and bold and had a lot of road presence. The new one is much more understated, and it's very difficult to tell it from its smaller brother the RDX. Doesn't stand out nearly as much, which is bad. They seemed to have "feminized" it, similar to the 2nd generation Infiniti FX vs. the muscular and brawny looking 1st generation FX model. And the "Jewel Eye" headlights are not the least bit distinctive on the road. They don't look any better than the higher model Honda Accords that have LED running lights, and especially don't distinguish themselves like BMW angel eyes do, or especially the Audi lighting designs. Jaguars, and the Tesla Model S all have nice and distinctive designs. Even some VWs and other basic non-luxury model cars have nice and distinctive LED designs. Does a straight strip of LEDs really pass at the luxury level? I don't think so. Need to get more creative than that. Some newer Mercedes are using orange LED lighting around the main headlamps in a distinctive shape, to set it apart from the sea of white LED lighting.
So overall, at least in the exterior looks department, pretty disappointing.
All of that money dumped into these Jewel Eye headlights just to not look anymore distinctive than a Honda Accord.
Sigh.
The outgoing MDX was big and bold and had a lot of road presence. The new one is much more understated, and it's very difficult to tell it from its smaller brother the RDX. Doesn't stand out nearly as much, which is bad. They seemed to have "feminized" it, similar to the 2nd generation Infiniti FX vs. the muscular and brawny looking 1st generation FX model. And the "Jewel Eye" headlights are not the least bit distinctive on the road. They don't look any better than the higher model Honda Accords that have LED running lights, and especially don't distinguish themselves like BMW angel eyes do, or especially the Audi lighting designs. Jaguars, and the Tesla Model S all have nice and distinctive designs. Even some VWs and other basic non-luxury model cars have nice and distinctive LED designs. Does a straight strip of LEDs really pass at the luxury level? I don't think so. Need to get more creative than that. Some newer Mercedes are using orange LED lighting around the main headlamps in a distinctive shape, to set it apart from the sea of white LED lighting.
So overall, at least in the exterior looks department, pretty disappointing.
All of that money dumped into these Jewel Eye headlights just to not look anymore distinctive than a Honda Accord.
Sigh.
Acura's New Ads Prove Acura Has No Idea What It's Doing
http://jalopnik.com/acuras-new-ads-p...ing-1369932279
It seems they have to mention "Extremely New MDX" to remind themselves and others it actually is new
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10-28-13, 09:56 AM
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10-28-13, 09:59 AM
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I think the new RDX has a similar treatment in back. No dual tips. The single exhaust is under the bumper and not too visible. Similar to the RX.
10-28-13, 10:05 AM
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The read below is hilarious.
Acura's New Ads Prove Acura Has No Idea What It's Doing
http://jalopnik.com/acuras-new-ads-p...ing-1369932279
It seems they have to mention "Extremely New MDX" to remind themselves and others it actually is new
Acura MDX Commercial: Will of the Driver - YouTube
Acura's New Ads Prove Acura Has No Idea What It's Doing
http://jalopnik.com/acuras-new-ads-p...ing-1369932279
It seems they have to mention "Extremely New MDX" to remind themselves and others it actually is new
Acura MDX Commercial: Will of the Driver - YouTube
10-28-13, 10:15 AM
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...but only the post-MMC facelift version that has the chrome trim around the door windows. I saw a grey pre-facelift one (rear three-quarter view) on the dark and dreary drive in to work this morning, and if not for the fact that I knew it was an up-market Acura I was looking at, I would have dismissed it as just another dreary, generic SUV -- seen one, seen them all.
The bit of chrome trim added during the facelift really helps to brighten and lift up the perceived luxury value of the car.
Ouch!
The bit of chrome trim added during the facelift really helps to brighten and lift up the perceived luxury value of the car.
The read below is hilarious.
Acura's New Ads Prove Acura Has No Idea What It's Doing
http://jalopnik.com/acuras-new-ads-p...ing-1369932279
It seems they have to mention "Extremely New MDX" to remind themselves and others it actually is new
Acura's New Ads Prove Acura Has No Idea What It's Doing
http://jalopnik.com/acuras-new-ads-p...ing-1369932279
It seems they have to mention "Extremely New MDX" to remind themselves and others it actually is new
10-28-13, 10:48 AM
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...but only the post-MMC facelift version that has the chrome trim around the door windows. I saw a grey pre-facelift one (rear three-quarter view) on the dark and dreary drive in to work this morning, and if not for the fact that I knew it was an up-market Acura I was looking at, I would have dismissed it as just another dreary, generic SUV -- seen one, seen them all.
The bit of chrome trim added during the facelift really helps to brighten and lift up the perceived luxury value of the car.
The bit of chrome trim added during the facelift really helps to brighten and lift up the perceived luxury value of the car.
10-28-13, 10:56 AM
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Honestly they all look about the same to me. Bold and handsome. I see them all the time. I'll have to start paying a bit more attention and see if I can notice the older/newer designs of that bodystyle. The new one does look similar, but just doesn't stand out to me at all anymore. They've softened it up a lot. Similarly I liked the original C-class of a couple of years ago with the edgier design. They softened it up on the refresh a few years back. So it's not just Acura.
10-28-13, 11:22 AM
#105
I think they need the SUV sales since it helps them make up for how horrible the sedan sales have been.