Acura to show 2014 MDX Prototype- Jan 14

[Steameng8]

Acura to show 2014 MDX Prototype- Jan 14 at the North American International Auto Show in LA, CA.

Temple of VTEC Rumors and News - Acura to show 2014 MDX Prototype at the 2013 North American International Auto Show

Utilizing "Aero Sculpture" design language affecting both form and function, the 2014 MDX Prototype will feature alluring proportions with smooth, arching body lines matched to an efficient architecture.

The press conference will be broadcast live at AcuraWebcast.com -- The latest in special announcements and webcasts from Acura <link rel="shortcut icon" href="/favicon.ico" type="image/x-icon" />.

[Bill_de]

I thought that show was going to be held at the COBO Center in Detroit.

[boston]

Think there is confusion because the announcement was made at the LA auto show that the MDX will be introduced at the Detroit Auto show.

Simple huh!

Basically Acura had to make some noise!


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[Needsdecaf]

I am so stoked about this....but I really hope they don't screw up like they did with the TL. And the ZDX. And the RDX. Wait, I guess I'm not so much stocked as scared sh*tless.

[ND40oz]

Well, it looks nothing like the drawing, unless you count that it's got 4 wheels and a general SUV shape.

[dagmdx]

Originally Posted by Steameng8

Acura to show 2014 MDX Prototype- Jan 14 at the North American International Auto Show in LA, CA.

Temple of VTEC Rumors and News - Acura to show 2014 MDX Prototype at the 2013 North American International Auto Show

Utilizing "Aero Sculpture" design language affecting both form and function, the 2014 MDX Prototype will feature alluring proportions with smooth, arching body lines matched to an efficient architecture.

The press conference will be broadcast live at AcuraWebcast.com -- The latest in special announcements and webcasts from Acura <link rel="shortcut icon" href="/favicon.ico" type="image/x-icon">.

FEW MORE DETAILS FROM V-TECH

[ND40oz]

Originally Posted by dagmdx

FEW MORE DETAILS FROM V-TECH

Rear fenders are still all wrong, they don't flare like that and the roof line is still too low, but it's getting there.

[Steameng8]

Ther are now more picutres of the 2014 MDX incuding the interior dashboard. It had two monitor displays and I would assume will have most of the new gadgets as the new 2014 RLX that just came out. THere are lots of comments at the bottom of the page.

Temple of VTEC Rumors and News - SPIED ON THE STREET: 2014 MDX, with a new look at the interior



New RLX info:
Temple of VTEC Rumors and News - Acura Debuts 2014 RLX Sedan at Los Angeles Auto Show

[sgtglok]

Shaping up quite nicely. Overall, not a dramatic departure from the current MDX. Minus the dual pipes delete - it's very appealing. If this is designed to compete with RX and JX, and Sport is out, it will be a huge minus IMO.

[rabit]

RLX looks nice and sounds it packs nice features. 310HP with a 3.5L engine and that kind of mileage is certainly an improvement.

[wrestrepo]

310hp in a flagship? Meh! And two things I preliminary don't like about both RLX and MDX, the stupid looking LED lights and the dual screen dash. I feel Xzibit will pop out saying "up dawg, I heard you like screens, so we gave you a screen to control your other screen"
I hope that they come to this century in terms of number of gears, direct injection engines and forced induction.


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[symmetrical]

Originally Posted by wrestrepo

310hp in a flagship? Meh! And two things I preliminary don't like about both RLX and MDX, the stupid looking LED lights and the dual screen dash. I feel Xzibit will pop out saying "up dawg, I heard you like screens, so we gave you a screen to control your other screen"
I hope that they come to this century in terms of number of gears, direct injection engines and forced induction.


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I personally like the LED headlights and the dual screens. While the rest of the industry is copying Audi's typical LED set up, Acura is firm enough to try to do something different with it.

And what's not to like about dual screens? One screen dedicated purely to the navigation, while the other is for infotainment.

And really the number of gears thing is getting ridiculous. MOAR GEARS, MOAR GEARS, MOAR GEARS! Moar must be better!

People tend to forget all those fancy on the paper features don't mean anything unless it translate to actually driving the car. For example CVTs on paper are supposed to be superior to standard transmissions by which it is supposed to always be in the optimized engine RPM range. But when you actually drive it, you feel more disconnected to the car.

The same goes for electric power steering. It's supposed to be an advancement but most of the time unless they get it right, makes the steering feel life less.

So going back to the number of gears, having 7 speed or 8 speed or 12443234234 speeds isn't going to automatically make the car better unless it is worth putting it in.

You only want it because BMW and Mercedes tell you you want it. When translating into real world usage, who the hell really needs 8 speeds in a 7 passenger SUV.

[wrestrepo]

Originally Posted by symmetrical

I personally like the LED headlights and the dual screens. While the rest of the industry is copying Audi's typical LED set up, Acura is firm enough to try to do something different with it.

If everyone is "copying" something, it tells you how good it is. The LED running lights doesn't really give you more than just looks, so why go for something that doesn't look good? but this is one left to taste/preference.

And what's not to like about dual screens? One screen dedicated purely to the navigation, while the other is for infotainment.

Cadillac's new CUE system is a touchpad. What could go wrong with a driver aiming a finger at a touch screen (while the car is in movement), trying to hit the right button (area in the screen)? If you read the reviews about the Caddy system, that's the problem, that you can't get what you want. Ford's my touch, the same problem (in additions to being unreliable). Why would Acura copy that? it's beyond me....they could have continue with the control they have kind of like a mouse/knob, like benz, Lexus, Audi, BMW.....That's the competition!

And really the number of gears thing is getting ridiculous. MOAR GEARS, MOAR GEARS, MOAR GEARS! Moar must be better!

People tend to forget all those fancy on the paper features don't mean anything unless it translate to actually driving the car. For example CVTs on paper are supposed to be superior to standard transmissions by which it is supposed to always be in the optimized engine RPM range. But when you actually drive it, you feel more disconnected to the car.

Let's not forget that Acura JUST introduced 6 speed gearboxes. I do want at least 6, if more are offered, and work well (there is nothing but praise about BMW's 8 speed automatic boxes), I want it!
Do I want them because the other's have it? not really, but if they have it, I expect Acura to match it if they want to call themselves competitors.
On a side note, I also hate CVTs

The same goes for electric power steering. It's supposed to be an advancement but most of the time unless they get it right, makes the steering feel life less.

I've driven a number of cars with electric power steering, to me they feel numb, to everyone else I've ask, they are awesome, particularly in parking situations. I don't necessarily want tech for the sake of tech, but I want a car that truly offers as much as the competition. If they are (competitors) at 30mpg hwy, I want Acura (in this case) to offer the same. If electric power steering is required to achieve that, then so be it. The enthusiast market is so small for SUVs it's ridiculous, so they might as well appeal to the rest of the consumers...A true example of that is the RDX, what a great little car, and as soon as they went mainstream they started selling them.

So going back to the number of gears, having 7 speed or 8 speed or 12443234234 speeds isn't going to automatically make the car better unless it is worth putting it in.

You only want it because BMW and Mercedes tell you you want it. When translating into real world usage, who the hell really needs 8 speeds in a 7 passenger SUV.

It's not only the number of gears, it's keyless entry, and not the fob kind of keyless, it's push start, it's panoramic sunroof, it's direct injection, it's turbocharged engines, it's knee airbags, it's everything!
We have accepted Acura for "great for the money", or "great value", or "very reliable", but seriously, they are NOT better than the competition, they don't offer as many features, they are not as powerful, and they are not as luxurious. So, we are caught in this "smart luxury" segment, but let's face it, luxury is not smart, if you are willing to pay more for the same stuff (Honda), you want it to be good, significantly better, and Acura is simply better than the common brands, and nowhere near the luxury ones.

They (Honda) better wake up, and they probably eventually will, in a market where everyone is going to direct injection, and turbocharged engines, Honda is still using their "reliable" powerplants, which are phenomenal, but are not innovative.

[tolson37]

I thought the mdx was first in segment? I thought Acura was the first lux brand? Lets wait for the new x to come out before we all dis it. As for improvements it's part of the biz and competition. I'll take an 8 speed tranny in an SUV any day. As far as how the x competes against the other lux brands folks should start reading the professional rags. Here's one to check out.

http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/rankings/Luxury-Midsize-SUVs/.

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[wrestrepo]

Originally Posted by tolson37

I thought the mdx was first in segment? I thought Acura was the first lux brand? Lets wait for the new x to come out before we all dis it. As for improvements it's part of the biz and competition. I'll take an 8 speed tranny in an SUV any day.


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I don't know what Benz and BMW may say about that. Maybe you are referring that Acura was before Lexus and Infiniti? 1986 for Acura and 1989 for the other two...
And nobody is dissing it, we are ALL speculating based on what we've seen on spy shots.....while at the same time dissing the current gen for lacking in certain areas.