NEW YORK — Acura calls it a concept, but the vehicle on display here is a surprisingly accurate representation of the second-generation MDX utility vehicle the goes on sale this fall.
The MDX Concept takes an evolutionary design path, compliments of Honda's California studio. Its most notable feature is a more prominent shield grille, flanked by narrow xenon headlamps. Acura's press material likens the exterior lines to "a high-powered megayacht;" we see a slightly fancier MDX.
A wider track and a longer wheelbase give the vehicle a bit more presence than the current model, while 20-inch wheels and tires provide a more aggressive stance.
Acura executives declined to provide any details prior to the vehicle's production launch this fall, but Honda insiders suggested the '07 model will get a version of the larger 3.8-liter V6 the graces the RL sedan, with around 300 horsepower on tap.
What this means to you: A bolder face and a bit more power might not be enough to separate the MDX from a crowded field of premium utes.
The MDX Concept takes an evolutionary design path, compliments of Honda's California studio. Its most notable feature is a more prominent shield grille, flanked by narrow xenon headlamps. Acura's press material likens the exterior lines to "a high-powered megayacht;" we see a slightly fancier MDX.
A wider track and a longer wheelbase give the vehicle a bit more presence than the current model, while 20-inch wheels and tires provide a more aggressive stance.
Acura executives declined to provide any details prior to the vehicle's production launch this fall, but Honda insiders suggested the '07 model will get a version of the larger 3.8-liter V6 the graces the RL sedan, with around 300 horsepower on tap.
What this means to you: A bolder face and a bit more power might not be enough to separate the MDX from a crowded field of premium utes.
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