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From HondaNews.com "Acura RD-X Concept Debuts at North American International Auto Show DETROIT 12/16/2004 -- The Acura RD-X Concept vehicle will make its debut at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This concept version of the upcoming Acura entry SUV, which will go on sale in 2006, combines the performance of a sports sedan with the versatility and utility of a premium SUV. Aimed at active urban professionals and packed full of performance and technology, the RD-X Concept is designed to knife through traffic on crowded city streets and carve up twisty mountain roads. It features aggressive styling, a wide track, bold fender flares and a unique wood and leather interior based on the feeling of an upscale loft apartment. Additional details on the RD-X Concept will be announced on Sunday, Jan. 9th at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. " additonal images available at http://hondanews.com/CatID3046?mid=2004121646719&mime=asc&- ;archives=t |
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RDX is a bad name for anything. RDX is a type of Explosive! http://www.ordnance.org/rdx.htm
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Replying to: lumber2 (Dec 26, 2004 8:52 am)
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Replying to: dewey (Dec 26, 2004 9:26 pm) ksso |
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http://autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=101529 Based on above site, there will not be a hybrid RDX. In fact there will not be a hybrid SUV from Honda in the next three years!
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Replying to: dewey (Jan 05, 2005 11:36 am) Mind you, it may not BE necessary for a hybrid SUV from Honda. Thanks to Variable Cylinder Management and the likely application of direct fuel injection and stratified combustion starting with the 2007 model year, the Acura RDX could actually get the same or better fuel efficiency than the current Honda Accord sedan with the K24 2.4-liter I-4 engine. |
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| Doing the math with both the HAH and the 2005 Odyssey, it looks like VCM is good for a boost of approximately 5% in the city cycle and 12-13% on the highway. Using similar-sized vehicles like the Highlander and VUE as a basis, I guesstimate that a 3.0L CR-V or RDX would get about 20-28 mpg when equipped with VCM. | |
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Non-VCM 3.0/V6 in RDX (or CR-V) could deliver 20/28 mpg if gearing isn’t any shorter than the same in Accord. With VCM, another 1-2 mpg in city, and 2-3 mpg on highway should be possible. With hybrid option (on top of the V6), I would expect another 25% (city) and 15% (highway) gain which could make for the compact SUV to be rated something like 27/35 mpg.
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Replying to: robertsmx (Jan 06, 2005 12:29 pm) How do you figure? I suppose if the CR-V or RDX stays the same size and weight, that would be possible, but I don't have high hopes for that scenario. With a V6 under the hood, Honda will probably have to move to a more robust transmission, and it's likely the vehicle will be based on a variant of the Global Mid-size platform. (I'm thinking Elysion.) That would fit the trend we're seeing with small SUVs not being so small any more. Saturn VUE 3,641 lbs and 19/25 mpg Santa Fe 3,946 lbs and 17/21 mpg Chevy Equinox 3,775 lbs and 19/25 mpg That's getting pretty close to the V6 Highlander with AWD and a 3rd row of seats (3935 lbs 18/24 mpg). Toyota's 3.3L engine is no slouch when it comes to fuel economy and would be a reasonable match to Honda's 3.0L. The VUE's 3.5L engine and 5AT are Honda products. The Accord, which is lighter than any of these SUVs, only gets 21 mpg in city driving as a FWD model. On the highway, its vastly superior aerodynamics give it a big advantage. Don't mean to be contrary. Just explaining why I think 20 mpg is about all we'll see for city driving.
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RDX is an appropriate name if the crossover is suppose to handle like an RSX but be versatile like an MDX. Lets just hope it isn't a rebadged CRV. |
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