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#5 of 2722 Honda FR-V/Edix a preview of Acura RDX? by raychuang00 Aug 16, 2004 (7:01 pm)
I have this feeling that the Honda FR-V/Edix minivan that was just unveiled recently for the European and Japanese domestic markets will become the basis of the Acura RDX small SUV due about a year from now.   If you've seen the original Acura RD-X concept car shown in 2002 and compared it to the Honda FR-V/Edix, note that the overall shape of both vehicles have a lot in common. This means the FR-V/Edix platform was designed to accommodate four-wheel drive in future models.   In short, the Acura RDX will look very close to the shape of the FR-V/Edix, but will probably have a somewhat different front and rear end designs. It also portends that the successor to the Honda CR-V could also be based on the FR-V/Edix; the next-generation CR-V is essentially the FR-V/Edix but with a somewhat different rear end design.
#6 of 2722 Here's some info by vcarreras Sep 12, 2004 (8:30 am)
on the RD-X. http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=100791   Autoweek is a little late since Car & Driver (August) has already shown pictures!
#7 of 2722 by dewey Nov 01, 2004 (8:25 am)
Latest rumors I read in the Toronto Star is that the next hybrid vehicle will be a hybrid Pilot. They also mention a smaller SUV will be introduced by Acura with no mention about it being hybrid.   I just hope Honda/Acura will not make the RDX as a baby MDX like the bmw x3 is a baby x5. The RDX should not be sold as a MDX wannabe, but as a high performance hybrid SUV with a choice of a 6 speed manual . Such a vehicle would let Honda re-invent the high performance SUV market like BMW reinvented the high performance sport sedan market. This would be a bolder move for Honda versus introducing a baby MDX just because BMW is doing that with its x3(which by the way is selling below BMW expectations).
#8 of 2722 by bodble2 Nov 15, 2004 (1:02 pm)
Personally I think if Honda/Acura offers a CR-V sized RD-X but with a small V6, and TSX-level sportiness, luxury and amenities, and prices it under $39K CAD, they'll sell a boatload of them in Canada. I think there are a lot of people in Canada who wants Honda reliability and efficiency in an SUV, but think the CR-V is too economy-class, but the Pilot and MDX simply too big and thirsty and too soccer-momish.
#9 of 2722 by dewey Nov 15, 2004 (1:21 pm)
Honda/Acura offers a CR-V sized RD-X but with a small V6, and TSX-level sportiness, luxury and amenities, and prices it under $39K CAD.   I agree. It could sell well in Canada. And most likely the USA. But would there be a 6 month waiting list? I dont think so.   Why not aim higher. Since the RDX is a new vehicle, why not seek something more than a smaller version of an MDX. This vehicle may just cannibalize sales of the MDX as the BMW X3 is doing to the X5.   It would be opportunist for Honda to take advantage of the hybrid craze. Introduce a smaller SUV based on the CRV that performs and gets better mileage than a RX400h and is significantly cheaper. The only unfortunate part of such a vehicle is that it would involve longer waiting lists than the Prius or Lexus RX400h.
#10 of 2722 RDX by jchan2 Nov 15, 2004 (1:58 pm)
Well. I think it'll sell well if it's priced at $27K USD, comes standard with a Hybrid engine, and has all the Acura luxury features.
#11 of 2722 by bodble2 Nov 15, 2004 (2:00 pm)
I'm not sure if a "deluxe CR-V" would sell as well in the US, since they seem to mostly have appetite only for all things big.   The problem with moving the RDX to far upmarket is that I'm not sure if the Acura brand can support it. Acura is not really regarded as an upper-echelon brand -- not mentioned in the same breath of MB, BMW, Audi, or even Lexus. You may hear comments such as "why would I pay that much for an Acura". That's the reason why I think the sales prospect of the new RL, with MSRP of almost $70K, is pretty dicey. Replies to this message: robertsmx (Nov 15, 2004 2:43 pm) chico1454 (Nov 16, 2004 8:11 am) dewey (Nov 16, 2004 8:31 am)
#12 of 2722 by robertsmx Nov 15, 2004 (2:42 pm)
I’m hoping that Acura RDX will be Honda’s first hybrid-only SUV with the more powerful version of IMA, along the lines that Acura RDX demonstrated couple of years ago. 220-240 HP in AWD format would be enough.   If not hybrid, Acura should use (at least) a 3.0-liter version of the MDX 3.5 delivering 225 HP/220 lb.-ft with VTM-4. For anything less, CR-V works just fine.   Dimensions: 5-seat (compact SUV) Price Class: $30K-35K
#13 of 2722 Re: [bodble2] by robertsmx Nov 15, 2004 (2:43 pm)
Replying to: bodble2 (Nov 15, 2004 2:00 pm) Acura RDX is supposed to slot under MDX, not well above it. We're talking X3 competitor here. At about $35K (US) fully loaded, RDX would be a brisk seller.
#14 of 2722 by dewey Nov 15, 2004 (3:03 pm)
"The problem with moving the RDX to far upmarket is that I'm not sure if the Acura brand can support it. "   I am talking about a cheaper CRV based Acura not a premium priced Porsche Cayenne beater.    "since they seem to mostly have appetite only for all things big."   I dont know about that? Americans love the Prius and Mini as much as we Canadians love small vehicles. The key is to develop a vehicle that has exciting technology ,performance, handling and utility. Candadians and Americans would stand united in their quest to own such a vehicle as a hybrid RDX. Replies to this message: bodble2 (Nov 15, 2004 6:20 pm) robertsmx (Nov 15, 2004 7:31 pm) bodble2 (Nov 16, 2004 1:09 pm) and 2 more... dewey (Nov 16, 2004 7:19 am)

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