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#51 of 2722 Pricing/Engine Guestimate? by canuck1933 Jan 09, 2005 (6:08 pm)
I like this a lot... I had mixed feelings about the Murano... too curvy/bulgy looking for my tastes... and the interior was a little dissapointing... but tho the RDX resembles in some senses the Murano (overall shape/size), it looks a lot more sculpted and based on the interiors of Acura's current lineup, I'm pretty certain I'll enjoy the RDX's interior as well...   Based on the fact that the X3 3.0 is $36K and ~$5K less than the X5 3.0... and also the Nissan Murano SL AWD is ~$30K, would it be reasonable to estimate that the RDX (base) will be ~$32.5K?... it would be $4K less than the base MDX but also $2.5K more than the Murano...   sound reasonable?... or deos anyone have any other details by any chance? thanks...
#52 of 2722 From what I've read about the RDX... by raychuang00 Jan 09, 2005 (9:00 pm)
...I think the final Acura RDX will likely come with two engine choices:   1. An much-improved derivative of the current K24 engine found on the TSX, essentially adding the direct fuel injection and stratified combustion of the K20B engine found on the Japanese-market Honda Stream. This means more torque than the current K24 engine, something necessary given the potential weight of the final RDX.   2. A variant of the i-CTDi turbodiesel engine. Don't laugh--the current i-CTDi engine sold in Japan and Europe has more peak torque than even the 3.5-liter V-6 engine found on the current Honda Accord! With the arrival of low-sulfur motor fuels in 2006, Honda could make the engine pass Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle certification, which makes the engine 50-state legal. But for the Acura RDX, the i-CTDi engine will get a bump up in displacement to 2.4-liters and a different turbocharger design to give this turbodiesel engine more "sporting" performance. Replies to this message: robertsmx (Jan 10, 2005 8:51 am) kyfdx (Jan 10, 2005 8:58 am)
#53 of 2722 by l943973 Jan 10, 2005 (7:08 am)
The concept doesn't look at sleek as the sketches. It still looks frumpy like the CR-V. The Mazda MX Crossport concept looks closer to the RDX sketches than the actual RDX concept.
#54 of 2722 Re: From what I've read about the RDX... [raychuang00] by robertsmx Jan 10, 2005 (8:51 am)
Replying to: raychuang00 (Jan 09, 2005 9:00 pm) With emphasis on "more than 200 HP", I suspect 3.0/V6 or even 2.4/IMA combination. Now, rumor is that Honda is readying its 2.4/I-4 with 240 HP, but I doubt it will make its way into RDX, TSX yes.   Diesel isn't likely for a few years here in the USA. Replies to this message: kyfdx (Jan 10, 2005 8:58 am)
#55 of 2722 Re: From what I've read about the RDX... [robertsmx] by kyfdx HOST Jan 10, 2005 (8:58 am)
Replying to: robertsmx (Jan 10, 2005 8:51 am) Pretty hard to guess anything from that press release.. The only hard fact is that it will have SH-AWD..   The only other info is what it will look like.. and since it is a "concept", even that could change....
#56 of 2722 by dewey Jan 10, 2005 (9:13 am)
Initially 2 years ago the RDX concept car was introduced as a hybrid vehicle with an empasis on new technology.   Now I look at the RDX and what is it likely to be: a souped up CRV! A MDX Wannabe! What a let-down!   I am a BMW fan and I was very excited many years ago about the X3. After a X3 test drive, I fled the dealership. To me a x3 felt like a cheap version of an x5. Now all what is needed is a cheaper version of MDX! No thanks! Replies to this message: robertsmx (Jan 10, 2005 9:25 am) sockpuppet1969 (Jan 10, 2005 9:29 pm) dewey (Jan 11, 2005 11:26 am) sockpuppet1969 (Jan 12, 2005 10:32 am)
#57 of 2722 I'd be happy with a souped-up CR-V.. by kyfdx HOST Jan 10, 2005 (9:18 am)
But, then again.. I am a CR-V owner.. To most of us, the biggest drawback to the CR-V, is the lack of a "real" AWD system... Couple that with more power, style, etc... and it will make a good addition to the Acura lineup..   Not a very good substitute for an MDX, but they already have that..   Of course, if it is over $30K, I doubt it will sell very well.. but, I've been wrong before.   regards, kyfdx
#58 of 2722 Re: [dewey] by robertsmx Jan 10, 2005 (9:25 am)
Replying to: dewey (Jan 10, 2005 9:13 am) There is nothing wrong with souped up version of a successful vehicle in the market. And this time around, it could be the other way around, given that indications are that RDX could sit on a new small light truck platform that next CR-V could use (reading it the other way around can sometimes make a difference).   And smaller vehicles are just that, they offer something less than their larger siblings, and in case of RDX that would be MDX, and for BMW, X3 works the same way following X5. Lexus duo of GX and LX is pretty much the same (although the LX hasn’t been redesigned in a while).   What exactly did you need though, if not a cheaper/smaller version of MDX? (MDX is also due for redesign next year).
#59 of 2722 by dewey Jan 10, 2005 (10:51 am)
http://www.difflock.com/buyersguide/onthehorizon/acura_RDX.shtml   kyfdx and robertsmx,   compare the RDX concept two years ago(refer to the link above) to the concept shown yesterday(the link below). What a difference two years makes.   http://hondanews.com/CatID3046?mid=2005010956031&mime=asc&amp- ;amp- ;archives=t Replies to this message: robertsmx (Jan 10, 2005 2:45 pm)
#60 of 2722 Re: [robertsmx] by varmint Jan 10, 2005 (11:07 am)
Replying to: robertsmx (Jan 07, 2005 3:32 pm) Unless the gearing on the JDM 2.4L Accord is as short as the CR-V's, we still have a comparison of dubious merit.   I agree that 19-28 is possible. But that would be with VCM. I think 20 mpg, or even 21 mpg, would be possible with VCM. But anything higher for the city rating is a bit unrealistic.

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