Production Acura RDX Debut 4/12/06 - Tuner-Junction

noopie · #1 (**permalink**) April 12th, 2006, 02:29 PM

2.3L iVTEC, K series (?), Variable Flow Turbo
240hp/260 tq
SH-AWD
~3900lb
estimated gas useage 19/24

http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=535057

Production:

vs Concept (recent incarnation):

vs 2002 Concept:

Concept gallery:
http://automobile.2405.com/automobil.../index_zh.html

SCGMafia · #2 (**permalink**) April 12th, 2006, 07:20 PM

that has to be the ugliest concept I've ever seen...

but the production one seems nice

fwdtamiya · #3 (**permalink**) April 12th, 2006, 08:19 PM

booooooossssst

A_White_Gs-R · #4 (**permalink**) April 13th, 2006, 11:04 AM

looks nice actually. The boost is gonna attract alot of people.

seriously though what was acura/honda inhaling when they made that concept?? That thing is fugly even compared to ugly standards.

sloganish · #5 (**permalink**) April 16th, 2006, 01:36 AM

thats why the market it as a concept, so they can test reactions and go form there

#6 (**permalink**) April 16th, 2006, 04:32 PM

I think its ugly. But Im sure it wont be long before people try shoving that engine into there cars because its turbo.

Rhythm Kid · #7 (**permalink**) April 16th, 2006, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Gotboost98

I think its ugly. But Im sure it wont be long before people try shoving that engine into there cars because its turbo.

x2

mad-ass · #8 (**permalink**) April 18th, 2006, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Gotboost98

I think its ugly. But Im sure it wont be long before people try shoving that engine into there cars because its turbo.

i'll take the ECU. and manifold and the turbo....and the yeah...everything but the engine

98'Lude · #9 (**permalink**) April 19th, 2006, 12:21 AM

It seems like kind of a stupid move if you ask me. I mean if they wanted to turbo something it should've been the RSX in order to keep up with Subaru, Mitsubishi, and Dodge. The crowd that buys SUVs buys them mainly for their multi-purpose abilities, and they arent really going to care if their SUV is turboed or NA, they just want it to have good power. However I guess if you are looking at it from the standpoint of wanting more power with better fuel mileage this is a good thing. I dunno, I just want Honda/Acura to turbo a car!:mad:

mad-ass · #10 (**permalink**) April 19th, 2006, 06:00 AM

don't have have fit turbo in japan? kinda like mopar stages, but with HFP...no?

jon ROCKS!!!! · #11 (**permalink**) April 23rd, 2006, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 98'Lude

It seems like kind of a stupid move if you ask me. I mean if they wanted to turbo something it should've been the RSX in order to keep up with Subaru, Mitsubishi, and Dodge. The crowd that buys SUVs buys them mainly for their multi-purpose abilities, and they arent really going to care if their SUV is turboed or NA, they just want it to have good power. However I guess if you are looking at it from the standpoint of wanting more power with better fuel mileage this is a good thing. I dunno, I just want Honda/Acura to turbo a car!:mad:

i agree, i think they should have boosted a tuner car, but i would still consider dropping that engine in the hatchback after further review

89civichatch · #12 (**permalink**) April 24th, 2006, 12:12 AM

that is ugly!!

Striation · #13 (**permalink**) May 5th, 2006, 02:38 PM

the 02 concept is embarassing

Tony_Bolony · #14 (**permalink**) May 24th, 2006, 07:01 PM

yah i am also dissapointed they didnt put the turbo into something better, but hey its a start, at least there is a turbo. Now if they made the tsx awd-turbo, then we are talking business.

89civichatch · #15 (**permalink**) May 25th, 2006, 12:46 AM

boost is very nice but ya i agree people are going to starting putting it in something else

JADsKAR · #16 (**permalink**) May 25th, 2006, 02:10 AM

Dammit, the one time we miss the NY Auto Show

... I really wanted to see this live. Did anyone make it to that show or has anyone seen it yet?

I remember a picture of one of the concepts - it had hardwood floor-like paneling in the back - really strange.

It's definitely an interesting move for Acura. Given the engine choice, I guess they don't want to take too much of their MDX audience away. At the same time, a potential Acura customer that buys this lightweight 'truck' may already have a hang up with the idea of a 4 cylinder - I guess that's why they tc'd it to compensate. They're just so damn conservative with their engines in general that it's hard to compete with the ever-growing hp of other imports.

Now if they'd just put their SH-AWD in a TL I'd be happy.

jon ROCKS!!!! · #17 (**permalink**) May 25th, 2006, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JADsKAR

Now if they'd just put their SH-AWD in a TL I'd be happy.

the new RL has the awd

JADsKAR · #18 (**permalink**) May 25th, 2006, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jon ROCKS!!!!

the new RL has the awd

Yes, we test drove new RL (unfortunately after we had purchased the TL) and it is awesome!!! Even though it's slower than the TL, that thing cornered like a bitch so it still felt pretty sporty. My only hangup with the RL is that it doesn't come in a 6 speed, but I guess you can't have everything! (Besides, the RL is too pimp for a manual I guess

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jon ROCKS!!!! · #19 (**permalink**) May 25th, 2006, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JADsKAR

Yes, we test drove new RL (unfortunately after we had purchased the TL) and it is awesome!!! Even though it's slower than the TL, that thing cornered like a bitch so it still felt pretty sporty. My only hangup with the RL is that it doesn't come in a 6 speed, but I guess you can't have everything! (Besides, the RL is too pimp for a manual I guess

)

that sucks, i dont want one anymore now

i guess i will have to stick with the tl as my next car i want to buy

Tony_Bolony · #20 (**permalink**) May 25th, 2006, 02:52 AM

rl is also a lot more money than a tl, so a tl awd would i think own infiniti and may even venture into the bmw mercedes category.