2013 Acura MDX Concept

2013 Acura MDX Concept

2013 Acura MDX Concept The 2014 Acura MDX Prototype made its international debut on the 2013 North American International Auto Show, offering a robust indication of the styling and layout course for the 1/3 technology of the famous, 7-passenger Acura MDX overall performance luxurious SUV, launching through mid-2013 in both all-wheel-power and front-wheel-drive layouts.

"Our purpose is to develop on MDX's already high-quality dynamic overall performance whilst enhancing gasoline economy and luxury consolation," said Mike Accavitti, vp of country wide advertising and marketing operations. "Building at the superb momentum we mounted in 2012 with the release this year of our flagship RLX, accompanied later this 12 months through a tremendous new luxury SUV in MDX we are very enthusiastic about the course of the Acura logo. And we are honestly searching forward to a excellent 2013."

The "Aero Sculpture" styling of the 2014 MDX Prototype pursues the path of a clever, compact and premium appearance with low, extensive and smooth proportions; a smooth, efficient and uncluttered layout; and elegant, top class detailing, inclusive of the signature Acura Jewel Eye™ LED headlights. This "aero" photo also displays vast gains in aerodynamic efficiency, up 16 percentage in comparison to the outgoing 2013 MDX, completed via enormous trying out in Honda R&D Americas' new wind-tunnel laboratory in Raymond, Ohio - wherein the automobile is being created.

The 2014 MDX Prototype's sculpted outside and arcing roofline (1.5-inches decrease than the outgoing version) encase what is going to be a good extra spacious and versatile cabin as compared to the outgoing 2013 MDX. The 2014 MDX Prototype functions an extended wheelbase that complements journey high-quality, increases 2d-row legroom, and improves 1/3-row seat get admission to.

"While we aren't showcasing the interior today, I can guarantee you it's going to in addition enhance the already top notch functionality within the cabin and load area even as clearly amping up luxurious, consolation and quiet," delivered Jon Ikeda, leader clothier, Acura Design Studio. "And it really is without a doubt the focal point of this new MDX, delivering top notch luxurious overall performance and circle of relatives capability in a more delicate and welcoming package."

In response to robust demand from clients in warm climate markets Acura also will, for the first time, offer a front-wheel pressure model of MDX similarly to the all-wheel force (SH-AWD) version that has earned MDX a recognition as a pacesetter in dynamic dealing with and all-weather performance for a luxury SUV.

The 2014 MDX can even feature an all-new, greater inflexible and lightweight chassis, inclusive of new the front and rear suspension designs that deliver a greater subtle, self assurance-inspiring, and sporty riding character. An all-new, direct-injected 3.5-liter i-VTEC SOHC V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) will supply stepped forward torque and greater spirited performance whilst figuring out a vast growth in gasoline performance to elegance-main degrees. Special attention became also paid to improving cabin quietness, that is greatly more desirable via the car's all-new chassis and frame design and new sound-deadening strategies.

The 2014 MDX also can be ready with a broad array of superior safety technology, which include the next era Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body shape and the available Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) structures, as well as visibility technology which include the Multi-Angle Rearview Camera and the available Blind Spot Information (BSI), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), and Active Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow. Further, the 2014 MDX is designed to acquire pinnacle-stage safety ratings, which includes a 5-famous person Overall Vehicle Score from the NHTSA and a TOP SAFETY PICK+ score from the IIHS. All 2013 Acura fashions apart from the outgoing ZDX accomplished at the least a TOP SAFETY PICK protection score, at the same time as the TL sedan was one of the first two motors inside the industry to achieve TOP SAFETY Pick+ status.

The new MDX may also feature a complete array of superior data technologies, which include the following-generation AcuraLink cloud-based linked car system proposing Pandora® connectivity, SiriusXM™ radio, SMS textual content messaging, and cloud-based Aha™ via Harman connectivity that brings heaps of customized information, records and media feeds into the automobile via the purchaser's well suited cellphone and statistics plan. A premium Acura/ELS® audio device might be available on the new MDX. Next-technology AcuraLink can also be to be had with a host of charge-based totally comfort, assistive and safety functions, which include automatic crash notification, far off locking/unlocking, emergency "SOS" call characteristic, and live-operator concierge offerings.

With the creation of the all-new 2014 Acura MDX manufacturing will flow from Alliston, Ontario, to the organisation's car and V-6 engine production facility in Lincoln, Alabama. Using home and globally sourced elements, the MDX is constructed completely in North America.