Honda Cars : 2010 Acura ZDX Spied! | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

You'll notice that the prototype below was a sharp indication of what the car was going to look like.
Looking very much like the New York Auto Show concept, our spy photographers just spotted the first pre-production prototype of Acura’s “four-door sports coupe” on local roads. Obviously some concept details have been toned-down, but it looks like the ZDX is – for the most part – staying true to the show car.

The “four-door coupe” trend quickly spread throughout the luxury sedan segment following the launch of the Mercedes CLS, and it looks as though the ‘CUV coupe’ segment is the next frontier for luxury automakers.

“The ZDX prototype is unlike anything you have ever seen before from Acura,” said Jeff Conrad, vice president, Acura sales. “The prototype showcases a new level of luxury, style and refinement for Acura and speaks volumes towards our commitment to advancing the brand.”
Built on the same platform as the Acura MDX, the vehicle is being developed by engineers at Honda’s assembly plant in Alliston, Ontario. Acura has yet to comment on the ZDX’s drivetrain, but it is widely believed crossover will feature an all-aluminum VTEC V6 hooked to Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive.

The 2010 Acura ZDX is expected to begin production this fall, arriving in dealerships during the latter half of 2009.

Source;

http://www.leftlanenews.com/acura-zdx.html

Honda Cars : Next Gen Honda/Acura NSX Spied | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Honda was hardly going to leave Nissan and Toyota to steal all the thunder in the supercar market as they look to provide some serious competition with its new NSX. Previously we had only seen prototypes of the new model sporting the body of the S2000, but now for the first time the model has come out showing its new body styling albeit with the annoying black and white camoflage.

Unlike the previous mid-engined NSX this prototype is running a front-mid engine, with its powerplant placed well behind the front wheels to ensure excellent weight distribution. This should also allow the new NSX to offer 2+2 cabin accommodation, broadening its appeal against the Nissan GT-R and Lexus LF-A - particularly in the USA.

What that engine is remains very much a mystery. There’s talk of a high-revving naturally aspirated V10, which would fit in very comfortably with Honda’s Type R philosophy. Honda’s not as obsessed as many by big horsepower outputs, but even so an output of 450 hp seems likely. Should such an engine be fitted to the sort of lightweight body as the previous NSX, the performance would be exceptional. Four-wheel-drive, with rearward bias, is also rumoured, the handling expected to be controlled by a version of Honda’s electronic Super Handling All-Wheel Drive.

The Honda NSX is not expected until 2009 and on top of its Japanese rivals it must also compete with the likes of the Porsche 911 Turbo, Ferrari F430 and the Lamborghini Gallardo.

Source; http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080617.009/new-honda-nsx-prototype-comes-out-to-play