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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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http://www.motorauthority.com/2010-a...leaks-out.html



There's a 2010 Acura RDX coming soon--and with it, a file full of leaked photos, which hit the Web this morning.

The new RDX has more updates underneath, but the easiest to see is the new shield grille common to the rest of the Acura lineup. The new face has reshaped fog lamps and air intakes along with its bottle-opener grille, which has also been applied to the TSX, TL and RL sedans.

The updated RDX also is said to get a new front-drive version that could boost fuel economy over the all-wheel drive model, which has been the only version available since the compact SUV was launched for 2008. Today's version gets 17/22 mpg, midpack for vehicles in its class.

More updates inside include USB connectivity and stereo Bluetooth audio; ambient lighting; and a navigation system update with rearview camera updates and real-time traffic.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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Wow such a grill, just what was needed to boost crappy RDX sales to over 1000 units a month. Good luck.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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The oversized beak doesn't look all that bad on the SUVs IMO
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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My god, Acura somehow made the RDX grill even uglier
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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The RDX is not an attractive design to start with, adding the beak will just alienate the 6 potential customer planning to buy a 2010 RDX.

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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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beak doesnt look too bad in that picture
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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fail.



ten character minimum
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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doesn't look bad, relative to the TL
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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Acura SUCKS ... professionally speaking...
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by dr Lu
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ten character minimum
Double fail
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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The RDX is already an ugly vehicle. However I am going to go out on a limb here and say adding the ugly beak shared with Saturn/Mazda/Vaxhaull isn't so bad here. I mean its already ugly, so a beak makes it look like appropriate

A FWD model to help sales is a smart move....this vehicle has sold very poorly for them
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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come on. it's not that ugly

it looks like a regular suv.

it sells poorly probably becuase it's too small and underpowerd.

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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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Not what I would call an improvement. Looks no better or worse than the current front end. I never cared for the RDX anyway.

The Audi Q5 IMO is the best looking cute ute currently in its class. Surprisingly I have seen A LOT of them the past few days.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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Its ugly. Its small. And I can't understand how a 2.3L turbo only manages 22 MPG. What is here to like?
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Allen K
The oversized beak doesn't look all that bad on the SUVs IMO
Haha, I saw the pic and thought the same thing. When I saw the title I expected something HORRIBLE, but on the SUV it doesn't seem nearly half bad.
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