2017 Acura MDX
03-23-16, 03:50 PM
#16
LOL - I thought I was the only one who was turned off by the Acura's beak and Lexus's cheese grater. So much so that during my recent car shopping/research expeditions these two didn't make the list.
03-23-16, 04:52 PM
#19
Maybe it'll look better in darker colors where the grille will blend in more?
Acura's biggest problem is still the interior and overall separation of this brand from the Honda brand products. There is seemingly nothing sacred for Acura save for the Sport Hybrid drivetrain. Whereas Lexus generally gets a lot of unique content that isn't available at all in the Toyota lineup (at least for a while).
Acura's biggest problem is still the interior and overall separation of this brand from the Honda brand products. There is seemingly nothing sacred for Acura save for the Sport Hybrid drivetrain. Whereas Lexus generally gets a lot of unique content that isn't available at all in the Toyota lineup (at least for a while).
03-23-16, 06:11 PM
#21
Lexus Champion
I don't know they did it but looks even worse. Why Acura why.
03-23-16, 08:20 PM
#23
Lexus Test Driver
LOL! 10char
but at the cost of the SUV looking cheaper than it is. 
03-23-16, 10:18 PM
#27
Lexus Test Driver
If one analyzes it, most of today's new cars have oddly-shaped grilles. That is the norm. Removing the clogging shield and gaining open intake space is what really mattered here. The end result is no better or no worse than the average car/truck today. So Acura has moved into mainstream styling, which they desperately needed. That is big progress.
One thing I think they did get wrong was not doing this with the new NSX. That halo car should have led the way with their major styling turnover. So now the NSX will likely linger on for several years with the ugly, clogged snort, while most other models in their line-up will be updated faster with the new, modern grille. A day late and a dollar short, but we'll still take it.
One thing I think they did get wrong was not doing this with the new NSX. That halo car should have led the way with their major styling turnover. So now the NSX will likely linger on for several years with the ugly, clogged snort, while most other models in their line-up will be updated faster with the new, modern grille. A day late and a dollar short, but we'll still take it.
03-24-16, 01:25 AM
#28
Lead Lap
jeez... that's something right there. idk what's going on with car design these days but these grilles are getting pretty out there. and they all need to look angry and angular, what was wrong with smooth flowing lines?
