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Old Jan 14, 2018 | 06:02 PM
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It's got HUD!
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Old Jan 14, 2018 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 97-SC300
That's going to sell like hot cakes. I generally do not like the new Acura grilles, but on this car it works really well. Everything looks good.
I agree on both points. This will continue to do well for the Acura brand.
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Old Jan 14, 2018 | 08:13 PM
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I actually like it. Good styling cues on the exterior while the interior doesn't look like a Honda anymore. It may also actually be equipped with real wood now.
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Old Jan 14, 2018 | 08:18 PM
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Looks great!
Prob best looking Acura since the beak years and it has Exhaust tips.

Only negative is the button shifter.
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Old Jan 14, 2018 | 08:41 PM
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I guess I'll be the first to say it looks bad. The front is an overstyled mess. Headlights are too large and oddly shaped, lower intakes are choked off, and hood is too busy and oddly styled. Side profile is unnecessarily choked off at the rear. Too much sheetmetal and not enough side window in the back. Also, poor rear visibility inside for an SUV/CUV. Side chrome trim is overstyled, another odd shape hard on the eyes. Return of circular tailpipe tips are a disappointment. Simple circles are fast on the way out and lend no style whatsoever. Rear bumper reflectors are poorly integrated and dated.
Interior is a nicer design, but still overstyled. Dash is all over the place, with hashes, slashes, and odd angles. Gauge package is very nice- modern and elegant. Also like the addition of rich-looking wood trim. Seats and center console are very well executed. Lack of a gear shifter could be a potential safety hazard and ergonomic misstep.
It will sell, but I don't think it will beautify the roads or add much utility for those who need it.

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Old Jan 14, 2018 | 09:44 PM
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Not bad, prefer exterior to interior which looks like it was designed by klingons
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Old Jan 14, 2018 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
Not bad, prefer exterior to interior which looks like it was designed by klingons
LOL, yes, exterior is actually nice looking...... Worf would be proud of the interior!
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 12:00 AM
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Looks great inside & out and is a nice evolution over the current RDX. I'd take this over the new Infiniti QX50 any day of the week, especially given this uses a new Lexus-esque looking nav system over the incredibly dated Infiniti system.

This is hopefully a good sign of much needed and exciting new Acura models to come.
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 07:00 AM
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First impression is pretty decent inoffensive looking vehicle, which is saying ALOT for Acura. They managed to get that stupid grille to not be offensive. The center stack has buttons again. that's really good. How is the screen controlled, by touchscreen?

Interior is a little bit off... but forgivable i think.
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
Not bad, prefer exterior to interior which looks like it was designed by klingons
I didn't see a 'Cloaking' button.

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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 08:00 AM
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I did see a 'Cloaking' button.
No radar detector needed.
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 08:05 AM
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I like the exterior. Nicely done in my opinion. But I find the dash to be way, way too busy.

Originally Posted by evident
First impression is pretty decent inoffensive looking vehicle, which is saying ALOT for Acura. They managed to get that stupid grille to not be offensive. The center stack has buttons again. that's really good. How is the screen controlled, by touchscreen?

Interior is a little bit off... but forgivable i think.
The screen appears to be controlled by a touchpad on the center console, as noted up-thread.
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 09:48 AM
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I think it looks pretty good. Interior is a big improvement over those awful touch screen setups currently, thankfully they brought back more buttons to make it more simple and intuitive again.
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 09:51 AM
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I was really hoping for a Sport Hybrid, I hope they bring that variant later on.
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
Not bad, prefer exterior to interior which looks like it was designed by klingons
Interior is horrendous one of the worst I've seen. Hurts my eyes just to look at it.
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