Photos of the redesigned Acura TLX
surfaced last week and now they’re being followed by pictures of the all-new
MDX. There are two different designs for the upcoming crossover
and one of them appears similar to what was discovered in an infotainment
system last summer.
Starting with that variant, it has a
diamond pentagon grille that is flanked by slender headlights and vertical air
intakes. The model also has a sportier greenhouse and a pronounced shoulder
line. Other highlights include sculpted doors, a panoramic glass roof and a
dual exhaust system. The other picture depicts a slightly more aggressive
crossover as it features a unique front fascia with larger air intakes and a
revised grille. We can also see what appears to be a location for a grille
badge.
We’re not entirely sure what the two
models are, but there are a couple of possibilities. The more aggressive
crossover could be an A-Spec or Type S variant, while the more conservative one
could be the base model or the Sport Hybrid. It’s too early to tell, but the
less aggressive model has more restricted intakes and this suggests it could be
an eco-friendly variant.
Little is known about the redesigned MDX,
but it will likely be heavily influenced by the RDX and TLX. As a result, we
can expect an all-new platform and possibly an entry-level variant with a
turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine developing 272 hp and 379 Nm of torque. There could also be a new Sport Hybrid and a
performance-oriented Type S with a turbocharged V6 engine. The MDX is expected
to be unveiled later this year, but its debut could be impacted by the
coronavirus pandemic.
