Acura ZDX Crossover coming to dealerships this fall

Acura announced today that its new four-door sport coupe crossover concept will wear the ‘ZDX’ badge (previously reported to be badge MSX) when it is unveiled at the New York Auto Show next week. Acura said that its ZDX will feature “striking coupe-like styling with the added benefit of a commanding presence and flexible utility to define a new luxury category.”

“The prototype showcases a new level of luxury, style and refinement for Acura and speaks volumes towards our commitment to advancing the brand,” said Jeff Conrad, vice president, Acura sales.

Acura confirmed that the production version of the ZDX will arrive at dealerships later this fall.

Source;
http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/03/30/acura-zdx-crossover-coming-to-dealerships-this-fall/

Acura's Future Vehicle Site

For those interested, here's a link to Acura's site spotlighting Future Vehicles (MSX anyone?).
http://www.acura.com/FutureVehicles.aspx#/FutureVehiclesCUV

Vtec.net: Some "MSX" tidbits through the vendor grapevine

Straight from Vtec.net, don't forget to follow the link to get a glimpse of a really good rendering of what this MSX might look like....

"We have received a bit of info on Acura's new sport crossover today. This information has reportedly been relayed to vendors who are supplying components for the project. At the moment we cannot ascertain how legitimate the information is, so take it at face value for now. The information confirms that the "MSX" (this is what these folks are calling it, not sure if that's what it really will be called) will be launched at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. Also indicated is a production start date of March 30, 2009 at the Alliston, Ontario plant.

Supposedly Acura was initially asking for pricing quotes based upon an annual production run of around 100,000 units, but they will actually be building them at a rate of around 80 per day (20,000/year). These sources indicate that the "MSX" will be priced "well above the MDX". As has been long suspected, the only thing currently on the table for the powertrain is a V6 with "over 300hp" (that sounds like another 3.7L V6 to me). The onsale date has tentatively been set for late May/early June.

UPDATE: In case you missed it in the comments below, TOV member "Siegen" has given us permission to display this composite image he created of the MSX. "

Source;
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=822016