This is straight from leftlanenews;
Once again our spy photographers caught up with an Acura ZDX test group and this time we managed to get a bit closer up. Looking very much like the New York Auto Show concept, Acura’s “four-door sports coupe” will be arriving later this year as a 2010 model.
The “four-door coupe” trend quickly spread throughout the luxury sedan segment following the launch of the Mercedes CLS, and it looks as though the ‘CUV coupe’ segment is the next frontier for luxury automakers.
Obviously some of the ZDX Concept’s — which first debuted at the New York Auto Show — details have been toned-down, but it looks like the production ZDX is, for the most part, staying true to the show car. That means a radically sloping roofline, giving the ZDX more or a car look than the BMW X6.
Up front we expect Acura’s signature grille, although the production car’s headlights will be toned down from the ones seen on the show car.
The latest spy shots prove that the ZDX’s interior will be very similar to the TL sedan. A navigation screen is mounted high atop the center stack, with plenty of hooding to protect it from outside light. The center stack appears to have the same overall layout as the TL, although it is a bit more sculpted. Acura’s quad gauge pack is clearly visible on the ZDX prototype.
“The ZDX prototype is unlike anything you have ever seen before from Acura,” said Jeff Conrad, vice president, Acura sales. “The prototype showcases a new level of luxury, style and refinement for Acura and speaks volumes towards our commitment to advancing the brand.”
Built on the same platform as the Acura MDX, the vehicle is being developed by engineers at Honda’s assembly plant in Alliston, Ontario. Acura has yet to comment on the ZDX’s drivetrain, but it is widely believed crossover will feature an all-aluminum VTEC V6 hooked to Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive.
The 2010 Acura ZDX is expected to begin production this fall, arriving in dealerships during the latter half of 2009.
Orig. Source;
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=837709
Via;
http://www.leftlanenews.com/acura-zdx.html