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With the 2012MY Acura TL’s market launch set for March 18, the Japanese automaker decided to drop pricing details along with a slew of new photos of its facelifted mid-size sedan. The most significant changes for the 2012 TL concern the new front and rear styling, while Acura also added a new Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic transmission and made the cabin quieter.The base front-wheel drive 2012 TL, which comes with a 280HP V6 hooked up to a Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic, starts at $35,605, while the available Technology Package that includes a navigation system and a 440-watt premium audio System, increases the price to $39,335. Opt for the Advance Package that incorporates ventilated front seats, larger wheels and a new blind spot information (BSI) system, and the price goes up to $41,535. 
 
The TL SH-AWD, which features a 305HP V6 linked to a Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, has an MSRP of $39,155. The MSRP for models equipped with the Technology Package is $42,885, and with the Advance Package, it’s $45,085.
Finally, the TL SH-AWD with a six-speed manual gearbox and the Technology Package has an MSRP of $42,885.


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As for the styling, if you look at it from behind it’s fine, but as you walk toward the front of the car it gets more and more dreadful! until you get to the front close-up which is as ugly as it gets! Acura doesn”t get it, BMW X6 was successful because it was a new ground braking design, not because it was any good. And it’s not new anymore! People are not going to fall for a badly copied version of a car which is pointless as itself!
Acura ZDX, in its production form, will get a V6 engine with six-speed transmission and of course all-wheel-drive system. The car will be on 20 inch rims which look good but spoil the ride. The interior is very crisp and modern and because it’s Acura you can be sure the production model will be just alike.
All in all, we think this car is rubbish! You too can have your say via comments.

A prototype of the provocative Acura ZDX luxury four-door sports coupemade its world debut at the 2009 New York International Auto Show. The production version of the dramatically styled prototype goes on-sale in the fall of 2009. The segment bending Acura ZDX Concept features stunning coupe-like styling with the added benefit of a commanding presence and flexible utility.
“The Acura ZDX is truly a luxury performance coupe – plus,” said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. “The emotional coupe styling coupled with a luxurious and dramatic interior and surprising versatility, allows the ZDX to define its own segment and attract an entirely new customer.”
The Acura ZDX Concept is designed to break new ground for Acura in the areas of provocative styling, contemporary luxury and meticulous refinement. With its sensuous curves, sharply raked roofline and bold fender flares, the Acura ZDX Concept blurs the distinction between coupe, sedan and sport utility vehicle. Clean, flowing lines start from the headlights and run the length of the car, accentuating the cars presence and grace. In keeping with the coupe-inspired styling, the rear door handles are cleverly concealed in the C-pillar. The all-glass tailgate opens wide to reveal a highly functional cargo space with integrated under-floor storage. The prototype is finished off with stylish dual chrome exhaust outlets and 9-spoke machined wheels fitted with 20-inch Michelin tires.
“From the very first sketch of the ZDX, I wanted to create an emotional vehicle that challenged conventional thinking of what a sports coupe should be,” said Michelle Christensen, Acura ZDX exterior designer. “My goal was to create a strikingly beautiful exterior, and use that attraction to help draw you into the rich interior.”
Inside, the Acura ZDX Concept exudes modern luxury while focusing on pampering the front passengers. The cabin is enveloped in leather, which gives the interior a luxurious and inviting feel. The hand-stitched leather dash and instrument panel sweep down to form a dual cockpit layout, creating a personal and intimate experience for the front seat occupants. The premium leather seats are highly bolstered to support the passengers during sporty driving and at the same time provide comfort during a long getaway. A black monochromatic center stack leads to the textured metallic center console, which complements the black and pearl white leather trim. The thick leather wrapped steering wheel provides ample grip and is framed by racing-inspired paddle shifters for the ultimate in driver control. The cabin is enclosed by a panoramic glass roof which runs the entire length of the vehicle, providing occupants with a breathtaking view of the world around them.
The production Acura ZDX will bring a new level of prestige and sophistication when it arrives at Acura dealerships in the fall, offering the latest advancements in performance, technology and safety. The ZDX will deliver sports sedan performance on the road with its powerful V-6 engine mated to an all-new, smooth shifting 6-speed automatic transmission. The potent powertrain will be coupled with Acura’s exclusive Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system, giving the ZDX outstanding handling and cornering capabilities in all-weather conditions.
In typical Acura fashion, the ZDX will be available with the latest in customer enhancing technologies and advanced safety features including an all-new blind spot information system, which will help drivers change lanes more confidently. A new multi-view rear camera makes parking even easier with the added enhancement of both a wide angle and top down view. Acura signature technologies like Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather™, Acura/ELS Surround® premium audio system and Bluetooth® connectivity will also be available on the all-new model.
The Acura ZDX Concept represents the next step for Acura in its advancement to becoming one of the top luxury brands and makes a clear statement toward the future of the brand.

Acura ZDX Concept Technical Specifications

• Length: 192.4 inches
• Width: 78.5 inches
• Height: 61.8 inches
• Wheelbase: 108.2 inches
• Wheel/tire: 9-spoke custom alloy wheels with Michelin Latitude HP 275/40ZR 20 tires
• Powertrain: All-aluminum VTEC® V-6, all-new 6-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®)
• Seating capacity: 5-passenger

Another of the Acura and this time, they not only carry on the design but also in performance and comfort. "The ZDX is like what you've seen before from Acura," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales of pride. "It combines the best qualities of a coupe, sedan and a sport utility - all wrapped in a beautifully sculpted package - which will attract customers who fancy a completely new with a brand Acura.

Another of the Acura and this time, they not only carry on the design but also in performance and comfort. "The ZDX is like what you've seen before from Acura," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales of pride. "It combines the best qualities of a coupe, sedan and a sport utility - all wrapped in a beautifully sculpted package - which will attract customers who fancy a completely new with a brand Acura.

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