Temple of VTEC Rumors and News - 2010 Acura Model Change Summary

TORRANCE, Calif. � Major changes and improvements abound for nearly every model in the 2010 Acura line-up, with the biggest highlight of the year being the all-new ZDX four-door luxury sports coupe.

2010 Acura RL Luxury Performance Sedan

The top-of-the-line Acura luxury performance sedan is unchanged for the 2010 model year with the exception of color selection.

2010 Acura TL Performance Luxury Sedan

This fall, the long awaited debut of a manual transmission version of the high-performance TL SH-AWD model goes on sale to satisfy the desires of the performance enthusiast.

TL SH-AWD: Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission equipped 305 HP VTEC V-6 model now available. Also included are a new clutch system, exclusive SH-AWD tuning, revised suspension settings, and more sporty steering feel. Additional information will be available later in the year.

2010 Acura TSX Sports Sedan

To further expand the appeal of the popular TSX Sports Sedan, a new V-6 model is added to TSX line-up.

TSX	Enhanced steering feel Easier-to-read navigation screen
TSX V-6	Powerful 280 HP 3.5L VTEC� V-6 Exclusive suspension tuning Enhanced Braking system One inch larger diameter wheels (18-inch) Active Sound Control (ASC) noise cancellation system Additional information will be available later in the year

2010 Acura ZDX Four-Door Luxury Sports Coupe

The all-new ZDX four-door luxury sports coupe features stunning coupe-like styling with the added benefit of a commanding presence and flexible utility. The dramatically styled ZDX is designed to break new ground for Acura in the areas of provocative styling, contemporary luxury and meticulous refinement.

ZDX

Provocative four-door coupe styling with hidden rear door handles and 5-passenger seating
Panoramic glass roof with power moonroof
Rich hand-stitched leather interior
State-of-the-art technology including a new blind spot indicator system and multi-view rearview camera
Powerful VTEC� V-6 engine
New 6-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive� (SH-AWD�)
Additional information will be available later in the year

2010 Acura MDX Luxury SUV

The 2010 Acura MDX features substantial improvements which increase performance and efficiency while also raising the level of luxury and prestige the MDX currently enjoys. For those customers who want the latest in customer enhancing technologies, the MDX will offer a new �Advance� package.

MDX

New 6-speed automatic transmission improves performance and fuel economy
Numerous styling enhancements included new front fascia and redesigned alloy wheels
Technology improvements include an available hard disc drive, iPOD and USB music compatibility , new real-time traffic re-routing capabilities and multi-view backup camera
Interior upgrades throughout
Available "Advance" Package includes active suspension, adaptive cruise control, Collision Mitigation Braking System� (CMBS�), blind spot information system and one inch larger diameter wheels (19-inch)
Additional information will be available later in the year

2010 Acura RDX Turbocharged Crossover SUV

The 2010 RDX features significantly updated styling, substantial technology enhancements, as well as the addition of an all-new two-wheel drive model to make it even more competitive within its segment.

RDX

All-new two-wheel drive model available
New front and rear fascia styling including new signature Acura grille and redesigned alloy wheels
Enhanced ride quality
Numerous interior and convenience upgrades including a standard rear view camera
Additional information will be available later in the year