Acura expands 2010 lineup with 2010 Acura TSX 3.5L V6 model

Unveiled at February’s Chicago Auto Show, the V-6 powered TSX is added to the automaker’s updated 2010 lineup. Positioned at luxury sports sedan, the 2010 Acura TSX V6 offers more comforts, convenience and safety. It does so with expanded luxury and electronic features, a wider stance for more agile performance and advanced safety systems.

Powered by Acura’s familiar 3.5L V6 from its TL and RL siblings, the new TSX delivers 280hp (209kW). Mated to a specially-geared Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission, the TSX V-6 generates substantially improved performance for drivers who prefer the more interesting route over the quickest route. In addition, the V-6 TSX also receives exclusive suspension tuning (the front suspension receives firmer springs and revised calibration for the dual-mode suspension dampers), brake system upgrades, and unique five-spoke 18in aluminum wheels shod with Michelin Pilot all-season tires.

"With strong V-6 power, the 2010 TSX can go toe-to-toe with the top sports sedans in its class," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "Matched with new 18-inch wheels and revised suspension, the TSX V-6 is proof positive that a smart vehicle choice doesn't have to be a boring vehicle choice."

At the same time, the V6 TSX meets California's CARB LEV II ULEV emissions certification and delivers an EPA estimated city/highway fuel economy of 18/27mpg.

Like all Acura models, the new TSX features as standard a power moonroof, automatic climate control, a premium seven-speaker sound system with XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth hands-free and USB and auxiliary ports. Optional goodies include Acura’s Technology Package, which adds satellite navigation, a reversing camera, and a premium sound system.

Incidentally, the 2.4L four-cylinder version remains on sale. Producing 201hp and 172lb-ft of torque, the four-cylinder engine comes standard with a 6-speed manual or optional 5-speed automatic.

2010 Acura RDX Facelift Fully Revealed

Acura has released details of the redesigned 2010 RDX. The new RDX is more luxurious with performance and styling upgrades.

As for the appearance, the new RDX gets a new face with reshaped fog lamps and air intakes along with its bottle-opener grille, which has also been applied to the TSX, TL and RL sedans. Headlights and taillights are revised. New alloy wheels are fitted and the rear bumper sports new trim too. Standard wheels are 18" x 7.5" aluminium-alloys running on P235/55 R18 tyres. The vehicle measures 4.635m in length, 1.870m and stands 1.655m tall. It also has a minimum ground clearance of 15.87cm.

Acura offers two-wheel drive option of 2010 Acura RDX facelift, front-wheel drive model and Super-Handling AWD version. The FWD model becomes the baseline model and sells at a base price of $32,520 --$2,000 less than the AWD version. At the same time, the FWD version could boost fuel economy over the AWD model, which has been the only version available since the compact SUV was launched for 2008. The EPA city/highway fuel economy rating for the two-wheel drive model comes in 19/24mpg, while the AWD model comes in at 17/22mpg.

Powers comes from 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that generates some 177kW (240hp) and torque of 260 lb-ft at 4500 rpm. Mated to the engine is a 5-speed automatic transmission with paddles for semi-automatic changes. Safety systems fitted include ABS brakes with EBD and Brake Assist.

More updates inside include automatic dual-zone, humidity control and air filtration, USB connectivity and stereo Bluetooth audio; ambient lighting; and a navigation system update with rearview camera updates and real-time traffic.

2010 Acura ZDX to start selling this winter

There are currently five models in Acura’s lineup, including the TSX, RL and TL sedans, and the RDX and MDX SUV/crossovers. But now a new vehicle is added, with the announcement that Acura will start selling 2010 Acura ZDX this winter. And it will be priced and positioned between the MDX luxury SUV and the RL luxury sedan.

Based on the prototype ZDX which was shown at this year's New York Auto Show, the 2010 Acura ZDX is a four-door coupe which has an elevated position and can sit up to five adults.

Power comes from the 3.7-litre naturally aspirated SOHC V6 engine that generates 221kW (300hp) and maximum torque of 366Nm (270 lb-ft). A six-speed paddle-shifted automatic transmission and Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive (SH-AWD) system are standard with all ZDX models.

Standard wheels are 19-inch 7-spoke alloys, the largest standard wheel in the Acura range. Inside, the ZDX gets a number of premium treatments, including hand-stitched leather dash elements, and the ability to accommodate a wide range of cargo, including the segment-defining golf bags.

There are three levels of trim: the standard ZDX, the mid-range ZDX with Technology Package and the 'ultra-premium' ZDX with Advance Package. They all offer Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, power tailgate, panoramic glass roof, a USB audio interface and XM satellite radio with iPod integration.

2010 Acura RDX Leaks Out

A series of images of the 2010 Acura RDX has leaked around the web, which will possibly debut later this year at the LA Auto Show.

Some information we can gather from the photos include a TL-derived front grille, a reshaped fog lamps and air intakes along with a restyled lower fascia. Furthermore, the 2010 RDX is said to feature hexagonally shaped exhaust tips along with a redesigned bumper that will give the car a much more aggresive look.

It’s rumored that the updated RDX will get a new front-wheel drive version, which has been the only front-wheel drive version available since the compact SUV was launched for 2008. This could boost fuel economy over the all-wheel drive model and save about 200 pounds.

It’s still not known if the RDX’s turbocharged 2.3L inline four will receive any performance or fuel economy changes for the 2010 model year.

More updates inside include USB connectivity and stereo Bluetooth audio; ambient lighting; and a navigation system update with rearview camera updates and real-time traffic.