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The New CRV:
Honda is launching an all-new CR-V, and the new trucklet will go on sale in October, wearing a $21,400 base sticker price.
The small SUV is slightly larger in most dimensions, and interior space has been re-apportioned. There's less volume overall, but more hip room in front and two cubic feet more cargo space. Four trim levels are offered, up from two, including an EX with leather and XM radio for the first time. It will also be offered with Honda's touch-screen, voice-command navigation system. The LX model, with standard 160-watt stereo and MP3-player jack, is the model that will start in the low-$20,000 range. With nav and the 270-watt subwoofer stereo (which includes a compact flash card slot) the sticker will likely approach $28,000.
The engine remains a 2.4-liter VTEC four, with an increase of 10 peak horsepower (to 166, with 161 pound-feet of torque) thanks largely to a slight increase in compression. The manual transmission has been dropped, the only available trans is a five-speed automatic.
Autoweek.
And the New MDX:
Even as gas prices rise and truck and SUV sales shrink, Acura is going against conventional wisdom and launching an all-new version of its MDX. Acura figures the luxury midsize SUV category will grow 26 percent in the next five years and aims to be ready with its new truck.
The new MDX has crisper sheetmetal and a more driver-oriented interior. Acura officials said they were going for a sportier looking-and driving-MDX.
That starts with the new 3.7-liter V6 powering the new MDX. Horsepower is up 40 to 300 and the engine produces 275 lb ft of torque, up 25 lb ft. It is mated to a 5-speed sequential gearbox.
Three option packages will be available when the car is on sale in a month or so and can be mixed and matched. The Sport package has active dampers, high-zoot leather and alloy wheels. The Technology package includes DVD Nav system with real-time traffic updates, rearview camera, and automatic climate control. The Entertainment package has a rear-entertainment system, power tailgate and heated second row seats.
Prices aren't set in stone yet, but Acura is figuring on $41,000-$48,000.
Autoweek.
Honda is launching an all-new CR-V, and the new trucklet will go on sale in October, wearing a $21,400 base sticker price.
The small SUV is slightly larger in most dimensions, and interior space has been re-apportioned. There's less volume overall, but more hip room in front and two cubic feet more cargo space. Four trim levels are offered, up from two, including an EX with leather and XM radio for the first time. It will also be offered with Honda's touch-screen, voice-command navigation system. The LX model, with standard 160-watt stereo and MP3-player jack, is the model that will start in the low-$20,000 range. With nav and the 270-watt subwoofer stereo (which includes a compact flash card slot) the sticker will likely approach $28,000.
The engine remains a 2.4-liter VTEC four, with an increase of 10 peak horsepower (to 166, with 161 pound-feet of torque) thanks largely to a slight increase in compression. The manual transmission has been dropped, the only available trans is a five-speed automatic.
Autoweek.
And the New MDX:
Even as gas prices rise and truck and SUV sales shrink, Acura is going against conventional wisdom and launching an all-new version of its MDX. Acura figures the luxury midsize SUV category will grow 26 percent in the next five years and aims to be ready with its new truck.
The new MDX has crisper sheetmetal and a more driver-oriented interior. Acura officials said they were going for a sportier looking-and driving-MDX.
That starts with the new 3.7-liter V6 powering the new MDX. Horsepower is up 40 to 300 and the engine produces 275 lb ft of torque, up 25 lb ft. It is mated to a 5-speed sequential gearbox.
Three option packages will be available when the car is on sale in a month or so and can be mixed and matched. The Sport package has active dampers, high-zoot leather and alloy wheels. The Technology package includes DVD Nav system with real-time traffic updates, rearview camera, and automatic climate control. The Entertainment package has a rear-entertainment system, power tailgate and heated second row seats.
Prices aren't set in stone yet, but Acura is figuring on $41,000-$48,000.
Autoweek.
