wynode
22-02-2010, 09:03 PM
Not sure what I think about the practicality of this. Also no mention of it making its way to Australia.
The notion of panoramic views is an important attribute of the ZDX's design. The designers tried to convey this with expansive windows, a glass-covered roof and a see-through rear hatch. Sitting inside, I was reminded of the City of Los Angeles Domeliner cars used a half-century ago by the Union Pacific Railroad.
But then I saw my question answered:
In most important details, the ZDX is essentially a stylish version of the MDX, Acura's seven-passenger crossover. They also share powertrains: a 300-horsepower 3.7-liter V-6 hooked to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission can be shifted manually with steering wheel paddles; left in Drive, it shifts intuitively and is well matched to the engine.
http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/data/500/zdx.jpg
Full article here (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/21/automobiles/autoreviews/21acura.html?pagewanted=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss).
The notion of panoramic views is an important attribute of the ZDX's design. The designers tried to convey this with expansive windows, a glass-covered roof and a see-through rear hatch. Sitting inside, I was reminded of the City of Los Angeles Domeliner cars used a half-century ago by the Union Pacific Railroad.
But then I saw my question answered:
In most important details, the ZDX is essentially a stylish version of the MDX, Acura's seven-passenger crossover. They also share powertrains: a 300-horsepower 3.7-liter V-6 hooked to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission can be shifted manually with steering wheel paddles; left in Drive, it shifts intuitively and is well matched to the engine.
http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/data/500/zdx.jpg
Full article here (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/21/automobiles/autoreviews/21acura.html?pagewanted=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss).