Does Acura's ZDX Really Stand A Chance Against BMW's X6?

Looking forward to our ride and drive for the ZDX. Should be a decent enough driver, but the question from me is......why this product, and why right now??

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— jsell (View Profile)

Posted on 9/25/2009 3:43:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

they are both ugly and serve no purpose other than to be gawked at.


i have no problem saying they suck and i dont care.

— DROOPYSAKK (View Profile)

Posted on 9/25/2009 3:53:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4   

Everyone and mean EVERYONE needs a school bus type of SUV and the automakers should know this. They should make all SUVs for carrying a soccer team whether or not every SUV shopper has a soccer team to drive around. I am sick of these companies satisfying niche markets when they ought to just sit back and make the same thing over and over over again for years on end. There are only a Billion car buyers on earth, why should we have more than 20 models? Just because people want them and the automakers have the greatest design and manufacturing capability that has ever existed? We should have a grumpy grumble fest until they stop creating new stuff.

— NannerPus (View Profile)

Posted on 9/25/2009 4:02:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Price: Yes

Performance: No

— E92_M_Power (View Profile)

Posted on 9/25/2009 4:03:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5   

no. and why would you compare two cars that are $30,000 apart in price. it's really not fair.

— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/25/2009 4:31:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

and that thinks is seriously ugly...ala aztek. what have the designers at acura been smoking? first that smiley faced sedan and now this?

— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/25/2009 4:32:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

The will both survive but I doubt anybody would be cross shopping these vehicles. Saddly they will be cross-shopped with X5's and MDX's so the manufactureres are just wasting their time and energy on designing stuff that is not needed.

— rigid (View Profile)

Posted on 9/25/2009 4:33:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Do they even compete? The X6 is north of 60k the ZDX will probably be around 40k

Looks more like a Lincoln MKX competitor to me.

Acura died when the Legend did.

— M35MT (View Profile)

Posted on 9/25/2009 4:40:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

X6 is getting very popular here in Middle East, especially because of it's unusual design, but it's out of the range of many interested and some who can afford think it's over-priced. ZDX might be the answer. Honda can rebadge it Honda _RV something for middle East.

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— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 9/25/2009 5:08:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

I'll reserve judgements on this car till I see it in person. I am a big fan of the X6, it looks like a massive toy car. It's fun, functional and fast. What's not to like about it?

— Joe_Limon (View Profile)

Posted on 9/25/2009 6:06:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

"Does Acura's ZDX Really Stand A Chance Against BMW's X6?"

- No. Except to maybe disillusioned Acura fans.

— LexSucks (View Profile)

Posted on 9/25/2009 6:09:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6   

Yes, only if it is way cheaper. I dont like how the lines that run vertically make it looked pieced together. I love the way the X6 drives, especially the X6M! The japanese weird spaceship design is definitely not growing on me, they need to be sharper lines and less round corners.

— 2ndbimmer (View Profile)

Posted on 9/25/2009 6:23:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

I think they both look pretty cool

— synx (View Profile)

Posted on 9/25/2009 6:28:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

What's the saying, 'misery loves company'?

"Automakers say they are hearing this message from some important (well-heeled) shoppers: Give us the SUV's high seating position with such a nice view and handy cargo space and the foul-weather and bad-road capability that comes with all-wheel drive and ample ground clearance."

Yeah, its called the Venza.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/25/2009 10:54:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

X6 is trying to go Range Rover (Sport) territory and ZDX...not sure. I like the x6, x5, and MDX...but this thing is just a mish-mash.

I see empty-nesters buying it...functional enough yet youthfully sporty.

Base X6 looks cheesy, but throw on sport pack, running boards and some black rims...now you're talking.

If ZDX (name kinda sucks) has an impressive option list, it should do well if priced accordingly

— DogLb (View Profile)

Posted on 9/25/2009 11:00:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

No, Acura sucks rotten eggs !!
What a ruined brand - stupid designs.

Never buy an Acura. I own 08-MDX and build quality and dealer service sucks.

— g2ok (View Profile)

Posted on 9/25/2009 11:33:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4   

i'll reserve final judgment until i see one on the road. but from the photo, it's not bad looking at all.

with all the 'fastback' designs now on 4-dr sedans and SUVs, this is the FASTEST looking fastback yet. at the same time, to not sacrifice cargo volume, the rear remains relatively high. is that a see-thru panel on the back, ala the original CRX?

— XYZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 9/26/2009 1:21:08 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

nope. although, i think they both are ugly vehicles. the bimmer will out perform the acura any and every day but it's still ugly.

— 1dott8 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/26/2009 2:48:10 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

in profile the X6 is definitely ugly and ill proportioned.

this acura is NOT ugly at all; in this photo it actually looks somewhat sleek, altho' slightly 'heavy' in the rear. it may look a little heavier in a low angle photo, and in real life, it MAY
be a bit too large for the 'sporty coupe' the design otherwise suggests.

— XYZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 9/26/2009 6:29:56 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I love how people can conclude a car is crap (or great) before it even arrives on dealer lots and you can see/drive it in person. What are we basing our "professional" opinions on? A 2D picture?

It got favorable first-drive reviews already from a few mags and blogs. I'll wait to pass judgment until

a) I see it in something other than silver (ugly color for this car its black glass roof)

b) I can drive it.

— SpicyMikey (View Profile)

Posted on 9/26/2009 10:58:13 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Well done SpicyMikey. Finaally someone with some sense.

— dosxx (View Profile)

Posted on 9/26/2009 11:39:31 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I love this Hatch Wagon/High-Up Car Niche. I see promis in it, and you Guys will get used to it. It may take some time, but I can see this being very popular.

Most brands have at least 3 SUVs/CUVs now. They are going to have to axe one of them and downsize another, and make the smallest one even smaller. Why not make it more car like? The Sonata Wagon/Portico will be the next one to hit the roads after these 2.

— HyundaiSmoke (View Profile)

Posted on 9/26/2009 9:56:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

I would rather have the refreshed 2010 Acura MDX over the ZDX and I would rather have the refreshed 2010 BMW X5 over the X6.

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/27/2009 2:11:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

People can conclude based on Acura's previous body of work. Only a retard would think that this thing would outperform an X6. Acura isn't even claiming that. But that doesn't stop the fanboys.

As for looks? If it looks bad in pictures its going to look weird in real life. Acura can keep this monstrosity.

— LexSucks (View Profile)

Posted on 9/28/2009 11:22:38 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Does the ZDX stand a chance against a vehicle that sold 344 units last month? hmmm good question.

— thetruth01 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/28/2009 4:45:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2