This is all I can find- from 20 minutes ago. Can anyone find anything about the "other" car?
Sporty SUV Features Acura's First-Ever Turbocharged Engine and Super
Handling-AWD
DETROIT, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated Acura RDX Prototype
SUV debuted today at the North American International Auto Show. Combining
sport utility with sports sedan handling and performance, RDX features an
innovative 2.3-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine, Acura's exclusive
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive(TM) (SH-AWD(TM)), and is designed to redefine
the entry premium SUV segment. This near-production prototype provides an
advance preview of the all-new RDX that will go on sale this summer.
"The RDX Prototype represents the forward thinking that will be seen in
the next generation of Acura light trucks," said John Mendel, senior vice
president, Auto Operations. "It is loaded with leading edge technology and it
exemplifies what we call intelligent performance: a sporty, luxurious and
functional SUV that has outstanding performance yet is also fuel efficient."
RDX features an all-new 2.3-liter i-VTEC(R) four-cylinder turbocharged
engine that generates 240 horsepower and 260 lbs-ft of torque. This is the
first application of forced induction technology in Acura history. The
revolutionary i-VTEC Turbo technology uses a variable flow turbocharger, which
is exclusive to the RDX, and provides dramatic performance benefits while
maintaining excellent fuel efficiency. To complement the all-aluminum high-
performance engine, the RDX utilizes Acura's steering wheel-mounted paddle
shifters to manually operate the 5-speed sequential SportShift(TM) automatic
transmission.
Acura's Super Handling-AWD system is tuned specifically for the new RDX
platform. SH-AWD's sophisticated electronic controls automatically distribute
torque fore and aft, as well as splitting the rear torque left to right. The
result is dramatically enhanced handling, traction and stability during sporty
driving as well as in inclement weather. A sophisticated chassis with fully
independent front and rear suspension complement the SH-AWD. Vehicle
Stability Assist (VSA(R)) combines with large disc brakes and ABS to enhance
control.
The RDX is built on an all-new global light truck platform. Reflecting
Acura's commitment to safety through innovation, the RDX is equipped with the
Advanced Compatibility Engineering(TM) (ACE(TM)) body structure and additional
state-of-the-art safety features. The ACE structure helps to disperse
collision forces over a larger frontal area. The system also helps to provide
enhanced protection for vehicle occupants while at the same time increasing
compatibility with other vehicles in a frontal collision. Front, side and
side curtain airbags, in addition to rollover sensors add an extra measure of
safety.
The chiseled exterior styling combines with a generous greenhouse to
provide excellent visibility for driving in city traffic or on twisty mountain
roads. RDX employs a compact upper body with an aggressively raked belt line,
sporty wheel flares and a substantial hood that flows down from the windshield
to an aggressive Acura signature five-sided grill. Custom 19-inch alloy
wheels give the RDX Prototype an aggressive stance. Dual exhaust tips, HID
headlights, and a rear spoiler add to the sporty appearance of the vehicle.
Inside, the RDX combines richly appointed materials with a sporty, driver-
oriented cockpit. The center console features an innovative storage system,
which allows for hidden and lockable storage of a briefcase or laptop
computer. The prototype's interior features an assortment of leading-edge
technologies, such as the Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition(TM),
AcuraLink(TM) satellite communication system with real time traffic and
HandsFreeLink(TM) wireless telephone interface. A premium Acura/ELS(TM) DVD-
Audio system is tuned to deliver rich surround sound to the cabin.
The RDX offers seating for five and a versatile rear cargo hatch allows
for easy load-in and storage. The second row seats split and fold flat into
the floor, providing ample cargo space for an active, on-the-go lifestyle.
The RDX will be assembled at Honda of America Manufacturing in Marysville,
Ohio and will go on-sale in the summer of 2006. Pricing has not been
determined.
