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Americans may be in love with SUVs, but they were never thrilled with Acura’s ‘beak’ grille, so the Japanese carmaker finally did something about it on the  2017 MDX facelift . First seen on the  Precision Concept , which debuted at the NAIAS in January, the diamond pentagon grille is part of the firm's new styling and it is integrated in the sculpted hood.  Its front fascia benefits from  restyled Jewel Eye headlights  and new LED fog lamps. On its side profile, Acura added a new chrome rocker panel, which acts as an element of contrast, while at the rear one can notice the revised bumper, body colored skid garnish and twin tailpipes.  Acura claims that all MDX model come with electric parking brake with automatic hold function,  SiriusXM Radi o 2.0, four 2.5-amp USB charging ports and automatic high beam headlights, while advanced grades add LED fog lights, heated steering wheel, genuine Olive Ash Burl or Black Limba wood interior trim and Surr...

Here’s one last peek at Acura’s  facelifted 2017 MDX crossover  in prototype form before it makes its grand debut at  next week’s New York Auto Show . Acura had prepared us for a beakless future with  their Precision Concept  at this year’s Detroit Auto Show in January, and the updated 2017 MDX will be the brand’s first production car to adopt this new look with the ‘Diamond Pentagon grille’.  Crispier detailing around the front end that will gain new hood, headlamp and bumper designs, along with new side skirt trimmings, alloy wheels and a re-profiled rear bumper, seem to round out the exterior revisions, despite Acura’s overly dramatic teaser that would have you think that they redesigned the entire car…  In a briefing last month, Acura said that the seven-seater 2017 MDX “will boast substantial design enhancements, added luxury comfort and convenience features, and advanced  new powertrain technology ”, without elaborating.  The carmake...

Acura  is teasing its redesigned 2017  MDX  with this orange-tinged rendering ahead of the three-row SUV's reveal at the 2016  New York Auto Show  on March 23. The luxury automaker promises big changes for the latest model, including "substantial design enhancements, added luxury comfort and convenience features, and advanced new powertrain technology." Unfortunately, the company doesn't offer further details about those general promises. The folks at the Acura Design Studio in Torrance, CA, have much bolder styling ready for the 2017 MDX. While these lines aren't as razor-sharp as the  Acura Precision Concept  from the 2016  Detroit Auto Show , this SUV subtly evokes the sedan's honed look. For example, the chiseled shapes around the hood and grille are crisp, and the front and rear fenders are highly sculpted, which gives the MDX a tough demeanor. This teaser image makes the lower fascia appear a little busy because there's so much happening ...