The Next 2010 Acura cars

CONFIRMED FOR 2010: Acura cars MDX: Acura's big SUV gets freshened styling, including a version of the chrome cheese-slicer grille found on other Acura models. A six-speed automatic transmission replaces last year's five-speed, and the 3.7 liter engine has been refined for better power deliver and a slightly higher torque output. The engine and transmission changes yield a 1 MPG improvement in EPA city and highway figures, which are now up to 16 MPG and 21 MPG respectively.

RDX: (photo) The RDX is now available in a front-wheel-drive model, which costs less and gets better fuel economy -- 19 MPG city and 22 MPG highway, 2 MPG better than the all-wheel-drive model. The styling has been updated, including a TL-like grille. New standard equipment includes a rear-view camera, compass, automatic headlights, ambient footwell lighting, and a USB audio input jack.

RL: No changes.

TSX: The 2010 Acura TSX gets an optional 280 horsepower 3.5 liter V6. V6-equipped TSXs will come with a 5-speed automatic transmission, 18" wheels, and a sport-tuned suspension.

* 2010 Acura TSX V6 review
* 2010 Acura TSX V6 photo gallery

TL: The SH-AWD version of the 2010 Acura TL is available with a 6-speed manual transmission. The stick-shift TL features unique tuning for the suspension and electric power steering as well as a hill-start assist feature, and weighs 88 lbs less than the automatic TL SH-AWD.

NSX: Acura had planned to introduce a new version of the NSX supercar, but the program has been cancelled due to the economic downturn.

ZDX: (photo) The all-new ZDX is Acura's answer to the BMW X6. About the same size as the MDX, the ZDX features a swoopy coupe-like roofline rear door handles concealed in the window pillar, similar to the European-market Honda Civic (Acura is a division of Honda). The ZDX is powered by a 300 horsepower 3.7 liter V6 that drives all four wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission.