It doesn't look anything like the MDX in my opinion, the cheap front fascia screams Exploder. The interior is very similar to the upcoming Ford 500 sedan (itself based on the Volvo S80 V70 platform).
I saw one on the freeway one day (with camouflage) and it looked cheap.
4000lbs, with 200hp and a CVT. I bet this thing is going to feel REALLY sluggish. Rumors are that Ford is developing its own 3.5L V6 in the 250hp range for future models.
If this is like other new Ford models, the Freestyle will probably do well in crash tests, have a smooth controlled ride, have "better" interior quality than GM/Chrysler, and be hit with dozens of recalls over its first 2 years.