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The soon-to-be released large sports car from Acura may appear like an ugly duckling, but beneath its rather not so pleasant look lays a beautiful swan, according to a review by The Auto Channel.

The review noted the broadened body of the 2010 Acura NSX as opposed to previous versions. There are a few additions to the new NSX’s body such as diagonal quad pipes mounted on the bumper at the rear.

Dubbed by The Auto Channel as “the next big sports car from Acura,” the 2010 Acura NSX will carry a GT architectural layout. The new car’s predecessor ended production and stopped sale in the United States in 2005 after more than 10 years in the automotive market.
However, there is still no final and official statement from Acura as to how its latest sports car will appear.

Acura, which is manufactured by Japanese-based auto maker Honda, will again try its luck in corporate racing program by installing the car with a five-liter V10 engine that generates a whopping 500 horsepower.

Also called the Advanced Sports Car concept, the 2010 Acura NSX’s idea came from the rear-drive version of Acura’s deft Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD).

The “NSX”, an acronym for “New Sportscar eXperimental,” is expected to arrive in 2010 and will cater to sports car enthusiasts all over the United States.

Source: The Auto Channel

The Acura TSX, which was launched in 2003, is an entry-level sedan designed to compete with other popular luxury cars. The Acura model, however, received complaints regarding the layout of its front wheel drive and power. That is why Acura recently came up with the 2009 Acura TSX carrying a number of upgrades to its predecessor.

The new generation Acura TSX has been brought to a test drive outside the Honda facility in the United States.

A big refinement made to the Acura TSX is the improvement in power. Based on the design of the 2005 SPORTS 4 concept car, the latest Acura car sports a more aggressive appearance than the present model. The 2009 version has a 2.4-liter, i-VTEC four-cylinder engine that generates 220 to 230 horsepower. The new TSX also includes a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic.

In addition, Acura will unveil a type-S model of the TSX, whose power will be sourced from the turbocharged engine like that of the Acura RDX. The engine, which can produce 260 horsepower, will be joined to a six-speed manual or a dual-clutch gearbox. The type-S will be enhanced by Honda’s most recent technology—the Super Handling All Wheel Drive.

Acura will start manufacturing TSX vehicles by the end of 2008. It will be available on sale in Europe as the Honda Accord.

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Cardomain.com
Mobile Magazine

Two Acura sports utility vehicles (SUVs) posted record sales in September this year, according to Honda. The two Acura models, the luxury MDX and the turbocharged RDX, contributed to Acura sales of 14,369 units. This figure, which is lower than last year’s by 8.4 percent, is based on the daily selling rate.

Acura has sold a total of 136,726 units for this year.

“RDX and MDX sales continue to impress thanks to smart styling, innovative features and excellent performance. We expect strong light-truck sales as winter approaches, thanks to all-weather features such as Super Handling All-Wheel Drive,” said Acura’s executive vice president for sales Dick Colliver, in a press release from Honda. A Japanese-based automobile company, Honda manufactures the Acura vehicles.

The impressive demand for MDX and RDX vehicles triggered the boost of the Acura light-truck lineup, which delivered record sales of 7,113 units.

The RDX, a small luxury crossover sedan, still posts significant gains in terms of sales for Acura. Its September record sales of 1,951 units is a 19-percent increase compared to last year’s. The number of RDX units sold this year reached 17,477.

On the other hand, the Acura MDX posted record sales of 5,162 units for September. This figure is an increase of 34.1 percent as opposed to last year and even outdoing its 2004 sales record of 4,958. Meanwhile, year-to-date sales of MDX vehicles reached 42,954 units sold. This is an increase of 14.9 percent compared to last year. MDX, which debuted in 2001, is known for its cutting-edge performance.

Source: Honda

Last year, Acura marked its 20th year of being at the “forefront of innovation.” Now, it is worth taking a sneak peek of the past 20 years of the well-loved Japanese car brand.

Ten years of research and development had led to the founding of Acura, which would soon be known for carving the niche for luxury cars.

Since its inception in 1986, Acura has prided itself of creating a range of luxury vehicles—from performance coupes and sedans, to the MDX sports utility vehicle (SUV) and NSX sports car. Acura also holds the credit for building a new and groundbreaking automobile division, as well as being the first luxury vehicle brand from Japan.

For creating innovative and beautifully-crafted vehicles, Acura has been reaping recognitions from the start. Only a year after its founding, Acura earned the esteemed Import Car of the Year (1987) award for the Acura Legend model. That same year, the Acura Integra was among the Ten Best list.

Acura’s innovations are well-reflected by the cars it manufactures. In the late 1990s, Acura came up with the NSX sport coupe—tagged as the “best sports car ever built” by the Motor Trend magazine. This Acura model made breakthroughs by blending passenger comfort and reliability in a sports car.

Moving to the into the SUV arena, Acura unveiled the celebrated MDX—a crossover vehicle integrated with technological features, still with the distinct Acura luxuriousness. In 2001, the Acura MDX won the Sport/Utility of the Year award from Motor Trend.

The redesigned Acura TL, which appeals to technological savvy customers, offered features such as Bluetooth and DVD-Audio in 2003. The following year, the Acura RL (2005 model) carried the features that surpass those of others: the most powerful Acura engine, North America’s first real-time traffic feature, and North America’s most advanced all-wheel drive system (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive or SH-AWD). The SH-AWD system allows for a more stable and precise maneuvering and cornering of the vehicle.

Today, the most prominent among Acura’s lineup is the Acura RDX, a small luxury crossover sedan that incorporates the functionality, performance, and versatility of an SUV.

For such innovations coupled with eye-catching design and awesome engine power, Acura has proved to be the choice of the new generation of car enthusiasts.

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Conceptcarz.com

A new Acura model gets the thumb-up from a car review.

The 2008 Acura MDX illustrates Acura’s expertise when it comes to creating high-technology luxury vehicles, according to a review made recently by The Auto Channel.

The MDX crossover sports utility vehicle (SUV) meets expectations as it offers comfort, convenience, and technology for engine, chassis, safety, and entertainment. The car has a seating capacity of seven.

According to The Auto Channel, the control layout for the driver is excellent. This feature is coupled with complete power seat and steering wheel adjustment, easily visible backlit LED instruments and good visibility. The car also has a navigation system that is convenient to use.

The latest MDX vehicle carries the biggest and most powerful engine ever produced by Acura—a 3.7-liter V6 that generates 300 horsepower. Its five-speed automatic transmission plus Sequential SportShift manual-mode channel power for the vehicle. The rise in power is due to the increased displacement, a greater compression ratio, and better breathing through intake and exhaust system enhancements.

The Auto Channel’s review also notes that the Acura MDX has “space-efficient transverse front-engine, all-wheel drive drivetrain layout and fully-independent suspension, with adaptive damping available with the Sport package.” The car has premium safety features, and has scored well in crash tests. This is due to Acura’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering(tm) (ACE) body structure and design, which disperses frontal crash pressure. Even its hood is a safety feature in itself—it is designed to lessen injury in case of hitting a pedestrian.

Source: The Auto Channel