As the warmer months approach, sales of Acura cars have overtaken light truck sales. Led by TSX sport sedan sales of 3,105 units, total Acura car sales for April 2011 were 6,173 up 6.1 percent based on Daily Selling Rate* (DSR). Total Acura sales were 11,604 units, up 4.2 percent. Last month Acura’s line-up of … Read more
Acura and Marvel Entertainment, LLC announced today the details of their promotional campaign for the blockbuster film THOR. In the luxury automaker’s first partnership with a major motion picture, Acura will have a pivotal role in THOR as the official vehicle of S.H.I.E.L.D. S.H.I.E.L.D., the fictional worldwide peace-keeping organization of the Marvel Comics Universe, has … Read more
Acura today announced the brand is now the official North American vehicle sponsor of the BMC Racing Team, an American-registered professional cycling team headquartered in Santa Rosa, Calif. Acura will provide the BMC Racing Team with a fleet of specially-equipped TSX Sport Wagons for use as team cars at all North American races. “The BMC … Read more
RL Trim Name Trans EPA* MSRP – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – TL Trim Name Trans EPA* MSRP TL 6AT 20/29/23 35,605 TL w/ Technology Package 6AT 20/29/23 39,335 TL w/ Advance Package 6AT 20/29/23 41,535 TL SH-AWD 6AT 18/26/21 39,155 TL SH-AWD w/ Technology Package … Read more
Acura’s line of light trucks continues to remain strong as the MDX luxury SUV was again its top selling vehicle. March sales of the MDX totaled 4,113 units, up 20.7 percent versus 2010 based on Daily Selling Rate* (DSR). Total light truck sales were 5,607 units, an increase of 18.1 percent. Total vehicle sales for … Read more
On March 27, 2011 the Acura Division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. will celebrate its first 25 years of operation in the United States, while simultaneously heralding the arrival of a restyled TL performance luxury sedan and the new TSX Sport Wagon the division’s 13th product nameplate. Acura was the first Japanese luxury-performance nameplate … Read more
ACURA HISTORY As Acura celebrates its 25th anniversary, it stands as a leader in the luxury performance market with vehicles like the RL, TL, TSX, RDX, MDX and ZDX. By combining technological innovation with world-class performance, contemporary design and luxurious appointments, Acura has captured the public’s imagination. The story of how Acura was created, launched … Read more
The 1980s First Japanese luxury automotive brand March 27, 1986 The 1990s First production vehicle in the U.S. to have a variable valve timing system (VTEC) NSX, 1990 First production vehicle in the U.S. to have electric power-assisted steering NSX, 1990 First production vehicle with aluminum monocoque body NSX, 1990 First production vehicle to have … Read more
Listed below is every Acura model that has been available during the company’s 25-year history. Initial engine and drivetrain configurations are given, as well as a basic overview of year-by-year updates. Vehicle: NSXYears Available: 1991-2005Original Engine: 3.0-liter DOHC 24-valve VTEC V-6, 270 hp @ 7100 rpm, 210 lbs-ft @ 5300 rpm (with 5-speed manual); 252 … Read more
February 1984 American Honda Motor Company confirms it is establishing a new luxury/performance division for the United States as an alternative to the European imports that traditionally dominate this market segment. Its working title is “Channel II”. September 1984 The official name of the new automotive division is announced: Acura. November 1984 Honda dealers gather … Read more