SONATA LEADS HYUNDAI TO IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK HONORS

Four Hyundai models, including the North American Car of the Year finalist Sonata, achieved the 2011 Top Safety Pick honor from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Joining the Sonata in receiving this top safety distinction are the Hyundai Genesis, Santa Fe and Tucson. Top Safety Pick recognizes vehicles that do the best job … Read more

Acura Automobiles: Acura Announces On-Sale Date and Pricing for 2011 ZDX

The 2011 ZDX four-door sports coupe went on sale today at Acura dealerships with a manufacturers suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $45,645, plus a destination and handling (DH) charge* of $860. The ZDX features stunning coupe-like styling with the added benefit of a commanding presence and flexible utility. Staying true to the original prototype, … Read more

Acura Automobiles: 2011 Acura ZDX

OVERVIEW The 2011 Acura ZDX is a personal sports coupe that defies categorization. With the stunning good looks of a performance coupe and the four-door convenience and comfort of a sedan, the ZDX is an enticing study in contrasts. Flexible cargo utility and multi-surface, all-season capability further broaden the ZDX’s appeal. With its sensuous curves, … Read more

Acura Automobiles: 2011 Acura ZDX

OVERVIEW To deliver a seamless blend of power, refinement and efficiency, the ZDX features the latest-generation Acura 3.7-liter VTEC V-6 engine. The all-aluminum powerplant has single overhead camshaft (SOHC) cylinder heads and 24 valves, with the intake valves actuated by Acura’s acclaimed Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) system. The compact and efficient … Read more

Acura Automobiles: 2011 Acura ZDX

OVERVIEW In its ongoing relationship with its clients, the Acura Division noticed that some of them own both a sports coupe and an SUV the former for its performance and highly personal driving character, and the latter for its utility and practicality for hauling personal gear as well as for going places where the road … Read more

Acura Automobiles: 2011 Acura ZDX

OVERVIEW From the beginning, with the ZDX concept Acura designers committed to meeting and surpassing the vehicle dynamics and driving feel of its primary competitors the BMW X6 and Infiniti FX35. The essential engineering targets included steering, suspension, braking and overall dynamic performance. In addition, superior control of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) was paramount, … Read more

Acura Automobiles: 2011 Acura ZDX

OVERVIEW The 2011 ZDX continues Acura’s tradition of advancing passive safety feature content to achieve a high level of crash worthiness as well as is targeted to receive top safety ratings in its class. The story begins with the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure, a technology designed to manage and disperse frontal collision forces … Read more

Acura Automobiles: 2011 Acura ZDX

OVERVIEW The ZDX represents a completely new departure for Acura and demanded a fresh and creative interior that met the needs and desires of its target customers. Combining premium materials with a new standard of attention-to-detail and hand-craftsmanship, the ZDX’s interior takes its place as the ultimate expression of Acura interior design. Right from its … Read more

Acura Automobiles: 2011 Acura RL Delivers More Refinement and Improved Performance

The RL luxury performance sedan has long served as one of Acura’s most technologically advanced vehicles, and for 2011 significant upgrades have been made to again raise the bar. To further maximize the output of the 3.7L V-6 engine, the RL receives an all-new Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic transmission for 2011. In addition, the RL … Read more