biker

I bet they blew a lot more on Asimo.

Edward'TLS

Hi and Bye, everyone !

Chief F1 Fan

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a4...-spy-pictures/

SamDoe1

From article:

RPhilMan1

Oh good, my Johnny Cab is here.

oonowindoo

I was expecting to see a CUV named S2000.

TSX69

https://jalopnik.com/acura-thinks-pe...art-1850559766

Acura Thinks Performance Will Set Its EVs Apart

Acura says its upcoming ZDX Type S electric crossover will be a real performer.

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There are so many new electric vehicles coming out pretty much all the time now, so it can be a bit hard to differentiate them among brands and price points. Acura, though, has a solution. According to Automotive News, the automaker wants to distinguish itself amongst its electric vehicle rivals by turning its sights to performance and driving dynamics.

To go along with the Integra, TLX, and MDX Type S performance variants, Acrua will also apparently be adding a Type S variant to its upcoming all-electric ZDX crossover. It’s set to launch sometime next year. There’s no word on what will set the ZDX Type S apart from the normal crossover just yet, as well as who will be doing the work to make it Type S-ish. After all, the ZDX is based on GM’s Ultium EV platform, along with its sibling, the Honda Prologue.

“We still have a lot of [engineering] space when it comes to the agility and performance characteristic of Evs, so outside of streamline acceleration, dynamic performance will be another clear strength for Acura as we move in the future,” Emile Korkor, Acura National Sales assistant VP, told Automotive News.

Korkor added that a common complaint about EVs is that they all feel the same, but he believes Acuras will be different.

“The last thing you want is a numb feeling in a car,” he told the outlet. “You put the pedal to the metal and it goes great in a straight line, but what good is that in the street where you have speed limits?

The outlet reports that Honda Motor Co. plans to sell 800,000 EVs in North America by 2030 amongst its 2 brands. Honda is supposed to sell half a million EVs, and Acura is set to see a further 300,000. However, those are just estimates. AutoNews says that Acura’s transition to EVs will be “more aggressive” than Honda’s. It expects 60 percent of Acrua’s sales volume to come from EVs in that time frame.

“You can do all kinds of things with battery power, like how much you draw from that battery to generate performance, or how you tweak the suspension system,” Korker said. “Those will be defining characteristics so you’re not in a sea of sameness.”

DJ Iceman

Okay, that's a great quote and I hope Acura comes up with performance to back it up. To date, performance-oriented EVs like the Tesla plaid models have been all about straight-line 0-60 times. No one mentions that you have to prep the car for multiple minutes while it settles, conditions the battery, and who knows what else so it can get one good launch.

civicdrivr

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My translation of that quote is simply "Acura EVs will not be quick because speed limits exist".

TSX69

https://acuranews.com/en-US/releases...e-acura-models

Acura and Bang & Olufsen™ Launch New Premium Audio Collaboration for All Future Acura Models

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July 11, 2023 — TORRANCE, Calif.

• All-electric 2024 ZDX will be the first Acura model to feature Bang & Olufsen premium audio, tuned for a powerful, sophisticated and immersive listening experience
• Bang & Olufsen premium audio will expand across the entire Acura lineup in the coming years

Acura is launching a new collaboration with Bang & Olufsen, the Danish luxury audio brand, bringing an elevated in-vehicle audio experience to the entire Acura lineup beginning with the 2024 Acura ZDX. The performance brand's 1st all-electric vehicle, ZDX and the ZDX Type S, will be the first Acura models to feature the immersive, premium audio experience of Bang & Olufsen, an iconic brand for audiophiles recognized for the creation of innovative audio systems for home and automotive applications alike.

"As we take the Acura brand and our products to the next level, we want to make sure the audio experience also delivers on our concept of being a 'destination brand'," said Emile Korkor, Assistant Vice President, Acura National Sales. "This new collaboration with Bang & Olufsen will achieve exactly that, further exciting our clients as Acura enters the electrified era starting with ZDX."

Similar to Acura's commitment to Precision Crafted Performance, for nearly a century Bang & Olufsen, the Danish luxury audio brand, has been a beacon for immersive sound experiences built around the relentless determination to create products that push the boundaries of audio technology, design and craftsmanship. Bang & Olufsen Automotive, a division of HARMAN International, is well-established as an exclusive brand delivering outstanding sound quality through its unique capabilities within acoustics, design and craftsmanship. Designed and engineered expressly for Acura, the Bang & Olufsen premium audio system in the new Acura ZDX harnesses the latest technologies to deliver a supremely elevated audio experience.

"Acura and Bang & Olufsen are equally driven to deliver unparalleled performance and memorable experiences, and we're excited to kick off our new long-term partnership that will set a new precedent for in-vehicle audio and technology for years to come as we collaborate on future Acura products," said Tom Rivers, VP, Global Marketing at HARMAN. "The values and DNA of the legendary Bang & Olufsen brand are showcased in the incredible sound system HARMAN engineers have created for the new Acura ZDX, delivering the superior performance and quality fans of both brands have come to expect."

About Bang & Olufsen
Bang & Olufsen is a global luxury lifestyle brand founded in 1925 in Struer, Denmark, by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen whose devotion and vision remain the foundation for the company.
The rich heritage built around the relentless determination to create products that push the boundaries of audio technology continues to place the company at the forefront of audio innovation. Today, every Bang & Olufsen product is still characterized by the unique combination of beautiful sound, timeless design, and unrivalled craftsmanship. The company's innovative and progressive audio products are sold worldwide in Bang & Olufsen mono-branded stores, online, and in multi-branded stores. The company employs over 1,000 people and operates in more than 70 markets. Bang & Olufsen's shares are listed on NAS DAQ Copenhagen A/S.

About HARMAN
HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

About Acura
Acura is a leading automotive nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to expressive styling, high-performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup currently features 4 distinctive models – the next-gen Integra sport compact, TLX sport sedan, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles, along with high-performance Type S variants. Acura's first all-electric model will be an SUV, the ZDX and ZDX Type S, and will arrive in 2024. All Acura vehicles sold in America are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.

DJ Iceman

I used to be a big fan of B&O; had a full home theater of their stuff plus a bunch of smaller products. Over time I've moved on, to more mainstream products, because I found B&O stuff just wasn't worth the premium. It tends to look pretty and perform well, but a whole lot of the excessive price tag is simply in the brand name. And now that their automotive audio products are actually built by Harmon which are actually built by Samsung, the brand name is less valuable than it once was.

Acura has had a REALLY good thing going with their ELS systems. Dollar for dollar, I feel that they offer the best OEM car audio products on the market. And with each successive generation and introduction with new Acura models, they've gotten rave reviews.

If the B&O branding leads to even better audio systems in Acura vehicles, I'll be very happy. But I'll also be surprised--with the money Acura will now be paying for the B&O name, they almost have to put less into the quality of the components themselves. A lot of it also has to do with how much power the audio engineer has to get their way with things like speaker placement, equalizer tuning, and component quality. Elliot Scheiner seemed to do a very good job with that; will someone else have the same influence to ensure audio quality is a priority in the new models, beyond just slapping the B&O logo on the speakers?

fiatlux

Finally, a subcompact crossover. About time they got with the program, especially with how improved the current HRV is.

https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-co...obile-business

Either drop in the 1.5T, or give it a hybrid powertrain, and it will sell like bananas. Keep the 2.0L from the HRV and it’ll sell like dogshit.

mvl

They trademarked the ADX a few years back and there were rumors of launch plans in 2023. HRV is on a civic platform and civic is getting a my25 hybrid this year, so it is technicallly possible and a huge upsell/differentiator if the ADX came as a hybrid for Acura.

Acura's sequence of announcents were:
- No more hybrids for Acura, only Honda will get them
- Integra was the last ICE Acura, every future Acura model will be BEV.
- Oops we changed our mind, Integra won't be the last ICE (everyone read this as the ADX is coming)
- Low cost EV's aren't achievable at this time, cancelling the low cost collab with GM
- ADX is not electric because only 3 electrics are coming in 2024: ZDX, Prologue, and PMC CRV FCEV.

Reading the first statement would make you think the ADX is gas, but with the later walkbacks a hybrid is possible.

fiatlux

I just hope they don’t sandbag the new car to protect the RDX, seeing as how I think it’ll just get a second refresh and not a new generation.