Acura: ILX News
12-15-2011, 09:21 PM
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12-16-2011, 08:16 AM
#85
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Are you actually reading my posts or just having an internal monologue with yourself?
Companies find ways to cut costs and increase profits all the time, it doesnt necessarily mean that it will instantly beget a shittier car. C-class production is out of south africa now, and BMW runs a massive factory out of Spartanburg, South Carolina. Subaru and BRZ developed a car together to save costs and combine their respective strengths. Cost Cutting. Oh No.
So still, you are going to completely ignore everything else they are spending money on and introducing brand new, which ive listed multiple times, and only focus on the fact that the new ILX will be cheaper to produce here, and use that as the basis for your statement that Acura is clearly cost cutting? Should i put stuff in bullet points for you so its easier to read?
Why not respond the the actual discussion instead of making up another one and acting like you know what you are talking about
Companies find ways to cut costs and increase profits all the time, it doesnt necessarily mean that it will instantly beget a shittier car. C-class production is out of south africa now, and BMW runs a massive factory out of Spartanburg, South Carolina. Subaru and BRZ developed a car together to save costs and combine their respective strengths. Cost Cutting. Oh No.
So still, you are going to completely ignore everything else they are spending money on and introducing brand new, which ive listed multiple times, and only focus on the fact that the new ILX will be cheaper to produce here, and use that as the basis for your statement that Acura is clearly cost cutting? Should i put stuff in bullet points for you so its easier to read?
Why not respond the the actual discussion instead of making up another one and acting like you know what you are talking about
12-16-2011, 08:51 AM
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12-16-2011, 10:36 AM
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why do you think are so many more IS sales per month comapared to CT/HS despite IS250 is in 6th year now. At $30k price looks and handling is more important than fuel economy.
If next IS can get same fuel economy improvement as new Camry. it can pretty much trounce any 4 cylinder Acura.
Civic Si dont have much better fuel economy than TSX 6MT. I highly doubt 6MT ILX will make difference.
Problem with 2.0 engine is that engine is not used currently in any other Honda Vehcile. so whats the point of producing it for limited run. Either go with 2.4 or 1.8.
http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...2011+sales.htm
Lexus Division reported passenger car sales of 10,537 units, an increase of 10.1 percent over November 2010. The ES 350 entry luxury sedan led passenger cars with sales of 4,731 units, up 11.6 percent compared to the same period last year. The IS lineup reported combined sales of 2,676 units, flat versus the year-ago month, and the all-new CT 200h premium hybrid compact posted 1,759 units in its ninth month of sales.
If next IS can get same fuel economy improvement as new Camry. it can pretty much trounce any 4 cylinder Acura.
Civic Si dont have much better fuel economy than TSX 6MT. I highly doubt 6MT ILX will make difference.
Problem with 2.0 engine is that engine is not used currently in any other Honda Vehcile. so whats the point of producing it for limited run. Either go with 2.4 or 1.8.
http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...2011+sales.htm
Lexus Division reported passenger car sales of 10,537 units, an increase of 10.1 percent over November 2010. The ES 350 entry luxury sedan led passenger cars with sales of 4,731 units, up 11.6 percent compared to the same period last year. The IS lineup reported combined sales of 2,676 units, flat versus the year-ago month, and the all-new CT 200h premium hybrid compact posted 1,759 units in its ninth month of sales.
12-16-2011, 01:11 PM
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12-18-2011, 02:26 AM
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Have you ever been in Europe?? I was born and raised there and I travel back almost once a year to visit my family and for work reasons.
The average European drool at the cars we drive in the States (including these from European brands).
Our entry level -28i BMWs is hot stuff there....they consider luxury cars 4 bangers sub 200 HP turbodiesel cars.....
Go on European car enthusiast forums (which I do) and you'll see how they dream about our Mustangs, Camaros, Corvette (especially for their price/performance ratio).
Before Infiniti was officially imported in Europe there was a florid little cottage industry around bringing them from Northamerica (especially the SUVs).
A friend of mine in Italy recently spent over 32K euro (1 Euro = 1.35 USD) for a semi stripper Audi A4 turbodiesel 120 HP.
Driving a fully loaded 3.7 liter AWD 300 HP+ gasoline car like I do is almost sci-fi for the vast majority of Europeans...almost ordinary for us.
A lot of premium brand luxury turbodiesel cars (usually with small-medium engines) you see on the road in Europe are company cars.....which is a huge benefit over there, many could not afford these vehicles on their own dime.
America is car enthusiast paradise (costs and variety)....maybe only Australia can come close with their serious performance oriented Fords and Holdens (RWD) at reasonable prices.
Like someone says, your neighbour grass is always greener....
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12-18-2011, 04:05 AM
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Well, it seemed like it was a different story in the UK.
I had been studying in the UK before I moved to North America for my final university study. Back there in the UK, the European Ford division had nothing but nice cars, such as :
-- Fiesta : XR2i, RS turbo.
-- Escort : XR3i, RS Cosworth.
-- Sierra : XR4i, RS Cosworth.
Not only did they look pretty, they also had the performance to match, especially with the Cosworth tuned versions.
But when I moved to North America during the same period, I saw nothing but ugly-looking and underpowered cars from the US Ford division, when compared to those from the European Ford division.
That was then.
Since the last decade, the US Ford division has increasingly incorporate resources from the European Ford division. In some cases, US Ford even sold, in the US market, almost exact copies of the European Ford's such as the Focus and the Mondeo.
As such, using Ford as an example, we no longer get inferior cars in the US compared to Europe. This is definitely a good thing.
I had been studying in the UK before I moved to North America for my final university study. Back there in the UK, the European Ford division had nothing but nice cars, such as :
-- Fiesta : XR2i, RS turbo.
-- Escort : XR3i, RS Cosworth.
-- Sierra : XR4i, RS Cosworth.
Not only did they look pretty, they also had the performance to match, especially with the Cosworth tuned versions.
But when I moved to North America during the same period, I saw nothing but ugly-looking and underpowered cars from the US Ford division, when compared to those from the European Ford division.
That was then.
Since the last decade, the US Ford division has increasingly incorporate resources from the European Ford division. In some cases, US Ford even sold, in the US market, almost exact copies of the European Ford's such as the Focus and the Mondeo.
As such, using Ford as an example, we no longer get inferior cars in the US compared to Europe. This is definitely a good thing.
12-18-2011, 04:17 AM
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Well, it seemed like it was a different story in the UK.
I had been studying in the UK before I moved to North America for my final university study. Back there in the UK, the European Ford division had nothing but nice cars, such as :
-- Fiesta : XR2i, RS turbo.
-- Escort : XR3i, RS Cosworth.
-- Sierra : XR4i, RS Cosworth.
Not only did they look pretty, they also had the performance to match, especially with the Cosworth tuned versions.
But when I moved to North America during the same period, I saw nothing but ugly-looking and underpowered cars from the US Ford division, when compared to those from the European Ford division.
That was then.
Since the last decade, the US Ford division has increasingly incorporate resources from the European Ford division. In some cases, US Ford even sold, in the US market, almost exact copies of the European Ford's such as the Focus and the Mondeo.
As such, using Ford as an example, we no longer get inferior cars in the US compared to Europe. This is definitely a good thing.
I had been studying in the UK before I moved to North America for my final university study. Back there in the UK, the European Ford division had nothing but nice cars, such as :
-- Fiesta : XR2i, RS turbo.
-- Escort : XR3i, RS Cosworth.
-- Sierra : XR4i, RS Cosworth.
Not only did they look pretty, they also had the performance to match, especially with the Cosworth tuned versions.
But when I moved to North America during the same period, I saw nothing but ugly-looking and underpowered cars from the US Ford division, when compared to those from the European Ford division.
That was then.
Since the last decade, the US Ford division has increasingly incorporate resources from the European Ford division. In some cases, US Ford even sold, in the US market, almost exact copies of the European Ford's such as the Focus and the Mondeo.
As such, using Ford as an example, we no longer get inferior cars in the US compared to Europe. This is definitely a good thing.
The US brands, up to a recent past, produced only mainly garbage (US models), the infamous "lost 2 decades" (and some).
However, the recent improvement is not only the results of imported technologies from European or, let's not forget, Australian divisions but also home grown (Cadillac for example).
The Ford European models you mentioned were very capable performance wise but not particularly beautiful to look at (I would say pretty ordinary) or well built.
But you are overall right for Ford, Americans drive borign unremarkable Tauruses, the Australians drive the competent (and nice to look at) Falcons.
12-29-2011, 10:54 PM
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The switch to a generic alphanumeric naming system ala their luxury rivals was a huge mistake on Acuras part, imo.
The Legend still has brand presence. People remember it...they know it. Same with the intergra.
Most people have no clue what a CL is, or barely remember the RSX...just forgettable letters.
The Legend still has brand presence. People remember it...they know it. Same with the intergra.
Most people have no clue what a CL is, or barely remember the RSX...just forgettable letters.
I have driven an Infiniti cars since (old school I35) and newer G35 sedan, I can honestly say I luv and stand by the bullet proof VQ engines. Still have the I35 pushing 226K kms and still pulls strong and nary a squeek inside. Best vehicle I have driven to date next to the Legend).
Oddly enough, I came back into the Acura fold last year when I purchased a used RDX and so far, it gets me from point A to point B. Build quality is ok but fuel economy could be better. Not too sure if anyone has commented on the 2012 RDX V6 but if Acura drops the butt fugly Acura front grill from the current design and puts more soft touch materials all around, consider me giving Acura another chance of winning me back. Did not take a look at any spy shots of the ILX but lets see if this makes or breaks Acura's vision.
Acura...drop the ZDX (wtf was the purpose of this?) and the CSX. Only bring back the RSX if you can capture the essence of the integra. Tighten up the TL. As for the RL, make it less schizophrenic and if you want to make it "legendary" (hint hint), strike a balance with performance, sportiness, and luxury (ie: make it a true luxury). NSX? You better make it close to the GTR in terms of performance. At least then, the public may see Acura serious in its intent.
Just my $0.025.
12-30-2011, 11:19 AM
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Well said Sarlacc. As probably one of the senior members (ugh just turned 40 today and was a honda/acura fan back in the days), I just hope honda gets this right. I have driven both an integra and a legend back in the days and it was then the appeal for Acura products was firmly entrenched. Since then, Acura has fallen off the edge when it comes to the performance and pseudo luxury. Build quality has diminished as well.
I have driven an Infiniti cars since (old school I35) and newer G35 sedan, I can honestly say I luv and stand by the bullet proof VQ engines. Still have the I35 pushing 226K kms and still pulls strong and nary a squeek inside. Best vehicle I have driven to date next to the Legend).
Oddly enough, I came back into the Acura fold last year when I purchased a used RDX and so far, it gets me from point A to point B. Build quality is ok but fuel economy could be better. Not too sure if anyone has commented on the 2012 RDX V6 but if Acura drops the butt fugly Acura front grill from the current design and puts more soft touch materials all around, consider me giving Acura another chance of winning me back. Did not take a look at any spy shots of the ILX but lets see if this makes or breaks Acura's vision.
Acura...drop the ZDX (wtf was the purpose of this?) and the CSX. Only bring back the RSX if you can capture the essence of the integra. Tighten up the TL. As for the RL, make it less schizophrenic and if you want to make it "legendary" (hint hint), strike a balance with performance, sportiness, and luxury (ie: make it a true luxury). NSX? You better make it close to the GTR in terms of performance. At least then, the public may see Acura serious in its intent.
Just my $0.025.
I have driven an Infiniti cars since (old school I35) and newer G35 sedan, I can honestly say I luv and stand by the bullet proof VQ engines. Still have the I35 pushing 226K kms and still pulls strong and nary a squeek inside. Best vehicle I have driven to date next to the Legend).
Oddly enough, I came back into the Acura fold last year when I purchased a used RDX and so far, it gets me from point A to point B. Build quality is ok but fuel economy could be better. Not too sure if anyone has commented on the 2012 RDX V6 but if Acura drops the butt fugly Acura front grill from the current design and puts more soft touch materials all around, consider me giving Acura another chance of winning me back. Did not take a look at any spy shots of the ILX but lets see if this makes or breaks Acura's vision.
Acura...drop the ZDX (wtf was the purpose of this?) and the CSX. Only bring back the RSX if you can capture the essence of the integra. Tighten up the TL. As for the RL, make it less schizophrenic and if you want to make it "legendary" (hint hint), strike a balance with performance, sportiness, and luxury (ie: make it a true luxury). NSX? You better make it close to the GTR in terms of performance. At least then, the public may see Acura serious in its intent.
Just my $0.025.
12-30-2011, 01:09 PM
#95
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Wow. The ZDX as part of Acura's Tier 1 Plan? A reflection of Acura's lack of foresight and why their attempts of serving a niche market for this vehicle perhaps is less than stellar. I know a coworker who drives one and when seeing it, I keep saying to myself why?
Come on Acura. I am eagerly waiting on what you have planned. Just keep thinking "We had the Legend and the Integra. Let's get that aura back!"
Come on Acura. I am eagerly waiting on what you have planned. Just keep thinking "We had the Legend and the Integra. Let's get that aura back!"
12-30-2011, 01:18 PM
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What I said might not be 100% true, after all, Honda didn't come out to say the above. I just read/heard from different people in different forums and car magazines, as well as clues from Honda news.
The interior of the ZDX is actually quite good. I think it would fit into the original "Tier-1" plan (not as halo vehicle of course).
I think the ZDX would work well in China. Rich people there mostly care about having a unique looking vehicle. They don't care too much about practicality.
The interior of the ZDX is actually quite good. I think it would fit into the original "Tier-1" plan (not as halo vehicle of course).
I think the ZDX would work well in China. Rich people there mostly care about having a unique looking vehicle. They don't care too much about practicality.
12-30-2011, 01:22 PM
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THe interior of the ZDX was very nice...not sure about their 1 nice...but it was close.
The rest of the vehicle is an ugly POS...The rear seats are a pain unless you're a kid...I hit my head trying to get into that tight shaped excuse for a "entry."
Isn't a lot of the vehicle based off the cross tour? Cant remember...but there is another waste of metal...its feigns utility when it really has none.
The rest of the vehicle is an ugly POS...The rear seats are a pain unless you're a kid...I hit my head trying to get into that tight shaped excuse for a "entry."
Isn't a lot of the vehicle based off the cross tour? Cant remember...but there is another waste of metal...its feigns utility when it really has none.
12-30-2011, 01:27 PM
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Actually, I think I made it a bit confusing....the ZDX was supposed to be a "stepping stone" between current Acura offerings and the Tier-1 vehicles. Perhaps Colin has more info on this. A true Tier-1 vehicle was supposed to have V8 and RWD.
12-30-2011, 05:26 PM
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Every manufacturer is going to increase there offering A3 sedan is coming.
A4/A7/A6/A8. Four sedans in lineup.
IS/ES/HS/GS/LS. 5 sedans in lineup.
ILX $27K starting
TSX $32k starting
TL $40K starting
RL $55K starting.
There is still space for 4 sedans. while moving them up market.
A4/A7/A6/A8. Four sedans in lineup.
IS/ES/HS/GS/LS. 5 sedans in lineup.
ILX $27K starting
TSX $32k starting
TL $40K starting
RL $55K starting.
There is still space for 4 sedans. while moving them up market.
Honda won't make the same mistake - diff. sheetmetal and interior.
12-31-2011, 12:18 AM
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from a performance stand point why would one buy the ILX over the SI. Same motor and drivetrain yet the SI will probably be lighter with foam/cloth seats and less gadgets. Power/Weight will be in favor of the SI.
I don't know, ILX just seems like a weird car to produce at the moment.
3G TL-S and TSX-S (should have made one) should have been RWD, RL should have continued as the SH-AWD vehicle of the fleet. I just can't defend Acura/Honda anymore, they must see something I don't.
I don't know, ILX just seems like a weird car to produce at the moment.
3G TL-S and TSX-S (should have made one) should have been RWD, RL should have continued as the SH-AWD vehicle of the fleet. I just can't defend Acura/Honda anymore, they must see something I don't.
12-31-2011, 12:41 AM
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On a tangent a bit, as a Generation Y buyer that Acura is wanting to target with the ILX, I'm pretty curious to see what they roll out- the Lexus CT200h seems to be a surprising sales hit (though I personally probably wouldn't buy one).
I like the idea of greater efficiency, but I also don't want a total dog when it comes to performance (CT200h?) and I think the current TSX does a pretty good job (though I am biased).
If things are looking good in January, I might be really interested in the production version once I graduate from college and bring in a stable income.
I like the idea of greater efficiency, but I also don't want a total dog when it comes to performance (CT200h?) and I think the current TSX does a pretty good job (though I am biased).
If things are looking good in January, I might be really interested in the production version once I graduate from college and bring in a stable income.
12-31-2011, 11:18 AM
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from a performance stand point why would one buy the ILX over the SI. Same motor and drivetrain yet the SI will probably be lighter with foam/cloth seats and less gadgets. Power/Weight will be in favor of the SI.
I don't know, ILX just seems like a weird car to produce at the moment.
3G TL-S and TSX-S (should have made one) should have been RWD, RL should have continued as the SH-AWD vehicle of the fleet. I just can't defend Acura/Honda anymore, they must see something I don't.
I don't know, ILX just seems like a weird car to produce at the moment.
3G TL-S and TSX-S (should have made one) should have been RWD, RL should have continued as the SH-AWD vehicle of the fleet. I just can't defend Acura/Honda anymore, they must see something I don't.
Good one!
12-31-2011, 09:28 PM
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01-01-2012, 08:14 AM
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Here in central NJ, the CT200h has become a more common sight that I thought it would be prior to its availability. So, as far as I can determine, it does sell fairly well.
01-01-2012, 09:33 PM
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Although that is the impression I get as well, feel free to post links sources supporting those assertions.
Here in central NJ, the CT200h has become a more common sight that I thought it would be prior to its availability. So, as far as I can determine, it does sell fairly well.
Here in central NJ, the CT200h has become a more common sight that I thought it would be prior to its availability. So, as far as I can determine, it does sell fairly well.
The article is from May '11, so it's a little bit outdated (and a bit surprising to see the HS250h being up there too... I haven't seen either the CT200h or HS250h where I live, but then again, Lexus is not horribly popular around here)
01-01-2012, 09:50 PM
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I see quite a few CT200hs around town...only a few HS
01-02-2012, 10:39 AM
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01-02-2012, 12:19 PM
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Have you ever been in Europe?? I was born and raised there and I travel back almost once a year to visit my family and for work reasons.
The average European drool at the cars we drive in the States (including these from European brands).
Our entry level -28i BMWs is hot stuff there....they consider luxury cars 4 bangers sub 200 HP turbodiesel cars.....
Go on European car enthusiast forums (which I do) and you'll see how they dream about our Mustangs, Camaros, Corvette (especially for their price/performance ratio).
Before Infiniti was officially imported in Europe there was a florid little cottage industry around bringing them from Northamerica (especially the SUVs).
A friend of mine in Italy recently spent over 32K euro (1 Euro = 1.35 USD) for a semi stripper Audi A4 turbodiesel 120 HP.
Driving a fully loaded 3.7 liter AWD 300 HP+ gasoline car like I do is almost sci-fi for the vast majority of Europeans...almost ordinary for us.
A lot of premium brand luxury turbodiesel cars (usually with small-medium engines) you see on the road in Europe are company cars.....which is a huge benefit over there, many could not afford these vehicles on their own dime.
America is car enthusiast paradise (costs and variety)....maybe only Australia can come close with their serious performance oriented Fords and Holdens (RWD) at reasonable prices.
Like someone says, your neighbour grass is always greener....
The average European drool at the cars we drive in the States (including these from European brands).
Our entry level -28i BMWs is hot stuff there....they consider luxury cars 4 bangers sub 200 HP turbodiesel cars.....
Go on European car enthusiast forums (which I do) and you'll see how they dream about our Mustangs, Camaros, Corvette (especially for their price/performance ratio).
Before Infiniti was officially imported in Europe there was a florid little cottage industry around bringing them from Northamerica (especially the SUVs).
A friend of mine in Italy recently spent over 32K euro (1 Euro = 1.35 USD) for a semi stripper Audi A4 turbodiesel 120 HP.
Driving a fully loaded 3.7 liter AWD 300 HP+ gasoline car like I do is almost sci-fi for the vast majority of Europeans...almost ordinary for us.
A lot of premium brand luxury turbodiesel cars (usually with small-medium engines) you see on the road in Europe are company cars.....which is a huge benefit over there, many could not afford these vehicles on their own dime.
America is car enthusiast paradise (costs and variety)....maybe only Australia can come close with their serious performance oriented Fords and Holdens (RWD) at reasonable prices.
Like someone says, your neighbour grass is always greener....
You're equating horsepower with a car being better. It's not the whole story. When it comes to American brands (GM/Ford), generally speaking until a year ago the cars there were better than the ones here. This shouldn't be something that needs to be debated.
01-04-2012, 10:39 AM
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The Acura Civic is upon us!!!! 
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01-04-2012, 07:43 PM
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01-09-2012, 02:05 PM
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Acura ILX press release
Acura Debuts Three New Vehicles at the 2012 North American International Auto Show
New ILX compact sports sedan to feature Acura's first hybrid powertrain;
All-new RDX sport utility vehicle features new engine and all-wheel-drive system;
NSX Concept to be developed and built in America with new performance hybrid system
DETROIT, Mich., Jan. 9, 2012 – Representing the leading edge of a wave of new products and technologies, Acura today unveiled three new vehicles at the North American International Auto Show, including a concept version of the all-new gateway to the Acura brand, the ILX luxury compact sedan; a prototype of the 2013 RDX crossover sport utility vehicle; and the NSX Concept, which presages the direction for Acura's next-generation supercar.
Acura also announced that the next-generation NSX will feature Acura's innovative new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® technology and that the vehicle will be developed by Honda R&D Americas and manufactured in Ohio.
"Over the next 24 months the Acura brand will unleash a series of new models that will remake our product lineup and shake up the luxury market," said Jeff Conrad, vice president and general manager of Acura. "Acura will once again defy conventional wisdom to become one of the top luxury brands by creating luxury vehicles based on our own unique values."
Debuting three new models in Detroit heralds the beginning of Acura's second 25 years as a premium luxury-performance automobile brand.
Acura ILX Concept
The Acura ILX Concept is the precursor to an all-new Acura luxury compact sedan scheduled for launch in Spring 2012. To be positioned as the gateway to the Acura brand, the ILX will feature three different powertrains, including Acura's first-ever gas-electric hybrid.
"First time luxury buyers place the highest value on exterior styling, affordability and environmental issues and that's a virtual definition of what we have created with the new Acura ILX," said Jon Ikeda, head of the Acura Design Studio. "The strategy behind this new model is to position ILX as the first opportunity for many young buyers to enter the luxury market."
Sleek, sporty and aerodynamically efficient, the exterior of the all-new Acura ILX combines luxury, performance and efficiency. A beautifully styled luxury sedan, the ILX Concept has a compact, yet formal proportion, targeting a very professional image. The Acura ILX delivers both, with a low and wide stance and a long nose and a short tail that are aerodynamically efficient, the ILX is immediately recognizable as an Acura.
The lineup of ILX models will include an entry-level model powered by a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder engine; a high-performance model with a 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission; and a 1.5-liter gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain, Acura's first-ever hybrid offering.
The ILX will feature a high–quality, well-appointed interior that is smart, spacious and sporty. It will offer a number of new, high-value features, including a smart entry keyless access system and pushbutton start, along with Pandora internet radio interface and SMS text message function for smart connectivity with the world.
As with all Acura models, the ILX will have a long list of standard features, different trim levels (that will include a Technology Package), multiple transmission choices, and excellent standard safety features- including Acura's acclaimed Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ body structure, front, side and side-curtain airbags, 4-channel anti-lock brakes and Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA™). Acura anticipates that the ILX will achieve top ratings in both NHTSA and IIHS crash safety testing.
The new ILX will be manufactured exclusively by Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC, in its Greensburg, Ind. plant- one of only three plants in the world to receive J.D. Power and Associates' 2011 Platinum Award for outstanding quality.
Acura RDX
Shown as a prototype version of the 2013 RDX, the second generation of Acura's five-passenger crossover SUV will up the ante with a new approach to achieving both advanced performance and fuel efficiency via a new engine, transmission and all-wheel drive system.
The 2013 RDX, scheduled to launch in Spring 2012, will have as standard equipment a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that produces 273 horsepower- 33 more than the outgoing model. For even higher performance and improved fuel economy, the RDX makes use of a 6-speed automatic transmission with a new lock-up torque converter. The RDX also gets a new, lighter all-wheel-drive system that provides the required performance and safety with increased efficiency.
With anticipated EPA fuel economy ratings of 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, front-wheel-drive models of the 2013 RDX are expected to offer the best fuel economy of any gasoline-powered luxury SUV in its class.
The RDX exterior incorporates a sleek, more aerodynamically efficient body, evolving RDX from a sporty, compact SUV to a more formal look with a longer, sculpted hood and styling that is more elegant and sophisticated to match the Acura philosophy of timeless, beautiful design. Chassis updates include a longer wheelbase and wider track, all-new Amplitude Reactive Dampers, and a new motion adaptive electronic power steering system.
Inside the 2013 RDX, new sweeping shapes, matte surface trim, and generous use of leather combine to give the RDX interior an upscale look and luxury feel that Acura customers have come to expect. Abundant use of sound deadening materials and Active Sound Control team to provide an exceptionally quiet cabin. Additional interior features, such as larger door openings, more passenger room, increased cargo volume and a power rear tailgate make the RDX interior even more accommodating and flexible.
As with the ILX, the 2013 RDX will receive a host of new technologies including Pandora internet radio interface, SMS text message feature, a smart entry keyless access system, pushbutton start, and a three view rear camera. An available Technology Package will provide a full complement of relevant technologies, including AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System, Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting™, and AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ with radar image maps. New for 2013, the even more advanced navigation system utilizes a hard disk drive (HDD) with 60 gigabytes of storage capacity – including 15 gigabytes that can be allocated for music storage.
Acura anticipates that the RDX will achieve top ratings in both NHTSA and IIHS crash safety testing.
Production of the new RDX will move to the East Liberty, Ohio plant of Honda of America Mfg., Inc.- home to one of the four top assembly lines in North America in the J.D. Power and Associates' 2011 Initial Quality Study (IQS). The first generation RDX has been built at the Marysville, Ohio auto plant, an IQS award winner for both of its assembly lines.
Acura NSX Concept
The dynamically-styled NSX Concept gives an indication of the next great performance vehicle from the Acura brand. Making use of lightweight materials and a mid-mounted V-6 engine, the NSX Concept employs several new technologies for Acura, including application of Acura's innovative new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® (Super Handling All Wheel Drive™) hybrid system.
Utilizing a unique 2 Electric Motor Drive Unit with a Bilateral Torque Adjustable Control System, the all-new hybrid all-wheel-drive system can instantly generate negative or positive torque to the front wheels during cornering. Acura anticipates the new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® will deliver handling performance unmatched by previous AWD systems. In addition to the handling benefits of the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® system, a powerful next-generation VTEC® V-6 engine with direct-injection works in concert with a dual clutch transmission with built-in electric motor to create supercar acceleration while offering outstanding efficiency.
"This Sport Hybrid SH-AWD system will make NSX the ultimate expression of Acura's idea to create synergy between man and machine," said Takanobu Ito, president and CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. "The NSX will make the driver one with the car to enhance dynamic driving abilities without getting in the way."
While most supercars opt for brute force delivered from a large engine, the NSX Concept champions the true racing philosophy of an extremely favorable power-to-weight ratio.
"Like the first NSX, we will again express high performance through engineering efficiency," added Ito, who led the development of Acura's first NSX supercar. "In this new era, even as we focus on the fun to drive spirit of the NSX, I think a supercar must respond positively to environmental responsibilities."
The new Acura supercar, expected to debut in the next three years, will be developed by an engineering team led by Honda R&D Americas, Inc., and manufactured in Ohio, at a yet to be named facility.
New ILX compact sports sedan to feature Acura's first hybrid powertrain;
All-new RDX sport utility vehicle features new engine and all-wheel-drive system;
NSX Concept to be developed and built in America with new performance hybrid system
DETROIT, Mich., Jan. 9, 2012 – Representing the leading edge of a wave of new products and technologies, Acura today unveiled three new vehicles at the North American International Auto Show, including a concept version of the all-new gateway to the Acura brand, the ILX luxury compact sedan; a prototype of the 2013 RDX crossover sport utility vehicle; and the NSX Concept, which presages the direction for Acura's next-generation supercar.
Acura also announced that the next-generation NSX will feature Acura's innovative new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® technology and that the vehicle will be developed by Honda R&D Americas and manufactured in Ohio.
"Over the next 24 months the Acura brand will unleash a series of new models that will remake our product lineup and shake up the luxury market," said Jeff Conrad, vice president and general manager of Acura. "Acura will once again defy conventional wisdom to become one of the top luxury brands by creating luxury vehicles based on our own unique values."
Debuting three new models in Detroit heralds the beginning of Acura's second 25 years as a premium luxury-performance automobile brand.
Acura ILX Concept
The Acura ILX Concept is the precursor to an all-new Acura luxury compact sedan scheduled for launch in Spring 2012. To be positioned as the gateway to the Acura brand, the ILX will feature three different powertrains, including Acura's first-ever gas-electric hybrid.
"First time luxury buyers place the highest value on exterior styling, affordability and environmental issues and that's a virtual definition of what we have created with the new Acura ILX," said Jon Ikeda, head of the Acura Design Studio. "The strategy behind this new model is to position ILX as the first opportunity for many young buyers to enter the luxury market."
Sleek, sporty and aerodynamically efficient, the exterior of the all-new Acura ILX combines luxury, performance and efficiency. A beautifully styled luxury sedan, the ILX Concept has a compact, yet formal proportion, targeting a very professional image. The Acura ILX delivers both, with a low and wide stance and a long nose and a short tail that are aerodynamically efficient, the ILX is immediately recognizable as an Acura.
The lineup of ILX models will include an entry-level model powered by a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder engine; a high-performance model with a 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission; and a 1.5-liter gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain, Acura's first-ever hybrid offering.
The ILX will feature a high–quality, well-appointed interior that is smart, spacious and sporty. It will offer a number of new, high-value features, including a smart entry keyless access system and pushbutton start, along with Pandora internet radio interface and SMS text message function for smart connectivity with the world.
As with all Acura models, the ILX will have a long list of standard features, different trim levels (that will include a Technology Package), multiple transmission choices, and excellent standard safety features- including Acura's acclaimed Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ body structure, front, side and side-curtain airbags, 4-channel anti-lock brakes and Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA™). Acura anticipates that the ILX will achieve top ratings in both NHTSA and IIHS crash safety testing.
The new ILX will be manufactured exclusively by Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC, in its Greensburg, Ind. plant- one of only three plants in the world to receive J.D. Power and Associates' 2011 Platinum Award for outstanding quality.
Acura RDX
Shown as a prototype version of the 2013 RDX, the second generation of Acura's five-passenger crossover SUV will up the ante with a new approach to achieving both advanced performance and fuel efficiency via a new engine, transmission and all-wheel drive system.
The 2013 RDX, scheduled to launch in Spring 2012, will have as standard equipment a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that produces 273 horsepower- 33 more than the outgoing model. For even higher performance and improved fuel economy, the RDX makes use of a 6-speed automatic transmission with a new lock-up torque converter. The RDX also gets a new, lighter all-wheel-drive system that provides the required performance and safety with increased efficiency.
With anticipated EPA fuel economy ratings of 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, front-wheel-drive models of the 2013 RDX are expected to offer the best fuel economy of any gasoline-powered luxury SUV in its class.
The RDX exterior incorporates a sleek, more aerodynamically efficient body, evolving RDX from a sporty, compact SUV to a more formal look with a longer, sculpted hood and styling that is more elegant and sophisticated to match the Acura philosophy of timeless, beautiful design. Chassis updates include a longer wheelbase and wider track, all-new Amplitude Reactive Dampers, and a new motion adaptive electronic power steering system.
Inside the 2013 RDX, new sweeping shapes, matte surface trim, and generous use of leather combine to give the RDX interior an upscale look and luxury feel that Acura customers have come to expect. Abundant use of sound deadening materials and Active Sound Control team to provide an exceptionally quiet cabin. Additional interior features, such as larger door openings, more passenger room, increased cargo volume and a power rear tailgate make the RDX interior even more accommodating and flexible.
As with the ILX, the 2013 RDX will receive a host of new technologies including Pandora internet radio interface, SMS text message feature, a smart entry keyless access system, pushbutton start, and a three view rear camera. An available Technology Package will provide a full complement of relevant technologies, including AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System, Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting™, and AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ with radar image maps. New for 2013, the even more advanced navigation system utilizes a hard disk drive (HDD) with 60 gigabytes of storage capacity – including 15 gigabytes that can be allocated for music storage.
Acura anticipates that the RDX will achieve top ratings in both NHTSA and IIHS crash safety testing.
Production of the new RDX will move to the East Liberty, Ohio plant of Honda of America Mfg., Inc.- home to one of the four top assembly lines in North America in the J.D. Power and Associates' 2011 Initial Quality Study (IQS). The first generation RDX has been built at the Marysville, Ohio auto plant, an IQS award winner for both of its assembly lines.
Acura NSX Concept
The dynamically-styled NSX Concept gives an indication of the next great performance vehicle from the Acura brand. Making use of lightweight materials and a mid-mounted V-6 engine, the NSX Concept employs several new technologies for Acura, including application of Acura's innovative new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® (Super Handling All Wheel Drive™) hybrid system.
Utilizing a unique 2 Electric Motor Drive Unit with a Bilateral Torque Adjustable Control System, the all-new hybrid all-wheel-drive system can instantly generate negative or positive torque to the front wheels during cornering. Acura anticipates the new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® will deliver handling performance unmatched by previous AWD systems. In addition to the handling benefits of the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® system, a powerful next-generation VTEC® V-6 engine with direct-injection works in concert with a dual clutch transmission with built-in electric motor to create supercar acceleration while offering outstanding efficiency.
"This Sport Hybrid SH-AWD system will make NSX the ultimate expression of Acura's idea to create synergy between man and machine," said Takanobu Ito, president and CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. "The NSX will make the driver one with the car to enhance dynamic driving abilities without getting in the way."
While most supercars opt for brute force delivered from a large engine, the NSX Concept champions the true racing philosophy of an extremely favorable power-to-weight ratio.
"Like the first NSX, we will again express high performance through engineering efficiency," added Ito, who led the development of Acura's first NSX supercar. "In this new era, even as we focus on the fun to drive spirit of the NSX, I think a supercar must respond positively to environmental responsibilities."
The new Acura supercar, expected to debut in the next three years, will be developed by an engineering team led by Honda R&D Americas, Inc., and manufactured in Ohio, at a yet to be named facility.
Last edited by AZuser; 01-09-2012 at 02:13 PM.
01-09-2012, 02:06 PM
#116
The sizzle in the Steak
01-09-2012, 02:14 PM
#118
Senior Moderator
Looks very good IMO. I can see my wife wanting this a a replacement for her 09 Rabbit. But she needs an AT, and I have no interest in settling for a ~160HP/No torque 2.0L just to get the AT. Honda can never get it just right can they. Limiting the 2.4 to MT only is mind numbingly stupid IMO.
01-09-2012, 02:15 PM
#119
The sizzle in the Steak
Where is this thing going to be priced?
01-09-2012, 02:17 PM
#120
Regarding the 2.0 liter...which one will it be and what transmission? Perhaps the K20 in the previous gen Si or something along that line + Earth Dreams CVT?