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looks like it could be nice. Acura needs to differentiate themselves from cars on the road. There was a time when you knew a mile away it was an Acura, now you have to wait until it's passing you to be sure. tisk tisk Acura......
Did anybody think the hideous front grille on the advanced sedan concept looked good? Removing the crappy shield from the joker face is not enough to fix the joker face!
Let's do it part by part.
The headlights look okay. Nothing ground breaking here. Just an evolution of jewel eye headlights.
I like the coupe like profile
I like the wheels (finally ) and the rear of the car.
That's about it.
Are there any interior shots available?
The design is growing on me.... I love the side profile. It has the profile of a RWD platform with very little front overhang. Sadly that most likely won't be that case if this design ever reaches production.
If it's that Michelle Christensen chick who designed this and the NSX... she should be fired. Immediately. And replaced by a room full of monkeys and typewriters.
If it's that Michelle Christensen chick who designed this and the NSX... she should be fired. Immediately. And replaced by a room full of monkeys and typewriters.
Why? It looks pretty good. So does the NSX. If she designed this and the NSX, she's the best designer out of Acura in a long time.
Interesting side by sides of Buick and Acura concepts.
The Acura Precision Concept model made its world debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show today, pointing toward a bolder, more distinctive future for Acura vehicle design. The Acura Precision Concept was developed by the Acura Design Studio in California to express the Acura brand DNA of "Precision Crafted Performance."
"There is no more clear promise for the Acura brand than Precision Crafted Performance," said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of Acura. "We're committed to infusing this core Acura promise into every facet of our products and every aspect of our relationship with the customer."
With an emphasis on high-contrast details and the intersection of modern, sheer surfaces and muscular, organic sculpting, the Acura Precision Concept communicates Acura's focus on performance and prestige through its ultra-low and wide stance, long dash-to-axle ratio, deeply sculpted surfaces and the debut of a new Diamond Pentagon grille.
"The Acura Precision Concept is more than simply a concept vehicle, it is a design study model that literally will shape the direction of all future Acura products around our Precision Crafted Performance DNA," said Dave Marek, Acura global creative director. "The Acura Precision Concept is the leading edge of a renewed commitment to delivering Precision Crafted Performance in every facet of the product experience and creating a powerful and very exciting direction for the next generation of Acura models."
The Acura Precision Concept's crouched and athletic stance is further emphasized by its deeply sculpted side surfaces pouring over swelling rear wheel arches covering 22-inch wheels and tires. The forward-looking concept also features signature lighting designs – in front with its Jewel Constellation LED headlights composed of organically arranged fractal elements, and in back with floating LED taillights.
A key design theme, dubbed "quantum continuum," is seen in the seamless transition of materials and structure from the exterior to the interior of the vehicle, which is further highlighted by the absence of a b-pillar. The large door rocker panel flows into the interior side sill, transitioning into a cantilever for the floating rear seats. The rear center high-mounted stoplight becomes an architecture element piercing the rear glass and then flowing down to help form the structure for the metal airfoil shape of the rear headrests.
The elegant and powerful exterior is matched by its dramatic interior design, where cantilevered surfaces meet with striking tones, expressive surfacing and modern detailing. Of particular note are the double-layered instrument panel, the high-contrast front seat surfaces, the ultra-thin "floating" rear seats, evoking the look of modern lounge furniture, and the hand-crafted audio speaker grilles made of exotic wood.
The driver's space is highlighted by a compact, race-inspired, sports steering wheel with paddle shifters and Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) controls, a floating center meter, a driver's head-up display, a cantilevered center stack and an ultra-wide, thin and curved center display screen.
New Acura HMI Concept
The Acura Precision Concept also explores a new approach for Acura's digital human-machine interface (HMI), enabling a more intuitive, advanced and seamless connection between man and machine. The ultra-wide and curved center screen is operated by a floating touch pad suspended on the cantilevered center stack. Upon entry, the system scans each occupant and selects personalized features and functions, including maps, audio and customized vehicle performance settings.
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Acura Precision Concept dimensions:
Width 84 inches
Length 204 inches
Height 52 inches
Wheelbase 122 inches
Wheel/Tire - 5-spoke machined wheels
- 22-inch Michelin Pilot Super Sport Summer Tire
About the Acura Precision Concept
The Acura Precision Concept was created to explore new and challenging ideas for future Acura design, particularly Acura sedans. The concept was created by Acura's California Design Studio under the direction of Acura global creative director, Dave Marek. The exterior design was led by Michelle Christensen, principal exterior designer, with the interior design created under the leadership of John Norman, principal interior designer. Both Christensen and Norman also played a key role in the creation of the next-generation Acura NSX supercar.
About Acura
Acura offers a full line of precision crafted performance-luxury vehicles through a network of approximately 270 U.S. dealers. The Acura lineup features 5 distinctive models – the RLX luxury flagship sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the 5-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, and the 7-passenger Acura MDX, America's all-time best-selling 3-row luxury SUV. The next-generation Acura NSX mid-engine supercar will join the Acura lineup in the spring. Acura has been recognized by Edmunds.com for the 4rth consecutive year as leading all luxury brands in retained value after 5 years of ownership.
For More Information Consumer information is available at Acura.com ? Official Home of Acura Cars and SUVs. To join the Acura community on Facebook, visit http://www.facebook.com/acura. Additional media information including pricing, features and high-resolution photography is available at acuranews.com/channels/acura-automobiles.
Acura Precision Concept Points to Bold Future for Acura Design
DETROIT, January 12, 2016 – The Acura Precision Concept model made its world debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show today, pointing toward a bolder, more distinctive future for Acura vehicle design. The Acura Precision Concept was developed by the Acura Design Studio in California to express the Acura brand DNA of "Precision Crafted Performance."
"There is no more clear promise for the Acura brand than Precision Crafted Performance," said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of Acura. "We're committed to infusing this core Acura promise into every facet of our products and every aspect of our relationship with the customer."
With an emphasis on high-contrast details and the intersection of modern, sheer surfaces and muscular, organic sculpting, the Acura Precision Concept communicates Acura's focus on performance and prestige through its ultra-low and wide stance, long dash-to-axle ratio, deeply sculpted surfaces and the debut of a new Diamond Pentagon grille.
"The Acura Precision Concept is more than simply a concept vehicle, it is a design study model that literally will shape the direction of all future Acura products around our Precision Crafted Performance DNA," said Dave Marek, Acura global creative director. "The Acura Precision Concept is the leading edge of a renewed commitment to delivering Precision Crafted Performance in every facet of the product experience and creating a powerful and very exciting direction for the next generation of Acura models."
The Acura Precision Concept's crouched and athletic stance is further emphasized by its deeply sculpted side surfaces pouring over swelling rear wheel arches covering 22-inch wheels and tires. The forward-looking concept also features signature lighting designs – in front with its Jewel Constellation LED headlights composed of organically arranged fractal elements, and in back with floating LED taillights.
A key design theme, dubbed "quantum continuum," is seen in the seamless transition of materials and structure from the exterior to the interior of the vehicle, which is further highlighted by the absence of a b-pillar. The large door rocker panel flows into the interior side sill, transitioning into a cantilever for the floating rear seats. The rear center high-mounted stoplight becomes an architecture element piercing the rear glass and then flowing down to help form the structure for the metal airfoil shape of the rear headrests.
The elegant and powerful exterior is matched by its dramatic interior design, where cantilevered surfaces meet with striking tones, expressive surfacing and modern detailing. Of particular note are the double-layered instrument panel, the high-contrast front seat surfaces, the ultra-thin "floating" rear seats, evoking the look of modern lounge furniture, and the hand-crafted audio speaker grilles made of exotic wood.
The driver's space is highlighted by a compact, race-inspired, sports steering wheel with paddle shifters and Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) controls, a floating center meter, a driver's head-up display, a cantilevered center stack and an ultra-wide, thin and curved center display screen.
New Acura HMI Concept
The Acura Precision Concept also explores a new approach for Acura's digital human-machine interface (HMI), enabling a more intuitive, advanced and seamless connection between man and machine. The ultra-wide and curved center screen is operated by a floating touch pad suspended on the cantilevered center stack. Upon entry, the system scans each occupant and selects personalized features and functions, including maps, audio and customized vehicle performance settings.
Acura Precision Concept dimensions:
- Width 84 inches
- Length 204 inches
- Height 52 inches
- Wheelbase 122 inches
- Wheel/Tire 22-inch Michelin Pilot Super Sport Summer Tire
About the Acura Precision Concept
The Acura Precision Concept was created to explore new and challenging ideas for future Acura design, particularly Acura sedans. The concept was created by Acura's California Design Studio under the direction of Acura global creative director, Dave Marek. The exterior design was led by Michelle Christensen, principal exterior designer, with the interior design created under the leadership of John Norman, principal interior designer. Both Christensen and Norman also played a key role in the creation of the next-generation Acura NSX supercar.
Looks like Acura has addressed many of the issues people have complained about: boring bland designs, too much overhang, beak shield grille, no exhausts
Love the side profile. Front and back are okay.... could grow on me. The interior looks good. Dash feels like a futuristic mix of the 4G Prelude's where the display stretched across most of the dash and the 8G Civic's 2 tiered dash.
I doubt a production car will be as aggressive though. For one, there's no trunk. Unless this will be like the Porsche Panamera and have a hatchback like trunk opening.
And it feels like Acura took some inspiration from lexus with the front bumper/grille design with the large grille and cut lines along side of grille.
Let's see what all the people who hated on Lexus' grille / front end design have to say about Acura's new front end / grille....
Definitely a step in the right direction in terms of coming up with interesting and attractive styling. I'm glad the beak is dead, but that grille is WAY big.
I love it. Make the next RLX just like this, with the eSH-AWD. I will be in line to buy it.
Best-looking Acura concept in many years. It is bold without the fugliness of the 4G TL.
And may I be the first to say...."ding-dong, the beak is dead, the beak is dead, the beak is dead, ding-dong, the wicked beak is dead......"
You know, i have to agree with you. This needs to be the RLX. It needs to be cutting edge, and it needs a V6 (we all know a V8 isnt going to happen) motor not shared with every other Acura/Honda as its only motor.
Its a huge departure of the beak and looks far better.
Still love it hours later. It's just an incredible effort and a slam dunk for me. Best effort out of Acura since the 3G TL. I could stare at the rear 3/4, and the front, all day long.
They need to replace the RLX with somthing like this external design, post haste. In fact, I will go further and say, START WITH THE RLX AND MAKE IT A TRUE FLAGSHIP. They need NOT to dumb the external design down too far, and PLEASE don't start with the ILX....
(Of course they will mess up and start with the ILX, and dumb down the design, because Acura hates me. )
What a huge logo! Just in case it's not obvious to others that I'm driving an Acura, LOL....
Still love it hours later. It's just an incredible effort and a slam dunk for me. Best effort out of Acura since the 3G TL. I could stare at the rear 3/4, and the front, all day long.
They need to replace the RLX with somthing like this external design, post haste. They need NOT to dumb it down too far.
(Of course they will, because Acura hate me. )
What a huge logo! Just in case it's not obvious to others that I'm driving an Acura, LOL....
Problem is, you know they will show us this, then give us something as bland as the TLX.
01-12-2016, 07:29 AM
) and the rear of the car. 
Make the next RLX just like this, with the eSH-AWD. I will be in line to buy it.
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