moreace

When is Ac going to come out w/ a hybrid?

I would love to see a high hp TL hybrid

the DN-X concept is HOT

CLens

I doubt they ever will.


I don't really see the luxury in having a hybrid car, isn't that more of a Honda?

moreace

search google for Acuras concept, it is called the dn-x.

Raheel

if it is done right, it can deliver unbelievable HP and MPG..

The RL Might get IMA, with around 400 HP

moreace

2004, when u think we might see somthing on the Tl space if u were to venture a guess. Would love to have a car w/ high hp gettin almsot 60mpg. I happen to think the dnx is hot, but that is on NSX level I believe

Bxscig

Aren't all the hybrids weak? From what I last remember they were, hence the high gas mileage.

moreace

What acura is trying to do is make a turbo charged twin hybrid or something. I forget teh details, but output can be upwards of 400 hp while retaining apprrox 50 mpg

Raheel

well I dont remember how exactly it works, but when the car is at a still, the battery automatically charges the rear wheels to get extra 20-40 HP to each wheel, Again I dont remember how it works but its something to that effect..

I dont think you will see this technology in the TL, The RL will get it, and MAYBE MAYBE TL 2006-2007 Model.. But Don't count on it, usually low end cars dont get the newest technology until the bugs are fixed and its beta tested.. This technology is not even full proof and not many Japanese cars have them letalone american, so it might be a while, but when it does, IT WILL KICK A$$

vandy786

A while back Acura was designing a 300HP FWD setup with 100HP AWD electronic motor assist feature. This would provide 100 extra HP at any RPM meaning excellent performance on a 400HP vehicle. On the highway, primarily the electric motor would push the car and this would result in excellent gas mileage (50MPG+). THis was a concept and I hope we see some of these ideas on the road real soon (2005 RL supposed to be AWD).

EmuMessenger

The RX330 hybrid is supposed to be faster than the gas, while getting 40+MPG.

sweetride01

Is it the mileage or the power everybody wants???

The next powerplant of all cars (standard) i believe will be the hydrogen internal combustion engine with a fuel cell for power while the car is off.

EmuMessenger

I would be happy with anything in the 200HP range and up, with 40+MPG and the feature-set of the TL, plus ventilated seats and a smart key system.