Wednesday, January 26, 2011

2012 Acura TL To Debut at 2011 Chicago Auto Show

2011 Chicago Auto Show
2011 Acura TL Picture
Honda's premium Acura brand said it will unveil a "newly refined" 2012 TL sedan in early February at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show. Acura declined to provide details.
In a brief statement, the brand said the TL will "further enhance its position in the segment with aggressive, yet refined styling and performance."
The official unveiling will be broadcast via Webcast on February 9.

Monday, January 3, 2011

Acura of Las Vegas welcomes TSX

Acura TSX
Acura TSX

Acura, the luxury division of Honda, has unleashed the TSX Sport Wagon, and Acura of Las Vegas has gained national attention by becoming the first dealership in the country to sell the model.
Powered by a 2.4-liter i-Vtec with 201 horsepower and 170 pounds-feet of torque, the TSX Sport Wagon is highlighted by strong throttle response and excellent acceleration.
The two-wheel drive vehicle delivers mileage of 22 city and 30 highway, and has room for five, to meet the needs of a diverse customer base, from growing families to soccer moms to on-the-run retirees.
"The first TSX was presold weeks before it arrived," said dealership General Manager Tim Donnelly. "We had a good year in 2010, and the addition of the TSX wagon fills a huge market for us. We're really happy to have it in our fleet of vehicles."

First Drive: 2011 Acura RDX FWD

2011 Acura RDX FWD
2011 Acura RDX FWD
The Acura RDX was designed to be among the sportiest in its segment, and except for a couple issues, the driving experience of the 2011 model is engaging as with our 2007 RDX long-termer. And that long-termer didn't benefit from the changes Acura made for the 2010 model year.

Yes, the RDX now wears Acura's polarizing power plenum grille, but the changes are far more significant than a restyled exterior and attractive new 18-inch wheels. A rear-view camera, changes to the leather seating surfaces, more ambient lighting, and USB-port connectivity now come standard.

When the RDX was introduced, it was available only with Honda's super-handling all-wheel drive. That strategy was rethought and now there's the front-drive model we sampled. It boasts a cheaper entry-level price and better fuel economy with the turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine making 240 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 260 pound-feet of torque at 4500 rpm. The engine is plenty powerful, and the turbo surge makes the RDX feel quicker than it really is at times.

Acura updates RL sedan for 2011

2011 Acura RL Sedan
2011 Acura RL Sedan
Acura has updated its flagship RL sedan for the 2011 model year. The improvements for 2011 include styling tweaks – both inside and out — as well as an upgrade to the sedan’s powertrain.
The RL receives a new grille for 2011, toning down the sedan’s controversial beak-like treatment. The RL also gains power folding side mirrors and back-up sensors for 2011.
Inside the 2011 RL gains one new color, Sea Coast, new Dark Burlwood textured trim, improved feel thin-thread stitching for the steering wheel and a new bright silver color for the dash meters. Other improvements for 2011 include a revised back-up camera angle to improve rearward visibility and improved dialing function for Bluetooth HandsFreeLink.

Saturday, January 1, 2011

A coupe? A crossover? Acura's ZDX goes on sale

Acura's ZDX
Acura's ZDX
Honda's Acura luxury division put the 2011 ZDX four-door sports coupe on sale this week and gave it a price: $45,645, plus a destination charge of $860.
Despite Honda's description, the ZDX is actually kind of a big, roomy vehicle that tries to be sleek at the same time. It has a big glass roof, hidden rear door handles and bold fender flares.
"The ZDX is like nothing you have ever seen before from Acura," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "It combines the best attributes of a coupe, a sedan and a sport utility."
All ZDX models have a 300-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission. All are all-wheel drive.
For more money, you can add a package that includes navigation with real-time traffic information, a fancy 415-watt stereo and a rearview camera.

2011 Acura ZDX prices start at $45,645

2011 Acura ZDX
2010 Acura ZDX
The 2011 Acura ZDX crossover pricing has been release. The 2011 model year of the ZDX went on sale today at dealerships nationwide with prices starting at $45,645 (does not include destination and handling (D&H) charge of $860).
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“The ZDX is like nothing you have ever seen before from Acura,” said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. “It combines the best attributes of a coupe, a sedan and a sport utility – all wrapped in a beautifully sculpted package – that will attract an entirely new luxury customer to the Acura brand.”
Nothing really changes for the 2011 model year but Acura points out that “the 2011 ZDX is lower and has a significantly wider track than its primary market competitors.” Power still comes from a 3.7L V6 engine with VTEC making 300-hp mated to a Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic transmission and Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system.
The 2011 ZDX is available in a choice of three distinct trim levels: ZDX, ZDX with Technology Package and the ZDX with Advance Package