tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41662011144210846782024-02-06T20:35:20.370-08:00Acura Fan ClubWebsofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785226191503641427noreply@blogger.comBlogger180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166201114421084678.post-51338553263835616152011-03-01T02:26:00.000-08:002011-03-01T02:26:59.352-08:002011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Honda hasn't brought Americans a station wagon since 1997. We quickly forgot about the slow-selling five-door Accord when the CR-V, a higher car-based SUV with all-wheel-drive and a collapsible picnic table, came out that same year. It's still one of Honda's most popular models, and one of the top-selling cars in the small crossover segment.<br />
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Toyota dropped their Camry wagon in 1996. Ford's venerable Taurus and Mercury Sable wagons disappeared in 2005. Its compact Focus wagon went in 2007, the hotrod Dodge Magnum and more practical Mazda 6 wagon in 2008. Saturn threw out the midsize L-Series, which included a wagon, in 2003. And the plastic wood-paneled Buick Roadmaster and Chevy Caprice wagons were last seen when gas was a dollar per gallon. That last part makes me weep.<br />
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Few automakers have remained faithful to wagons. Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Saab, Volvo, Volkswagen, and Subaru have sold wagons every year in the US since the early 1990s, some for decades. There are roughly 100,000 sold each year, about 1 percent of the US market — that's less than the share of hybrids. Americans, apparently, have been happier with higher ground clearance and a few extra millimeters of headroom, despite the fact that most five-passenger crossovers and SUVs offer similar space and cargo capacity as a decent station wagon.<br />
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So has Acura taken a big risk by launching a luxury sport wagon in a small market of stubborn holdouts? No, Cadillac did. They brought a spanking new CTS Sport Wagon last year and the maniacal 556-horsepower CTS-V for 2011. Acura imported the European-market Honda Accord Tourer, flipped the "H" logo upside down, and called it a day.<br />
<img alt="2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon" class="mt-image-none" height="265" src="http://www.boston.com/cars/newsandreviews/overdrive/assets_c/2011/02/2011-Acura-TSX-Sport-Wagon-interior-thumb-607x403-33416.jpg" width="400" /></div><h2>2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon</h2></div>Websofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785226191503641427noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166201114421084678.post-43107374302478690682011-03-01T02:25:00.000-08:002011-03-01T02:25:13.301-08:002012 Acura TL<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img alt="2012 Acura TL" src="http://www.acura.smartcarreview.net/images/2011-acura-tl.jpg" /><br />
Making its Canadian debut at the 2011 Canadian International Auto show, Acura's newly refined 2012 TL delivers improved performance, upgraded technology and features as well as revised appearance. A new Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic transmission provides improved performance and fuel economy, and a new Elite trim is added to the TL SH-AWD model lineup.<br />
"The 2012 Acura TL is refined, yet aggressive," said Alexandre Roger, assistant vice president with Canada's Acura Division. "Already known for its performance and superb handling, the enhanced TL provides a sophisticated new look and new technologies designed to take TL to the next level."<br />
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To increase performance, a new Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic transmission is applied on all TL models with automatic transmission. In addition to incorporating engineering enhancements aimed at improving efficiency, a sport-minded double-kick-down feature lets the driver command a double downshift such as from Fifth to Third gear. The Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system also creates a "blip" of the throttle to help match gear speeds while downshifting.<br />
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In addition, the transmission teams with a new multi-clutch torque converter that not only reduces heat build-up during operation but also allows for lock-up activation during a much wider range of driving conditions which helps generate improved fuel economy. As a result, city/highway fuel economy is now 10.4 / 6.8 L/100km (TL & TL Tech 6AT), 11.4 / 7.6 L/100km (SH-AWD 6AT models ) and 11.9/8.0 L/100km (SH-AWD Tech 6MTmodel), providing an increase in highway fuel economy over the 2011 TL. To further improve operating efficiency, the TL's standard 3.5-litre V-6 engine receives a host of friction-reduction technologies while a revised air inlet system provides cooler air for both the 3.5-litre and 3.7-litre engines.</div><h2>2012 Acura TL</h2></div>Websofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785226191503641427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166201114421084678.post-42635434032987438542011-02-27T07:28:00.000-08:002011-02-27T07:28:14.212-08:002011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img alt="2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon" height="266" src="http://www.acura2010.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/2011-Acura-TSX-Sport-Wagon-Coming-Next-Fall.jpg" width="400" />Honda hasn't brought Americans a station wagon since 1997. We quickly forgot about the slow-selling five-door Accord when the CR-V, a higher car-based SUV with all-wheel-drive and a collapsible picnic table, came out that same year. It's still one of Honda's most popular models, and one of the top-selling cars in the small crossover segment.<br />
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Toyota dropped their Camry wagon in 1996. Ford's venerable Taurus and Mercury Sable wagons disappeared in 2005. Its compact Focus wagon went in 2007, the hotrod Dodge Magnum and more practical Mazda 6 wagon in 2008. Saturn threw out the midsize L-Series, which included a wagon, in 2003. And the plastic wood-paneled Buick Roadmaster and Chevy Caprice wagons were last seen when gas was a dollar per gallon. That last part makes me weep.<br />
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Few automakers have remained faithful to wagons. Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Saab, Volvo, Volkswagen, and Subaru have sold wagons every year in the US since the early 1990s, some for decades. There are roughly 100,000 sold each year, about 1 percent of the US market — that's less than the share of hybrids. Americans, apparently, have been happier with higher ground clearance and a few extra millimeters of headroom, despite the fact that most five-passenger crossovers and SUVs offer similar space and cargo capacity as a decent station wagon.<br />
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So has Acura taken a big risk by launching a luxury sport wagon in a small market of stubborn holdouts? No, Cadillac did. They brought a spanking new CTS Sport Wagon last year and the maniacal 556-horsepower CTS-V for 2011. Acura imported the European-market Honda Accord Tourer, flipped the "H" logo upside down, and called it a day.</div>Websofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785226191503641427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166201114421084678.post-71261710469306423822011-02-27T07:24:00.000-08:002011-02-27T07:24:27.943-08:002011 Acura MDX<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img alt="2011 Acura MDX" height="266" src="http://www.automobile.com/images/upcoming/2011/acura/mdx/2011-acura-mdx.jpg" width="400" /><br />
The <b>2011 Acura MDX</b> is a seven-passenger, three-row luxury crossover vehicle. It puts its best foot forward with strong acceleration, a comfortable cabin and in great safety performance--while downplaying any extreme off-road ability.<br />
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However, it's also an entertaining vehicle to drive and, despite some odd exclusions on the features list, a supremely confident family vehicle with a stellar safety record.<br />
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Pricing begins around $43,000 and reaches beyond $50,000 for fully outfitted versions. The MDX competes against luxury crossovers like the Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT; the Volvo XC90; and the Buick Enclave.<br />
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The <b>Acura MDX</b> is one of our top-ranked large crossovers. Contenders include the handsome Buick Enclave, with great safety and sex appeal, as well as a prettier interior with a piece or two of less-appealing plastic trim than the MDX. The Volvo XC90 has three rows of seats, but seating anyone in the third row is an awkward exercise, fuel economy is relatively poor, and initial quality has been less than exemplary. The new Lincoln MKT takes the fundamentals of the roomy, capable Ford Flex and wraps them in distinctive sheetmetal—and fits in a 355-horsepower turbocharged six-cylinder engine for class-leading power.<br />
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Honda's premium Acura brand said it will unveil a "newly refined" <b>2012 TL sedan</b> in early February at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show. Acura declined to provide details. <br />
In a brief statement, the brand said the TL will "further enhance its position in the segment with aggressive, yet refined styling and performance."<br />
The official unveiling will be broadcast via Webcast on February 9.</div>Websofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785226191503641427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166201114421084678.post-18695374976968598502011-01-03T07:17:00.000-08:002011-01-03T07:17:45.381-08:00Acura of Las Vegas welcomes TSX<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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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.<br />
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.<br />
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.<br />
"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."Websofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785226191503641427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166201114421084678.post-81197356381994472382011-01-03T07:16:00.000-08:002011-01-03T07:16:38.750-08:00First Drive: 2011 Acura RDX FWD<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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.Websofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785226191503641427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166201114421084678.post-37267664467332890302011-01-03T07:15:00.000-08:002011-01-03T07:15:38.745-08:00Acura updates RL sedan for 2011<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>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. <br />
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. <br />
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.Websofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785226191503641427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166201114421084678.post-61061160601869003932011-01-01T20:18:00.000-08:002011-01-01T20:18:49.469-08:00A coupe? A crossover? Acura's ZDX goes on sale<img alt="Acura's ZDX" src="http://i.usatoday.net/communitymanager/_photos/drive-on/2010/12/22/zdxx-wide-community.jpg" /><br />
<b>Acura's ZDX </b><br />
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.<br />
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.<br />
"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."<br />
All ZDX models have a 300-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission. All are all-wheel drive.<br />
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.Websofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785226191503641427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166201114421084678.post-92030168450940356612011-01-01T20:17:00.000-08:002011-01-01T20:17:30.322-08:002011 Acura ZDX prices start at $45,645<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 573px;"><img alt="2011 Acura ZDX" height="318" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/2010_acura_zdx_press_b_images_main.jpg" title="2010 Acura ZDX" width="563" /><br />
<div class="wp-caption-text"><b>2010 Acura ZDX</b></div></div>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).<br />
<i><b>Click here for more news on the Acura ZDX</b></i>.<br />
“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.”<br />
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.<br />
The 2011 ZDX is available in a choice of three distinct trim levels: ZDX, ZDX with Technology Package and the ZDX with Advance PackageWebsofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785226191503641427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166201114421084678.post-81595334428792256332010-08-16T02:49:00.000-07:002010-08-16T02:52:35.845-07:00Acura CSX Type-S fills sporty niche<p><img alt="Acura CSX 2010" src="http://gallery.8thcivic.com/albums/2009-Acura-CSX-S/csx4.sized.jpg" /></p><p>The most immediate effect of this last development is that the made-in-Ontario-for-Canada CSX Type-S is $3,500 less expensive than it was in 2007. </p><p>The disappearance of the S2000 last year after a 10-year run relegates the CSX Type-S to the status of being the most overtly sporty car in Honda's lineup. Now, some may wonder why a motorsport-and engineering-driven company such as Honda has entrusted its street cred to a car powered by a 197-horsepower, 2.0-litre four-cylinder. </p><p>Historically, Honda has long chosen this route, with zippy, small-displacement engines that one can rev the bejesus out of. Besides, the baby Acura can't help but bring out the latent racer in a driver. Although it no longer holds the same significance it once did, the idea that the CSX Type-S's naturally aspirated engine can bang out nearly 100 hp per litre of displacement is still pretty impressive. Still, it takes a modicum of adjustment to get used to an engine with an 8,000-r. p.m. redline that doesn't show full power until 7,800 r.p.m.</p>Websofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785226191503641427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166201114421084678.post-66319829344355197442010-08-16T02:48:00.000-07:002010-08-16T02:49:31.955-07:002010 Acura MDX: The Biggest Acura Ever<img alt="Acura MDX " src="http://images.passionperformance.ca/photos/0/5/0/050910_2010_Acura_MDX.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Acura MDX</span><br />For those readers hailing from the other side of the Rocky Mountains, let me tell you one thing you need to know about Vancouver: it’s full of incredibly wealthy people. Stand on a streetcorner in trendy Yaletown, and you’ll be treated to a cavalcade of motor vehicles that would look at home in Dubai, with things like Gallardos, DB9s and F430s all rendering little more than a cursory glance from the waiting valets. Although none of the vest-wearing car jockeys will likely forget their first short jaunt in something from Maranello or Sant Agata, any more than a few months’ service makes them jaded, and it isn’t until an Enzo or Reventon pulls up that you’ll see a few raised eyebrows amongst the crowd.<br /><br />Of course, this being Vancouver, those all-too-expensive exotics are all but useless for the majority of the year as our local climate competes with the South Pacific’s monsoon season for rainfall records. But if you’ve got a Lamborghini parked in the garage of your trendy downtown apartment, you probably aren’t prepared to ride the bus for the remaining 10 months of the year, which brings us to this: the Acura MDX. One of the first premium SUVs on the market at the turn of the century and the first seven-passenger crossover, the MDX (which, coincidentally stands for “Multi-Dimensional luXury”) has been an unequivocal hit locally due to its combination of space, all-weather capability, and of course, trendy brand positioning. And after a thorough redesign recently, even Vancouver most narcissistic denizens found their eyes drawn to the dramatically styled SUV.<br /><br />Because with the now-obligatory “Power Plenum” styling, the MDX is absolutely impossible to ignore, be it in the move or parked at the local Lululemon store. However, while the same styling looks a little egregious on the smaller sedans in the Acura lineup, the larger fascia of the MDX serves as a better canvas for Acura’s heavy-handed stylists. Flanking the to-scale grille is a pair of equally interesting headlights that, although sharing some shapes with the rest of the Acura lineup, manage to look a little more organic. On either side, the MDX’s fender flares bear a striking resemble to those found on its platform-sharing stablemate, the Honda Pilot, and do a good job of making the otherwise minimally sculpted flanks slightly more interesting. Out back, Acura finishes the MDX off with perhaps my favourite Acura styling trait; a pair of shaped exhaust tips that look as if they were machined from a solid chunk of billet. Interestingly, although being wider than all its competitors (the X5 comes close, but still measures about half an inch narrower between the wheels), the MDX’s body styling boasts impressive aerodynamic chops, besting even the big Bavarian in the wind tunnel. By testing the vehicle in a windtunnel equipped with a turntable, Acura engineers were able to turn the vehicle perpendicular to the wind direction to evaluate interior noise levels in strong crosswinds as well as during simulated highway driving, and the result is actually quite commendable. Commuting through farmland completely devoid of windbreaks, the moderate gusts that are indicative of late summer in Vancouver had little effect of the MDX’s composure and stability.Websofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785226191503641427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166201114421084678.post-71854002754506082072010-08-16T02:44:00.000-07:002010-08-16T02:47:48.843-07:00Acura MDX, Mazda MX-5<img alt="Acura MDX" src="http://beta.images.theglobeandmail.com/archive/00316/2010_Acura_MDX_j_316104artw.jpg" /><br />Acura Canada is pushing the MDX hard – harder than any other model in its fleet. Deals? Of course. This is unusual, too. Acura and its parent, Honda Canada, are unaccustomed to cash-back deals and cut-rate financing and subvented leasing. At least unaccustomed to being so obvious about it.<br /><br />But in a tough market, Acura is moving the metal the old-fashioned way – with deals. Here’s a look at what we dug up on the MDX, along with three other interesting deals. As usual, Deals of the Week obtained pricing information<br /><br />2010 Acura MDX.<br /><br />2010 Acura MDX<br /><br />MSRP: $51,990<br /><br />Freight, dealer prep, air conditioning tax: $1,995<br /><br />Dealer discount (estimated): $2,000<br /><br />Taxable subtotal: $51,985<br /><br />Total price with 8 per cent PST and 5 per cent GST: $58,743.05<br /><br />Factory discount: $4,500 (Non-stackable trading dollars, factory-to-dealer rebate on cash deals only)Websofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785226191503641427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166201114421084678.post-32665200069734042022010-07-05T23:37:00.000-07:002010-07-05T23:38:18.468-07:002010 Acura ZDX Price and photos<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> </h3> <div class="post-body entry-content"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKWOca2MtDFa6GB61v_i7kFBc6vw-rzINFUNAkWBsSXEkKvYQN1fR-URImUJdqhWPoECep3Z60hCHkHVmlzNixDEfwUR17WgDGyJVZTmeeePIM-9eoaC-8wfgSBINGHqho27sKiTW4PfWV/s1600/2010+Acura+ZDX+4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKWOca2MtDFa6GB61v_i7kFBc6vw-rzINFUNAkWBsSXEkKvYQN1fR-URImUJdqhWPoECep3Z60hCHkHVmlzNixDEfwUR17WgDGyJVZTmeeePIM-9eoaC-8wfgSBINGHqho27sKiTW4PfWV/s400/2010+Acura+ZDX+4.jpg" alt="2010 Acura ZDX" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406597667280656994" border="0" /></a><br /><br />According to the latest information, 2010 Acura ZDX four-door sports coupe will be available at the dealeships across US on December 15 with a base MSRP of $45,495, plus a destination and handling charge of $810.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKynHHOXVp31sZU3Qd5OX7BH-RLLiA-RFrEzGgx3Q2sBsaX163EH8Wdgat6Uf-u_qvweGQqYq0fXDty43xE14zCjCJV4BUJNuX9qiw-FN01u9ed7fZoXNvKqaCRhPRoGKLRVCPev1ogvgU/s1600/2010+Acura+ZDX.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2C7m8eZLht212C3pG_NOefXo8IU2c2qr7bNUvZxZbQzevf6ofJYw6dBhKJuudUUaNfvrKydVPKxg6KttVKRpd4SoFYmNuErJP-pLW5CsV9jyTY9ui9UUER4sZCK9tQsOi7XO2R4yJxqE/s400/2010+Acura+RDX+3.jpg" alt="2010 Acura RDX" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363919589927324194" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Never content resting on its laurels, Acura brings to market the 2010 RDX with a fresh new exterior look, a more luxurious interior, and a host of new technology features. For 2010, the RDX is now available with a two-wheel drive option which offers improved fuel economy and a lower price point over its SH-AWD™ counterpart.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMLZNRU-HUC80thX5pviewQn7Rsy9NvobVvqbGJZJg94iXCoPfTGdcSl1YFdx41AMjlHfDVlEgsdk1MumaD0Xd9LKPhDoVV3dnIR8RNSCV_9LFTluagv3xtI6J8pXMORpv2DWamT9TB74/s1600-h/2010+Acura+RDX.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMLZNRU-HUC80thX5pviewQn7Rsy9NvobVvqbGJZJg94iXCoPfTGdcSl1YFdx41AMjlHfDVlEgsdk1MumaD0Xd9LKPhDoVV3dnIR8RNSCV_9LFTluagv3xtI6J8pXMORpv2DWamT9TB74/s400/2010+Acura+RDX.jpg" alt="2010 Acura RDX" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363919586600851202" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">2010 Acura RDX</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1mxWXzAGlqlzVc3mLvYFYukjQYtIPfK6PXN22_AeCIPhMsjo_NM8MVI0fXFY6E3peMo8eCDHj4UHUxO-PNwCdXudUQvAhyphenhyphenqDdd3hOWgN6_KAsjAiiRzn-hoRvicFWco6kKCPOWZvJ190/s1600-h/2010+Acura+RDX+1.jpg"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7AWVKwBStmIe47TNXXOSx56NouTMKXhklFAy_PD_FrmtsGdoADwQc8PmerxyW3_fUNfbYUhcnL1mmp1Q8XR3fVRo_RtqYn3ysjYTXkNfc_YgdhcPvXCvwFCKmaVMX7AQC48k43KPI64A/s400/2010+Acura+RDX+6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363919372268625394" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">2010 Acura RDX</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpypk_gDCQgwpdVjSVgfJFYhdecv59r5ImN4eOoWrQecbFuF8ZzqY1gBYKib_z_1uswTONimQSHQfWRu5BQgmTrnRRRgGrlTXY0f-PLA2sNBB2KPSTV60uTN_7mynlqqs50kheTP6RAug/s1600-h/2010+Acura+RDX+7.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpypk_gDCQgwpdVjSVgfJFYhdecv59r5ImN4eOoWrQecbFuF8ZzqY1gBYKib_z_1uswTONimQSHQfWRu5BQgmTrnRRRgGrlTXY0f-PLA2sNBB2KPSTV60uTN_7mynlqqs50kheTP6RAug/s400/2010+Acura+RDX+7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363919026839679810" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">2010 Acura RDX</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4eer68gBvdGQoRbwSwpDAgIvaqLIc08m21k96BgN7jFFtH1Ro3zqEDWdoUDDFsya47bswc06Hb1LzZwIek_ZByGkeYUhBfQv7yInEkc_nTLZ0x6S3Mn2meZvAIPN6OjLB_jYVHUiaWx8/s1600-h/2010+Acura+RDX+8.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4eer68gBvdGQoRbwSwpDAgIvaqLIc08m21k96BgN7jFFtH1Ro3zqEDWdoUDDFsya47bswc06Hb1LzZwIek_ZByGkeYUhBfQv7yInEkc_nTLZ0x6S3Mn2meZvAIPN6OjLB_jYVHUiaWx8/s400/2010+Acura+RDX+8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363919017245469490" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">2010 Acura RDX</span></div></div>Websofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785226191503641427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166201114421084678.post-84628673883421231062010-07-05T23:33:00.000-07:002010-07-05T23:35:29.587-07:00Acura ZDX Photos<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrk6WFyshsUWIW3SEuvkRBjXw773TW2eerPHjTTRKB404vUVO1C7T03ej08ix-RMyuUV60QmZoKo7ixvyLY11wgcUaIy7YCpz785ISGsk4VEapHmFUNbS0OuVh3i6_aANv0KS8V8cfHkf/s1600-h/Acura-ZDX-7%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrk6WFyshsUWIW3SEuvkRBjXw773TW2eerPHjTTRKB404vUVO1C7T03ej08ix-RMyuUV60QmZoKo7ixvyLY11wgcUaIy7YCpz785ISGsk4VEapHmFUNbS0OuVh3i6_aANv0KS8V8cfHkf/s400/Acura-ZDX-7%5B1%5D.jpg" alt="Acura ZDX" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322713832623283458" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Acura ZDX</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMvm3jgJt35f6raPZkYHn4Dk6ZENf3Uhc5k4MnLi2J1NRugDF9H_B-qvG3qV4pwcuNxR0p_yY2ladI0_Z1liWKBuUVWIfZscxF27yfjS0r0L1hrq_JDIItb-xH7IQ754axygEhcqq1ekg/s1600-h/Acura-ZDX-8%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 228px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMvm3jgJt35f6raPZkYHn4Dk6ZENf3Uhc5k4MnLi2J1NRugDF9H_B-qvG3qV4pwcuNxR0p_yY2ladI0_Z1liWKBuUVWIfZscxF27yfjS0r0L1hrq_JDIItb-xH7IQ754axygEhcqq1ekg/s400/Acura-ZDX-8%5B1%5D.jpg" alt="Acura ZDX" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322713833079097282" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Acura ZDX</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRYm4lDkqiubhZSrVyCo9kIr6iY7bnbz6gvgS8jhgXCmt2a3FlUcgMLy4vjpCFZ8bueBPnt11HK5TjeWjvyXP__SCsxqkT1W4uLcxMVnxYy-xZrtwZupnn3rOe7yojY6XSAir8t7JdvvSx/s1600-h/Acura-ZDX-9%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; 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height: 322px;" alt="2010 Acura RDX" src="http://www.nationalpost.com/arts/movies/3200937.bin?size=620x465" /></p><p>2010 Acura RDX<br /></p><p>For 2010, the Acura RDX has received a minor facelift. True, the changes are not Earth-shattering, but they do serve to keep the SUV contemporary. Along with the freshened front (which means the addition of the familiar Acura shield, aka "the beak") and rear fascias come some sharper tailpipes and a few new standard features. The RDX now includes Bluetooth (long overdue), automatic headlights, a USB input, compass and a backup camera with the display appearing in the rearview mirror. These items add to the RDX's overall ease of operation.</p><p>One of the biggest changes taking place in the auto industry is the shift away from V8 and V6 engines toward turbocharged and, occasionally, supercharged sixes and four-cylinders. This shift is being driven by the need to improve engine efficiency and reduce both fuel consumption and emissions without giving up on power. Acura was one of the first to embrace the turbocharged mantra when it launched the RDX as a 2007 model. Today, Ford has its EcoBoost lineup, Audi its TFSI range and Kia has the Sportage, soon to be released with a turbocharged four replacing the traditional V6.</p><p>The advantage to this strategy is simple. When driven as though there's an egg between the driver's foot and the gas pedal, a blown four delivers the same sort of fuel economy as its naturally aspirated counterpart. Pour on the coals, however, and the turbo spools up to deliver the performance of a six and then some. In many cases, the turbocharged four actually outdoes a similarly powered V6 because the torque turns up for work much earlier.</p><p>In the RDX's case, its turbo 2.3-litre four produces 240 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, and it does so in an impressive manner. Power is delivered in a linear fashion, and it arrives without the engine getting flustered as it reaches for redline. The RDX puts 100 kilometres an hour on the clock in 7.8 seconds and turns the 80-to-120-km/h trick in a speedy 5.8 seconds. The advantage of the turbo was confirmed by my fuel economy test average of 11.1 litres per 100 km, which is better than many sixes offering similar performance. In fairness, I could have lowered the consumption appreciably had it not been so much fun winding up the turbo.</p><p>The five-speed manumatic transmission helps overall performance as the ratios keep the engine in its sweet spot for more of its working life. That stated, the RDX would put six speeds to much better use. Adding an extra gear and rejigging the ratio spacing would bring a faster launch off the line and easier highway cruising.</p>Websofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785226191503641427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166201114421084678.post-19869093141732926242010-06-23T00:40:00.001-07:002010-06-23T00:43:12.679-07:002010 Acura TL SH-AWD Tech HPT<p><img alt="2010 Acura TL" src="http://acuratl2010.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/acura-tl-2010-pictures.jpg" /></p><p>2010 Acura TL SH-AWD Tech HPT</p><p>BASE PRICE: $35,105 for base TL; $38,655 for base TL with AWD; $38,835 for TL FWD with technology package; $39,835 for TL FWD with tech package and 18-inch wheels; $42,385 for TL AWD with tech package; $43,385 for TL AWD with tech package and high performance tires.</p><p><img alt="2010 Acura TL" src="http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200809/2010-acura-tl-to-be--1_460x0w.jpg" /></p><p>AS TESTED: $44,195.</p><p>TYPE: Front-engine, all-wheel-drive, five-passenger, mid-size, luxury sedan.</p><p>ENGINE: 3.7-liter, single overhead cam V-6 with VTEC.</p><p>MILEAGE: 17 mpg (city), 25 mpg (highway).</p><p>TOP SPEED: 134 mph.</p><p>LENGTH: 195.5 inches.</p><p>WHEELBASE: 109.3 inches.</p><p>CURB WEIGHT: 3,975 pounds.</p><p>BUILT AT: Marysville, Ohio.</p><p>OPTIONS: None.</p><p>DESTINATION CHARGE: $810</p>Websofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785226191503641427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166201114421084678.post-88712648734892015682010-06-23T00:40:00.000-07:002010-06-23T00:42:30.287-07:00A look at the 2010 Acura TL<p><img alt="2010 Acura TL" src="http://acuratl2010.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/acura-tl-2010-pictures.jpg" /></p><p>2010 Acura TL SH-AWD Tech HPT</p><p>BASE PRICE: $35,105 for base TL; $38,655 for base TL with AWD; $38,835 for TL FWD with technology package; $39,835 for TL FWD with tech package and 18-inch wheels; $42,385 for TL AWD with tech package; $43,385 for TL AWD with tech package and high performance tires.</p><p><img alt="2010 Acura TL" src="http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200809/2010-acura-tl-to-be--1_460x0w.jpg" /></p><p>AS TESTED: $44,195.</p><p>TYPE: Front-engine, all-wheel-drive, five-passenger, mid-size, luxury sedan.</p><p>ENGINE: 3.7-liter, single overhead cam V-6 with VTEC.</p><p>MILEAGE: 17 mpg (city), 25 mpg (highway).</p><p>TOP SPEED: 134 mph.</p><p>LENGTH: 195.5 inches.</p><p>WHEELBASE: 109.3 inches.</p><p>CURB WEIGHT: 3,975 pounds.</p><p>BUILT AT: Marysville, Ohio.</p><p>OPTIONS: None.</p><p>DESTINATION CHARGE: $810</p>Websofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785226191503641427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166201114421084678.post-43142201222630321812010-06-20T01:45:00.000-07:002010-06-20T01:46:16.096-07:002010 Acura ZDX<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKynHHOXVp31sZU3Qd5OX7BH-RLLiA-RFrEzGgx3Q2sBsaX163EH8Wdgat6Uf-u_qvweGQqYq0fXDty43xE14zCjCJV4BUJNuX9qiw-FN01u9ed7fZoXNvKqaCRhPRoGKLRVCPev1ogvgU/s1600/2010+Acura+ZDX.jpg"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTj7Q0xGpyjwX-KbYo-qiGrH3jBGU-hGOe5N9E2vhXl1nGTqQlaOkVKvI4HM2CPMumAJdsCYW3V0ytCJ88AzDF3AtqBUcdXrgHfFSLqH9bdwFIML-FwZZZcMilT0LbgiT9FfKSjlBpW_dz/s400/2010+Acura+ZDX+1.jpg" alt=" 2010 Acura ZDX" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406597653691443874" border="0" /></a>Websofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785226191503641427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166201114421084678.post-48460781276483293452010-06-20T01:41:00.000-07:002010-06-20T01:44:46.541-07:002010 Acura ZDX<img alt="2010 Acura ZDX " src="http://multimedia.detnews.com/pix/autos/reviews/10acurazdx0617.jpg" /><br />The 2010 Acura ZDX is not for everyone. It's not even a safe bet. It's for people reaching beyond the typical. It's for risk takers, people who define their vehicles instead of the other way around. Astronauts come to mind as potential ZDX drivers. They would appreciate the engineering finesse of Acura, and the ZDX could pass for a lunar rover. My test vehicle even arrived in NASA white. If not from another planet, the ZDX is definitely from something outside of Acura's wheelhouse. Honda's luxury brand has finally built a vehicle to that makes the giant bottle opener of a grille look tolerable.<br /><br />Mixing things up is a good thing for Acura. The brand seems to have struggled in recent years with defining who it wants in its cars and crossovers.<br /><br />There's nothing understated about the ZDX, which Acura refers to as a four-door sports coupe, a phrase I hate. Ray LaHood, the automotive kingpin and Secretary of Transportation, should ban any manufacturer from attaching the term "sports coupe" to a vehicle if it.Websofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785226191503641427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166201114421084678.post-1390812375902816612010-06-09T10:38:00.000-07:002010-06-09T10:39:57.526-07:00Acura tops list of luxury SUVs<h2>Model boasts improved powertrain and fuel economy; magazine also lifts ‘don’t buy’ advisory after Lexus GX 460 modifications</h2> <div id="articleBodyTop"> <div id="articleBodyImageH"> <span id="articleImageH"></span> <img src="http://cache.boston.com/resize/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2010/06/05/1275788372_1519/539w.jpg" title="" alt="Acura MDX" border="0" width="539" height="293" /><br /><p>The MDX earned an “excellent’’ overall road test score of 85, outperforming the Land Rover LR4, which earned a “very good’’ 73; the new Lincoln MKT, which earned a “very good’’ 72; and the Audi Q7, which earned a “very good’’ 68.</p><div class="articlePluckHidden"><p>Only the MDX is recommended among the four SUVs in this test group. CR only recommends vehicles that have performed well in its tests, have at least average predicted reliability based on CR’s Annual Auto Survey of its more than 7 million print and Web subscribers, and performed at least adequately if crash-tested or included in a government rollover test. CR doesn’t have sufficient reliability data on the MKT and LR4, and the Audi Q7 has had below-average reliability.</p></div><div class="articlePluckHidden"><p>Prices ranged from $46,715 for the MDX to $56,555 for the Lincoln.</p></div><br /> </div></div>Websofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785226191503641427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166201114421084678.post-57602591257284116992010-06-05T18:06:00.000-07:002010-06-05T18:07:35.922-07:00Luxist Drives the Acura ZDX, Replies "Y-e-s."<img alt="acura zdkx" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.luxist.com/media/2010/05/acu5.jpg" border="1" vspace="4" hspace="4" /><br /><br />Well this was unexpected: we spent a week in the Acura ZDX and it was terrific. We hadn't given any thought to the quizzical SUV-meets-flying-saucer-looking ride, and that emptiness of mind continued right up to the moment we opened the front door and realized that the roof of the ZDX sits above the driver's seat almost like the roof on the Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black we were just in. Except for the cabin being about a foot higher off the ground, which completely screwed up our reference points. But even though we're still not exactly sure of what it is, we know we liked it, and that's what this thing called life is really all about, no?Websofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785226191503641427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166201114421084678.post-56980916266486432082010-05-22T13:09:00.000-07:002010-05-22T14:02:54.710-07:00Acura RDX<p><img alt="http://www.acura2010.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/2010-acura-rdx-pictures.jpg" src="http://www.acura2010.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/2010-acura-rdx-pictures.jpg" /></p><p>The Acura RDX is an odd duck: not only is it the single Honda/Acura vehicle to use a turbocharged engine, it’s also the only luxury crossover with four-cylinder power. This is a class of vehicle where the number of cylinders seems to be perceived as a selling point: if it doesn’t have six or eight of them under the hood, then it must be somehow inadequate.</p> <p>The 2.3-litre turbo motor, which is unique to the RDX, makes 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, the same numbers it sported at the RDX’s introduction in 2007. In 2010, that put it near the back of the pack, specs-wise, against competition like the Audi Q5, Mercedes GLK 350 and Infiniti EX, whose base models all have horsepower ratings ranging from 268 to nearly 300. More competitive is the RDX’s standard use of Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system, a capable setup that can not only split power between the front and rear axles, but also between the left and right rear wheels, in order to enhance the car’s high-speed handling. Notable is the availability of a front-drive RDX in the U.S. for 2010, but we don’t get that model here.</p>Websofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785226191503641427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166201114421084678.post-77459115650776657792010-05-10T07:52:00.000-07:002010-05-10T07:53:36.068-07:00Review: Acura MDX aims for the tech-savvy crowd<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-photo" style="display: inline;"><span class="photo-breakout photo-center large"><img src="http://media.mlive.com/auto_impact/photo/mdx-exteriorjpg-c81c1b7c1200896b_large.jpg" alt="MDX exterior.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Acura MDX</span><br /></span></span><ul><li>Bryan Laviolette: 2010 Acura MDX: The leather in this rig is sumptuous, but the center console is as complicated as something from Boeing.</li><br /><li> Andrew Boyd: Acura buyers are more techno-savvy than your average luxury customer.</li></ul> If the Facebook conversation above proves true, Acura’s target market should love the new MDX. Optioned with the Advance and Entertainment packages, this MDX’s center stack sports 47 buttons along with two knobs (for adjusting the stereo volume and tuning, YES!). There’s another 17 on the steering wheel. Even the center console has another five. Got button envy? Get an MDX.<br /><br />There’s a ton of technology available on the MDX including navigation, a killer 10-speaker stereo, active cruise control, Bluetooth phone connectivity and XM radio.<br /><br />Surprisingly, despite all of that technology, the test vehicle didn’t have keyless start. An actual key flips out of the fob. Strange. But it can be set up to recognize specific drivers and automatically adjust the seat, side mirrors, audio, climate, even navigation preferences.Websofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785226191503641427noreply@blogger.com0