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Welcome to AcuraWorld.com - Your premier Acura Forum. We have many areas of discussion, ranging from the Acura Integra, Acura MDX, Acura NSX, Acura RSX, Acura TL and everything in between. If you would like to take advantage of all the features we have to offer you must REGISTER - It is quick and easy, and best of all free!
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Site Downtime Due to Update 06/17/09 |
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Jun 15, 2009 - 2:58 PM - by Administrator
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Hey Acura Lovers!
We are updating the forum software on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. The site will be down from approximately 2am (EST) until about 1pm (EST). There will be a few improvements with the upgrade including: Increased security and SPAM prevention, Youtube Integrated Video (type a youtube URL in your post and the video will automatically be embedded in the post), and the best feature of all, A Gallery will be installed for members to upload and share their pictures!
If you have any questions, please PM "Administrator". Thanks!
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Acura Four-Door Coupe In the Works? |
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May 26, 2009 - 10:35 AM - by Administrator
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It seems as though the upcoming Acura ZDX isn't the only new model Honda's luxury arm is planning to release in the near future. Both German auto pub Auto Motor und Sport and Japan's Holiday Auto are both reporting that a four-door coupe is in the works and that is likely to be based off the European Honda Accord/North American Acura TSX platform. Holiday auto even included a few renderings, including the one above.
A base version of the car would use Honda's 200hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with a front-wheel drive layout. A high-performance model would get a 260hp turbocharged 2.3-liter 4-cylinder with a double-clutch paddle-shift transmission and SH-AWD. A V6 powerplan is possible, but unlikely as manufacturers search to use lower displacement forced induction engines to improve fuel economy.
The car would slot-in between the TSX and TL, competing with vehicles like the Volkswagen CC and is due out in 2010.
More: Acura Four-Door Coupe In the Works? on AutoGuide.com
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Acura ZDX Concept Officially Unveiled |
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Apr 08, 2009 - 5:01 PM - by Administrator
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Acura gave us the official first look at its new ZDX Concept, a four-door coupe crossover thingy, at the New York Auto Show today. And, well, it’s not exactly what we would call beautiful.
The real-life proportions of the car make it look distinctively different from the BMW X6, even though original teaser photos from Acura gave us that impression.
While a concept, the ZDX is slated for production and will be on sale later this year. An Acura rep told us that the production model will be "extremely close" to what was shown today.
The ZDX will be powered by a V6 engine and will use Acura's SH-AWD technology. A six-speed automatic will be standard, although according to the Acura press release it will be a "sequential" unit - which could mean a quick-shifting double-clutch style system.
Also included on the production car will be the panoramic glass roof, a multi-view rear view camera and a blind spot monitoring system. Style elements include hidden rear door handles and exhaust pipes that are integrated intot he rear bumper - both firsts for Acura.
The ZDX is a car that defies categories, with coupe styling, four-doors and the functionality of a crossover SUV.
Surprisingly, despite the ZDX's less-than-massive size, it will slot in above the MDX in the Japanese luxury carmaker's lineup.
More: Acura ZDX Concept Officially Unveiled on AutoGuide.com
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New York Auto Show |
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Apr 07, 2009 - 4:41 PM - by Administrator
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For the next few days the automotive news coming out of New York City won't be from Wall Street, but from the Jacob Javits Convention Center - where the 109th annual New York International Auto Show is being held.
Instead of horror stories about tumbling stock prices and poor sales figures, there is genuine automotive news about exciting new vehicles and forward-thinking concept cars.
It might surprise you to learn that even in a downturned economy the NY Auto Show will play host to dozens of new model unveilings, many of which we have already brought you news on - plus a select few that are being kept under wraps until the covers come off on the show room floor.
In the first category, some of the most highly-anticipated include the 518hp Mercedes-Benz E63 and 555hp BMW X5 M and X6 M, as well as the GMC Terrain, Yukon Denali Hybrid and the 2010 Subaru Legacy.
In the later category are the Nissan 370Z Roadster and 370Z NISMO edition, as well as a sporty four-door luxury coupe from Acura, dubbed the ZDX.
And don't forget the concept cars, like the Mitsubishi Outlander GT Prototype, Hyundai Nuvis and the Scion concept based on the Toyota iQ micro-car.
AutoGuide brings you live coverage from the auto show floor with all the details and photos of every unveiling starting April 8th.
More: New York Auto Show on AutoGuide.com
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Acura Becomes First Company to Ever Score Perfect Safety Rating For Every Vehicle |
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Apr 02, 2009 - 3:50 PM - by Administrator
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Several months ago we reported that Acura has achieved an historic first by earning a perfect rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for every vehicle in its lineup.
Now Acura has claimed another manufacturer first after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the new Acura TL a perfect 5 star rating. Along with the TL, every other vehicle Acura sells has a perfect 5 star rating from the NHTSA, giving the company the best possible safety score in every vehicle it sells, in both recognized safety
This not only means that the Acura lineup is safe when it comes to withstanding an impact, but the IIHS requires stability control (a life-saving technology) to be on a car in order for it to be award a Top Safety Pick rating.
"No other automotive brand has accomplished what Acura has, nor can make the safety claims that Acura can," said John Mendel, executive vice president of automobile sales. "When consumers think safety, they really should think Acura."
More: Acura Becomes First Company to Ever Score Perfect Safety Rating For Every Vehicle It Sells on AutoGuide.com
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