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Acura is the footprint of premium Honda Honda Motor Company, founded in 1948, created the Acura brand to the US market and Canada in 1986 later, Honda would premeire brand in Hong Kong, Mexico and China Paradoxically, the Acura brand is not available in Japan Some of the models sold in America are available in Japan, just as the Honda brand.
In the Japanese domestic market cars built Toyota and Nissan designed for the executive model Acura Legend original was created to compete on this market and Gloria Crown Toyota Nissan were the car of the businessman choice All Japanese manufacturers had no problem selling high-end cars in the domestic market, but none have tried to do in America.
Although it is hard to remember a time before BMW and Mercedes Benz are not typical accessories on the road, in the early and mid 1980's that was the case German manufacturers were able to take a piece of walked away US manufacturers which was Japan.
In America, Honda has a solid build quality reputation and reliability Honda But the name can not have ben the first to jump to mind when thinking of opulence Young drivers love their Hondas, and would happy to drive them early in their career drivers have excelled at work, they would sell their agreements and civics and faithful move in Cadillacs.
While this was happening, Honda had developed a broader agreement, with high-end features, but at the time Honda has not been associated with a prestigious name.
A game changer is needed in the vision of Tom Elliott, the draft Agreement more, become the Acura Legend Legend would have twenty four-valve six-cylinder engine with injection of modern fuel, where many cars on the road were still using carburetors and as BMW's and Porsches, the legend also have independent suspension Honda suspension system provide handling of a performance car, but ride quality expected in a luxury car.
These characteristics are not expensive Refined Agreement would be offered at almost twice the price of its budget-minded over an additional car was added to the posting, the Integra Developed from the Japanese model to compete with German hot hatchbacks, the Integra has introduced a sporty four-cylinder, an evocative frame and manipulation intended to compete with even the most agile of Volkswagens.
Brand launch with two models, the luxury sports legend and the Integra, was considered a daring by many in the automotive media In addition to the manufacture of two new models, dealers, service technicians, parts and marketing had to be built from the ground despite the criticism, Acura has sold over a hundred thousand 100,000 cars during their first year, more than half of them the legend pricy.
From 1986 to 1990, the Acura line has increased visibility, reputation and key industry reports sales Acura noted at the top of many polls Rating for speed lovers, the NSX was introduced the NSX was the leading model Acura designed to compete with the Italian supercars such as Ferrari and Lamborghini, the NSX was welcomed next to the NSX, the landmark aa also been introduced upon close inspection, a is actually a pair with clamps to symbolize the commitment to the accuracy of the company.
The 1990s were a time trying on the success of Acura, Toyota and Nissan introduced Lexus and Infiniti, their own luxury marquees Along with increased competition from European manufacturers, Acura has lost some of the ground he had gained being a first mover in these difficult economic times, Honda, Acura made by something unheard They brought assembled in the US another innovation in the industry that many automakers.
models of the 1990s included the caption mentioned above, Integra, Integra NSX between the input level and flagship Legend, Acura Vigor was introduced when it was time to update the Vigor, Acura decided to change also the style of naming cars Vigor became the TL, the legend became the RL and the Integra the RSX has become the tail end of the decade, the CL has also been introduced.
Acura has continued to update their online and give new names, but also break into new categories in the line of a full-size SUV, the SLX was a modest success A new category of car was invented, a cross between an SUV and a car considered sportier than a minivan, crossover style aptly car name took shape in Acura MDX crossover that shares this luxury the same platform as the Agreement and TL.
In the middle of the new decade, Acura introduced what would become two of their most well-received models, the Toronto Stock Exchange - a luxurious style of his cousin, the Agreement and the 3rd generation Acura TL both were among the best selling models of the brand, receiving numerous awards from leading automobile magazines.
By combining the benefits of the MDX crossover with the new trend in cars known as stroke 4 doors, the ZDX This was the first Acura design studio created entirely by US manufacturer in Torrance.
The current line of Acuras include ILX, TLX, RLX, RDX, MDX.
Arguably, the ILX is a return to form Based on the Honda Civic, the ILX is RSX and Integra echo of the Acura Available with a traditional 4-cylinder engine and an optional hybrid power plant option of a gasoline engine and the battery is the first Acura incursion in hybrids.
TLX, available in both configurations of the cylinder 4 and 6 combines the TSX and TL lines A step from the ILX, but not quite the full height of luxury.
The RLX is the same line as the Acura Legend that started the company This lighthouse has four wheel steering.
The RDX is the entry level vehicle for the line of crossover Acura MDX smaller than, the RDX has gone through two generations.
The MDX is the latest full size crossover iteration Acura Three generations of development has garnered sales than its nearest competitors.
The Acura's history is full of trials and triumphs Honda has created a unique market despite criticism The different models each have pushed the technology forward automotive and business practices Acura as vehicle assembly the United States created new opportunities for other Acura manufacturers continue to create and innovate in the automotive world for years to come.
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