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Acura
Type	Luxury division
Founded	1986
Headquarters	Tokyo, Japan
Key people	Dick Colliver, V.P., Acura USA
Industry	Automotive
Products	Luxury vehicles
Parent	Honda Motor Company, Limited
Website	www.acura.com

Acura (Japanese: アキュラ, Akyura) is the luxury vehicle brand of Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company. It primarily competes with Lexus, Infiniti and Cadillac among others as a certified luxury vehicle. It has been used in the US, Canada and Hong Kong since March 1986 to market Honda's performance automobiles and near-performance vehicles. The brand was introduced to Mexico in 2004 and to the Chinese market in 2006. The Acura brand will be introduced in Russia at the end of 2008. Honda plans to introduce Acura to the Japanese domestic market two years from 2008 or so.^[1] With the Acura brand, Honda is credited with being the first to tap into a market for luxury Japanese cars outside Japan. Before Acura, automobiles exported from Japan were primarily economical in design and largely targeted at low-cost consumers. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... Acura Logo, claiming fair use This work is copyrighted. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... For other uses, see Tokyo (disambiguation). ... For the band, see Big Brother and the Holding Company. ... A website (alternatively, web site or Web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos or other digital assets that is hosted on one or more web servers, usually accessible via the Internet. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... Honda Motor Co. ... Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. ... For other uses, see Infinity (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Cadillac (disambiguation). ... A contemporary Lincoln Town Car, an example of the traditional luxury car design. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... 1963 Jaguar E-Type, a classic sports car 1963 Chevrolet Corvette was based upon European sports cars A sports car is an automobile designed for performance driving. ... Car redirects here. ... A sports sedan is a type of sedan automobile that is designed to look and feel sporty. ...

The Acura brand

First generation Acura Legend.

In 1986, following a decade of research, Honda opened 60 all-new dealerships in North America to support its Acura automobile division. Acura was the first Japanese luxury brand to appear, and its initial offering consisted of two models: the Legend, a V6-powered sedan, and the Integra, available as a five-door and three-door hatchback.^[2] The success of these models led to competing Japanese luxury brand ventures (Toyota's Lexus and Nissan's Infiniti). Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1200x644, 122 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Acura Acura Legend User:Bravada/Honda Legend Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1200x644, 122 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Acura Acura Legend User:Bravada/Honda Legend Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital... The Acura Legend, sold as the Honda Legend outside the U.S., Canada, and parts of China, was a sporty luxury vehicle sold from 1986 to 1995 as both a sedan and a coupé. It was one of the first vehicles sold under the Acura nameplate, and was the top... The Acura Legend, sold as the Honda Legend outside the U.S., Canada, and parts of China, was a sporty luxury vehicle sold from 1986 to 1995 as both a sedan and a coupé. It was one of the first vehicles sold under the Acura nameplate, and was the top... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... The Integra, sold as an Acura in North America, and as a Honda elsewhere, was a small, sporty vehicle sold both as a sedan and hatchback. ... Toyota Motor Corporation ) is a multinational corporation headquartered in Japan, and currently is the worlds largest automaker. ... Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. ... Nissan Motor Co. ... For other uses, see Infinity (disambiguation). ...

Vehicle history

The Honda NSX, badged as an Acura in certain regions.

Modified 1998 Acura Integra

In 1990, four years after the debut of the Legend and Integra, Acura introduced the NSX, a midship V6 powered, rear-wheel-drive sports car. The NSX, an acronym for "New Sports eXperimental", was billed as the first Japanese car capable of competing with Ferrari and Porsche. This vehicle served as a halo car for the Acura brand. The NSX was the world's first all-aluminum production car.^[2] Download high resolution version (2380x1170, 724 KB) A Honda NSX (marketed as an Acura NSX in the United States and Canada). ... Download high resolution version (2380x1170, 724 KB) A Honda NSX (marketed as an Acura NSX in the United States and Canada). ... The Honda NSX (Acura NSX in North America and Hong Kong) was a sports car produced between 1990 and 2005 by the Japanese automaker Honda. ... A 1991-2001 Honda NSX A 2002 Honda NSX The Honda NSX (Acura NSX in North America) is a sports car automobile made by Honda. ... This article is about the automobile manufacturer. ... This article is about the auto company. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Despite a strong start for the Acura brand (in terms of market acceptance), sales suffered in the mid- to late 1990s. Some critics attributed this decline in part to less inspiring designs. Additionally, during this time Acura switched to an alphanumeric nomenclature formula, dropping the Legend and Integra titles. The 1996 3.5 RL, which replaced the popular Legend, was seen by many as the epitome of this problem, namely because the RL designation was more anonymous than the former Legend title.^[3] Also, the RL's 210 horsepower (160 kW) V6 (later increased to 225 hp) and front-wheel drive, together with a high price and styling that cautiously copied the larger and more powerful Lexus LS 400, did little against BMW, Audi, Lexus, and other competitors. During this time, the NSX also lost sales as Acura made few changes from its original 1989 trim. A year later, the Integra sedan was withdrawn, replaced by the Acura 1.6EL, which was only sold in Canada as a rebadged Honda Civic. The Integra sedan continued to be sold in the United States until 2001. The Lexus LS is a full-size luxury sedan that serves as the flagship of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. ... For other uses, see BMW (disambiguation). ... Audi AG, more commonly known as Audi, is a premium German automobile manufacturer and one of the worlds leading performance-luxury marques, with headquarters in Ingolstadt, Bavaria. ... Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. ... Acura EL was a small family sedan by Honda based on the extremely popular Civic sedan, and was available only in Canada. ... Honda Civic is a compact car manufactured by Honda. ...

Despite these letdowns, Acura gained prominence in the 1990s with a young group of customers: tuner enthusiasts. Parent company Honda's reputation with this demographic as a maker of "easy-to-tune" and "rev-happy" engines rubbed off onto Acura, and the Integra became a popular tuner car. Norm Reeves Acura of Mission Viejo is set to open the largest Acura dealership on the West Coast of the U.S. in early May 2008.

The Acura 3.2 TL.

Beginning around the year 2000, Acura experienced a rebirth which was catalyzed by the introduction of several redesigned models. The first of these models was the 1999 Acura 3.2 TL, an upscale sedan competing with the likes of the Lexus ES, Infiniti I30, and BMW 3-series. Critics suggested that although 3.2 TL did not outdo its competition in any one area, it offered a well-rounded blend of sportiness and luxury.^[4] These characteristics, combined with the TL's competitive price, proved very popular with consumers. Subsequent Acura models have followed a similar philosophy of offering lots of standard equipment and very few options. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1080x690, 110 KB) [edit] Summary [edit] Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Acura TL Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1080x690, 110 KB) [edit] Summary [edit] Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Acura TL Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera... The Lexus ES series is a family of mid-size luxury sedans produced by the Lexus division of Toyota since 1990. ... The Infiniti I30 was a mid-sized luxury car sold in North America by Nissans Infiniti division starting in 1996. ... The BMW 3-Series is a line of compact sedans manufactured by BMW since May, 1975. ...

Another refreshed Acura introduced in the early 2000s was the MDX, a popular three-row crossover SUV based on the Honda Odyssey minivan. The MDX replaced the slow-selling SLX, which was little more than a rebadged Isuzu Trooper. The MDX was a car-like crossover SUV with little off-road capability that catered to the demands of the luxury SUV market. It was given top honors by Car and Driver in its first comparison test against seven other SUVs.^[5] Other cars in Acura's line-up during this time included the 3.2 TL, 3.2 CL, RSX (formerly the Integra hatchback), and the NSX. By the late 2000s, Acura had dropped the inclusion of engine displacement numbers in its vehicle designations, retaining a simpler, two- or three-letter designation instead (e.g. 3.5 RL became RL). The Acura MDX (Honda MDX in Japan and Australia) is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automaker Acura since the 2001 model year. ... The Honda Odyssey is a minivan / large MPV produced by the Japanese automaker Honda since 1995. ... The Acura SLX was a lightly upgraded Isuzu Trooper sold by Acura as a luxury sport utility vehicle beginning in 1996, due to the increasing popularity of SUVs at the time. ... The Isuzu Trooper was a mid-size SUV produced by the Japanese automaker Isuzu between 1981 and 2002. ... Cover of Car and Driver from age of psychedelic lettering Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. ...

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A new TL debuted for the 2004 model year, featuring sharp, Italianate styling and a 270 hp (200 kW) V6 (measured by then-current SAE, standards) — and was offered with a 6-speed manual transmission. The new TL increased sales dramatically to 70,943 American units in 2005, trumping competitors such as the C-Class, G35, CTS, ES 300, and A4.^[6] That same year, Acura introduced the TSX, a European-market Honda Accord loaded with features, as a cheaper alternative to the BMW 3-series. This model became the only 4-cylinder sedan in Acura's line-up. A new RL debuted in 2005, this time with a 300 hp (220 kW) V6, improved styling, and Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD), a system capable of sending almost all of the RL's power to just one wheel in a turn. SAE International (SAE) is a professional organization for mobility engineering professionals in aerospace, automotive and the commercial vehicle industries. ... The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a luxury compact car produced by the Mercedes Car Group division of Daimler AG. First introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 range, the C-Class was the most affordable model in the marques lineup, until the 1997 arrival of the... The Infiniti G35 is a compact executive car produced by Nissans Infiniti division. ... The CTS is a mid size entry level luxury car made by General Motors for the Cadillac brand. ... The Lexus ES series is a family of mid-size luxury sedans produced by the Lexus division of Toyota since 1990. ... The Audi A4 is a compact executive car produced by the German automaker Audi since 1994. ...

Acura's new models—particularly the TL and TSX—have been well received by the motoring press. For example, the TSX has been on Car and Driver's Ten Best list in all three years of production (2004 – 2006). The TL, TSX, and MDX have become Acura's top selling vehicles. The US Big Three recently re-introduced sport sedans with rear wheel drive and V8 engines, making Acura, along with Saab the only luxury manufacturers not to offer V8s.^[3] Additionally, Acura, SAAB, and Volvo are the only luxury manufacturers to use front wheel drive only. The Big Three automobile manufactures may refer to: The three major American (USA) automakers: Ford, General Motors, and the ex Chrysler Corporation operations of DaimlerChrysler. ... Rear wheel drive was a common form of engine/transmission layout used in automobiles throughout the 20th century. ... For the manufacturer of Saab cars, see Saab Automobile. ...

The Acura RDX.

In 2006 Acura introduced a small SUV called the RDX with models becoming available to U.S. consumers in August 2006. It is powered by a turbocharged 240-hp 4-cylinder engine and, like the RL, uses Acura's SH-AWD system. The RDX was supported initially by a 4-ad television campaign, one which featured the RDX driving across the ceiling of an ovaloid room, highlighting the RDX's SH-AWD (Super-handling, All-Wheel-Drive) transmission. The model is available in two versions: Premium (the standard offering), and Technology Package (being the upgraded offering which includes a GPS navigation system, Bluetooth phone integration and other high tech features). No factory options are offered for either version, but several dealer-installed options are available including body-side moldings, front and rear trim packages, all-weather floor-mats, iPod-integration cable, and automatic-dimming rear-view mirror. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 502 pixel Image in higher resolution (1465 × 920 pixel, file size: 127 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Acura RDX Metadata... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 502 pixel Image in higher resolution (1465 × 920 pixel, file size: 127 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Acura RDX Metadata... The Acura RDX is Acura’s first compact luxury crossover SUV. Originally previewed as the Acura RD-X concept car, the production RDX had its debut at the 2006 New York Auto Show and went on sale on August 11, 2006. ... The Acura RDX is Acura’s first compact luxury crossover SUV. Originally previewed as the Acura RD-X concept car, the production RDX had its debut at the 2006 New York Auto Show and went on sale on August 11, 2006. ... SH-AWD is an acronym for Super Handling All Wheel Drive. ... iPod is a brand of portable media players designed and marketed by Apple Inc. ...

A completely redesigned MDX became available in the fall of 2006 with a 300 hp (220 kW) V6 engine and Super Handling All-Wheel Drive. Acura also re-introduced the TL Type-S for the 2007 model year. Although the slow-selling NSX was discontinued in December 2005, Acura has promised a successor with a V10 engine for the 2010 model year.

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Motorsports

Comptech's 1992 Spice-Acura IMSA GT Championship competitor.

Almost since its inception, Acura has been involved in American motorsports, specifically in Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) and IMSA GT Championship series. Starting in 1991, Acura reached an agreement with the Comptech Racing to use the V6 motor of the all-new Acura NSX in Comptech's Camel Lights Spice prototype. Acura would go on to take the Lights championship in its initial year, including a class win at the 24 Hours of Daytona. Acura and Comptech would take the Lights championships again in 1992 and 1993, as well as another Daytona class win in 1992 and a class win at the 12 Hours of Sebring for 1993. Spice Engineering was a British racing car manufacturer founded by Gordon Spice in the late 1980s, but struggled when sportscar racing ran into difficulties. ... IMSA GT was a sports car racing series organized by International Motor Sports Association. ... The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) is a club and sanctioning body supporting road racing, rally, and autocross in the United States and was formed in 1944. ... IMSA GT was a sports car racing series organized by International Motor Sports Association. ... The Honda NSX (Acura NSX in North America and Hong Kong) was a sports car produced between 1990 and 2005 by the Japanese automaker Honda. ... Spice Engineering was a British racing car manufacturer founded by Gordon Spice in the late 1980s, but struggled when sportscar racing ran into difficulties. ... The Rolex 24 1/2 at Daytona (also frequently referred to as the 24 Hours of Daytona) is a 24-hour sports car endurance race held annually at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. ... Aston Martin DBR9 at dusk during the 2005 12 Hours of Sebring The 12 Hours of Sebring is an annual motorsport endurance race held at Sebring Raceway, a former Air Force base in Sebring, Florida. ...

However a change in the IMSA rules would lead to the demise of the Camel Lights, and so Acura moved to touring car racing, joining Realtime Racing in the SCCA World Challenge with the NSX in 1996, winning the final two races of the season. In 1997, Acura added Acura Integras to the lower classes, and were successful in taking the championship in both of these classes. Realtime took the touring championship with the Integra again in 1998, and came within a few points of winning it again in 1999 only to lose it in the final race, then coming back to retake the title in 2000. Touring car racing is a general term for a number of distinct auto racing competitions in heavily-modified street cars. ... The SPEED World Challenge is an American auto racing series that is sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America. ... The Honda Integra, a car sold as an Acura in North America and as a Honda elsewhere, was a sporty front-wheel drive vehicle sold both as a sedan and hatchback. ...

Although Realtime had abandoned the NSX program in 1998, the NSXs returned to the top class in 2001. Although the NSX squad suffered mechanical woes and were unable to take the title, the Integras of the touring class once again took the teams championship. By 2002, Acura replaced the aged Integra with the new Acura RSX in the final races of the season, scoring good finishes in their debut. At the same time, Acura finally retired the NSXs from the top GT class. The RSXs would later be joined by new Acura TSXs in 2004. Realtime continues to campaign the RSX and TSX in the SCCA Speed World Challenge. Acura also currently races RSXs and TSXs in the Grand American Road Racing Association's KONI Challenge Series for touring cars. The Acura RSX was an automobile sold by Honda. ... This page is about this vehicles North American model, see Honda Accord for article The Acura TSX is an automobile manufactured by Honda, introduced in April 2003, it was sold only in the United States and Canada but from the 2009 model year on, will be avalable also in... The SPEED World Challenge is an American auto racing series that is sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America. ... The Grand American Road Racing Association or Grand-Am is an auto racing sanctioning body that was established in 1999 to organize endurance road racing competitions in North America. ... The KONI Challenge Series (commonly known as Grand-Am Cup) is a touring car series run by the Grand American Road Racing Association. ...

Highcroft Racing's ARX-01a.

At the Detroit Auto Show in 2006, Acura announced their plans to enter the American Le Mans Series with multiple teams of Le Mans prototypes in the LMP2 class starting in 2007 season. The cars would be purchased chassis from existing manufacturers, but use American-built Acura V8s (a first for Acura and Honda). Acura also announced their initiative to take the cars to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2008 and eventually move to the superior LMP1 class with cars built by Acura themselves in 2009. Later in 2006, Acura announced that the three factory teams would be Andretti Green Racing, Fernández Racing, and Highcroft Racing, and that the chassis would be built by Lola Cars of the UK and Courage Compétition of France. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... The Acura ARX-01a (sometimes referred to as simply the Acura ARX) is a Le Mans Prototype built for sports car racing, specifically in the American Le Mans Series. ... NAIAS 2005, near the Audi exhibit. ... The American Le Mans Series (ALMS) is a series of automobile races. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The 24 Hours of Le Mans (24 Heures du Mans) is the worlds most famous sports car endurance race, held annually at Circuit de la Sarthe near Le Mans, France, in the French Sarthe département. ... Dario Franchittis car being pushed up to qualify for the 2006 Indianapolis 500 Andretti Green Racing is an auto racing team that competes in the IndyCar Series. ... Super Aguri Fernandez Racings #55 car driven by Kosuke Matsuura Fernández Racing is a motor racing team that competes in the IndyCar Series and the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve. ... Lola Racing Cars (also Lola Cars International) is a racing car engineering company founded in 1961 by Eric Broadley and based in Huntingdon, England. ... Courage Compétition is a team and company based at Le Mans, producing sports cars for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. ...

The three Acura-powered prototypes debuted at the 2007 12 Hours of Sebring, opening round of the ALMS season, and were successful in their debut. Andretti Green's Acura took second place overall and first in the LMP2 class, while Fernández Racing took third overall, and Highcroft sixth, beating a series of established Porsche teams in their class. At the same time, Acura began development of their own chassis by heavily modifying their purchased Courage chassis. The cars now have been so radically changed from their original orientation that they are now named Acura ARX-01a. Acura will introduce evolved B-spec cars in the 2008 season, with Gil de Ferran launching a fourth Acura team in the ALMS. The 2007 12 Hours of Sebring is the 55th running of this event and the opening round of the 2007 American Le Mans Series season. ... This article is about the auto company. ... The Acura ARX-01a (sometimes referred to as simply the Acura ARX) is a Le Mans Prototype built for sports car racing, specifically in the American Le Mans Series. ... Gil de Ferran de Ferran won two CART championships in 2000 and 2001 De Ferran at the 2005 United States Grand Prix Gil de Ferran (born November 11, 1967) in Paris, France to Brazilian parents, is a former racing driver. ...

Timeline

1986

Acura debuts in North America as the first Japanese luxury marque.

1990

Acura dealerships in the US win their fifth consecutive first-place ranking on the Customer Satisfaction Index by J. D. Power and Associates. Acura announces that it will expand research and development in US.

1991

The Acura Legend coupe wins Motor Trend's prestigious Import Car of the Year trophy.

Honda's revolutionary VTEC technology is introduced in the NSX

Acura is introduced in Hong Kong by Reliance Motors

1997

The Integra Type-R is introduced.

The Civic-based 1.6EL replaces the Integra sedan in the Canadian lineup, while the Integra sedan continued U.S. sales until 2001.

2001

The MDX wins the prestigious Motor Trend "2001 Sport/Utility of the Year" award.

Civic-based 1.7EL launched, replacing the 1.6EL, in the Canadian lineup.

2002

Acura RSX replaces Integra name in North America. Integra, first introduced in 1986

2003

CL is dropped.

2004

Acura is introduced in Mexico by Honda de Mexico.

3rd generation Acura TL is introduced.

TSX is introduced. TSX becomes very competitive choice against popular BMW 3-series.

2005

The new Acura TL wins "Consumer's Most Wanted Vehicle" at Edmunds.com

Acura RL is introduced with revolutionary SH-AWD system

Acura drops engine size from 1.7EL model name.

2006

Acura is introduced in China.

Acura RDX is introduced with SH-AWD

Acura introduces CSX to replace EL, and is only sold in Canada.

Acura RSX is dropped.

2007

Acura MDX receives a redesign.

Acura TL Type-S is reintroduced, CSX Type-S is introduced.

2008

Acura announces the introduction of the diesel engine into the lineup.

Acura introduces the new RL, which receives a mid model change redesign at the Chicago Auto Show.

Acura introduces new TSX at the New York Auto Show.

2009

Acura TSX receives a redesign.

Acura TL receives a redesign.

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Current models

• MDX (luxury SUV)
• RDX (crossover SUV)
• RL (mid-size sedan) (known as "RL" in North America, "Legend" in the rest of the world)
• TL (mid-size sports sedan)
• TSX (compact sports sedan)
• CSX (compact sedan) (replacement for the Acura EL, only available in Canada)

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Future models

• Acura will be introduced in Japan two years from 2008 or later (estimated)
• Acura “Advanced Sedan Concept“ (flagship)
• Acura “Advanced Sports Car Concept“ (next generation NSX)

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Discontinued models

• EL (compact sedan, replaced Integra sedan; available only in Canada, replaced by the CSX (which is also available only in Canada))
• Integra (sports coupe and sedan, replaced by the RSX and EL)
• RSX (sports coupe, discontinued after the 2006 model year)
• Legend (luxury sedan and coupe, replaced by the RL) ("Legend" nameplate discontinued only in N. America)
• Vigor (mid-sized sedan, replaced by the TL)
• CL (luxury coupe, discontinued after 2003 model year)
• SLX (SUV, replaced by the MDX; available only in the United States)
• NSX (exotic coupe)
• Sterling – a version of the Rover 800 (shares Acura Legend platform) marketed in the USA, built in the UK by the Rover Group

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References

1. ^ 2007 Mid-Year CEO Speech (Japanese)
   Establishing A Sales Channel from the Customer Viewpoint, 2. Accelerating our effort in Japan to strengthen the core characteristics that make Honda unique, Summary of 2007 Mid-Year CEO Speech (English)
   ホンダ、高級車アキュラの国内発売延期 (Japanese)
2. ^ ^{a b} The Legend was built on the Accord platform, and the Integra was built on the Civic platform. Acura History page > timeline
3. ^ ^{a b} Forbes: Backseat Driver – Acura
4. ^ Review: 2003 Acura 3.2 TL Type-S
5. ^ Road Test: You Can Hang A Star On The Acura MDX
6. ^ Best-Selling Luxury Cars 2005
7. ^ Greenberg, Karl. "Acura Targets 'Alpha' Driver In New Ads", Marketing Daily, 2006-10-13. 

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See also

• Honda
• Sterling

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