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2013 Acura TL will Likely See Few Changes

The 2013 Acura TL will likely see few changes following the model’s substantial freshening for 2012. As reported by an online automotive magazine “Automotive News”, the 2013 Acura TL will be chosen as well by Acura to receive a gas- electric option. The 2013 Acura TL flagship is reported to be no longer use the rear drive V-8 version.

The 2013 Acura TL design which is based on the Honda Accord mid- sized sedan this year received a major fascia change. The base 2013 Acura TL V6 will be available with Honda’s large- car hybrid system as an option while a new cylinder deactivation system and stop-start ignition will be completed the V6 which is now lighter than its predecessor.

Inside, 2013 Acura TL cabin generally presents well, with rich-feeling leather and soft dash and door surfaces; some hard plastics are disappointing, but most are kept out of direct sight. A discreetly placed tray holds an MP3 player out of sight while connected to the standard USB port. Cabin isolation is not the 2013 Acura TL strong suit.

In particular, more road and tire roar make it into the 2013 Acura TL interior than is expected for the class. Noise levels are not intrusive, but the 2013 Acura TL isn’t particularly serene either; either engine is virtually silent at cruise. The 2013 Acura TL instrument panel features large and legible main gauges.

The center stack and steering wheel have an excessive number of buttons, particularly with the Technology or Advance Packages. The 2013 Acura TL navigation screen in the Technology and Advance Packages appears bright even in changing ambient light conditions, and its high placement doesn’t distract from the road.

The 2013 Acura TL so equipped use an “interface dial” to access these systems, it’s not as complicated as some European premium cars, but a touch screen would probably make things simpler. This 2013 Acura TL sedan is offered in Base and SH-AWD (for Super Handling All-Wheel Drive) versions, each with a V6 engine while the base versions are front-wheel drive and are fitted with a 280-horsepower 3.5-liter engine.

The 2013 Acura TL SH-AWD uses a 305-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 and also receives a sport suspension. Standard on all 2013 Acura TL is a 6-speed automatic transmission while a 6-speed manual is only offered on SH-AWD models equipped with the optional Technology Package. 2013 Acura TL safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-side airbags.

Standard features include leather upholstery with heated front seats, a sunroof, and a wireless cell-phone link. The Technology Package, which is priced as a separate model, includes a Acura navigation system with real-time traffic and weather alerts and an up level audio system. The Advance Package, again priced as a separate model, includes blind-spot alert, ventilated front seats and larger wheels (18-inch on the Base and 19-inch on the 2013 Acura TL SH-AWD).

Driving Impression 2013 Acura TL

Because of the lighter transmission, the 2013 Acura TL specs weighs 88 lb less overall, and front/rear weight distribution improves from 59/41 to 58/42. Any Acura TL is quite nimble and fun to drive, but front-drive models under steer more than their all-wheel-drive siblings in spirited driving and the electric-power-steering system requires low effort in low-speed situations, such as parking.

Effort increases as speed rises, but the 2013 Acura TL never feels heavy or cumbersome. The 2013 Acura TL SH-AWD deserves special praise for its stability in nearly any driving condition meanwhile a large brakes deliver impressive stopping control.

All-New 2013 Acura RDX Joins Acura Line-up of IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK Vehicles

The all-new 2013 Acura RDX has received the highest possible safety rating of TOP SAFETY PICK from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The IIHS award recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting vehicle occupants involved in front, side and rear crashes, plus rollover performance based on ratings in the Institute's tests.

 

The all-new 2013 RDX, along with the 2012 TL, MDX, and TSX sedan and Sport Wagon, have all earned IIHS 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK ratings and the highest possible score of GOOD in all four Institute tests, including the rigorous roof-strength test.

For 2013, a revised 4-wheel disc brake system on the RDX teams with an anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Brake Assist to further enhance safety and greater driver control. To meet the federal government's new standard (FMVSS 216) for roof crush resistance, the RDX body incorporates several new structural enhancements in the roof and side pillar areas.

All models in the current Acura line up utilize the Advanced Compatibility Engineering(TM) (ACE(TM)) body structure. ACE is an exclusive body design that enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal crashes. The ACE design utilizes a network of connected structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the vehicle. This enhanced frontal crash energy management helps to reduce the forces transferred to the passenger compartment.

Standard safety equipment on all Acura models includes Vehicle Stability Assist(TM) (VSA®) with traction control, ABS, dual-stage/multiple-threshold front airbags, front-side airbags with passenger side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), side curtain airbags for all outboard seating positions, front seats with integrated active head restraints, front seatbelts with automatic tensioning system and load limiters, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and Daytime Running Lights (DRL).

Acura's "Safety Through Innovation" initiative is based on the brand's commitment to leadership in safety-- and excellent safety is a paramount element in every new vehicle that Acura builds. The initiative's goal is for all Acura models to provide a high level of safety regardless of size or price of the vehicle.

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Acura Awarded Edmunds.com Best Retained Value Award for a Luxury Brand

Acura has earned the 2012 Best Retained Value® Award for a luxury brand from Edmunds.com. The Acura MDX also captured the model award for best SUV Over $45,000. Acura was given the awards for maintaining the highest projected residual values after five years of ownership as a percentage of value when new.

"It is an honor for Acura to win this award from Edmunds.com," said Jeff Conrad vice president of Acura sales. "Acura is committed to the philosophy of smart luxury, offering customers vehicles with robust feature content and premium appeal providing lasting value on a luxury scale." 

"With Acura beating out all other luxury brands" said Joe Spina, Director of Remarketing at Edmunds.com. "Acura's family of vehicles continues to expand the brand's status as one of the best values available to luxury car buyers today."

For more information about the Edmunds.com Best Retained Value Awards, please visit http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/best-retained-value-cars.html.

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Made for 'The Avengers,' Acura's movie car concept debuted in Detroit

Does that cool, red -- matches Iron Man's suit -- convertible that Tony Stark and Bruce Banner drive off in at the end of “The Avengers” look familiar to you?

You might have seen a similar car at the Detroit auto show. The movie car is a version of Acura’s NSX concept, not due out for a few years – and David Undercoffler, the auto critic for the Los Angeles Times, recently detailed how the car came to be – and how it ended up in the blockbuster superhero movie.

Since the NSX’s debut for the movie, bloggers and car enthusiasts have had fun posting photos and speculating about the concept car.

According to Undercoffler:

The project began in June 2001, when Dave Marek, the company’s director of design, got the final pages of “The Avengers” script and was told to design a mock-up. But Acura didn’t officially unveil the NSX concept until the Detroit auto show.

The car in the film is a convertible, but the official concept is a coupe, Undercoffler reports.

The auto critic also points out that the movie car has the license plate “Stark 33” because Robert Downy Jr.’s favorite number is 33.

MotorAuthority’s Viknesh Vijayenthiran reports that in addition to the NSX, Acura also had a S.H.I.E.L.D.-enhanced MDX at this year’s New York auto show. S.H.I.E.L.D., of course, is the fictional government agency from the movie. Vijayenthiran also reports that the concept is due in showrooms in about three years.

One online discussion thread shows photos of the movie car with a mock-up window sticker, “2012 Stark Industries Super Car,” that puts city mileage at 234 and highway mileage at 302. (Yeah, it's movie magic.)

The sticker also says the car comes fully equipped with a palm-scan ID steering wheel, enviro-clone projected hologram of surroundings, self-detonating recon drone and night-vision HUD windshield. It lists the total price as $9,229,000, including tax and registration and other fees.

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Acura ILX uses robot research to limit skids

Honda's robotics research leads to more-stable vehicles.

The automaker has drawn from the superfast balancing system it uses to keep its experimental humanoid robots from toppling as they walk for use in a stability system on the new, 2013 Acura ILX compact sedan.

The ILX, loosely based on the Honda Civic, goes on sale May 22, starting at $26,795.

The "face" of Honda's humanoid robotics research is a human-acting robot Honda calls Asimo. Honda foresees a time when Asimo and its ilk will be used as

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"companions" to people who'd otherwise need assisted living or live-in human helpers.

Asimo walks like a person, lifting its legs one at a time and bending at the knee, and has articulated arms and hands so it can, for example, open a jar of apple butter or a bottle of sports drink for someone whose grip or arm strength is limited.

First time you see Asimo demonstrated, you'll swear there's a person inside making it move like that. Asimo and other industrial robots show up now and then at robot exhibitions around the country; worth a visit.

The robotics-inspired vehicle stability, or anti-skid, system will, Acura says, ensure "more responsive handling under icy or slippery conditions. The concept for this additional algorithm is based on patented knowledge gained from humanoid robotics research and development work."

Stability systems work by comparing what the driver intends, based largely on the steering wheel position, with what the car's actually doing. If it's not pointed as it should be, stability systems lightly apply the brakes on individual wheels to pivot the car into proper line.

The robotics-derived system speeds up the ability of the software to judge what the driver intends, making the whole anti-skid system work faster.

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Check out the all-new Acura ILX as it makes its debut in May of 2012

The all-new 2013 Acura ILX will go on sale at Acura dealerships May 22, 2012, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP*) starting at $25,900 Acura announced today. The ILX offers remarkable value for the money with robust feature content and premium appeal.

"The 2013 Acura ILX will serve as the gateway to the Acura brand," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "At the leading edge of a new, sporty compact segment, the ILX delivers style, value, performance and connectivity to younger buyers looking to move into the luxury market.

"The all-new Acura ILX features a windswept exterior design with 5-passenger cabin, a choice of three powertrain options, including Acura's first-ever gasoline-electric hybrid, and a well appointed interior that is smart, spacious and sporty. It will offer a number of new, premium features including a standard Keyless Access System with smart entry and pushbutton start, along with Pandora® internet radio interface and SMS text message function for smart connectivity with the world. Like all Acura models, the ILX is equipped with a rich list of standard features including a power moonroof, aluminum wheels and Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.

The entry-level ILX (starting at $25,900) is powered by a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder engine producing 150 horsepower paired with a Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission. For those seeking a more dynamic driving experience, the ILX can be equipped with a 2.4-liter engine ($29,200, includes the Premium Package) with an output of 201 horsepower featuring a close-ratio, six-speed manual transmission. The ILX Hybrid (starting at $28,900) makes use of a 1.5-liter inline engine and an Integrated Motor Assist® electric motor. Paired with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), the ILX 1.5L Hybrid has an EPA estimated** city/highway/combine​d fuel economy rating of 39/38/38 mpg.

As with all Acura models, the ILX will have a long list of standard features, multiple trim levels (a Premium Package and Technology Package), and excellent standard safety features— including Acura's acclaimed Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, front, side and side-curtain airbags, 4-channel anti-lock brakes and Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®). Although yet to be tested, Acura anticipates that the ILX will achieve top crash safety ratings from both NHTSA and the IIHS.

The Premium Package (available as a $3,300 option; not available on the ILX Hybrid model) features leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, a power driver's seat, an upgraded 360 watt stereo system with XM® radio, HID headlights, foglights, 17-inch aluminium wheels, a multi-view rearview camera and an Active Sound Cancellation system to make for a quieter cabin.

Building on the Premium Package, the Technology Package (available on the ILX with 2.0-liter engine for $2,200) adds Acura's award winning ELS Surround® audio system and a full complement of relevant technologies, including AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System, Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting™, AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ with radar image maps and HomeLink®. The navigation system makes use of a hard disk drive (HDD) with 60 gigabytes of storage capacity— including 15 gigabytes that can be specifically allocated for music storage. The Technology package is also available on the ILX Hybrid for $5,500 and includes all Premium Package features except 17-inch aluminium wheels.

The Acura ILX will be manufactured (using U.S. and globally sourced parts), exclusively at the company's state-of-the-art Greensburg, Indiana plant, one of only three plants worldwide to receive J.D. Power and Associates' 2011 Platinum Award for outstanding product quality, and the top award for any factory in North America.

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