Acura MDX Wins “Best Cars For The Money” Award From U.S. News & World Report

The dynamically styled,   seven-passenger 2013 Acura MDX has been named the moved to file: "Best Luxury 3-Row Midsize SUV for the Money" by  U.S. News & World Report in its 2013 Best Cars for the Money awards.                                      The Acura MDX has long been recognized as a benchmark vehicle in its class, combining outstanding performance and fuel efficiency with a spacious and versatile cabin, refined luxury appointments, and advanced Acura-exclusive technologies such as Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®), Acura/ELS Surround Premium audio,
Acura Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), and blind spot information system (BSI).
          "The Acura MDX continues to serve as the benchmark vehicle in its class and this award is evidence of that," said Mike Accavitti, vice president of national marketing operations. "We can't wait to launch the next-generation 2014 Acura MDX later
this year. The all-new luxury performance SUV will advance on the current MDX's already great dynamic performance, while improving fuel economy and
luxury comfort."
            The "Best Cars for the Money" methodology combines quality and value data into a composite score. Within each of 21 award categories, the vehicle with the highest score is named the "Best Car for the Money" in that category. Quality is measured by the overall score a vehicle achieved in the U.S. News car rankings at the time the awards are published. The rankings, updated monthly at www.usnews.com/cars, compare cars on the basis of safety, reliability and a consensus of industry experts' opinions. Value is measured by a combination of a vehicle's five-year total cost of ownership and the average price paid for the vehicle at the time the awards are published.
The 2013 MDX is powered by a 300-horsepower,
all-aluminum, 3.7-liter VTEC® V-6 engine mated to a
Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic
transmission and Acura's torque vectoring Super
Handling All-Wheel Drive system. The MDX, featuring
Acura's Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™)
body structure, achieves a top 5-star U.S.
government safety rating, and a TOP SAFEY PICK
rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety.
 *MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, vehicle
options and destination charge of $895.00. Dealer
prices may vary.
**Based on 2013 EPA mileage ratings. Use for
comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will
vary depending on how you drive and maintain your
vehicle.

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2014 Acura RLX Detailed Trim and Pricing Info Released

We recently had our first spin in the 2014 Acura RLX, and not surprisingly the luxury brand’s new flagship will hit showrooms with a long list or standard and optional features. Acura has recently released full details and pricing on the RLX, meaning we now have a much better idea about what standard equipment is included with each of the five trim levels. The base 2014 Acura RLX starts at $49,345 including the $895 destination fee.

As previously reported, the 2014 Acura RLX will come standard with a new direct-injection 3.5-liter V-6 producing 310 hp and 272 lb-ft of torque, mated to a six speed automatic with paddle shifters. Also new is its Precision All-Wheel Steer system, which changes the toe angle of the rear wheels depending on steering and brake inputs. Standard features include tri-zone climate control, LED headlights, 8-inch infotainment screen, a 7-inch secondary touch-screen display, hands-free keyless access for the front doors and the trunk, 18-inch noise-reducing wheels, satellite a 10-speaker sound system with HD radio, and Bluetooth hands-free phone and streaming audio.

Next in the lineup is the RLX with Navigation, which costs $51,845 and adds navigation with voice recognition, color infotainment screen, and a revised AcuraLink system, which adds a number of Internet-based features and apps. The $55,345 RLX with Technology Package includes 19-inch noise-reducing rims, premium leather, a blind spot monitoring system, 14-speaker ELS Studio audio system, noise-reducing acoustic glass (for all windows except rear window), rain-sensing wipers, power retractable side mirrors and hands-free keyless access for all four doors and the trunk.

 

Rounding off the five trim levels are the RLX with Krell Audio and RLX with Advance. The RLX with Krell Audio costs $57,845 and adds a Krell “ultra-premium” 14-speaker sound system, rear door sunshades and a power-operated rear window sunshade. The RLX with Advance carries a price tag of $61,345 and adds adaptive cruise control system, Collision Mitigation Braking System, and Lane Keeping Assist System. The Advance package also includes front and rear parking sensors, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, lighting for the rear-seat foot wells, and auto-dimming side view mirrors.

The RLX goes on sale next month. Later this year, Acura will roll out the RLX equipped with the Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system, which adds an electric motor at each rear wheel for a total power output of 370 hp.

Source: Acura

Acura RDX Tops German Competitors for KBB.com 5-Year Cost to Own Award

Car buyers tend to fixate on the price tag when shopping, but Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com points out that a vehicle's total purchase cost usually accounts for less than half of its total cost of ownership during a five-year period. The automotive site recently found that the redesigned 2013 Acura RDX offers the best long-term investment in its segment when all costs are considered, presenting the compact crossover with a 2013 KBB.com 5-Year Cost to Own Award.

KBB.com determines its 5-Year Cost to Own Awards by evaluating each vehicle on a broad range of criteria, including Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price, projected depreciation and costs for financing, insurance, fuel, repairs, scheduled maintenance and state fees. Besting the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class and 2013 BMW X3 in the Luxury Compact SUV/Crossover category, the Acura RDX is projected to cost $49,620 during the first five years of ownership, with KBB.com editors citing its combination of style, performance and fuel efficiency as reasons for its lasting appeal.

"To maintain value in a luxury segment, a vehicle not only has to be able to keep day-to-day costs down, but it needs to have a look and feel that won't lose their luster after a few years," said Joel Avery, general manager of Acura of Peabody, a Massachusetts Acura dealership. "The new Acura RDX is designed to meet both those needs; it has sophisticated style lines and a sportier ride, but it also maintains the brand's signature quality and reliability."

On sale since last spring, the 2013 Acura RDX boasts a sport-tuned suspension and a 3.5-liter V6 that outputs 273 horsepower, an increase of 33 horsepower compared to the previous engine. Even with that added responsiveness, the crossover can return up to 28 mpg on the highway with front-wheel drive, while an available all-wheel-drive system gives those in the Snow Belt added confidence on wintry roads. Outside, a sleeker design simultaneously improves aesthetics and aerodynamics.

The redesigned Acura RDX was attracting buyers to dealerships long before getting the nod from KBB.com, with nine straight monthly sales records through January. Last month, the RDX moved 2,489 units in the United States, a 182 percent sales increase year-over-year. Those strong results helped Acura's overall sales jump by 13 percent year-over-year in January.

"Acura's latest designs and drivetrains appeal equally to the heads and hearts of drivers, and buyers are responding," added Avery. "With the launches of other new models on the way, including the RLX flagship sedan in March, we expect sales numbers to further impro ve as the year goes on."

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2014 Acura NSX - Upcoming NSX Has Future On Track

Set to drop into showrooms in 2014, the tantalizing resurrected Acura NSX may be off to the races as well. During an interview with SpeedTV.com, Honda Performance Development VP, Steve Eriksen indicated the NSX belonged on the track. We are wondering where it will race and in what configuration. Electric cars are racing to the clouds on Pikes Peak so anything is possible. It’s still unclear how the combining of the American Le Mans and Grand Am racing series will shake out but the NSX fits the specs of Grand Am’s GX +class, which caters to alternative fuel technologies. Heck, the car’s electric motors could be ditched completely and the NSX aimed at traditional Super GT.

Source: SuperStreetOnline

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