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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

2011 Acura RDX Base Sport Utility

2011 Acura RDX Base Sport Utility Review

2011 Acura RDX Base Sport Utility is a new car issued by the manufacturer of Acura 2011. This car is one of the car edition of the Acura RDX Base Sport Utility. This 2011 Acura RDX Base Sport Utility Power (SAE) : 240 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 260 ft lb of torque @ 4,500 rpm. For the Exterior dimensions : 182.5 in. overall length, 73.6 in. overall width, 65.2 in. overall height, 6.3 in. ground clearance, 104.3 in. wheelbase, 61.9 in. front track, 62.6 in. rear track and 39.2 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle And Interior dimensions : 38.7 in. front headroom, 38.3 in. rear headroom, 54.4 in. front hip room, 53.0 in. rear hip room, 41.8 in. front leg room, 37.7 in. rear leg room, 58.2 in. front shoulder room and 56.3 in. rear shoulder room.

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2011 Acura RDX Base Sport Utility Specification

Price: $32,620
MPG: 19 - 24 mpg
Bodystyle: SUV
Performance
Turbocharged
Engine: 2.3L i-VTEC in-linefour-cylinder DOHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel
Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 19 MPG city, 24 MPG highway, 21 MPG combined and 378 mi. range
Multi-point fuel injection
18.0gallon fuel tank
Power (SAE): 240 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 260 ft lb of torque @ 4,500 rpm

Handling
ABS
4.312:1 axle ratio
Brake assist system
Ventilated four-wheel disc brakes
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control (via ABS & engine management)
Immobilizer
Space-saver spare tire with steel rim
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) stability control
Independent front strut suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs, independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs

Exterior
Driver and passenger 3rd row windows
Body-color front and rear bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power, heated ,body-color door mirrors, passenger power, heated ,body-color door mirrors
Exterior dimensions: 182.5 in. overall length, 73.6 in. overall width, 65.2 in. overall height, 6.3 in. ground clearance, 104.3 in. wheelbase, 61.9 in. front track, 62.6 in. rear track and 39.2 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle
Front fog lights
Xenon headlights with projector beam lenses
Luxury trim: alloy-look
Pearl paint
Rear side windows: on driver side and passenger side
Rear window defroster
Roof spoiler
Electric glass sunroof
Underbody protection for fuel tank
Weights: gross vehicle weight (lbs): 4,718, published curb weight (lbs): 3,743, gross trailer weight braked (lbs): 1,500 and payload allowance (lbs): 975
Intermittent windshield wipers

Interior
Front 12V power outlet(s)
Dual-zone fully-automatic climate control
Roof antenna
Anti-theft protection
Audio system with AM/FM radio, six CDs (reads MP3 format) ; includes RDS , satellite radio
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Cargo capacity: 60.6 cu. ft. w/rear seat down and 27.8 cu. ft. all seats in place
Coming home device
Compass
Trip computer: includes average speed, average fuel economy, current fuel economy and range for remaining fuel
Cruise control
Front cup holders
Outside air temperature indicator
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
Floor mats
Intelligent driver front airbag, intelligent passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
Heated bucket driver seat with five 10-way power ; details: memorized height, power lumbar and memorized tilt, heated bucket front passenger seat: with two power adjustments
Height adjustable front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger
Front seat center armrest
Garage door opener
Headlight control with dusk sensor
Two active height-adjustable front head restraints, three height-adjustable rear seats head restraints
Interior dimensions: 38.7 in. front headroom, 38.3 in. rear headroom, 54.4 in. front hip room, 53.0 in. rear hip room, 41.8 in. front leg room, 37.7 in. rear leg room, 58.2 in. front shoulder room and 56.3 in. rear shoulder room
Low tire pressure indicator
Memorized adjustment: includes door mirror position
Rear camera parking distance sensors
Remote power locks
Power steering
Power windows, express driver and passenger, power windows,
Front reading lights
Rear seat belts for driver, rear seat belts for passenger, 3-point rear seat belts for center
Rear seat center armrest
Rear seats:
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
Front and rear curtain airbag
Seating: five passengers
Leather upholstery
Service interval indicator
Front side airbag
Acura personalized settings smart card/smart key; manual includes central locking ; includes memory seat
Seven speakers
Leather-trimmed, tilt/ telescoping steering wheel
Tachometer
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with micro filter
Voice activating system for phone

Warranty
Basic 4 year / 50,000 miles
Free Maintenance N/A
Drivetrain 6 year / 70,000 miles
Roadside 4 year / 50,000 miles
Rust 5 year / Unlimited miles

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

2012 Acura TL: Video and Live Photos from the Chicago Auto Show

In an attempt to win back buyers that were turned off by the fourth generation TL's controversial looks, Acura revealed a mid-cycle refresh for the 2012 model year version of the car at the Chicago Auto Show. We've already brought you the key details in our previous post (see here), but now we have a fresh batch of photos and a walkaround video of the 2012 TL straight from Acura's stand at the McCormick Place Convention Center. You can check both out right after the jump.

The facelifted Acura TL made its world premiere today at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2012 model year brings a fresh look for the front and rear ends of the mid-size sedan along with a new Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic transmission and equipment upgrades.

The first thing you'll notice on the 2012 Acura TL is of course the revamped front end. While Acura did not totally eliminate the shield-grille, it did soften down the design making it look less gaudy. The updated headlamps and a revised front bumper with new fog light designs that led to a shorter front overhang round off the changes up front.

What a Tease... Acura Lifts the Veils off 2012 TL Sedan's Buttocks

In less than 24 hours from now, Acura will debut the facelifted 2012 TL at the Chicago Auto Show, but just to keep us on our toes, the Japanese automaker partially lifted the covers off the mid-size sedan's rear end. We're pretty sure that most readers are interested in what's happening on the other end of the car, but for now, it'll have to do.

From this end, we see that the model pictured here is the TL SH-AWD. Compared to the 2011 version of the car pictured below, the facelifted model gains a new bumper with a less fussy design while it also loses the quad exhaust pipes in favor of twin trapezoid-shape outlets. And well, that's about all we can see. Aside from the cosmetic changes, expect to see some minor refinements to the TL's hardware.

Honda Rumors: 2012 Civic Si to get a 2.4-liter Engine

Earlier this month, Honda unveiled the Civic Si Concept coupe and Civic Concept sedan at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, signaling that the ninth generation 2012 Civic will follow soon, to be precise, this spring. However, the official press bits weren’t exactly what you’d call detailed, leaving lots of aspects, including the engine lineup, to our imagination.

Today, the Honda-obsessed team at the Temple of VTEC forums claim to have solved part of this mystery thanks some inside sources that told them a 2.4-liter gasoline engine, very similar to the Acura TSX’s powerplant, will make its way into the new Civic Si.

Acura to Unveil 2012 TL Sedan at Chicago Auto Show in February

*Current 2011MY Acura Shown in Pictures

The next Chicago Auto Show, to be held for the public from February 11 to 20, will host the debut of the updated for the updated Acura TL. Honda's luxury division simply stated that the TL will be "newly refined" for the 2012 model year, without releasing any more details. The current, fourth generation TL was released onto the market in late 2008 and is offered with a 280HP 3.5-liter V6 and front wheel drive, or with a 305HP 3.7-liter V6 and the firm's all-wheel drive system. We'll post any updates on Acura's mid-size sedan as soon as they become available.

2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon Pricing Announced

Following on from the U.S. launch of the mildly refreshed 2011 TSX Sedan, Acura has released pricing for the new Sport Wagon model that goes on sale December 21. The North American version of the European Honda Accord Tourer will be available exclusively with the TSX's 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine matched to a five-speed automatic transmission and a base price of $30,960.

LA Show Preview: Acura freshens up 2011 TSX Sedan

Making its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto show tomorrow is the barely botoxed 2011 Acura TSX sedan. Our previous guesstimates about Acura bringing the TSX sedan in line with the new Sport Wagon model, which is based on the corresponding European Honda Accord model, proved to be more or less true.

On the outside, the 2011 TSX gets an extremely discreet facelift that includes, a new front fascia, revised chin spoiler, new fog light garnish assembly and an updated grill. At the back, the sedan model features revised taillights and an updated license plate garnish. The fresh alloy wheel designs and new underbody panels that improve aerodynamics sum up the exterior changes.

Acura to Debut Refreshed 2011 TSX sedan at LA Auto Show

Among the world premieres listed on the Los Angeles Auto Show's official website, is the 2011 Acura TSX sedan (known as the Honda Accord in Europe and Japan). Even though Honda has already confirmed its own debuts that include an all-new electric vehicle concept and a new plug-in hybrid platform, we've yet to receive official word on Acura's plans.

10 Most Stolen Cars in the USA: Honda Accord and Civic Top the 2009 List, No Love for the Koreans or Germans

Do you own a car that's likely to be stolen? Maybe, maybe not. Here is the list that the NICB (National Insurance Crime Bureau) has compiled concerning the most stolen vehicles in America. Honda's 1994 Accord and 1995 Civic along with Toyota's 1991 Camry occupy the first three places ahead of Ford's 1997 F-150 pickup truck and Dodge's 2004 Ram pickup.

If your car is on the list (scroll down), you should make sure to keep that chunk of metal locked down. As in, put a ring on it and don't let anyone near it.

Most Stolen Vehicles in the US in 2009:

Acura Recalling More Than 167,000 TSX Sedans for Fire Hazard

Honda Motors' Acura division is recalling 167,255 of its 2004 - 2008 MY TSX sedans with the 2.4-liter inline-four in the U.S. because the power steering hose can potentially deteriorate prematurely and leak fluids causing a fire hazard.

"Oil leaking onto a hot exhaust pipe will generate smoke and a burning smell, and could potentially result in an under hood fire," Honda said in a notice on the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.

Italian Sushi: Acura / Honda NSX-Based Lamborghini Diablo Replica for Sale

Found on ebay Motors is this...work of art: a Lambo'd-out Acura NSX. Located in Branson, Missouri, this orange Frankenstein can be yours for the low-low price of $49,000. The title is labeled as clear, it's got 94,000 miles on it, and (not surprisingly) there's no warranty. Not exactly our cup of tea, but we've seen much, much worse. Photo gallery after the jump.

NY Auto Show: 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon

[Updated with new Photos] Here is Honda's answer to the critics of the Accord CrossTour: the North American market version of Europe's Honda Accord Tourer that will be sold here in the States as the 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon.

"The TSX Sport Wagon represents a smart choice for those seeking a vehicle with utility," said John Mendel, Acura's executive vice president of sales. "It's practical, fun to drive, luxurious and technically advanced, all while achieving an outstanding estimated highway fuel economy rating of 30 miles per gallon."

Along with an increased rear cargo space over the saloon, the TSX Sport Wagon also features a removable side panel to accommodate wider items such as golf clubs and integrated under-floor bins for hidden storage.

2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon to be Unveiled at New York Auto Show

Back in October of 2009, Acura told us about its plans to expand its TSX lineup with a more practical station wagon variant in the fall of 2010. Today, the Japanese automaker announced that we'll get our first look at what is essentially the North American market version of the European Honda Accord Tourer (pictured here) at the New York International Auto Show on March 31.

Honda Expands Airbag Recall that is Linked to One Death to an Additional 437,763 Vehicles Worldwide, Most in the USA

A defective airbag that has been linked to one death and 11 injuries in the United States over the past few years is still haunting Honda as the company today announced that it is adding 437,763 cars to its existing global safety recall over the airbag inflation problem.

The expanded recall is concentrated mainly in the United States, where nearly 378,758 vehicles are affected, but the latest announcement also covers Japan, Mexico, Taiwan and Australia.

The models added to the list concern certain 2001 and 2002 Honda Accord, Civic, Odyssey, CR-V, 2002 Pilot, 2002 Acura CL and selected 2002 Acura TL vehicles.

According to the automaker, the driver's airbag inflators in these vehicles may deploy with too much pressure causing the inflator casing to rupture and send metal fragments through the airbag cushion material possibly resulting in injury or even fatality to vehicle occupants.

Honda first issued a recall on the matter on less than 4,000 model year 2001 Accord and Civic back in November 2008. After the original recall, the Japanese automaker said that two additional incidents were reported, including one fatality from a vehicle not included in that recall.

That led Honda to expand the recall in July 2009 to include approximately 440,000 model year 2001 and 2002 Accord, Civic and certain 2002 Acura TL vehicles.

Honda Expands Airbag Recall that is Linked to One Death to an Additional 437,763 Vehicles Worldwide, Most in the USA

The expanded recall is concentrated mainly in the United States, where nearly 378,758 vehicles are affected, but the latest announcement also covers Japan, Mexico, Taiwan and Australia.

The models added to the list concern certain 2001 and 2002 Honda Accord, Civic, Odyssey, CR-V, 2002 Pilot, 2002 Acura CL and selected 2002 Acura TL vehicles.

That led Honda to expand the recall in July 2009 to include approximately 440,000 model year 2001 and 2002 Accord, Civic and certain 2002 Acura TL vehicles.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Acura Integra GSR Dressed Up Like a BMW with Lambo Doors, Mercedes Fenders and NSX Vents....

Eerie? Tacky? Disturbing? Take your pick. For the second time in a few months after our find of the Acura Integra with the Porsche fascia and Toyota Supra bodykit, we've stumbled upon yet another Integra mishmash on eBay. This custom-build gets headlights and taillights from the latest BMW 5-Series mixed with the Bavarian firm's kidney grilles, Lamborghini-style doors and according to the seller, front fenders from a Mercedes and rear air inlets from the Acura NSX. If your taste buds can handle it, hit the break for more pictures along with the seller's detailed description of the car.

Seller's Description:

"1998 CUSTOM Acura Integra GSR. Modified with a BMW 5 series headlight an taillight conversion. The front end of the car Has the 5series headlights with a M3 Grill molded to the Mercedes fenders. The door handles an all the body moldings have been shaved for the smooth look. NSX vents have been molded in the rear quarters. The stock taillights were removed an the 5 series taillights were installed. Then the car was painted Ocean teal made by Exotic colurs!! Its riding on 18' elite barbs an air ride suspension.

Powered by compressed Nitrogen an electric 3way valves an a ten switch box. For the Up, down, an side to side. The interior is a custom silver an black with chrome flake. The seats are rapped in white vinal with chrome flake. The center consil was fiberglassed for a PS2. It has a 7 in flip out TV in the dash an two TV's in the headrest. Indiglo gages for better look at night. The stereo is 2 JL 12's powered by a audioban amp. In a custom trunk enclosure wrapped in black cloth with a floating Nitrogen bottle in the center! T

he motor runs great. Only 64,000 miles.Gets great gas mileage an look good!! It's a 5 speed manuel transmisstion. This car is show ready, an Can be a daily driver. I don't drive it but maybe 20 times a year but It can be a daily driver. I have over 40 Grand Invested in it. I was asking 15k. but Lost my job an need to sell it. This car has won best of show at NOPI an other big named car shows. Its one of a kind an really need to see it to respect the quality of work!!! So Don't drop abunch of money on a car that takes for ever to fix up!! Buy one that's already done!!!"

Link: eBay , Via: Cardomain

Acura Announces New 2011 TSX Sport Wagon, Based on European Honda Accord Tourer

Even before Honda revealed the controversial Accord CrossTour, U.S. consumers were wondering why the Japanese automaker wouldn't just add the European version of the Honda Accord Tourer to its Acura TSX lineup (the TSX and Euro Accord are virtually identical). Well, Honda has just answered their prayers (now let's see how many of those will actually buy it...) as the company announced today the addition of a TSX Sport Wagon to its 2011 vehicle lineup.

According to the automaker, the TSX Sport Wagon which probably won't differ much from its Euro sibling (see pictures below), will be arriving at Acura dealerships in the Fall of 2010. No other details were released but expect to see a similar engine lineup to the sedan model.