Acura – Luxury Cars For Everyone

by Kathy Austin

Acura is renowned for its reputation in setting and maintaining high standards in the automotive industry. And true to its avowed commitment come the Acura range of cars. A Japanese Honda look alike but manufactured partly or wholly in America is the Acura range of cars. The collection boasts five models each one as bold, precision built and meant to impart an heady ride as the other. Each of the models is also pricier than the other starting from the humblest TSX followed by the RDX, the TL, the MDX and the RL in that order. The TL and the RDX are wholly assembled in Marysville Ohio with the engine of the MDX put together again in Ohio at Anna. The MDX has a Canadian taste as it is built in Alliston, Ontario.

The standard Acura MDX the RL and the TL editions and their variants feature the technologically advanced, lightweight all-aluminum alloy constructed 2.4 lt., 24 valve, SOHC VTEC V-6 engine which electronically controls the valve timing. The Horsepower of these cars are 300, 290 and 258 respectively. The RDX and the TSX are powered by 16 valve DOHC i-VTEC engine of 2.3 lt. & 2.4 lt. capacity and capable of delivering 240 hp and 205 hp respectively.

Three of the standard Acura MDX the RL and the TL editions and their variants feature 2.4 lt., 24 valve, SOHC VTEC V-6 engine. These technologically advanced, lightweight all-aluminum alloy constructed machines come with electronically controlled valve timers, increasing fuel efficiency. These cars are virtual powerhouses and belt out an awesome 300, 290 and 258 Horsepower respectively. The other models are just slightly less powerful; the RDX and the TSX are powered by 16 valve DOHC i-VTEC engines of 2.3 lt. & 2.4 lt. capacity and are capable of delivering 240 hp and 205 hp respectively.

There is no comprise in the provision of comfort in all the Acura and all of them have very comfortable driver and passenger seats. Easy and strain free monitoring of the vehicle’s performance is accomplished by the Ergonomically finished Dashboard. Climate Control Systems are equally impressive and both simple and advanced GPS linked systems are available depending upon the model chosen. The interiors are plush and easy on the eye.

Infotainment attains a high level of perfection in Acura cars. The standard music system is the Acura 360-watt Premium Sound System with AM/FM & XM Satellite Radio, 6-disc in-dash CD changer and 8 speakers. A even more sophisticated Acura/ELS Surround Premium 10-speaker Sound System is present in the RDX, MDX and TL. Bluetooth HandsFreeLink wireless telephone interface with phonebook exchange is featured in all the vehicles except the TSX. In addition to this one can opt for The Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition and/or the AcuraLinkTM Satellite Communication devices.

Not to be outdone, the in-car entertainment and communication departments leave practically nothing to be desired and all the audio systems provided deliver an exceptional aural experience which is better heard than read about to be convinced. The standard music system is the Acura 360-watt Premium Sound System with AM/FM & XM Satellite Radio, 6-disc in-dash CD changer and 8 speakers.

A more sophisticated system presented in the RDX, MDX and TL is the Acura/ELS Surround Premium 10-speaker Sound System with 6-disc in-dash CD, DVD-Audio, MP3, WMA and DTS changer, Dolby Pro Logic II and AM/FM tuner. Bluetooth HandsFreeLink wireless telephone interface with phonebook exchange is featured in all the vehicles except the TSX. In addition to this one can opt for The Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition and/or the AcuraLinkTM Satellite Communication devices.

Acura Keychains are perfectly balanced and are machined to very low tolerances and are chrome plated to impart a languorous emergence. The Acura’s signature logo is lastingly “LASER” burned on to the metal surface.

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