2008 Acura - Reputation Meets Innovation
The Acura cars with their elegant lines, easy to drive quality and safety innovations are among the most sought after by drivers all around the world. In their continuous search for safer, more maneuverable performance cares, the designers and engineers at Acura have fitted the recent models with a number of technical innovations that make the cars more reliable and easy and fun to drive. The added innovations do not only relate to the performance of the car but also to the safety of its passengers. The list of technological innovations includes Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (also called SH-AWD), Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC), Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE), the Drive-by-Wire Throttle System, the Vehicle Stability Assist system (VSA), HandsFreeLink, Voice Recognition, LATCH, Occupant Position Determination System (OPDS), the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and many more.
The Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, or SH-AWD, is the first control system that allows independent torque-distribution. Independent torque distribution means that the wheels of your Acura car have a better grip on the road. The system is used to help increase turning precision and also to improve passenger safety. Acura is the first car builder in North America to use such a system on their models. The Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control, or VTEC, is a cleverly designed system that helps the Acura engine with fuel efficiency at lower velocities and ads to the output of the engine at higher velocities. This fuel efficiency system was another innovation that was introduced to the North American car market by Acura.
One of the most important safety improvements added to cars today is Acura's ACE (Advanced Compatibility Engineering), a system that incorporates crash protection into the frame of your vehicle. The Vehicle Stability Assist, or VSA, is a four channel system that adjusts the engine power and the pressure on your brakes to ensure added control in any driving conditions. The air bag system on an Acura car includes side curtain air bags, dual-threshold air bags and front side air bags, and the car's safety system also includes LATCH and OPDS. The Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) is designed to protect the passenger side of the cabin in case that an accident can not be avoided. The unique child seat mounting system called LATCH ensures the safety of your child passengers.
For their innovative performance and security systems several Acura models have been awarded the maximum of five stars possible after a series of tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Acura RL was awarded five stars in rollover, side and frontal tests, the Acura MDX received its stars for passenger and driver safety and the SUV earned its five stars in the side impact test.
By Michael Rad.
Visit the Blog about acura jersey city new jerseyAcura Sales Dips for March 2007
Automakers have once again started to release their sales figures for the month of March. One car manufacturer that has already reported their sales for the month of March is the luxury division of Honda which is Acura.
The luxury brand owned by Honda is known for producing high performance luxury and near-luxury vehicles. The brand was established in March of 1986 which makes the brand 21 years old at present. Recently, the brand released its 2007 March sales which show a 6.5 percent reduction in their sales for the month compared to last year. Last month, Acura sold 16,986 vehicles while last year, the Acura brand sold 17,524 units for the month of March.
While the brand may have suffered lowered overall sales, they announced that they have set a sales record for light trucks. Acura reported selling 7,209 units of light trucks for the month of March. The record setting sales of light trucks is due to the increasing popularity of the MDX and the RDX crossover sport utility vehicles.
The Acura MDX is a mid-size crossover SUV sold in the U.S. market since the 2001 model year. It is the first crossover SUV to feature a third row seating. The Acura RDX on the other hand is a compact crossover SUV which made its debut at the 2006 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Its competition includes the BMW X3, the Lincoln MKX and the Land Rover LR2.
Sales for the mid-size MDX reached 4,785 units and that is a sure improvement over last year. In March 200, Acura sold 4,682 units of the popular MDX. Year to date sale of the MDX is also up with 13,268 units sold for the first quarter of the year. Last year, after the first three months, Acura sold 12,833 units of the MDX.
The Acura RDX, on the other hand, is a new addition to AcuraÕs lineup posted strong sales figure of 2,424 units. Year to date sales for the RDX is now at 6,256 units. The best selling model for the Japanese brand is the Acura TL, the entry-level luxury car from the Asian outfit. The TL is the successor of the Acura Vigor and it is also the second best selling luxury sedan in the United States. Sales for the Acura TL reach 5,769 units. This number though is significantly lower than last yearÕs March sale for the model. In March 2006, Acura sold 6,767 units of the TL.
Another fast selling Acura model is the Acura TSX. The TSX is an entry-level sedan slated to compete against the BMW 3-Seiries, the Audi A4, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the Saab 9-3, and the Lexus IS. All these cars from HondaÕs luxury brand are known for their smooth operation, as smooth as Volvo wheel bearings.
By Glady Reign.
