Saturday, March 31, 2012

Acura Automobiles: New Acura Flagship to Debut at the New York International Auto Show

Announced today, Acura's new flagship sedan will make its world debut at the New York International Auto Show. Employing an array of new Acura technologies, including the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD system, the concept vehicle will deliver an entirely new level of performance, sophistication and comfort.

Tetsuo Iwamura, president and CEO of American Honda Motor Co., will introduce the concept vehicle at a press conference held on April 4, 2012 at 1:50 PM (EST) in the Acura booth. The press conference will be webcast live on www.acuranews.com. Press materials will be posted at www.acuranews.com immediately following the press conference.

Additional ways to connect with Acura:
Media Information: www.acuranews.com
Consumer Information: www.acura.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Acura
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Acura_Insider
YouTube: www.youtube.com/acura


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Thursday, March 29, 2012

The New York International Auto Show is fast approaching! We will be announcing...

The New York International Auto Show is fast approaching! We will be announcing our new flagship sedan in less than a week. For those who can't be there in person, we'll be streaming the announcement live. Visit this link to learn when and where to tune in:


Acura Media Newsroom -New Acura Flagship to Debut at the New York Auto Show
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Everyone wants to save at the pump. Do you have a favorite gas station that has...

Everyone wants to save at the pump. Do you have a favorite gas station that has the best prices? What are they charging right now?


Acura.com Official Home of Acura Cars and SUVs
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The official home of Acura. Find out information on the latest Acura cars and CUV models, Certified Used Cars. Photos, videos, and technical specs for all car models from Acura.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Acura Automobiles: 2013 Acura RDX Specifications

POWERTRAIN

Engine Type

3.5-liter SOHC V-6

Horsepower, SAE net

273 hp at 6,200 rpm

Torque, SAE net

251 lb-ft at 5,000 rpm

Redline

6,800 rpm

Bore and Stroke

3.5 x 3.7 inches (89 x 93 mm)

Displacement

211.8 cu in (3,471 cc)

Compression Ratio

10.5:1

Induction System

Multi-Point Fuel Injection, Drive-By-Wire throttle system, Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)

Valvetrain

Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC), 4- valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft (SOHC)

Engine Block

Aluminum block with cast-iron cylinder liners

Emissions Certification

EPA TIER 2 BIN 5 and CARB LEV II ULEV

Ignition System Direct ignition system with knock control

Alternator / Battery

12 volt 130 amp / 12V-72AH

Recommended Fuel

Premium Unleaded

Engine Layout

Transversely mounted, front-engine

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive (RDX)
All Wheel Drive with Intelligent Control (RDX AWD)

Transmission

6-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift, paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control

Transmission Gear Ratios

Transmission gear ratios

First 3.359:1
Second 2.094:1
Third 1.484:1
Fourth 1.065:1
Fifth 0.754:1
Sixth 0.555:1
Reverse 2.269:1
Final Drive 4.250:1

Overall gear ratios
(including tire diameter)
First 14.276
Second 8.903
Third 6.310
Fourth 4.527
Fifth 3.206
Sixth 2.361
Reverse 9.644


CHASSIS

Body Type

Steel unit body

Front Suspension

Independent suspension with MacPherson struts

Rear Suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Shock Absorbers

Gas-charged twin tube (front and rear)

Stabilizer Bars

22 mm diameter, solid (front); 19 mm diameter, solid (rear)

Steering Type

Electric power steering, rack-and-pinion

Steering Ratio

15.0:1

Steering Wheel Turns (lock-to-lock)

2.74 turns (lock-to-lock)

Turning Circle

39.0 feet (curb-to-curb)

Wheels

18x7.5-inch split 5-spoke cast-aluminum wheels

Tires

Michelin Primacy MXM4 P235/60R18 all-season tires

Braking System

4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist

Front Brakes

12.3-inch (312 mm) diameter ventilated rotors with single-piston cast-iron calipers

Rear Brakes

12.0-inch (305 mm) diameter solid rotors with single-piston cast-iron calipers

Stability Control

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Traction Control System


CAPACITIES

Cooling System (total)

2.3 gallons (8.6 liters)

Fuel tank

16 gallons (60.5 liters)

Engine Oil

Change with oil filter - 7 quarts (6.6 liters)


EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase

105.7 in

(2685 mm)

Track, front

63.1 in

(1604 mm)

Track, rear

63.4 in

(1610 mm)

Overall Length

183.5 in

(4660 mm)

Overall Width

73.7 in

(1872 mm)

Overall Height

66.1 in

(1678 mm)

Ground Clearance
Unladen
Fully Laden


8.1 in
5.4 in


(205 mm)
(137 mm)

Angle of Incidence

Approach Angle - 17.2 degrees
Departure Angle - 22.0 degrees
Breakover Angle - 18.1 degrees


INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Front Seats

Head Room
Leg Room
Hip Room
Shoulder Room

38.7 in
42.0 in
55.7 in
58.6 in

(983 mm)
(1068 mm)
(1415 mm)
(1490 mm)

Second Row Seats

Head Room
Leg Room
Hip Room
Shoulder Room

38.1 in
38.3 in
53.8 in
57.2 in

(969 mm)
(973 mm)
(1367 mm)
(1454 mm)

Interior Volumes

Passenger Volume

Cargo area (rear seats down)

Cargo area (above floor area with rear seats down*)

Cargo area (rear seats up)

*SAE seating reference position

103.5 cubic feet

76.9 cubic feet

61.3 cubic feet


26.1 cubic feet


FUEL ECONOMY

EPA Fuel Mileage (city/highway/combined)

20/28/23mpg* (2WD)

19/27/22 mpg* (AWD)

*Based on 2013 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.


WEIGHTS

Curb Weight

RDX (2WD)

RDX (2WD) w/ Tech Package

RDX (AWD)

RDX (AWD) w/ Tech Package

3717 lbs (1686 kg)

3732 lbs (1693 kg)

3838 lbs (1741 kg)

3852 lbs (1747 kg)

Weight Distribution (front/rear)

RDX (2WD)

RDX (2WD) w/ Tech Package

RDX (AWD)

RDX (SH-AWD) w/ Tech Package

59/41

59/41

57/43

57/43


TOWING

Maximum Towing Capacity

1500 lbs


WARRANTY

Vehicle

4-year/ 50,000-mile limited warranty

Powertrain

6-year / 70,000-mile limited warranty

Outer Body Rust-Through

5-year / unlimited-mile limited warranty


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Saturday, March 24, 2012

I enjoyed buying a car from this dealership.

I enjoyed buying a car from this dealership. I didn't feel overwhelmed by the procedure of buying a car like I thought I would. The entire process was a pleasure. Very nice people to work with.
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Thursday, March 22, 2012

What makes your Acura story unique? Tell us about your Acura journey and read ab...

What makes your Acura story unique? Tell us about your Acura journey and read about other owners at our Celebrate site! http://celebrate.acura.com/


Acura 25th Anniversary
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Ahmed has outstanding customer service skills and was an absolute pleasure to work with.

Ahmed has outstanding customer service skills and was an absolute pleasure to work with. He does not go back on his word, and makes sure to get the best deal for the customer. I would absolutely recommend him for your future car buying/leasing plans.
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Ahmed is such an outgoing, warm and honest salesperson...and he really worked hard

Ahmed is such an outgoing, warm and honest salesperson...and he really worked hard with his management to get us a good deal. He's the best. He was never pushy during our discussions. He's a very good listener. He won't promise more than he can deliver, but he managed to deliver more than we ever expected. You want to deal with a sales person who really wants your business. Ahmed works very hard to earn my business. We'd recommend him to everyone.
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Dealer was pleasant and knowledgeable able the product.

Dealer was pleasant and knowledgeable able the product. My sales person, Ahmed, was low key and not at all pushy. He listened to me and tried to find me the vehicle that I was looking for. Overall, a very nice experience.
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Acura Automobiles: Production of the All-New 2013 Acura RDX Begins in Ohio

Launching its second major new model in only three months, the East Liberty Auto Plant today started mass production of the all-new 2013 Acura RDX. The popular luxury crossover SUV will go on sale at Acura dealerships nationwide next month.

Acura dealers, local community leaders and public officials joined associates at the plant today as the first mass-produced 2013 Acura RDX rolled off the assembly line. Also on hand for the line-off event was John Mendel, executive vice president of sales at American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

"Acura is a brand for luxury customers who aspire to the highest levels of quality and value, and the East Liberty team is going to play a very important role for us as we move forward with production of this exceptional new Acura RDX," Mendel said. "We know the East Liberty plant is one of the best in the world, as is evident by your high quality rankings."

Located northwest of Columbus in Logan County, the East Liberty plant was the recipient of a Silver Award from J.D. Power and Associates for its outstanding quality in 2011. The plant will produce the second-generation Acura RDX for the U.S. and export markets, using domestic and globally sourced parts. In December, 2011, the plant launched the all-new 2012 Honda CR-V, America's most popular SUV in January and February of 2012. The East Liberty Plant is the sole production source for the new Acura RDX and is responsible for manufacturing the majority of Honda CR-V models for U.S. customers.

"We are proud to be the exclusive global manufacturer of the luxury Acura RDX," said East Liberty Auto Plant manager, John Mayberry. "Our associates work hard to exceed the expectations of every customer, and as a team we are committed to producing the best products in the world."

In addition to the finished product, the engines and automatic transmissions for the Acura RDX and Honda CR-V also are made in Ohio, at the Honda of America engine plant in Anna, and at Honda Transmission Mfg. in Russells Point.

The Acura RDX also is an important product for domestic suppliers in Ohio and the rest of North America that manufacture parts and components for its production. More than 80 suppliers in Ohio manufacture parts for the 2013 RDX. Overall, approximately 150 suppliers in Ohio and 600 in North America produce parts for Honda's seven auto plants in North America. Honda's parts purchases from Ohio suppliers totaled nearly $6 billion in 2011, and $16 billion in North America.

The East Liberty Auto Plant began producing automobiles in 1989 and currently employs approximately 2,500 associates. In addition to the RDX and CR-V, the 1.9-million-square-foot plant also produces the Honda Crosstour for the U.S. and export markets.

In a major innovation of its operations, Honda is investing $166 million at the East Liberty Plant. Construction currently is under way on a 155,000-square-foot expansion for new door and instrument panel sub-assembly lines, and for the extension of the plant's final assembly line. Additionally, construction began last year on a 396,000-square-foot parts consolidation center. This center will significantly reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions associated with the shipment of parts to the plant, including CO2 emissions that contribute to global warming.

These projects are among the more than $500 million in new capital investments that Honda has announced at its plants in Ohio over the past 16 months.

About Honda in Ohio

Based on Honda's longstanding commitment to "build products close to the customer," Honda began operations at its first U.S. auto plant nearly 30 years ago, on November 1, 1982, in Marysville, Ohio. Honda now has the capacity to build 680,000 automobiles annually at its two Ohio auto plants.

In addition to manufacturing, Honda has established substantial R&D operations in Ohio, along with other operations that support product development, manufacturing and sales of Honda and Acura products in North America. The company employs more than 13,500 Ohioans and tens of thousands more through its suppliers and other business partners. The company's total investment in its extensive operations in the state exceeds $8 billion.

The East Liberty Plant and both assembly lines at the nearby Marysville Auto Plant, along with Honda's Indiana auto plant, comprised four of the five highest quality assembly lines in North and South America in 2011, according to J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Survey.

Honda has seven auto plants in North America with the capacity to manufacture 1.63 million automobiles annually, using domestic and globally sourced parts. More than 85 percent of the Honda and Acura products sold in the U.S. are built in North America.

For more information, contact:
Ron Lietzke at Honda of America Mfg.: 937-441-0968
ron_lietzke@ham.honda.com

Connect with Honda of America, and Acura and Honda brands:
Honda of America Mfg., Inc. (Press Room): www.ohio.honda.com
Acura Media Newsroom (for journalists): www.acuranews.com
Honda Media Newsroom (for journalists): www.hondanews.com


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Saturday, March 17, 2012

We love to celebrate dedicated Acura owners. Share your own story and read about...

We love to celebrate dedicated Acura owners. Share your own story and read about other owners on our Celebrate site!


Acura 25th Anniversary
www.celebrate.acura.com
Acura celebrates its 25th Anniversary with celebrate.acura.com, a way for Acura owners and enthusiasts to share experiences about the Acura brand over the last 25 years.
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Got a question about the ILX? Ask Tyson! One reader wants to know if Tyson will...

Got a question about the ILX? Ask Tyson! One reader wants to know if Tyson will try to rack up 500,000 miles on the ILX, like he did with his '94 Legend.
Visit our ILX Experience tab to read Tysons answer to this and other questions:


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Thursday, March 15, 2012

Customer Testimonial

We have purchased and/or leased 4 cars with Precision Acura as we have always had a pleasant experience with both sales and service. Debro Kent has been a pleasure to deal with each time. We went to other car dealers (Acura included) but we still like Precision Acura the best and also received the best price with Precision Acura. We are also very pleased with the service department at Precision Acura. Even though it is a distance, we still prefer to take our cars for service there so 5* for Precision Acura and Debro Kent.
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Monday, March 12, 2012

Driving to work may not be one of them, but are there some places you LOVE to dr...

Driving to work may not be one of them, but are there some places you LOVE to drive to?


ROAD TRIP USA
www.roadtripusa.com
Road Trip USA and author Jamie Jensen help you discover and plan your road trip on over 35,000 miles of classic two-lane American roads.
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Friday, March 9, 2012

Acura Headquarters: Tyson Discusses ILX Interior Design

Tyson was invited to Acura headquarters in Torrance, California to learn more about the ILX directly from the design team. Tyson met with John Norman, Acura's Senior Designer of Interior Styling. Get all the details on the all-new ILX right from the source.
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Acura Headquarters: Tyson Discusses ILX Exterior Design

Tyson was invited to Acura headquarters in Torrance, California to learn more about the ILX directly from the design team. Hear him discuss the exterior design with Chief Acura Designer Jon Ikeda. Get all the details right from the source.
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Tyson Hugie as an Acura owner would be the perfect fan to take a first look at the new ILX

You may remember Tyson Hugie as the Acura owner who drove his Legend to 500,000 miles. As an Acura enthusiast for 15 years, we thought he'd be the perfect fan to take a first look at the new ILX and share his thoughts. To see what he has to say, check out the new Tyson tab on the here: http://www.facebook.com/Acura?sk=app_296232597109442


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Monday, March 5, 2012

I have now bought or leased 4 Acura TL's from Precision Acura.

I have now bought or leased 4 Acura TL's from Precision Acura. Debro Kent has been involved with all of them. I have all my service work done by Precision. This car dealership is the best I have experienced in my car driving life. Debro is a true gentlemen and professional. He is fair, straight forward, honest, and dedicated. The prices at Precision are great, the service is great, the people are nice. The service dept with Rodney and the others always takes care to advise me of what's going on with my car. Overall I highly recommend Precision, Debro Kent, and the service dept to anyone. Great job and thank you Precision.
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Sunday, March 4, 2012

Customer Testimonial

I would rate my experience at Precision Acura as very positive. The automobile I was interested in was described accurately by the dealership, which is always appreciated. It was also priced at a very fair value. Our consultant, Debro Kent, took the time to listen to our needs and was very patient with us; there was no "hard sell" here, only a genuine desire to match our needs with the right timing and the right vehicle to make everybody - both us and the dealership - happy.I will recommend both this dealership and Mr. Kent to anyone I know who is looking for a new or used car that meets their need at a fair price.
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Customer Testimonial

Ahmed provided me with the best experience I have had yet in leasing a car. He had a positive attitude, was very friendly, and gave me the deal I walked in looking for. He also made sure I was very informed throughout the process. Overall an excellent experience and I look forward to working with him again!
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Saturday, March 3, 2012

Do you have a story to share about your Acura? Visit our Celebrate site and tell...

Do you have a story to share about your Acura? Visit our Celebrate site and tell us about it:


Acura 25th Anniversary
www.celebrate.acura.com
Acura celebrates its 25th Anniversary with celebrate.acura.com, a way for Acura owners and enthusiasts to share experiences about the Acura brand over the last 25 years.
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Congratulations to the 5 Acura fans who submitted winning videos in our RDX Esse...

Congratulations to the 5 Acura fans who submitted winning videos in our RDX Essential Luxury Challenge! To see who the winners are check the contest tab here:


Acura - RDX Challenge | Facebook
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Friday, March 2, 2012

Customer Testimonial

A pleasant experience. No high pressure to purchase extras;eg, extended warranties, finishes etc.-greatly appreciated. Process of taking possession of vehicle was thoroughly efficient, with all details explained clearly and efficiently.
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Thursday, March 1, 2012

Happy leap day everyone! Get out there and enjoy the extra day, the next one won...

Happy leap day everyone! Get out there and enjoy the extra day, the next one wont happen till 2016.


Acura.com Official Home of Acura Cars and SUVs
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The official home of Acura. Find out information on the latest Acura cars and CUV models, Certified Used Cars. Photos, videos, and technical specs for all car models from Acura.
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