Acura

Acura is a division of the Japanese auto manufacturer Honda Motor Company. Released in 1986, the Acura was a luxury brand created to provide competition for other luxury cars on the market, such as Lexus, Cadillac and Infiniti.c c c

Overview

The creation of the Acura was the culmination of 10 years of research and development by Honda.c In 2009, Acura launched dedicated financial services under the Acura brand name.c This financial services arm of the Acura brand assists dealers and buyers with the process of leasing and buying Acura vehicles.c

Acura Timeline

1986-1990: The Acura brand is created by Honda. Acura's first car, the Legend, is released on the market, followed by the Legend coupe and the Integra
1990: The NSX sport coupe is released. Motor Trend Magazine calls it the best sports car ever built.
1991: The Legend coupe wins Motor Trend's Car of the Year award.
2000: The MDX, Acura's first SUV, is released.
2001: The RSX sport coupe is released.
2003: Acura introduces the TSX sport sedan. The Acura TL is released.
2004: The Acura RL debuts with the most powerful Acura engine since the brand's inception.c
2007: Acura enters the American LeMans race series.c
2009: Acura introduces a financial services division for dealers and buyers.c

Available Technology

Voice recognition navigation system guides drivers via GPS to over six million locations.
Hands free bluetooth allows drivers to call and speak to 50 preprogrammed contacts without using their hands.
XM Radio includes 170 featured radio channels. A subscription to XM service is required.
Acuralink Real-Time Weather uses the same sources used by pilots to track and report weather to the driver’s location.
Tire pressure monitoring alerts drivers when tire pressure needs to be adjusted. This technology comes standard on all Acura models.c