Showing posts with label Acura. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Acura. Show all posts

2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon

  CARBARN | 2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon | DG Acura announced the pricing details on the 2012 Acura TSX and TSX Sport Wagon.  Also there is a new Acura TSX sedan Special Edition That adds more sportiness to the Exterior and interior - for that model Prices start at $ 30,810  "With a sub-$ 30,000 starting point, the Acura TSX represents a great value for Customers Entering the Luxury market," said

2012 Acura ZDX

  CARBARN | 2012 Acura  ZDX | The 2012 Acura ZDX features stunning coupe-like styling with the added Benefit of a commanding Presence and flexible Utility. Staying true to the original design prototype, the ZDX features the Elements Forward thinking design consisting of a panoramic glass roof, hidden REAR door handles and bold fender flares. The ZDX is like nothing you have ever seen before from

2012 Acura TL

  CARBARN | 2012 Acura TL | Making ITS debut at the 2011 Chicago Auto show, Acura's TL delivers fresh Newly Refined looks, performance and upgraded Improved Technology. Most apparent are the visual changes That incorporate new styling front and REAR, But Also Present is a new 6-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission for Improved performance and FUEL Economy, the Revised interior and a

2012 Acura RL

CARBARN | 2012 Acura RL | Acura has the distinction of Being Unique car pioneers in Technology Innovation.  Besides the up-gradation from a V 6 to V 8 engine to the 2012 Acura RL DG REAR Wheel drive. Historically, the Acura RL series brand enjoys a Loyal Following in the Luxury sedan category and is equipped with all the safety features, including car Assist stability on braking, child safety

2012 Acura RDX

  CARBARN | 2012 Acura RDX | A specific release date for the 2012 Acura RDX DG not been revealed yet. However, typically Acura RDX debuts brand-new models in the fall. Therefore, the tentative release date for the 2012 RDX is fall of 2011.The 2012 Acura RDX Should look virtually identical to the previous year's model. If you are thinking about buying the 2012 Acura RDX, you can discern a lot

2012 Acura MDX

  CARBARN | 2012 Acura MDX | Making its debut at the 2011 Chicago Auto show, Acura�s newly refined TL delivdrs fresh looks, improved performance and upgraded technology. Most apparent are the visual changes that incorporate new front and rear styling, but also present is a new Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic transmission for improved performance and fuel economy, a revised interior and a

Acura TL - with projected EPA fuel economy ratings of 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.

Acura TL

with projected EPA fuel economy ratings of 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.
with projected EPA fuel economy ratings of 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.Powertrain
A choice of two different all-aluminum VTEC engines enables the new 2009 Acura TL to satisfy a wide range of customers. Standard is a 3.5-liter V-6 producing 280 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque that sends power to the front wheels through Acura's sophisticated Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel- mounted paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control. Though powerful, the new engine is also fuel efficient, with projected EPA fuel economy ratings of 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. The engine is targeted to meet California's tough CARB LEV II ULEV emissions certification standards, thanks to features including a Drive-by-Wire throttle system, Computer-Controlled Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) and Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) for the intake valves.

Serious performance-sedan devotees will choose the Acura TL SH-AWD to make winding roads their own. Its all-new 3.7-liter V-6 engine produces 305 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque courtesy of greater displacement and additional high-performance features like Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) on both the intake and exhaust valves, and a special high-flow dual exhaust system.

Acura TL's performance achievements extend to durability, reliability and refinement as well. Both engines feature electronically controlled engine mounts to reduce engine noise, vibration and harshness (NVH); quiet and efficient Electric Power Steering (EPS) and maintenance-free serpentine accessory belt also boost operating refinement. A standard Maintenance Minder™ system and up to a 100,000-mile tune-up interval offer further time and cost savings for the Acura TL owner.

The standard transmission on the 2009 Acura TL and TL SH-AWD is a Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic featuring F1-style steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control. Merging the convenience of an automatic with the enjoyment of SportShift manual gear selection, the transmission also features an overdriven top gear for maximum fuel efficiency on the highway. In fact, the Acura transmission has the widest gear-ratio spread of any 5-speed transmission in its class, providing strong acceleration in lower gears and relaxed, fuel-efficient highway cruising.

with projected EPA fuel economy ratings of 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.
Body/Chassis
Major improvements in structural engineering for the unit-body further define the 2009 Acura TL. The list of substantial changes begins with the relocation of frame rails inside (rather than underneath) the vehicle's floor pan, resulting in a nearly flat body underside. Benefits of this design include improved crash safety, a significant reduction in interior noise levels, and reduced aerodynamic drag that helps enhance fuel economy.

Further improving ride quality and road-holding are new dual-stage "blow off" style hydraulic suspension dampers, new hydro-compliant bushings (used to mount the transmission and key suspension components) and a new "smart" engine mount design. On the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) model, more performance-minded suspension and brake tuning, larger wheels/tires, racing-inspired front brake cooling ducts, and specially-tuned Electric Power Steering (EPS) take the enthusiast's driving experience to an even higher level.

Exterior/Interior
An evocative and powerful exterior body design dramatically advances the Acura TL's image as a performance luxury sedan. Designed by Acura in Southern California, the Acura TL utilizes an array of styling techniques to express motion - and emotion - even when the car is at rest. Featuring Acura's new signature front grille, body sides defined by strong character lines, sweeping C-pillars and new LED taillights, the Acura TL is simultaneously Acura and yet wholly unique. Plentiful use of luxury and performance features add visual appeal while adding to the Acura TL's vigorous statement - including bright HID projector-beam front headlights, pronounced wheel arches, a standard power moon roof and genuine stainless-steel body trim.
with projected EPA fuel economy ratings of 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.
Wheels and tires are as expressive as the exterior styling. Standard on the Acura TL are 17-inch aluminum wheels with P245/50R17 all-season Bridgestone Turanza or available Michelin Pilot tires for confident year-round performance. The Acura TL SH-AWD comes with 18-inch aluminum wheels with lower-profile P245/45R18 Michelin Pilot tires for more agile handling. Finally, the Acura TL SH-AWD offers available 19-inch aluminum wheels with aggressive P245/40ZR19 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 summer tires for the ultimate Acura TL performance experience.

Acura's commitment to luxury and technology becomes apparent from the first moment the driver's door is opened. With sweeping shapes, generous use of premium materials and passionate attention to detail, the Acura TL rewards the discriminating eye. The design and execution of the interior is an artful combination of leather surfaces, accented by metallic and wood-pattern trim. An impressive array of premium standard features includes a power moonroof, dual-zone adaptive climate control, 10-way adjustable (8-way power seat with 2-way power lumbar support) driver seat, 8-way adjustable power front passenger seat, and steering-wheel-mounted F1-style paddle shifters for the Sequential Sport Shift automatic transmission. An 8-speaker, 276-watt audio system that includes a 6-disc CD changer, AM/FM radio, XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth Audio, USB port and AUX jack connectivity, and Hands Free Link wireless telephone interface are standard.

with projected EPA fuel economy ratings of 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.
Safety
Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) represents a major advance in structural engineering for the 2009 Acura TL. In simple terms, ACE better dissipates crash energy in a severe frontal collision through the use of dedicated load-bearing frame structures that efficiently distribute crash energy through the body structure-while also helping to preserve the integrity of the passenger compartment. Acura first introduced ACE to the Acura line for the 2005 model year and its inclusion in the 2009 Acura TL means that every vehicle in the Acura model range now has this advanced safety engineering.

6 airbags and a new active head restraint system for the driver and front passenger headrests top the long list of passive safety features built into the new Acura TL. The airbag array includes dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags, new dual-chamber front seat side airbags with front passenger seat Occupant Position Detection System, along with side-curtain airbags for all outboard seating positions. Additional passive-safety features include 3-point seatbelts and head restraints for all seating positions, driver and front passenger seatbelt load-limiters with an automatic tensioning system and a Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) system that permits quick, secure attachment of up to two child seats in the rear seating area.