Acura ADX Makes World Debut

The Acura ADX is Acura's first-ever premium compact SUV, designed to cater to modern drivers seeking luxury and versatility. Here's what stands out:

• Performance: It features a 1.5L VTEC Turbo engine delivering 190 horsepower, with options for front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The ADX offers a smooth and dynamic driving experience, enhanced by its advanced suspension and steering systems.
• Design: The ADX boasts a sleek and sporty exterior, with premium styling elements like the Diamond Pentagon Grille and LED lighting. The A-Spec package adds performance-inspired touches, including 19-inch alloy wheels and black trim accents.
• Interior: Inside, you'll find a spacious and modern cabin with a 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster, a 9.0-inch touchscreen, and premium materials. Features like dual-zone climate control and a wireless phone charger come standard.
• Technology: The ADX is equipped with advanced safety and driver-assist features, as well as a premium audio system. It also offers multiple driving modes, including Sport and Snow, to adapt to various conditions.
• Pricing: The ADX starts at $35,000 for the base model, with higher trims like the A-Spec and A-Spec with Advance Package priced up to $44,000.

This SUV is designed to compete with other luxury compact SUVs while maintaining Acura's reputation for quality and performance.

Acura Debuts Integra Type S HRC Prototype at Monterey Car Week

The Acura Integra Type S HRC Prototype is a high-performance concept that showcases Acura's racing heritage and engineering prowess. Here are some key highlights:

• Aerodynamic Enhancements: Inspired by the Integra Type S TCX racecar, it features a larger front splitter, cooling ducts, hood vents, side splitters, and an adjustable carbon fiber rear wing for improved downforce and high-speed stability.
• Weight Reduction: The prototype is nearly 200 lbs lighter than the standard Integra Type S, thanks to the use of carbon fiber components, lightweight wheels, and the removal of non-essential features like air conditioning.
• Performance Upgrades: It includes a larger intercooler, a lightweight cat-back exhaust system, and an adjustable rear anti-roll bar to enhance engine, suspension, and braking performance.
• Interior Design: The cabin is equipped with carbon fiber Recaro bucket seats, yellow seatbelts, and Alcantara trim, emphasizing its track-focused nature.
• Exclusive Features: The prototype is finished in Indy Yellow Pearl, a color previously exclusive to the NSX supercar, and adorned with custom HRC badges.

This prototype was unveiled at Monterey Car Week and hints at a potential line of Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) performance parts for Acura enthusiasts.

Acura Performance EV Concept Makes Global Debut at Monterey Car Week

The Acura Performance EV Concept is an exciting glimpse into Acura's electrified future. Here's what stands out:

• Design Inspiration: The concept draws heavily from hydrofoil superyachts, featuring a sleek, coupe-like silhouette, a vented hood, and a distinctive rear design with a full-width taillight.
• Platform and Production: It will be the first model built on Honda's all-new EV platform and is set to be produced at the Honda EV Hub in Ohio.
• Performance Focus: Acura emphasizes that this concept showcases the brand's commitment to delivering exhilarating driving experiences in the electrified era.
• Public Debut: It was unveiled at Monterey Car Week, a prestigious event for automotive enthusiasts.

This concept is a bold step forward in Acura's electrification strategy.

First-Ever Acura ADX Will Arrive Early Next Year

The first-ever Acura ADX, a new premium SUV, will debut in early 2025. Sitting alongside the award-winning Acura Integra, the turbocharged ADX will be positioned as another gateway to the Acura brand for young premium buyers.

• Acura to add crossover at gateway of its SUV lineup, joining RDX, MDX and ZDX
• First-ever Acura ADX will build on success of the award-winning Integra
• Not much is known about the ADX, but we think it will share a lot of DNA with both the Honda HR-V and the Civic that model is based on.
• We'll have to wait for specifics on pricing and power figures, but we expect the ADX to land between the $32,995 Integra sedan and the $45,700 RDX crossover.

 

Acura Wins Sebring

 After 12 hours of hard-fought IMSA endurance racing it was Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Global on top, with the #40 Acura ARX-06 taking the honors in the 2024 Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring.

Starting third, the #40 crew of Deletraz, Jordan Taylor and Colton Herta led just 18 laps en route to victory, but a thrilling late-race pass in GT traffic with just four laps to go was all they needed to catapult themselves to the win.

On the way to said victory, Deletraz also set the fastest lap time in the IMSA GTP class of 1:49.497. With tonight's win, Acura moves into an early-season three-way tie for the IMSA GTP Manufacturers' Championship; while drivers Deletraz, Jordan Taylor and Herta are tied for first in the drivers' title chase.

The sister #10 Acura ARX-06 driven by Ricky Taylor, Filipe Albuquerque and Brendon Hartley led 55 laps on the day before losing a lap in pitlane after the team noticed smoke trailing from the rear of the car. Thankfully, it was a quick fix and the #10 crew was able to continue to the end where they would wind up fifth.

Most Powerful Acura Ever, All-Electric 2024 ZDX Qualifies for $7,500 U.S. EV Tax Credit

Acura today released the power ratings for the 2024 ZDX, its highly-anticipated all-electric SUV, and the high-performance ZDX Type S – the most powerful Acura ever. With a performance-tuned dual-motor AWD powertrain, ZDX Type S delivers an exhilarating 500 maximum horsepower and 544 lb.-ft. of maximum torque1 – more than the Acura NSX Type S supercar. ZDX A-Spec buyers can choose between a rear-wheel drive single-motor powertrain with 358 hp and 324 lb.-ft. of max torque1 or a more powerful dual-motor all-wheel drive configuration with 490 hp and 437 lb.-ft. of maximum torque1.

Further improving the competitive position of the ZDX, both the ZDX A-Spec and high-performance ZDX Type S are anticipated to qualify for the Federal $7,500 EV Tax Credit2 (30D) which is applied at the time of purchase. Post-credit, the ZDX A-Spec (RWD) has a starting MSRP3 of $57,000.

• All-new, all-electric Acura ZDX Type S produces 544 lb.-ft. of max torque and up to 500 hp
• Every 2024 ZDX anticipated to qualify for the full federal $7,500 tax credit
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Acura Integra Type S Wins 2024 Road & Track Performance Car of the Year Award

The high-performance Acura Integra Type S has been named Performance Car of the Year by the editors of Road & Track for its incredible power and dynamic performance paired with premium features and refinement. The flexible 5-door liftback took the top spot in the Under $100k category over significantly higher priced and more powerful, rear-wheel drive coupes.

The 2024 Road & Track Performance Car of the Year award adds to the next-gen Integra's impressive list of prestigious industry and media honors, which includes the distinguished 2023 North American Car of the YearTM and the Type S variant's 2024 Car and Driver 10Best Cars award. This is the second time Acura has been honored with a Road & Track Performance Car of the Year award, with the Acura NSX taking Performance Car of the Year honors in 2017.

• Integra claims automotive "Triple Crown" winning 2023 North American Car of the Year™, 2024 Car and Driver 10 Best Cars award and 2024 Road & Track Performance Car of the Year
• Acura Integra Type S recognized for its incredible dynamic performance and refinement at an attainable price point
• Win marks Acura's second Road & Track Performance Car of the Year trophy in the award's 10-year history