Acura MDX

Limited Run Acura NSX Type S to Debut at Monterey Car Week, Celebrates Supercar's Final Model Year

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Monday, August 2, 2021
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Every 2022 Acura NSX produced at the Performance Manufacturing Center will be a limited-edition Type S model powered by enhanced version of the supercar's twin-turbo V6 and Sport Hybrid SH-AWDsystem.

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  • Every 2022 Acura NSX produced at the Performance Manufacturing Center will be a limited-edition Type S model powered by enhanced version of the supercar's twin-turbo V6 and Sport Hybrid SH-AWDsystem.
  • In celebration of the final yearof NSX production, just 350 of these exclusive supercars will be available worldwide, with only 15 offered in Canada, marking the first time a NSX Type S has been sold outside of Japan.
  • The limited run supercar will be available for online customer orders beginning August 18 at www.acura.ca .
  • NSX Type S is the third Type S variant Acura has debuted this year, joining the new TLX Type S sport sedan and the upcoming MDX Type S three-row SUV, as the brand pushes the performance of its products to new heights.

2021 Acura RDX and TLX Earn Highest Possible Safety Award from IIHS

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2021 Acura RDX and TLX have earned the highest possible safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

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  • TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2021 Acura RDX and TLX have earned the highest possible safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
  • To earn the 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, a vehicle must earn good crashworthiness ratings in all test modes, including the challenging passenger-side small overlap test.
  • The Acura lineup features five distinctive models the ILX and TLX sport sedans, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar.
  • All Acura models sold in North America for 2021 and 2022 model years are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.

2022 MDX Asserts its Role as the Flagship of the Acura Brand in New Launch Campaign

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Monday, February 1, 2021
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MDX performance is underpinned by a first-ever double-wishbone front suspension applied to its all-new, ultra-rigid platform, featured in an accompanying spot ( acura.us/mdxperformance ) that also demonstrates MDX's towing capability.

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  • MDX performance is underpinned by a first-ever double-wishbone front suspension applied to its all-new, ultra-rigid platform, featured in an accompanying spot ( acura.us/mdxperformance ) that also demonstrates MDX's towing capability.
  • Full 2022 MDX information is available here .
  • The campaign was developed in collaboration with agency of record MullenLowe LA, and will be featured across broadcast, digital and social media.
  • The Acura lineup features five distinctive models the ILX and TLX sport sedans, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar.

Acura Now Offers Non-Certified Used-Vehicle Inventory Online

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Monday, December 21, 2020
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Acura's latest initiative is an expansion of Acura Precision Certified, the brand's award-winning Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Vehicle Program, enhancing the brand's sales portal by incorporating non-certified used Acura vehicles.

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  • Acura's latest initiative is an expansion of Acura Precision Certified, the brand's award-winning Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Vehicle Program, enhancing the brand's sales portal by incorporating non-certified used Acura vehicles.
  • The enhanced Acura Certified website enables customers to shop dealer inventories of Acura used vehicles that include up to 10 previous model years.
  • This will take the process of purchasing a used Acura vehicle to the next level by enabling customers to complete most of the purchase process online.
  • All 2021 model Acura vehicles sold in North America are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.

2022 Acura MDX Debuts as New Brand Flagship

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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Befitting its flagship status, the 2022 Acura MDX delivers the most premium and sophisticated cabin Acura has ever designed.

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  • Befitting its flagship status, the 2022 Acura MDX delivers the most premium and sophisticated cabin Acura has ever designed.
  • The 2022 Acura MDX features the new, all-digital Acura Precision Cockpit, which replaces physical gauges with a customizable 12.3-inch driver's meter.
  • The 2022 Acura MDX debuts with an advanced 3.5-litre direct-injected i-VTEC V6 engine rated at 290 peak horsepower and 267 lb.-ft. peak torque (both SAE net).
  • The 2022 Acura MDX joins its three predecessors in being designed, engineered and developed in North America.

Honda's New Acura Airbag Technology wins a Popular Science "Best of What's New" Award

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
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The all-new Acura MDX three-row luxury SUV, set to go on sale early next year, will also feature this award-winning technology as standard equipment.

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  • The all-new Acura MDX three-row luxury SUV, set to go on sale early next year, will also feature this award-winning technology as standard equipment.
  • The new airbag is designed to help reduce head and neck injuries by better controlling the front passenger's head in certain types of crashes.
  • "The 'Best of What's New' awards showcase the year's greatest feats of human ingenuity," says Popular Science Editor-in-Chief Corinne Iozzio.
  • Every year, Popular Science reviews thousands of new products and innovations, selecting the top 100 winners across 10 categories.

2022 Acura MDX to Make World Debut Dec. 8

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Acura will reveal the boldly redesigned 2022 Acura MDX on Dec. 8.

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  • TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Acura will reveal the boldly redesigned 2022 Acura MDX on Dec. 8.
  • As the brand's new flagship model, MDX delivers on the styling, performance and technology showcased in the MDX Prototype .
  • The debut of the 2022 MDX ushers an emotional redesign for Acura's fourth-generation SUV, sitting atop a new light-truck platform incorporating double wishbone front suspension (an MDX first), and adored with a sumptuously appointed interior loaded with an arsenal of new features and technologies.
  • Viewers can tune-in to Acura.com/2022-MDX on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 11:30 a.m. PST for a first look at the new 2022 MDX.

New Flagship: MDX Prototype Previews Most Premium and Performance-Focused SUV in Acura History

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
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TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's unveiling of the Acura MDX Prototype previews the fourth-generation of the class-defining Acura MDX, America's all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV1.

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  • TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's unveiling of the Acura MDX Prototype previews the fourth-generation of the class-defining Acura MDX, America's all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV1.
  • On sale early next year, the new MDX will assume the flagship role in the Acura lineup as the most premium, performance-focused and technologically sophisticated SUV in Acura history.
  • Enveloped in striking matte finish, the MDX Prototype, shown in both Liquid Carbon and Performance Red, makes a bold statement with its more dynamic and muscular design.
  • Featuring a myriad of leading-edge Acura technologies, the MDX Prototype debuts Acura's all-digital Precision Cockpit, replacing physical gauges with a customizable 12.3-inch driver's meter.

Striking New MDX Interior Design Teased Ahead of Global Debut

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
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Acura's new flagship SUV takes a quantum leap forward in interior design, premium craftsmanship and technology

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  • Acura's new flagship SUV takes a quantum leap forward in interior design, premium craftsmanship and technology
    Fourth-generation MDX set for virtual reveal in prototype form Wednesday, Oct. 14
    MARKHAM, ON, Oct. 8, 2020 /CNW/ -Acura today provided a glimpse of the dramatic new interior of the fourth-generation MDX ahead of its global debut, in prototype form, Oct. 14.
  • The MDX Prototype presages the arrival of the new, fourth-generation Acura MDX, launching early next year as the most premium and performance-focused MDX in Acura history.
  • The MDX Prototype will showcase the complete transformation of MDX's seven-passenger interior to reflect its elevated status as the flagship of the Acura lineup, featuring a striking design, rich and authentic materials, and an array of signature new Acura technologies.
  • The reimagined MDX cabin, previewed in a video released today, sets a new high-watermark for Acura interior design and craftsmanship, communicating performance and sophistication in every detail.