Acura

oIMELINE ACURA CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF ADVANCEMENT, WITH THE LEGEND THAT STARTED IT ALL. 1986 2003 The dynamic, driver-tuned TSX sport sedan is introduced, and the all-new TL arrives-the first car to offer HandsFreeLink with Bluetooth wireless technology and ELS Surround Premium 18-speaker Sound System with DUD-Audio as standard equipment. Acura makes its debut with the Legend 4-door s sporty Integra. 2008 Acura introduces the Acuralink Re al-Time Weather system that alerts you if a potential weather-related issue exists along your plotted route and provides current conditions, weather radar maps and forecasts. sedan and the 1996 The RL is introduced as the flagship luxury sedan. The American-designed, engineered and manufactured 2-door CL luxury performance coupe also debüts. 1987 The Legend Coupe is introduced-wins Motor Trend's "Import Car of the Year" award. 2004 1998 The all-new RL debuts, featuring the most powerful engine ever in an Acura Breakthroughs include Super Handing All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD), the Acuralink Satéllite The 3.2TL debuts with a 2009 225-nand is touted for its r, 3.2-liter U-6 Acura introduces the ZDX-a four-door sports coupe that blurs the line between modern luHury and flexible utility. With its sleek styling and impressive agility, the ZDX ushers in the nekt era of Acura innovation. sophisticated design, luxury appointments and performance heritage that Acura is renowned for. Communication 59nd the h Real-Time Traffic, Zagat Survey restaurant reviews, as well as detuoth HandsFreeLink, 1990 It launches as the world's first all-aluminum production car and is hailed the "best sports car ever built" by Motor Trend. System and Keyless Access. 2000 Acura launches the MDX-its first midsize SUU, and the awards pour in: "Best Luxury SUV of the Year" by Car and Driver, 2010 Year Sport cor of the 2005 The RDX Concept SUV is unveiled at the D Auto Show. It combines the performance of a sports sedan with the functionality of an SUV, The TSX Sport Wagon makes its debut. Acura's first wagon gets its performance pedigree from its venerable sport-sedan sibling, the TSx. 1992 Trend and the "2001 North American Truck of the Year. The sporty Vigor sedan is introduced, and Acura is named "Best Overall Car Line" in the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Performance IndeH. 2001 The RSX sports coupe debuts, replaçing the Integra line with its race-bred i-UTEC technology, best-in-class performance and class-leading amenities. It earns 1995 2007 The TL series debuts, and the stylistic CL concept car premieres at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Acura enters the American LeMans Series, powering three teams. In its debut race at the Mobile 112 Hou 2nd and 4th Driver's i B on Car and and Ward's "10 Best Engines" lists. s of Sebring, Cars" Acura wins 1 place in the LMP2 class. IADVANCE ACE Body Structure Designed to maximize occupant protection during frontal collisions. The ACE structure utilizes a network of connected structural elements that crumple and redirect crash energy from the front of the car to the rear, around the cabin. Active Damper System Sensors throughout the vvehicle constantly monitor driver input and road conditions and can adjust the damper in as little as 5 mili-seconds Active Sound Control ASC uses two microphones (one in the front overhead console, one in the rear headliner) to constantly monitor cabin noise. Automatic Climate Control Monitors the temperature and humidity levels inside the vehicle with sensors. GPS-Lined Temperature Control The GPS positioning technology monitors the sun's location relative to the car's position while a sensor on the dash measures the sun's intensity. Super Handling All-Wheel When cornering, the outer rear wheel can be accelerated up to five percent faster than the front wheels with 100 perçent of the rear torque going to that wheel. Blind Spot Information System The MDX Blind Spot Information System assists drivers before making lane changes. IMODEL VIGOR RL MDX $27,250 MSRP $47,200 MSRP $42,930 MSRP INTEGRA EL TSX $22,600 MSRP $24,600 MSRP (Canada only) $29.810 MSRP LEGEND TL TSX SPORTS WAGON $34.160 MSRP $35,605 MSRP $31,160 MSRP SLX CL ZDX $36,300 MSRP $28,030 MSRP $46.020 MSRP NSX RSX $54,800 MSRP $20,275 MSRP Vigor Integra Legend SLX NSX RL EL TL CL RSX MDX TSX TSX Sport Wagon ZDX SALES 109,000 Cars Sold 64,000 78,000 64,000 Brought to you by: technofile.com/images japanesenostalgiccar.com automotivesinsights.com netcarshow.com acura.com en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_Integra_GS-R TKCARSITES cars.com/acura carpictures.com carhobby.com Lookpictures.net img-79.carmam.com/Images/Gallery blogs.automotive.com imganuncios.mitula.net images.autobytel.com images.thecarconnection.com autospectator.com/cars/files/images modifiedacura.com dieselstation.com/pics acura-parts.uneedapart.com/images carsbase.com/photo classycars.org/Acura 3.bp.blogspoE.com hasai world.honda.com/news/1998 images.dealer.com/acura_us social media strategy, equarad Designed byI Shawn Murdock Created by: static.howstuffworks.com speedsportlife.com/photopost/data 4.bp.blogspot.com OBizMedia 2011 150,000 2010 2010 145.888 2009 2009 140,000 2008 2008 135,000 2007 130,000 2006 125,000 2006 2005 120,000 2004 115,000 2005 2003 118,000 2004 2002 185.000 2001 100,000 2003 2000 95.888 2002 1999 90,000 1998 85,000 2001 1997 88.888 2000 75,000 Z8.888 1999 65.888 1998 68.888 1997 55.888 50,000 1996 45,000 1995 48.888 35,000 1994 30,000 1993 25,000 20,000 1992 5.8Rnך 1991 18,000 1990 5,000 1989 1987 1986 TIMELINE | Oo1 FIRST FULL YEAR OF SALES | 04 SOURCES | 05