Friday
Dec142012

Three Months with the Acura ILX

December marks my first three months with our new car and in what is becoming a tradition, I'd like to share my impressions after living with the car for a while. If you have read my earlier post on how we ended up with the car, then you know that this decision didn't come quickly or easily. In a perfect world I would have preferred not to be forced to replace our previous car.

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Monday
Sep102012

Our new 2013 ILX

In an unfortunate turn of events, I have a new car. It wasn't supposed to work out this way, I had planned to keep my RSX much longer.  But, I momentary lapse in concentration had me rear ending a Toyota Camry on the freeway.  So, just like that, my Acura was totaled. When you looked at the damage, it didn't seem that bad.  However, once the airbag(s) had deployed, it was pretty much "game over" for that car.

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Friday
Jun082012

2013 Acura ILX Hybrid Driving Impressions

We recently received the rest of our first ILX shipment and I've now had a chance to drive each model back-to-back.  In the following sections, I'll offer up my thoughts on Acura's first Hybrid

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Wednesday
May232012

ILX First Impressions

Our New ILX with Technology Package arrived yesterday and I've had a chance to look over the car and I wanted to share some of my initial impressions.  First, a little background. The Acura ILX marks a return to a small car for the Acura brand. Acura feels (and I agree) that there is a growing market for a fully featured car that is compact and easy to park, as well as good on gas.  Here in North America where a "bigger is better" mentality rules, the idea of high content compact car has struggled to gain ground.  However, with the rising cost of fuel and our ever increasing desire for more features and better connectivity, the time is right for something different.

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Wednesday
May162012

The Avengers Pre-Screening Presented by Acura of Honolulu

On April 3rd Acura of Honolulu hosted a pre-screening of the new Avengers movie at the Ward 16 theaters.  About 250 lucky Acura enthusiasts had an opportunity to view this exciting summer blockbuster a few days ahead of the national release date.  Acura is the Official Vehicle of  S.H.I.E.L.D in the new movie and several Acura's were seen briefly in the film, including a quick look at a convertable NSX prototype.  Several were actually blown up, unfortunately, none were ZDXs.

 

Tuesday
May012012

ILX Pricing and Trim Details

For the first time there will be three trim levels with three engine choices.  Back in the Integra days, there were RS, LS, GS and GS-R choices, but there were only two engines (not counting the limited production Type-R).  As a integral part of the new Smart Luxury philosophy, the ILX marks a return to a cloth seat option and for the first time since 2006, a car without standard HID headlights.  Personally, I think most clients are going to opt for the Premium or Technology Package, but you can look at the pricing details below and decide for yourself which suits you best when this goes on sale at the end of May. The prices below include the destination charge.

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Wednesday
Feb222012

2013 Acura RDX

In April, Acura will introduce the second generation RDX sport utility vehicle. Acura has taken the lessons learned from the first generation RDX and fashioned a new vehicle designed to improve upon the outgoing car.  Among the enhancements are improved fuel economy, a new transmission, and an all-new all wheel drive system.

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Sunday
Feb122012

ILX Production Information

 At the Chicago Auto Show Acura introduced the production version of the all-new 2013 ILX.  They provided a good deal of information but have stopped short of releasing pricing for now.  However, we can share what we know so far.  There will be three engines available in the ILX; a 2.0 liter 150 hp four-cylinder, a 2.4 liter 201 hp four-cylinder, and a 1.5 liter Hybrid.

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Wednesday
Jan182012

New NSX Concept Rendered

The new NSX isn't ready for the street yet, but you can see it in action in this great video by Acura.  The animations illustrate how the new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD system works to harvest energy and improve the handling and overall performance. 

Wednesday
Jan112012

Acura Reveals 3 Cars at the Detroit Motor Show

 

Acura announced two prototypes and a stunning NSX concept on Monday at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.  Acura streamed the event on their site, and within a quick 20 minutes, it was over. Unveiled onstage were three all-new Acuras, the 2013 RDX prototype, 2013 ILX prototype and the NSX Concept. 

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