One of the hidden gems in the premium sedan segment is Acura’s RLX Sport Hybrid; a stealthy, road carving machine with a super-smart all-wheel drive system. Well now, Acura has applied that same Sport Hybrid powertrain to the 2017 MDX, the brand’s flagship SUV. Even though they only have 2 of them, Acura sells nearly twice as many SUVs as they do cars. And the MDX is their best example. …
As Acura's gateway car is prepared for its upcoming Civic duty, here's one last look at the current generation ILX. When Acura returned to the entry-level luxury segment in 2012 with the introduction of the Honda Civic-based ILX, they predicted they’d sell about 40,000 a year. Now, in what’s expected to be the ILX’s final model year before it transitions to the latest Civic platform, it’s likely to sell at …
Acura's bread is buttered through SUV sales but that doesn't mean advancing their car lineup isn't of importance. Take for instance this heavily reworked 2016 ILX. Introduced 3 years ago, Acura's Civic-derived, entry/level model didn't live up to expectations but now with a new powertrain and a host of updates, the ILX aims for a more premium feel. Acura’s slowly learning that even a well-prepared steak needs some sizzle, especially …