Showing posts with label Acura. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Acura. Show all posts
Monday, 16 July 2012
2013 Acura RDX
2013 Acura RDX
Starting MSRP $34,320–$35,720
2013 Acura RDX - That’s what has happened to Acura’s RDX for the crossover SUV’s new model year. The redesigned 2013 Acura RDX is better armed to win over shoppers — it's larger, lighter and more efficient — while offering an attractive value proposition.
Acura didn't have much success with the RDX in its previous incarnation. It was reasonably priced with a slew of standard features shoppers would want in a luxury SUV, but its quirky turbocharged engine and cramped confines were deal breakers.
The 2013 has been redesigned in a number of significant ways. Not only is it larger inside and out, it's lighter, features a different optional all-wheel-drive system and, most important, there's a standard V-6 engine under the hood that's more efficient.
Sunday, 19 February 2012
2012 Acura Sport Wagon
2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon - Wagons are back, at least at Acura this year. With the luxury arm of Honda adding crossovers galore under its twin-caliper badge, it's also slotted in a new wagon body for its entry-level TSX sedan and the new version ends up being one of our favorite Acuras. The wagon is an easy addition, since the TSX is a version of Honda's European-market Accord sedan, and since the wagon already is on sale on the Continent. But it's not an easy sale, by any means, since the compact wagon market in the U.S. is dominated by European brands with perhaps a bit more of a luxury reputation than Acura has.
For 2011, the TSX returns in sedan form, too. With either body style, this small Acura is attractive inside and out—particularly in wagon form--though it does have its low points. That point is up front: the latest Acura face has a grille that's ingloriously been dubbed a "bionic beaver" or likened to a beer opener. It's been tweaked slightly for 2011, though a dramatic change is still a couple of years in the offing. The cabin's more overtly handsome—it's full of cleanly designed, high-quality materials and easy-to-use controls, arranged along a gentle arc that spans the dash.
Friday, 17 February 2012
2012 New BMW 6-Series convertible
2012 New BMW 6-Series convertible - Launched in convertible format initially, the new 6-Series is certainly less controversial in the styling stakes: less of a bustled rump and a smoother, sharper profile. Certainly in the pictures I saw before coming out, and on the stand at the Paris show, I was keen.
Still, a 407bhp, 442lb ft 650i V8 should sort that, right? Well, again, not quite. The 650 weighs over two tonnes, so despite having plenty of get-up-n-go from the motor, the Six never really feels quite as fast as the figures suggest - five seconds to 60mph is respectable, but the car feels like a cruiser from the off.
It's also a tad firm on anything other than smooth roads - very German - and the active steering is about as tactile as remote surgery. I've got an eight-hour odyssey of driving tomorrow, so there's more to come, but first impressions are that there are no surprises here.
2012 Ford Focus RS500 Review
Ford Focus RS500 - Cosworth Impreza CS400 and Volvo C30 PCP - No major developments or notable events to speak of. Richard momentarily misplaced his mobile phone; the heater in James’s Ferrari went on the blink; Jeremy discovered for the first time just how many fake Clarksons there are on Twitter and was LITERALLY astounded. And that’s about it. The Ford Focus is a compact car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company since 1998. Ford began sales of the Focus to Europe in July 1998 and in North America during 1999 for the 2000 model year.
Our main course this week is a tasty test of the Rolls-Royce Ghost, Mercedes S65 AMG and a rather unusual Bentley Mulsanne which involves a fat man and an untimely death. We’ll leave it at that for now rather than ruin your appetite for this sizzling two-parter.
Chuck in the news and a fizzy, refreshing interview with Jonathan Ross and you’ve got a hearty, meaty feast of yummy Top Gear goodness. We hope you like it.
2012 Acura Sports Car
2012 Acura Sports Car - 2011 Acura TL. $35305 - $43585. Compare these cars to the 2012 Acura TL. 2012 Acura Sports Car is Advanced cars of the world. The 2012 TL is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, or luxury sports sedan, available in 7 trims, ranging from the 6-Spd AT to the 6-Spd AT SH-AWD w/ Advance Pkg. The 2012 TL is freshened for 2012.
Upon introduction, the 6-Spd AT is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 280-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. The 6-Spd AT SH-AWD w/ Advance Pkg is equipped with a standard 3.7-liter, V6, 305-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.
2012 Acura MDX Review
2012 Acura MDX Review - Test drivers say the 2012 Acura MDX provides a great combination of sporty performance, good value and interior comfort. The 2012 Acura MDX ranks 1 out of 18 Luxury Midsize SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 86 published reviews and test drives of the Acura MDX, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The first-generation Acura MDX arrived at a time when most luxury SUVs still featured body-on-frame construction and the term "crossover" was but a glimmer in some marketer's eye. At the same time, the midsize MDX bettered other car-based luxury SUVs by offering a standard third row of seats that folded neatly into the cargo floor. It also made no qualms about being a dedicated on-road SUV with a clever all-wheel-drive system. Though we thought it lacked a little in terms of personality and prestige, the original Acura MDX nonetheless became a favorite among families looking for a comfortable and upscale seven-passenger vehicle.
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