General Acura
This is the parent company of Acura, also the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer.
Who is Honda?
This safety suite is a standard feature on all new Acura models and includes a variety of driver-assist technologies like Collision Mitigation Braking System and Lane Keeping Assist.
What is AcuraWatch?
This is the most common entry-level trim for Acura models, which despite its name, comes with premium features like heated seats and the AcuraWatch safety suite.
What is the Base or Standard trim?
This is the name for Acura and Honda's variable valve timing system, which optimizes engine performance at both low and high RPMs.
What is VTEC?
This vibrant red exterior color is often associated with Acura's sporty and high-performance models, including the A-Spec and Type S.
What is Performance Red Pearl?
The Acura NSX, a high-performance sports car, gets its name from "New Sportscar eXperimental." What year was the first generation of the NSX introduced to the market?
What is 1990?
This infotainment system, first introduced in the RDX, uses a touchpad with "absolute positioning" to control the central display without requiring a touchscreen.
What is the True Touchpad Interface?
This trim level is focused on adding advanced digital features and connectivity, often including an upgraded ELS Studio premium audio system and an integrated navigation system.
What is the Technology trim?
First introduced on the 2005 Acura RL, this proprietary all-wheel-drive system can actively distribute power not just between the front and rear wheels, but also between the left and right rear wheels.
What is Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD)?
Often a premium or exclusive color for the A-Spec and Type S trims, this deep blue has a "pearl" finish that gives it a dynamic shine.
What is Apex Blue Pearl?
This popular Acura sedan, known for its sporty handling and VTEC engine, shares a platform with the Honda Accord.
What is the TLX?
Developed with an 8-time Grammy Award-winning producer and engineer, this premium audio system features a 16-speaker, 710-watt setup with ultra-slim overhead speakers for a true surround sound experience.
What is ELS Studio 3D?
This trim adds a sportier aesthetic with features like gloss black accents, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and a mix of leather and Ultrasuede upholstery.
What is the A-spec trim?
Found on the NSX, RLX, and MDX Sport Hybrid models, this system combines a gasoline engine with electric motors to create an even more advanced version of the SH-AWD.
What is Sport Hybrid SH-AWD?
A common interior color option that provides a sporty, yet sophisticated look, this dark color is often paired with Ultrasuede on A-Spec trims.
What is Ebony?
In what year did Acura officially launch as the first Japanese luxury automotive brand in the United States?
What is 1986?
This suite of connected services, accessible through a smartphone app, allows owners to remotely start their vehicle, check its location, and receive maintenance reminders.
What is AcuraLink?
This is the highest luxury-oriented trim, often adding features like a head-up display, a Surround-View Camera system, and heated and ventilated front seats.
What is the Advance trim?
The original Acura NSX was known for its high-revving naturally aspirated engine. This was the specific engine code for the 3.0L V6 used in the first generation.
What is the C30A?
This is a light, off-white or cream-colored interior option that gives the cabin an open and luxurious feel, often available on higher-end trims.
What is Parchment or Orchid?
The first Acura NSX became famous for being the world's first production car with an all-aluminum monocoque chassis. What was its nickname?
What is the "Everyday Supercar?"
This is the name for Acura's rear-wheel steering system, which can independently adjust the toe angles of the rear wheels to improve handling and stability.
What is Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS)?
This is the top-tier, performance-focused trim, which includes a more powerful turbocharged V6 engine and a sport-tuned suspension.
What is the Type S trim?
The Sport Hybrid SH-AWD system uses a special unit to distribute torque to the rear wheels. This unit is called the "TMU," which stands for this.
What is the Twin Motor Unit?
This relatively new, matte-like exterior color, a shade of gray, has become a signature for the most aggressive Type S models.
What is Urban Gray Pearl?