Acura Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.61/5 Average
9,965 Total Reviews
Make Overview:

Acura is an upscale automaker known for offering cars with impressive levels of luxury, features and performance. It's come a long way in a short time, however, as the history of Acura is relatively brief. Parent company Honda introduced the Acura brand to the U.S. market in 1986 in an effort to create a separate luxury division for its products. At first, it was just a two-car show: the Legend sedan, which was the first true Japanese luxury car sold in America, and the Integra sport coupe and sedan.

Though essentially a marketing creation for the North American market, the Acura brand was immediately successful. Consumers liked the features, performance and upscale image of Acura cars, along with the fact that Acuras were backed by Honda's reputation for reliability and low ownership costs. In 1991, Acura introduced its crown jewel: the all-aluminum NSX sports car, which offered performance close to that of other exotic cars while undercutting them in price.

As Acura's product line grew in the 1990s, however, the company struggled a bit. Some of its products were duds, and it risked alienating loyal customers when it replaced the Legend and Integra names with alphanumeric designations. The company jumped on the hot luxury SUV bandwagon in the mid-'90s with the SLX. Unfortunately, the SLX was just a rebadged version of an Isuzu SUV, and its quality did not match customers' expectations.

For the new millennium, Acura revamped its product range. An all-new SUV called the MDX debuted, sporting numerous family-friendly features, including a third-row seat. The Integra was replaced with the RSX sport coupe, and an all-new entry-level sport sedan called the TSX was introduced after that. A complete redesign of its most popular model, the midsize TL sedan, followed, as did a redesign of its flagship RL luxury sedan.

By mid-decade the NSX was gone, but Acura filled out its model lineup with the street-performance-oriented RDX compact crossover, the TSX wagon and the ZDX, a fastback-styled crossover that placed unique styling over practicality. Today Acura is still trying to find its ideal niche but there's no denying the quality of Acura's vehicles, nor their appealing mix of performance, technology and value.

User Reviews:

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  • I love It - 2003 Acura MDX
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    This car has everything it promised..high quality, fun to drive, navigation, back-up camera and the kids love the entertainment system.

  • lOVE THAT CAR - 2003 Acura MDX
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    I absolutely love the car. Coming from a minivan it is a welcome relief. the only thing I do not like about the car is the small gas tank size. I am constantly filling up with gas. I like the navigational system and use it frequently. I also like the camera that shows what is behind me when I am backing up.

  • I love my suv - 2003 Acura MDX
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    I love this car. What more can I can? Fun to drive-you bet! Handling-WOW! I bought it for realiability and I have gotten so much more!

  • Outstanding SUV - 2003 Acura MDX
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    Nothing to dislike about this vehicle. Perfect size SUV for small family. Has not disappointed us at all. Wonderful on trips and around town (easy to park). Comfortable, roomy and a great sound system.

  • Great Car - 2003 Acura MDX
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    Navigation system is fantastic for big city like Atlanta and is VERY easy to use. The MDX has GREAT pep to get around on the highways. Interior setup very practical. Love it!

  • MDX - 2003 Acura MDX
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    Very satisfactory--thke first car in years that I have really been satisfied with (except for my 2002 Jaguar S Type).

  • CHERYLS OPINION - 2003 Acura MDX
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    THIS VEHICHLE IS VERY COMFORTABLE AND DOES NOT HAVE THE TRUCK RIDE THAT MANY OTHER MODELS HAVE.IT IS FUN TO DRIVE AND IS VERY COMFORTABLE. I LOVE IT!

  • Genos MDX - 2003 Acura MDX
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    The MDX is a comfortable and versatile vehicle. The beauty of an Acura is that you get so much as standard equipment. I compared the MDX with the BMW X5. There was no way to keep the price point anywhere close to the MDX with the same trim options. The X5 is a great driving vehicle, but the MDX is just fit the bill more overall.

  • My new MDX - 2003 Acura MDX
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    By no means bland, the Acura MDX is surefooted off the road and elegant on the road.It handles like a dream. The extra width in the back, about 6" more than most SUVs, allows for an airmattress for safer camping and helps me in my volunteer work which involves transporting cats and kittens for healthcare and adoption. So the fuel efficiency doesnt bother me. I have the best of both worlds...a truck and a sports car.

  • Extremely Satisfied - 2003 Acura MDX
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    I am completely satisfied with this vehicle. My MDX drives like a car, but has the power of a truck. It is very comfortable and fun to drive.

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