Overview & Reviews

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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  My second car - 1990 Acura Integra
  By GreenMan - May 2 - 2:00 am

  A 1977 ford maverick with a 302 (my first car) is a hard car to follow, but the integra somehow did it (hehe). this is car thatll hit 200k easy with proper maitenence. MAKE SURE YOU CHECK AND REPLACE TIMING BELT! if it breaks on you yer SOL. CV joints and exhaust should also be checked regularly

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  Amazing Car - 1994 Acura Legend
  By Bacchus - May 2 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car with 82,000 miles and have had virtually no problems. The car now has new a new radiator and belts, and she runs like a dream with 132,000 miles. The car is completely comfortable, with ample room in the front and rear seats. The controls are all very easy to use and aesthetic. I truely love this car. The only problems I continue to have is loosing track of my speed. I swear my Acura cruises more comfortably and quietly at 100 than most cars do at 60. I look forward to a new Acura in the future.

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  Ha ha, funny. - 2002 Acura NSX
  By corvette z06 - May 2 - 2:00 am

  Obviously people who want this car want to go fast. Why blow 90K on a V6 3.2L? For better performance, save 40K and get a Corvette Z06. Its faster, made in America, and has a HUGE engine advantage over the NSX. Or if you are Corvette alergic, get a Dodge Viper. Way better and still saves you 20K.

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  My 3.2 TL - 2000 Acura TL
  By russell - May 2 - 2:00 am

  Pickup and performance is tops. Ride is smoooth and controlled. The Navigation system is amazing to myseld and others. Pinpoint accuracy in all conditions.

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  Best Buy - 2005 Acura TL
  By Honda4Life - May 1 - 11:10 am

  I bought an 05 TL after my previous car (98 Acura Integra) got stolen and stripped for parts. Was blessed with an opportunity for a long drive (>1000 miles in 5 days) and it was ear-to-ear smile. The navigation did a great job, XM was entertaining and the car seats held me without fatigue (Im 5 10" and 155 lbs.).

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  Acura Cl 2002 - 2002 Acura CL
  By Phil Deutsch - May 1 - 2:00 am

  This is a fantastic car with great features. Everything from the dashboard to the zenon headlights is what makes this car so unique. The stereo system by Bose is also another fantastic quality along with the heated seats and mirrors. I also love the sunroof on those nice warm days. This is a great car and I recommend it to everybody at any age.

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  ACURA INTEGRA LS COUPE - 1997 Acura Integra
  By Fid - April 30 - 2:00 am

  Overall, its a fantastic and beautiful car. It performs well. Acceleration is great. It does make you a little hungry for the Integra GS-R model. It gets great gas mileage. Its very high- quality and reliable. It handles very well on windy roads.

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  My 2nd RL. - 2002 Acura RL
  By ajaye - April 30 - 2:00 am

  This is my second RL. The first one, a 97, I put 90,000 miles and the only repairs were two brake lights. This one is starting off the same.

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  I love my TL! - 2003 Acura TL
  By stook697 - April 30 - 2:00 am

  Its been almost a year since I purchased my TL and I still love it. It is comfortable, handles well, not a single problem, and I just really enjoy my car. I have a terrible commute, but my TL makes it much more manageable.

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  A fun beautiful woman - 1993 Acura Vigor
  By ViGGa2LO - April 29 - 2:00 am

  I have no problems with this car, the money that I have had to put into it is for oil changes and other required maintenance