It’s Toyota Versus Acura For The Super Bowl Ad Win: Video
Jerry Seinfeld ponders the new Acura NSX
We haven’t been overly enthused by this year’s crop of Super Bowl ads, but then again we’re jaded moto-journalist types. It takes a lot to impress us, and partying vampires, singing dogs and re-hashed movies from the 1980s just won’t do the trick. If only an automaker could come up with something fresh and innovative, maybe we’d actually crack a smile (and admit to it).
Enter two ads that have rocketed to the top of our “must-see” Super Bowl viewing list. The first video, from Toyota, imagines a world where everything is reinvented to perfection, like (Toyota claims, anyway) the new Camry. In fairness, we haven’t driven the new Camry yet, so we can’t say how good it really is (although given the last car’s entertainment value, anything is a step up). If it’s as good as the world envisioned in Toyota’s Super Bowl spot, we’re definitely putting one in the garage. Just as soon as we order a new couch and some fresh curtains.
Acura is hawking a car that doesn’t even exist yet, its new NSX. That’s a good thing for a couple reasons: first, it puts the upcoming NSX on display to the general public, creating interest in both the car and the brand. Next, it reminds us that a successor to the beloved NSX really is on its way, even if it will be saddled with a hybrid drivetrain. We’re not anti-hybrid, mind you, we’re just anti-hybrid sports car.
We promise to keep an open mind until we get a chance to drive the new NSX, but sadly we’re not in a position to actually buy one. Taking delivery of the very first NSX will be quite an honor, and as Acura’s Super Bowl ad points out, there are several car guys vying to park the very first NSX in their own garage. We’d be willing to bet that the ad isn’t far removed from the truth, either.
2012 Acura TL
Acura’s best selling car, the TL, has suffered its share of scorn as the latest model year 2009 model has arrived. The 2012 Acura TL Sedan sets the major topics, with a new design and a six-speed automatic.
We found the 2012 Acura TL has excellent performance and sumptuous comfort. Front wheel drive is standard, but the Acura TL SH-AWD has all-weather four-wheel drive. Packaged in edgy, controversial style, the fresh look of the 2012 Acura TL will appeal to many confusing and many others.
The 2012 Acura TL offers two engine packages: The TL is equipped with an HP-280 3.5-liter V6 that generates 254 pounds-feet of torque at 5000 rpm and front-wheel drive. The TL SH-AWD gets a 305-hp 3.7-liter V6 that produces 273 pounds / ft of torque at 5000 rpm for better performance. Read more…
Prototype Models From Acura
The Acura ZDX four door sports coupe is the newest addition. The prototype of this car truly debuted in 2009 on the New York Auto Show in April of that year. The ZDX has new design options which embrace a panoramic glass roof, hidden rear door handles and a daring new look in fender flares. The type of this car will make you look twice before we even discuss the performance and dealing with capabilities.
The ZDX was designed with a three,7 litre V6 engine and matched with a 6 speed automatic transmission. Designed to ship 300 horsepower, this SOHC engine is all aluminium. The transmission comes with paddle shifters and whereas it offers incredible acceleration it is going to also be good on fuel efficiency. The ZDX comes outfitted with the biggest customary wheels of any Acura.
The ZDX’s interior sports hand stitching on the dash, panels, and middle console. The ZDX provides a warm and alluring vibe with its plush cabin. The ZDX can seat 5 adults comfortably, with out compromising cargo space.
The new Acura ZDX is poised to be the posh vehicle that blurs the line between SUVs and Sedans.
The Mugen NSX RR from Acura is a superb instance of an aesthetically appealing concept vehicle. This concept was developed with Honda’s motorsports associate Mugen and has since been taken out of any future production runs. It was first seen at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Show. Read more…
2011 Acura RDX Review
The 2011 Acura RDX is a five-passenger compact luxury crossover available in a single trim level. Standard features include 18-inch wheels, heated mirrors, privacy glass, automatic xenon headlamps, foglamps, a sunroof, cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, eight-way driver and four-way power passenger seats, heated front seats, leather upholstery, tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, Bluetooth and a seven-speaker sound system with six-CD changer, satellite radio, an auxiliary audio jack and an iPod/USB audio interface.
2011 Acura RDX
2012 Acura TL to debut at Chicago Auto Show
Acura has announced that it will debut the newly refreshed 2012 TL at the Chicago Auto Show next month. Details are slim as of this writing, but the automaker says that the 2012 model “further enhances its position in the segment with aggressive, yet refined styling and performance.”
In its current form, the TL has been praised for its high-quality and tech-friendly interior, not to mention the relatively impressive driving dynamics of the SH-AWD 6MT model. However, the biggest deal-breaker for the current TL has been its styling, which has garnered a whole slew of negative praise – especially the angular front fascia. We’ll have the full details on the 2012 TL closer to its official debut on February 9, so stay tuned.
[Source: Acura]
Review: 2010 Acura MDX
“Any press is good press,” so the saying goes. With that in mind, the refreshed 2010 Acura MDX, now bearing the automaker’s corporate “beak,” should finally be garnering some much-needed attention.And the Acura MDX deserves the spotlight. Nearing its tenth year of production, the seven-passenger crossover has flown under the radar, always relegated to yesterday’s news as the segment rapidly expanded and welcomed interesting new competitors. Seemingly tired of watching the competition steal the conversation, Acura threw on the controversial grille and significantly updated the MDX for 2010.
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