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Acura is a brand name used by Honda in the US, Canada, and Hong Kong since March 1986 to market its higher-end line of cars. Acura cars include sport utility (SUV), family, and sports cars.
History
- 1990
- Acura dealerships in the US win 5th consecutive first-place ranking on the Customer Satisfaction Index by J. D. Power and Associates. Expansion of research and development in US announced.
- 1991
- The Acura Legend coupe won Motor Trend's prestigious Import Car of the Year trophy.
- Hondas revolutionary VTEC is introduced in the NSX.
- 1997
- Integra Type-R introduced. Highest Hp/liter (108) of any production car.
- 2001
- MDX won the prestigious Motor Trend "2001 Sport/Utility of the Year" award
Future models
Current models
Discontinued models
Timeline
1986
The Acura brand is introduced to North America by Honda.
1987
1988
1989
1990
A new 2nd generation Integra is introduced.
1991
New Vigor Model added to Acura's lineup.
New 2nd generation Legend is introduced.
Acura NSX introduced.
1992
Minor update to 2nd generation Integra.
1993
1994
A New 3rd generation Integra is introduced.
1995
New 2nd generation Vigor introduced as TL.
1996
New SLX SUV model is introduced. (Not sold in Canada)
New 3rd generation Legend introduced as the RL.
1997
New Civic sedan based EL is introduced. (Canada only)
New 2 door Coupe **TL introduced as CL.
1998
The Integra receives a minor update.
1999
New 2nd generation TL is introduced.
2000
No CL model for 2000.
2001
New 2nd gen CL Coupe introduced.
New MDX Luxury SUV introduced.
New 2nd generation EL model. (Canada only)
2002
The new 4th generation Integra is introduced as the RSX.
The NSX is updated.
2003
2004
New 3rd generation TL introduced.
New TSX sports sedan indroduced.
2005
New 2nd generation RL introduced.
The RSX receives a minor update.
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