The all-new, completely redesigned 2009 Acura TL features dynamic styling along with a luxurious interior that includes a wide range of driver-relevant technologies.
 
Featuring the most powerful Acura engine ever, the 2009 TL will be available in two distinctive versions, including the first application of Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) on a TL. Available in the fall of 2008, the new TL is designed to deliver new levels of performance and Luxury.
 
Acura is a luxury-performance division of Honda Canada Inc. Six distinct vehicles (CSX, TSX, RDX, TL, RL and MDX) are marketed under the Acura brand. Both the Acura CSX luxury compact sedan and the MDX luxury sport utility vehicle are produced at the Honda of Canada manufacturing facility in Alliston Ontario.

TORRANCE, Calif. - 02/10/2008
Acura announced today it will debut the all-new 2009 Acura TSX sports sedan at the 2008 New York International Auto Show and released an exterior photo of the new model. Scheduled to go on-sale in the spring, the 2009 Acura TSX will be the second generation of Acura's popular entry level sedan and feature numerous advancements in performance, styling, technology and safety.
"The new 2009 TSX speaks clearly to the direction we are taking our Acura sedans in the future," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president auto sales, "The TSX is a significant step in the advancement of our sedan lineup and the continued enhancement of the Acura brand."
Acura unveiled the new 2009 RL at the Chicago Auto Show last week and also announced the company will introduce an-all new TL performance luxury sedan later this year.
The 2009 Acura TSX will be introduced during the New York International Auto Show media days which occur on March 19th and 20th.

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Chicago - 02/06/2008
 
The redesigned 2009 Acura RL luxury sedan made its world debut today at the Chicago Auto Show. Featuring bold, sleek exterior styling, an upgraded interior, advanced technologies and powerful new engine, the RL once again pushes the limits of performance, style, and luxury. The 2009 RL will go on-sale this spring at Acura dealerships nationwide.
 
The 2009 RL furthers cutting edge technology with the addition of new high-tech items including AcuraLink® weather, AcuraLink® Traffic Rerouting(tm), a new Note function for XM® Radio, Active Sound Control, and Bluetooth® Audio to an already robust list of features found on the previous RL. To enhance handling, new chassis technology abounds in the drivetrain in the form of improved Super Handling All-Wheel Drive(tm), a revised steering system, upgraded coil springs, better performing shock absorbers, larger rear stabilizer bar, and more aggressive wheels and tires. Performance improves with the RL thanks to a new, larger 3.7-liter V-6 that incorporates the first ever SOHC use of VTEC® valvetrain actuation for both the intake and exhaust valves.
 
"RL represents the very best we have to offer in terms of engineering, technology, performance, luxury and safety", said Dick Colliver, executive vice president, sales. "It's designed for a new generation of performance-luxury buyers looking to travel more quickly, more efficiently and more connected to the world around them."
 
For 2009, the RL will be offered in three different trim levels including RL, RL with Technology Package and RL with Technology Package Plus CMBS(tm). All RL's receive a potent new 3.7-liter V-6 engine, Super Handling All-Wheel Drive(tm), a Bose® Surround Sound audio system, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® connectivity and a GPS-based solar-sensing climate control system. The Technology Package includes the satellite-linked Acura Navigation System with Voice Activation(tm) with rearview camera, AcuraLink® Real-time traffic, AcuraLink® weather, Traffic Rerouting(tm), a rear view back-up camera, Active Front Lighting System (AFS), ventilated front seats, and a wood/leather steering wheel and shift knob. The top RL package is the Technology Package with CMBS(tm) which also includes Acura's acclaimed Collision Mitigation Braking System(tm) (CMBS(tm)), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), and genuine wood instrument panel trim.

01/13/2008 - DETROIT - Acura will introduce the new i-DTEC clean diesel engine to the North American market in 2009. The i-DTEC engine reduces noxious exhaust emissions while boosting power and fuel efficiency. A combination of optimized combustion chamber design and reduced injection time results in a clean, quiet engine that delivers excellent performance for an enjoyable driving experience. In addition, the i-DTEC engine meets the ultra-stringent U.S. EPA Tier II Bin 5 emission standards without the on-board storage of urea.
The i-DTEC clean diesel engine is on display exclusively in the Acura booth at the North American International Auto Show and will be utilized in an Acura vehicle to be named at a later date.

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TORRANCE, Calif. - 11/15/2007
Acura MDX and RDX luxury SUVs earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2008 TOP SAFETY PICK Award, the IIHS' highest honor. The annual award recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting vehicle occupants involved in front, side, and rear crashes based on ratings in IIHS tests.
The TOP SAFETY PICK is earned by a small percentage of vehicles sold in America. In an effort to further improve safety, IIHS announced for 2008 that only vehicles with Electronic Stability Control, branded as Vehicle Stability Assist(tm) (VSA®) on Acura vehicles, and advanced head restraints will qualify for its top safety honor. VSA® helps drivers maintain control during emergency driving maneuvers when their vehicle might otherwise lose control.
Every Acura vehicle includes as standard equipment Vehicle Stability Assist(tm) along with a host of other standard safety equipment including dual-stage/dual-threshold front airbags with Occupant Position Detection System, automatic tensioning front seatbelts with load limiters, specially designed energy-absorbing front end architecture to enhance crash safety, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, and Daytime Running Lights.
"Safety remains a paramount concern for all Acura vehicles," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales. "Occupant protection is at the forefront of every vehicle that Acura designs."
In addition to TOP SAFETY PICK awards for its SUVs, Acura's RL, TL, and TSX sedans all receive GOOD ratings in IIHS frontal offset tests. Further evidence highlighting Acura's outstanding safety are 5-Star ratings1 (the highest rating possible) for all its vehicles awarded from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) in governmental frontal offset crash tests.

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SH-AWD
 
The closest anyone has come to reinventing the wheel: The groundbreaking Acura Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive system. Fine-tuned for all Acura Vehicles, this exceptionally advanced all-wheel-drive technology helps you gain more traction in less-than-perfect conditions and the confidence to crave precision corners in every other condition.
 
SH-AWD is available on 2008 Model Year Acura RL, MDX and RDX.
 
1.During Straight-Line Acceleration:
The groundbreaking SH-AWD system offers dramatically enhanced traction, control and acceleration in all weather or loose road conditions. Accelerate and the system directs up to 40% of the engines torque to the rear wheels to, in turn, deliver full power to the ground.
 
2.During a Moderate Corner:
SH-AWD delivers a remarkably neutral steering feel as the rear wheels help generate cornering power. Electronic sensors monitor the speed and tightness of the turn, and automatically vary torque to the outside cornering wheel, resulting in enhanced stability and driver control.
 
3.During Acceleration Trough A Corner:
Here, the advanced SH-AWD technology stands alone. Like no other system, the outside cornering wheel gets up to 100% of the rear wheel torque and is accelerated to rotate 5% faster than the inside wheel, providing greater turning force and an incredibly stable cornering line.
 
4.During Straight-Line cruising:
SH-AWD sophisticated electronic controls automatically monitor road conditions and alternate torque from front to rear, as well as splitting rear wheel torque from left to right. The end result is a continuously smooth, stable ride in poor weather or road conditions