Acura, a clutch of five different models of Japanese cars, the Acura RL, the MDX, the TL, the RDX and the TSX mentioned in order of pricing. The RL, the TL and the TSX are sedans whereas the other two are SUVs. Each of these models has its own variants depending on their features. The cars have a marked resemblance to the Honda, on which it is based. Though Japanese, practically all of them have an American flavor, the TL and the RDX are built in Marysville, Ohio and the engine for the MDX at Anna, Ohio.

The MDX is a Canadian built one, built at Alliston, Ontario.
The standard Acura MDX the RL and the TL editions and their variants feature the technologically advanced, lightweight all-aluminum alloy constructed 2.4 lt., 24 valve, SOHC VTEC® V-6 engine which electronically controls the valve timing. The Horsepower of these cars are 300, 290 and 258 respectively. The RDX and the TSX are powered by 16 valve DOHC i-VTEC® engine of 2.3 lt. & 2.4 lt. capacity and capable of delivering 240 hp and 205 hp respectively.

In the transmission arena, all the standard cars in the series sport Automatic 5 speed Sequential Sport Shift, Shift and Grade Logic Controls to ensure that the driver is in full control while traversing either plain, uphill or downhill terrains. The option for converting this basic configuration to either the 5 Speed Manual or to the 6 Speed Auto or Manual is also available. The manual mode comes with Paddle Shifters. Read the rest of this entry »