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First Look: 2013 Acura ILX
We saw the concept in Detroit, and now Acura has debuted the production version of its ILX compact sedan. The new car marks a move downmarket for Acura, representing a sub-TSX line meant to draw younger buyers into the fold.
Detroit 2012: Auto Show Round Up
Here’s the full list of Winding Road’s coverage of Detroit 2012. Check back on this post over the next few days, as there are always a few stragglers that make their way into the fold at the last minute.
Detroit 2012: Live Photos Of The 2013 Acura RDX
Earlier, we brought you the news about the 2013 Acura RDX at its debut in Detroit. Now we have the live photos to go along with it. Have a look in the photo gallery.
Detroit 2012: Live Photos Of The Acura ILX Concept
We’ve turned our lenses on the sleek and sexy Acura ILX Concept. This concept previews a new Acura coming to market soon, and possibly replacing the TSX.
First Look: 2013 Acura RDX
Acura has revealed the second generation of its RDX compact SUV, a vehicle that will go on sale in the spring of 2012, at the 2012 North American International Auto Show.
Detroit 2012: Acura ILX Concept
Acura has revealed a very close to production-ready concept of its upcoming ILX sedan, a car that will represent the new entry-level for the brand.
Winding Road Video: The Acura NSX Concept Debuts In Detroit
Join us at the Acura press conference in Detroit for the debut of the beautiful Acura NSX Concept.
Driven: 2012 Acura TSX Special Edition
It’s probably fair to say that, from the perspective of the typical driving enthusiast, the four-cylinder, manual-transmission equipped TSX is the second-most cohesive product in Acura’s lineup today. We love the TSX Sport Wagon for its form factor (we’re charter members of the Wagon Geeks Support Network, what can we say), but the lack of a manual trans option kills it for many enthusiasts. The bigger TL SH-AWD can be had with a brilliant 6MT, and is a more powerful, graceful vehicle, and clearly our favorite Acura to drive. But even there, the higher starting price of the TL allows for more and interesting competitors, and the combative design makes the TL a non-starter for many.
List: Ten Cars To Be Excited For In 2012
2012 is right around the corner, and by most accounts, it looks like it’s going to be a great year for the automotive industry, with a new wave of Greenformance cars, the revival of some classic nameplates, and a raft of performance autos from legendary marques. Countdown with us as we get ready for the cars of 2012.
Detroit 2012: Ten Hot Cars Coming To Detroit
The 2012 North American International Auto Show will be hitting Detroit in about a month, which means it’s time to preview some of the upcoming production and concept cars that will be unveiled at the Detroit show.
Car Audio Test: Acura TSX Special Edition—Acura Premium Sound
This system has some problems. It sounds okay but a little lumpy, with a fairly big lower mid-range dip and blurry bass. The imaging is rather odd, shifted to the right, too low on the dash and overall a bit disembodied. The treble quality is actually pretty good, and the music doesn’t sound totally lifeless, despite these flaws. None of this is helped by the noise level on the TSX which, while not high, interferes more than on upper-end luxury models.
Car Audio Test: Acura ZDX—ELS
Honda/Acura does its own audio systems, and judging by this one, there’s really no need for them to go to the established audio brands for help.
List: 15 Most Involving Six-Cylinder Cars
Winding Road’s inaugural Involvement Index Awards are getting closer and closer. So to whet your appetite for all the index glory that is to come, we present this list of the most involving six-cylinder cars.
Quick Drive: 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXL FWD
To me, the LaCrosse is simply a mode of transportation. I don’t particularly feel any sense of engagement while I’m driving it. It’s numb, comfortable, and that’s about it.
Quick Drive: 2011 Acura RDX
I think that the Acura RDX suffers a little bit from being an early entry into this kind of strange, small luxury crossover segment. I too love the 2.3-liter turbo four in the RDX, it’s a strong, characterful engine that shows that Honda really can do a turbo if it sets its mind to it. But, the fact of the matter is that I can buy an Infiniti EX35 that offers slightly better fuel economy and more power (though a tiny bit less torque) from it’s 3.5-liter V-6, for less money.
Blog: Living Without The Stick In The Acura TL SH-AWD
The Acura TL SH-AWD has one of the best manual gearboxes I’ve ever had the pleasure of using. I’ve previously described the shifter as a “magic wand.” Combined with a light, easy clutch, shifting is such a joy, however quick, that I feared that sole maneuver was coloring my overall feeling for the TL, which is chiefly positive. A chance in a 2012 TL SH-AWD equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission would be my opportunity to find out.
Driven: 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD
So, short of the not-to-be-mentioned-again nose job (last one, promise), what’s new for 2012? The biggest change for the driver is a new six-speed automatic transmission, which can be operated via the same wheel-mounted paddle shifters found in the last version (or via the central gearlever, if you prefer). We found the action of the sixer autobox to be relatively rapid and good to use, though not entirely different in a back-road situation than the five-speed affair that preceded it. The big wins for the new transmission are a slightly more refined (meaning quiet) character on the highway, and better fuel economy.
First Look: 2012 Acura TL
Acura has unveiled the facelifted 2012 TL at the Chicago Auto Show. Besides its refreshed looks, the car also gets a new six-speed automatic transmission and slightly improved fuel economy.
First Look: 2012 Buick Regal eAssist
Buick is showing its 2012 Regal with its new “light electrification” (read: mild-hybrid) system called eAssist. The Buick Regal eAssist uses a lithium-ion battery pack, electric motor-generator, and regenerative braking to help the car’s directly injected 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. It is also equipped with a start-stop function to quietly shut down the engine instead of letting it idle, and smoothly restarting when it is time to move again.
Driven: 2011 Year In Review(s)
2011 has been a busy year in the Winding Road offices, with auto shows, new model launches, and the usual comings and goings of the automotive industry filling the virtual pages of our website. Even with all the activity, there has been a near-constant stream of automobiles filtering in and out of our parking lot, giving us no shortage of vehicular material to write about.
Comparison: 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon vs. 2011 BMW 328i Sports Wagon
Two wagons—the 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon and the BMW 328i Sports Wagon—both are based on sedans. Both are luxury sport brands, one from Germany, and one from Japan. They are nearly identical in weight and cargo space, and, in this instance, they both are capable of shifting through the gears without any driver interference. They each have a lot of clout, whether dynamically or aesthetically, and they similar in price. In concept, despite their countries of origin, these two offer a lot in common to a buyer. But when we begin to take a closer look, the differences emerge.
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