Acura hybrid could arrive next year
08-10-11 | 09:06 PM
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Acura hybrid could arrive next year
Acura hybrid could arrive next year
Acura is working hard to revamp its existing lineup, and the first phase is underway thanks to some updated sheetmetal. Next year, Acura's main focus will be to increase the fuel efficiency of its portfolio, and this will be accomplished by the addition of hybrid powertrains for certain models. According to Automotive News, the TL, RDX and MDX are all slated to get a gas-electric option.
In addition to the hybrid automobiles, Acura is looking to revive both the RSX and NSX nameplates. The RSX will be offered as a sedan for the 2013 model year, and then a coupe starting in 2015. We won't get excited for the NSX just yet (its on-again/off-again reports have left us a bit cold), but rumor has it that we could see the Acura sports car by 2014. Fingers, toes, arms and legs are all crossed for that one.
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08-11-11 | 12:40 AM
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Let's work on the beak first (super easy), then the hybrid, OK acura?
not crossing my hands/legs/arms/toes/tails for a new nsx
I have a better of chance of selling my soul for an LFA than a new nsx
not crossing my hands/legs/arms/toes/tails for a new nsx
I have a better of chance of selling my soul for an LFA than a new nsx
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08-11-11 | 08:55 AM
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If it is a IMA setup they might as well pack up the brand and go home now. The IMA system is the biggest joke in the automotive world, besides Chrysler's lineup. My friend bought an 2010 Insight, against my urging not to, and she was wishing she bought a Prius now. The jerking and shuddering is unacceptable on a $20,000 Insight, imagine on a $50,000 RL?
08-11-11 | 09:45 AM
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for the last freaking time, Honda/Acura should ditch the whole hybrid thing altogether. Civic hybrid is the only Hybrid model in the family sells pretty decent (up to gen 8 at least). memo to Honda/Acura, there are a ton of buyers out there not interested in your lackluster hybrid technology, which only eek out a couple mph over the standard models. why don't you stick to what you do best, build light weight, high revving 4 bangers cars that handles well, they're cheaper to R & D and will have a ton more buyers than your hybrids.
08-11-11 | 10:39 AM
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Acura MDX, RDX and TL to Gain Hybrid Powertrains
A brand that is starving for something new is about to get it with Acura planning to equip its most popular models with a new hybrid powertrain. Both the RDX and MDX crossovers, which could arrive as early as next year, will be completely redesigned and feature the new hybrid setup.
The compact RDX will do away with its turbocharged 2.3-liter 4-cylinder (we’ll miss it) in favor of a standard 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, with a hybrid option. A 7-speed sequential transmission (something the brand could desperately use) may also arrive, but it’s not likely to appear until around 2015.
As for the MDX, it will also receive a hybrid version, likely as an option to the base V6 engine, which could drop in size from 3.7 to 3.5-liters. The same engine options would then be offered for the mid-size TL, which is expected to shrink slightly compared to the current model. In both the MDX and TL, look for cylinder deactivation and a start-stop system mated to Honda’s large car hybrid system – which could be a plug-in setup.
In addition to these major changes, the RL will reportedly live on, but with a more dramatic style. At the other end of the product lineup, the TSX may be axed entirely to make room for a new Civic-based RSX sedan model.
[Source: AutomotiveNews via CNET]
The compact RDX will do away with its turbocharged 2.3-liter 4-cylinder (we’ll miss it) in favor of a standard 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, with a hybrid option. A 7-speed sequential transmission (something the brand could desperately use) may also arrive, but it’s not likely to appear until around 2015.
As for the MDX, it will also receive a hybrid version, likely as an option to the base V6 engine, which could drop in size from 3.7 to 3.5-liters. The same engine options would then be offered for the mid-size TL, which is expected to shrink slightly compared to the current model. In both the MDX and TL, look for cylinder deactivation and a start-stop system mated to Honda’s large car hybrid system – which could be a plug-in setup.
In addition to these major changes, the RL will reportedly live on, but with a more dramatic style. At the other end of the product lineup, the TSX may be axed entirely to make room for a new Civic-based RSX sedan model.
[Source: AutomotiveNews via CNET]
How about plug-in hybrid Acuras? I could be persuaded to take a look at it.
08-11-11 | 11:48 AM
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