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LEGEND
The world’sfirst Japaneseluxury-brandvehicle.
INTEGRA
Integra availablein 3- or 5-door hatchback.
INTEGRA
Second- generationIntegraintroduced.
INTEGRA
Winner of the IMSAInternationalSedan Series Manufacturers’Championship.
LEGEND
First Acura with astandarddriver’sairbag.
NSX
The first all-aluminumsports car,and first use of VTECtechnology.
VIGOR
First5-cylinderenginefrom Acura.
LEGEND
Best-sellingluxury import,sixth yearin a row.
LEGEND
First 6-speed manualtransmissionoffered in an Acura.
TL
Firstgenerationof midsized sport sedanintroduced.
RL
First vehiclewith in-dash satellite-linked navigation.
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First luxuryimport brandto assemble vehicles inthe U.S.
TL
First Acura with dual-stage driverand passengerside airbags.
INTEGRA
RealTimeRacing winsSCCA World ChallengeTouring TwoChampionship.
INTEGRATYPE-R
The 195-hp “UltimateIntegra” soldin limited numbers.
MDX
First luxurySUV with3rd-row seating.
RSX
Introductionof i-VTECtechnology.
TSX
Premiumsport sedanlaunches.
TL
First vehicleto offer Bluetoothwirelesstechnology.
RL
First vehicleto offer SH-AWDand XMNavTraffic.
RDX
First VariableFlowTurbo-charged enginefrom Acura.
MDX
First Acura with ActiveDamper System andtuning atNürburgring.
TSX
RedesignedTSX debuts at New York Auto Show.
TL
First brandwith across-the-brandNHTSA 5-star crash safety ratings.
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First vehiclefrom Acura’s new designstudio inCalifornia.
TSX SPORTWAGON
The first sport wagon offeredby Acura.
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LOOKING BACK AT 25 YEARS OF LOOKING FORWARD.
When we launched the Acura Legend in 1986, its very existence constituted a first.
In the years since, we’ve never stopped innovating. As we enter our second
quarter-century, we continue to build on what we’ve learned, as well as search for
new breakthroughs. Because when you’re building the next generation of luxury
vehicles, you don’t stick with the status quo – you advance.
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SAFETYAdvanced Compatibility
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Engineering
A LOGO CANNOT SAVE YOUR LIFE.
Of all the feelings that driving a luxury vehicle elicits, a sense of security is
the most important. It’s why we incorporate safety into virtually every aspect
of design. The chassis of every Acura features an Advanced Compatibility
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Engineering (ACE
body structure. Unlike competitive designs that just absorb
frontal crash energy, ACE uses a network of structural elements to help redirect
crash energy around the cabin and away from you.
COMFORT Active Damper System
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SUBSTANCE IN THE FORM OF
A MAGNETO-RHEOLOGICAL
SUBSTANCE.
This is innovation at the molecular
level. A liquid that instantly
thickens in the presence of an
electromagnetic charge, creating
the intricate shape you see here.
Inside the Acura Active Damper
System, it responds by increasing
resistance, changing the vehicle’s
ride quality from smooth and
luxurious to tight and sporty in
as little as 5 milliseconds.
The system continuously monitors
road conditions and driver input,
giving you greater control and
more responsive handling.
Active Damper System included with Advance Package on MDX and ZDX.
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PERFORMANCE Advanced Materials
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.0001 BETTER.
In the world of automotive performance, improvements are usually measured
in increased horsepower or quicker 0-60 times. But behind those numbers,
you’ll find others. Acura 3.7-liter V-6 engines have cylinder sleeves composed
of a silicon-embedded aluminum alloy. Engineered to stay cooler, this helps
maintain a tolerance between the sleeves and the pistons that can be as little
as nearly zero millimeters wide. Translation: more power is put to use.
Along with systems like VTEC
we employ to help our engines perform beyond their displacement.
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valve management, it’s one of the measures
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QUALITY Laser Parts Verification
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A SINGLE PART, BROKEN DOWN INTO 1,000,000 PARTS.
Imagine that every pushpin used to create this work of art was an inspection
This still vastly underrepresents the amount of scrutiny it can take to verify
point.
even a single part. Using lasers accurate to within the width of a human hair,
technicians
points to ensure precision. This attention to detail results in the tightest fit
possible, helping our vehicles perform better and last longer.
compare auto parts to their CAD-file counterparts at up to 1,000,000
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PERFORMANCE Super Handling All-Wheel Drive
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TOGGLE LEFT AND RIGHT.
Unlike most competitive all-wheeldrive systems that simply transfer
power between the front and the rear
wheels, SH-AWD
power from side to side. Take a turn,
and up to 100% of available rear
power is sent to the outside wheel,
which is also rotated slightly faster.
The combination of these forces
literally pushes the vehicle through
the curve, giving you a level of
handling prowess unmatched by
conventional all-wheel drive.
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also directs rear
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive standard on RL, MDX and ZDX; available on RDX and TL.
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PERFORMANCE Nürburgring Testing
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ANYONE CAN MAKE
A CLAIM. YOU GO TO
NÜRBURGRING TO
MAKE A STATEMENT.
13 miles. 170 curves. Zero
room for error. Known
simply as the “Ring” to
driving enthusiasts, the
Nürburgring Nordschleife
circuit in Germany is
considered the toughest
natural road course in the
world. It’s not a place you’d
expect to find a vehicle that
seats seven. In developing
the driving characteristics
of the MDX, we spent weeks
there honing the vehicle’s
suspension, brakes and
steering. So when we call
the MDX a driver’s SUV,
it’s something we went to
considerable lengths to
back up.
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TECHNOLOGY Information Systems
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A DRIVER. A CAR. A SATELLITE. A DATABASE. A CONVERSATION.
As the world becomes an ever-increasing web of connectivity, an Acura is engineered to be
the ultimate link. Voice recognition gives you control over the Bluetooth
Navigation System
drive or a USB-connected iPod
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and, with Song by Voice® technology, the music on the vehicle’s hard disk
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A blind-spot information system (BSI) scans adjacent lanes and warns if it detects a vehicle
that could be out of the driver’s field of vision
AcuraLink
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keeps you abreast of what various automotive systems are up to as well as the
current driving conditions with XM NavTraffic
control tracks the position of the sun and it maintains temperature settings accordingly.
It’s all designed to keep you informed, entertained and comfortable.
*The system is not a substitute for your own visual assessment before changing lanes; system accuracy will vary based on weather, size of object and speed. †Some features require available Technology or Advance Package.
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GPS-linked climate
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OUR SPEAKERS CAN CREATE AN INTERESTING SOUND.
SILENCE.
Most speakers only create sound. Ours can also take it
the ZDX, RL and TSX V-6 uses microphones to constantly monitor engine noise.
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When unwanted noise is detected, opposing frequencies are broadcast through
the speakers to eliminate it, literally fighting sound with sound. It even works
when the vehicle’s audio system is turned off. The result is
noise for a quieter, more comfortable cabin.
engine
away. Active Sound Control
dramatically reduced
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TECHNOLOGY Acura/ELS Surround
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AN AUDIO SYSTEM
IS NOT A CAR PART.
For tuning engines,
transmissions and
suspension systems,
we rely on
automotive
engineers. When we set out
to create a world-class
audio system, we looked
for expertise elsewhere.
Six-time GRAMMY
winning recording engineer
Elliot Scheiner was an
obvious choice.
Working with our engineers,
Scheiner
helped create
the Acura/ELS Surround
Premium Audio System,*
and then precisely tuned
the 5.1 system to take
advantage of the unique
sound field created by each
vehicle’s cabin.
The result
is music that matches the
depth and nuance of the
original studio recording.
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SPEAKER
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BEETHOVEN’S
ODE TO JOY
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SPEAKER
SUBWOOFER
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ELS Surround Audio System included with Technology Package on ZDX, MDX, TL, TSX and RDX. RDX shown with available Technology Package.
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SAFETY IS MORE THAN
20 SYSTEMS DESIGNED
TO LOOK OUT FOR YOU.
SOME, QUITE LITERALLY.
It never hurts to have an extra eye
on the road. The available Collision
Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS
on the RL, MDX and ZDX is designed
to do just that, alerting you of a
possible collision and helping to
lessen its impact.
Along with systems like Vehicle
™
®
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Stability Assist
(VSA
, Brake Assist
and Electronic Brake Distribution
(
EBD), it’s proof that keeping you
out of harm’s way has always been
one of our top priorities.
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A DRIVER IS MOMENTARILY DISTRACTED.
A POTENTIAL COLLISION IS DETECTED.
AUDIO AND VISUAL ALERTS WARN THE DRIVER.
SEAT BELT TUGS TO FURTHER ALERT DRIVER.
BRAKES APPLY LIGHT PRESSURE.
SEAT BELT TIGHTENS, STRONG BRAKING ENSUES.
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*Depending on the circumstances, CMBS may not go through all of the alert stages before initiating the last stage (of collision mitigation).
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TECHNOLOGY HAS TAUGHT US WHEN NOT TO USE TECHNOLOGY.
There are times when the most sophisticated equipment known to man, is man.
So even in this era of automation, it still takes more than 1,40 0 people to
assemble an Acura. Whether it’s stretching the leather around a piece of the
dash or sanding sheet metal prior to painting, there are still numerous
times when the recognition of a human eye, and the skill of a human hand,
are required to meet the level of precision we demand of every vehicle.
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Tri-level railway cars used to transport
vehicles saved 125,481gallons of diesel
fuel in 2009.
Total water used for manufacturing
reduced by 128 million gallons in 2010.
In 2009, the Marysville plant earned
the EPA’s ENERGY STAR for superior
energy efficiency.
Distribution of parts in a dieselelectric hybrid truck reduces CO
emissions by 15% compared to
conventional tractor trailers.
All Acura vehicles have been 90%
recyclable since 2004.
Landfill waste from manufacturing
activity reduced by 65% from the
previous year.
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In 2009, CO2 emissions were reduced
by 3,970 metric tons at two Acura plants.
Repairing and recycling manufacturing pallets kept 136,350 of them out of
landfills in 2010.
Corrugated packaging materials were
reduced by nearly 1.5 million pounds in
the last two years.
More than 90% of the RDX parts are
made from recyclable materials.
Receiving our first ULEV rating in 2001,
now every Acura is recognized as an
ultra-low emissions vehicle.
“Intelligent” paint booths reduce CO
emissions from painting operations
by as much as 25%.
ENVIRONMENT Waste and Pollution Reduction
Efficiently utilized shipping crates
used for parts distribution save over 704
metric tons of CO
A parts consolidation center at the
Marysville plant reduces CO
from parts transportation by 90 metric
tons per year.
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All Acura manufacturing plants will
achieve zero waste-to-landfill by
A pr i l 2 011.
2 emissions per year.
2emiss ions
Alliston and Marysville plants saved
more than 840,000 cubic meters of
natural gas in 20 09.
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Reduced use of packaging materials
saved more than 635,000 pounds of
wood in 2009.
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SUBSTANCE AS DEFINED AS A DESIRE
TO LEAVE LESS SUBSTANCE BEHIND.
A program to recycle manufacturing pallets is never going to be a top news
item. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth doing. While just about every
car company is trying to burnish their “green” credentials, Acura has spent
the last decade changing the way we make our vehicles, drastically
reducing the amount of waste and pollutants. When it comes to managing
our environmental impact, we’re always looking for more ways to do less.
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• Steel coils created
• Tested by supplier
• Steel coils received at factory
• Steel coils retested
• Blanks cut
• Front end form created
• Front floor form created
• Rear floor form created
• Front fender forms created
• Rear fender forms created
• Door pillar forms created
• Door skin forms created
• Frame rail forms created
• Roof panel forms created
• Door panels laser-welded
• Door panels stamped
• Center pillars hot-stamped at supplier
• Stamped components produced at various suppliers
• Steel components welded at suppliers, delivered to auto plant
• Steel components delivered to welding lines
• Raw plastics tested by supplier
• Raw plastics received
• Raw plastics retested
• Moisture check
• Viscosity chec k
• Plastic pellets blown into plastic injection molds
• Instrument-panel components formed by high-pressure injection mold
• Headlights, taillights, HVAC, sunroofs, clips, radios and other electronics
• Molded parts handled by robots
• Robots conduct flame treatment to smooth edges
• Instrument panels sent to “inpanel” subassembly
• Front bumpers made by high-pressure injection mold
• Rear bumpers made by high-pressure injection mold
o Doors, trunks and hatches, hoods (Aluminum on TL) assembled
• “White body” is formed by welding floor, sides and roof together
• White body white-glove-tested for imperfections
• Paint time, white body to finished body: 10hrs
• Parts and components delivered from hundreds of suppliers
• Transmissions produced from raw aluminum and hundreds of par ts
• Engines produced from raw steel, aluminum and hundreds of parts
• Engine dressing in auto plant with wiring and tubing
• Inspected
• Robots conduct flame treatment
• Front bumper edges smoothed
• Inspected
• Sent to bumper paint
• Inspected by paint
• Front bumpers painted
• Inspected again
• Adhesion test (crosscheck test)
• Color match check
• Front bumper sent to sub assembly
• Inspected yet again
• Sent to production line
• Robots conduct flame treatment
• Rear bumper edges smoothed
• Inspected
• Sent to paint
• Inspected by paint
• Rear bumpers painted
• Inspected again
• Adhesion test (crosscheck test)
• Color match check
• Rear bumper sent to assembly
• Inspected yet again
• Sent to production line
• In Weld:
o Front end joined to-
o -Front floor joined to-
o -Rear floor
o Floor comp assembled
o Side panel outer assembled
o Roof comp assembled
o Front fender comp assembled
o Rear fender comp assembled
• Additional welds stiffen and strengthen
• Robot weld station 1
• Robot weld station 2
• Robot weld station 3
• Robot weld station 4
• Robot weld station 5
• Robot weld station 6
• Robot weld station 7
• Robot weld station 8
• Door hinges added
• Header assembly weld-finished
• Header assembly prepped
• Header assembly inspected
• Header assembly to production line
• Doors assembly weld-finished
• Door assembly prepped
• Door assembly inspected
• Door assembly to production line
• Hood assembly weld-finished
• Hood assembly prepped
• Hood assembly inspected
• Hood assembly to production line
• Trunk assembly weld-finished
• Trunk assembly prepped
• Trunk assembly inspected
• Trunk assembly to production line
• Header installed by robot
• Front fenders installed by robot
• Rear fenders installed by robot
• Doors installed by robot
• Hood installed by robot
• Trunk installed by robot
• Weld splatter cleaned
• Welds hand-inspected for weld integrity
• Welds touched up by hand (if necessary)
• White body created
• White body measured for accuracy
• Doors measured for accuracy
• T-scanner checks virtual door fit
• Gap light gun measures panel flushness
• Ultrasonic weld tests
• VIN number applied
• White body e-coated (electro deposition)
• White body baked
• White body inspected
• White body seams sealed
• White body underbody coated
• White body baked again
• Exterior primer applied
• White body baked again
• White body inspected
• Imperfections removed by hand
• Base coat electrically charged
• Base coat applied
• Clear coat electrically charged
• Clear coat applied
• Painted body baked
• Painted body inspected
• Painted body inspected again
• Painted body color checked
• Defects inspected
• Wax applied to body
• Wax applied to underbody
• Doors removed-sent to subassembly
• Door subassembly
• Instrument subassembly
• Front suspension subassembly
• “Missions” shipped to AEP
• Mission docked to engine
• Engine shipped to auto plant
• Rear suspension subassembly
• Subframe subassembly
• Stabilizer bar subassembly
• Fuel pipes installed
• Brake pipes installed
• HVAC pipes installed
• Radiator pipes installed
• Wiring harness installed
• Headlights installed
• Headlights inspected
• Taillights installed
• Taillights inspected
• Seat belts installed
• Side-cur tain airbags installed
• Interior garnishes installed
• Door seals installed
• Carpet installed
• Headliner installed
• Instrument panel installed
• Engine/front suspension assembly installed
• Rear suspension installed
• Exhaust system installed
• Underbody covers installed
• Cargo zone installed
• Vision-aided robots install glass
• Roof molding installed
• Windshield molding installed
• Doors reattached to body
• Freon added
• Radiator fluid added
• Power steering fluid added
• Interior inspected
• Exterior inspected
• Engine inspected
• Line end tester connected
• Electrical tested
• Fuel system chec k
• Water soak test
• Every single screw checked for proper torque
• Body sent to Vehicle Quality Department
• Two exterior inspectors per car
• 18 points of inspection per item
• Trunk fit checked
• Door fit checked
• Hood fit checked
• Interior inspected
• Sunroof inspected
• Components inspected
• HVAC system inspected
• Electrical systems tested
• Steering wheel aligned
• Headlights aligned
• Engine bay inspected
• Engine dyno tested
• Drivetrain dyno tested
• Cruise control tested
• Gauges tested
• Headlights tested again
• High beams tested
• Anti-loc k braking system (ABS) tested
• TPMS tested
• Chassis pit test conducted
• Front suspension inspected
• Rear suspension inspected
• Vehicle shower-tested for 5 minutes
• Vehicle sent to drive track
• Mogul testing
• Rough road testing
• Bar road surface testing
• Brick road surface testing
• ABS brake tracking test
• Vehicle checked for squeaks
• ABS wet track test
• Delivered to customer prep
• Door latch function test
• Hood latch function test
• Trunk latch function test
• Door lock function test
• Hood closing force test
• Trunk closing force test
• Tailgate closing force test
• Final Inspection Card issued
• Final Inspection Card scanned
• Monroney Label printed
• Monroney Label attached to side window
• Acura takes possession, ships to dealers
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THOUSANDS OF STEPS.
ONE DIRECTION.
Just as an Acura is a perfectly
synchronized orchestration of parts,
so too is the process by which it is made.
And as complex as this chart appears,
it is merely the last stage in that process.
Before the first roll of sheet metal
enters the factory, our engineers are
working with our designers to ensure
their ideas survive. For example, the TL
designers felt the thin strips of metal
that extend above the taillights were
crucial components in giving the vehicle
its aggressive looks. To make them
a reality, the engineers had to invent
a new kind of conveyor belt, one that
wouldn’t deform the parts as they
cooled. Similar measures throughout the
manufacturing process help ensure that
every Acura is everything we say it is.
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MDX
A METICULOUSLY ENGINEEREDLOOPHOLE IN THE LAW OF PHYSICS.
MDX
2011
MDX
A METICULOUSLY ENGINEEREDLOOPHOLE IN THE LAW OF PHYSICS.
RDX
2011
RDX
ANINSPIREDCOMBINATIONOFCARGOANDTURBO.
RDX
2011
RDX
ANINSPIREDCOMBINATIONOFCARGOANDTURBO.
TL
2011
TL
BUILT TO OUTPACE,OUTMANEUVER,OUTPERFORM,OUTINDULGE.
TL
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TL
BUILT TO OUTPACE,OUTMANEUVER,OUTPERFORM,OUTINDULGE.
TSX
2011
TSX
IT’S MOTIVATED BY A SPIRITED i-VTEC ENGINE.YOU WILL BE TOO.
TSX
2011
TSX
IT’S MOTIVATED BY A SPIRITED i-VTEC ENGINE.YOU WILL BETOO.
RL
2011
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FOR LUXURY AT ITS MOST ADVANCED,EVERY PART HAS A PART.
RL
2011
RL
FOR LUXURY AT ITS MOST ADVANCED,EVERY PART HAS A PART.
ZDX
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ZDX
PROOF THAT STEEL,ALUMINUM,LEATHER AND GLASSCAN ALL HAVE MAGNETIC PROPERTIES.
ZDX
2011
ZDX
PROOF THAT STEEL,ALUMINUM,LEATHER AND GLASSCAN ALL HAVE MAGNETIC PROPERTIES.
require monthly premium XM NavTraffic® and NavWeather™ subscriptions. Navigation-equipped vehicles include 90 days of XM NavTraffic and NavWeather service. XM NavTraffic is only available in select markets.
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Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (N HTS A’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Models tested with standard side-impact airbags (SABs). 2Visit www.handsfreelink.com for a list of compatible
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Navigation system available in the 48 contiguous United States and Hawaii. MDX, TL, TSX, and ZDX coverage includes Alaska. See your local Acura dealer for current navigation system area coverage. 4 The USB Audio Interface is used for direct connection to and
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INSPIRED BY MORE
INSPIRED SOURCES.
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With the goal of creating an
entirely new aesthetic feel, the
ZDX designers went beyond the
world of automotive luxury for
inspiration. They found it in the
sweeping roofline of a Japanese
sports arena. In the combining of
different materials and textures at
a San Francisco luxury hotel. Even
in the stained oak barrels found at
a Napa winery. One drive beneath
a beautiful blue sky is all you’ll
need to figure out what inspired
the vehicle’s panoramic glass roof.
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Keeping the negative effects of sunlight at bay
are a power-retractable UV sunshade as well as
the available GPS-linked climate control, which
tracks the position of the vehicle in relation to
the sun and automatically compensates for the
sun’s radiant heat.
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While the ZDX may have plenty of pulse-quickening power, the first priority of Acura engineers was to ensure that it is
delivered as efficiently as possible. Utilizing Acura’s signature VTEC® technology, the 3.7-liter, 300-hp engine employs two
separate cam profiles to optimize both low-end torque and high-end horsepower. Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD
helps ensure that none of that potential is wasted. Sensing where extra torque is needed, this system distributes power
between the front and rear wheels, and in turns, can even send 100% of available rear power to the outside wheel and
increase its rotation speed for tighter cornering.
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Technology is at its best when it’s easy to use. With the ability to recognize hundreds of commands, available
voice recognition lets you speak naturally, giving you greater control over many of the vehicle’s features,
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including the Bluetooth
and weather information,
HandsFreeLink
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and many functions of the available Acura/ELS Surround® Premium Audio System.
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the available navigation system with its continuously updated traffic
Song by Voice® even lets you call up a song by saying its title or artist.
THOROUGHLY REFINED.
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With the well-being of passengers a
top priority, safety is anything but
an afterthought. The chassis features
Acura’s Advanced Compatibility
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Engineering™ (ACE
)
body structure,
which uses a connected network
of structural elements to help direct
frontal crash energy around the
passenger compartment. Systems
designed to keep you out of harm’s
way include Vehicle Stability Assist
®
(
)
VSA
, which can sense a potential
™
loss of traction and take action to
help the driver stay in control.
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The Acura ZDX represents a benchmark not only in
style, but also in substance. This is especially true with
the available Advance Package. This includes the
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS), which continually
adjusts the ride quality based on driving conditions.
In addition, the blind-spot information system (BSI)
and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) help keep an eye
out for those sharing the road, as does the Collision
™
Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS
)
, which can
automatically apply the brakes and tighten seat belts
in anticipation of an imminent collision.
*
Specifically designed for the weekend escape, the
ZDX offers plenty of room up front and in back. Underfloor storage and removable side panels, as well as loop
carpet, give the cargo area a stylish-yet-functional
appearance. With the split rear seats up, capacity is
27.5 cu ft, plenty of room for your golf bags. Fold the
seats down and you’ve got 57.3 cu ft at your disposal.
* Depending on the circumstances, CMBS may not go through all of the alert stages before
initiating the last stage (of collision mitigation).
Acura reminds you to properly secure items in the cargo area.
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LIFE’S COMPROMISES CAN COME IN MANY
FORMS. NONE OF WHICH LOOK LIKE THIS.
The 2011 Acura ZDX pictured in front of the historic Carolina Hotel at Pinehurst Resort. Find
out for yourself why Pinehurst is so often called upon to be golf’s world stage. As the setting
for both the 1999 and 2005 U.S. Open Championships, it has seen its share of memorable
moments. More are sure to happen as Pinehurst hosts both the 2014 U.S. Open and 2014 U.S.
Women’s Open Championship. Acura has been the preferred vehicle of Pinehurst since 2005.
OWNER BENEFITS
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When you purchase a vehicle with the exceptional quality of an Acura, you expect service
and support to be of the same caliber. After all, a premium automobile is only part
of the ownership experience. With Acura you also get a commitment. To personalized
care. To attentive service. This commitment is apparent the moment you first enter an
Acura dealership and for years down the road. It comes from a belief that every aspect
of owning an Acura should be an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
Warranty3 All Acura vehicles and Acura accessories installed by the dealer at the time of
vehicle purchase have a 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty. Acura vehicles are also covered
by a 6-year/70,000-mile limited powertrain warranty. In addition, outer-body rust-through is
covered on all Acura vehicles by a 5-year/unlimited-mile limited warranty.
Acura Financial Services
with the process.
Acura Care
period enhances peace of mind. See your Acura dealer for features and benefits available
with this program.
®
Comprehensive vehicle and travel protection beyond the initial warranty
4
Whether you’re buying or leasing, this program can assist you
Advanced Compatibility Engineering
control
Dual-stage, multiple-threshold front, front side and side curtain airbags (SRS) with rollover sensor
front head restraints
STANDARD ZDX FEATURES
Dual-zone, dual-mode adaptive climate control system
settings
power-operated tailgate
console and door trim
flat-folding second-row seat
CD changer and 8 speakers, including 8-inch subwoofer
Bluetooth Audio
Automatic dimming rearview mirror with rearview camera display
discharge (HID) headlights
19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P255/50 R19 103H all-season tires
/
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist /
/
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® wireless telephone interface1 / Active Sound Control / Remote-linked
/
/
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD
/
Sport seats with leather-trimmed interior / Premium leather instrument panel,
/
Driver’s and front passenger’s heated, power-adjustable seats / 60/40 split
/
Power panoramic multi-panel glass roof with tilt feature and power sunshade /
Fog lights
/
®
V-6 engine / 6-speed automatic transmission with Sequential
Torque-sensing, variable power-assisted rack-and-
/
™
™
)
body structure
(ACE
Acura 266-watt Premium Sound System with XM® Radio,6 6-disc in-dash
/
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA
/
Remote entry system with Acura personalized
/
USB Audio Interface with iPod® integration7 /
/
®
)
4-wheel independent
/
®
)
with traction
Auto-on/off bi-xenon high-intensity
/
Active
/
ZDX
5
®
®
)
(TLC
Total Luxury Care
benefits, a 24-hour Roadside Assistance program and Acura Concierge,
an emergency or when you’re planning a trip.
1-800-to-Acura Operators are available 24 hours a day to help get answers to your
Acura questions.
My Acura Your complimentary MyAcura personalized Web site provides the most current
information about your vehicle, gives you tips on how to care for your Acura and lets you
schedule service appointments online.
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Accessories
When it comes to personalizing, choose Acura genuine accessories that are crafted to the
same strict levels of quality as the rest of your ZDX. See your Acura dealer for a complete list
of accessories or go to acura.com.
acura.com
Visit us online for the latest specifications, MSRPs and special offers. You can also apply for
financing or even request a price quote from an Internet-certified Acura dealer.
As an Acura owner, you’ll enjoy services like Trip-Interruption
™
which offers help in
TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE
Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition,™ Traffic Rerouting™ and multi-view rear camera / Acura/ELS
®
Surround
CD, DVD-Audio player and Dolby
System with smart entry, pushbutton ignition and Acura personalized settings
dual-zone, dual-mode adaptive climate control system
leather-trimmed interior
ADVANCE PACKAGE
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)
Control (ACC)
front seats