Official press photos of the 2.0L, 2.4L and Hybrid 2013 Acura ILX.

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Sporty styling, new technology and efficient powertrains are highlights

02/08/2012 – CHICAGO

Following up on its blockbuster appearance at this year’s Detroit auto show, Acura today unveiled production versions of two new vehicles at the Chicago Auto Show. A completely redesigned 2013 Acura RDX crossover sport utility vehicle and the all-new 2013 Acura ILX luxury compact sedan were shown. Both new Acura models are scheduled for launch in the Spring.

“We are excited to be launching these two new luxury models as the gateway of Acura’s revitalized product lineup,” said Jeff Conrad, vice president and general manager of Acura. “As we embark on our second 25 years as a premium luxury-performance automobile brand, we are excited about the role these two vehicles will play in welcoming a new generation of luxury car buyers to the Acura brand.”

2013 Acura ILX

The 2013 Acura ILX compact sedan is an all-new model that is positioned as the gateway into the Acura brand. The primary target customers for the new ILX are Generation Y— successful 20 and 30-somethings moving into the luxury car ranks but looking for high-value propositions in their purchases.

“First-time luxury buyers tend to place a high value on exterior styling, affordability and environmental issues, and that’s what we have created with the new Acura ILX,” said Jon Ikeda, head of the Acura Design Studio. “The strategy behind this new model is to position ILX as the first opportunity for many young buyers to enter the luxury market.”

Sleek and sporty, the ILX combines luxury, performance and efficiency. While maintaining a strong emphasis on stylish and aerodynamically efficient exterior design, the ILX features a large and airy greenhouse that provides excellent outward visibility. As a five-passenger luxury sedan, the ILX combines compact proportions with a spacious passenger interior and ample cargo space— perfect attributes for young professionals on the go.

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As a proud sponsor and official vehicle of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, Acura is on location with the “Acura Studio” in Park City Utah. Aside from celebrities like Rashida Jones and Elijah Woods dropping in, you can get a glimpse of Acura NSX Roadster featured in the upcoming Avengers Movie. There’s still time to check it out if you’re in town, the 2012 Sundance Film Festival runs from January 19 – 29.

View a few photos below, or visit Acura’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Acura.

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Here’s your chance to get up close and personal with some of the models Acura presented at the 2012 North American International Auto Show.

NY Acura Dealers sent in the Tier10 team along with award-winning photographer Douglas Sonders to capture both the new and current models of the Acura booth. For those who attended the show, you were probably too busy wiping the drool from your chin to really take in the details of the new concepts. Have another look, you’ll likely find you missed some really cool design features that Jon Ikeda and the Acura Design team incorporated.

[Source: Joseph Olesh/Tier10 Marketing, Douglas Sonders]

The RDX Prototype, ILX Concept and NSX Concept are now featured on the Future Vehicles section of www.acura.com. The series of slides offer some different angles and lighting, along with a few notes on the philosophy behind each model.

See the full presentation at www.acura.com.

[Source: Acura]

Acura NSX Concept

The automotive media roared in applause today at COBO Center as Honda CEO Takanobu Ito unveiled the new Acura NSX concept. The rebirth of the NSX brings a type of excitement that hasn’t been felt in recent years by Honda and Acura enthusiasts.

Automotive journalists, reporters and photographers crammed the Acura booth to get the first glimpse of a trio of new Acura models. After an introduction by Vice President and General Manager Jeff Conrad, taking turns on stage to present the three vehicles were Assistant Vice President of Product Planning Vicki Poponi, Head of the Acura Design Studio Jon Ikeda, and finally Honda CEO Takanobu. Full press conference remarks are available for viewing at www.acuranews.com

Covered up for most of the day, the NSX sat centre stage with its sharp edges creasing the sheets. The full mid-engine concept was later revealed with aggressive futuristic styling and sharp angles. While Acura’s hybrid halo car was the definite show stopper and received most of the attention, we can’t ignore the debut of the next generation RDX prototype and the all-new ILX Concept. The upcoming RDX gains a 6-speed automatic transmission, V6 engine, and looks “grown up” with bold new exterior styling. The ILX Concept was revealed as a luxury compact sedan, with nice proportions and a sleek, “jet-like” front end. It will be offered with a 2.0-liter I4 engine, a 2.4-liter I4 engine, and a 1.5-liter gasoline-electric hybrid power train. More details should be coming in the next few months.

The RDX and ILX are scheduled to be released this year, but NSX fans will have to wait another 2-3 years to see a production model. Acura is not done with concepts quite yet though, watch for a new flagship possibly at the 2012 New York Auto Show in April.

[Source: Acura Connected]