Acura NSX Concept meets a 1991 Acura NSX - Courtesy Edmunds.com, Inc.

The past and future of Acura come together in an Edmunds’ Inside Line NSX comparison.

Inside Line editors got a chance to size up their long-term 1991 Acura NSX with the new NSX Concept at Acura’s headquarters in Torrance, California. Fortunately for us, along with their measuring tape they brought a camera to satisfy our visual cravings.

Check out a few teaser shots below, then head over to insideline.com for the full article and 57-photo gallery.

[Source: Edmunds' Inside Line]

Red Acura NSX Concept - Courtesy auto.sina.com.cn

Here’s the NSX Concept I mentioned in an earlier post, sporting a new cherry red paint job at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show. I’ve also attached a few shots of the ILX and RDX “borrowed” from Chinese site Sina.com. They’ve got full galleries of each model, so head over to auto.sina.com.cn to check out the complete set.

[Source: Sina]

Acura NSX Concept Beijing Motor Show Debut

It should be a busy stretch for Acura dealerships in North America this year with the arrival of the 2013 RDX earlier this month and the 2013 ILX on sale May 22nd. Acura looks to follow suit in China with the introduction of the same two models scheduled to go on sale this fall. The RDX and ILX will join Acura China’s currrent lineup which consists of the RL, TL, MDX and ZDX.

Acura/Honda released a few press images today for the 2012 Beijing Motor Show where the RDX, ILX and the NSX Concept will make its Chinese debut. The images of the NSX Concept are essentially the same we’ve already seen, but rendered with a new red paint color. I’ve read the NSX is indeed displayed at the show with the new paint job, but I haven’t seen any images or videos yet.

The one image of the Chinese spec RDX shows it will get the clear turn-signal treatment as well as headlamp washers which seem to be standard on the Chinese models.

Take a peek at the gallery below for a closer look.

[Source: Acura]

Robert Downey Jr. at The Avengers Premiere

Official release from www.acuranews.com:

04/13/2012 – HOLLYWOOD, Calif.

Thousands watched with amazement as actor Robert Downey Jr. (“Tony Stark”) drove onto the red carpet in a custom Acura-created sports car at the Marvel’s The Avengers Hollywood premiere on Wednesday, April 11, at the El Capitan Theater. The premiere, co-sponsored by Acura, featured militarized S.H.I.E.L.D.-Edition Acura MDX and TL models that were used in the film to escort the actors on Hollywood Blvd.

In addition to Downey’s impressive arrival, Marvel’s The Avengers stars Chris Evans (Captain America), Mark Ruffalo (The Hulk), Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye) also arrived in a fleet of Acura vehicles.

“Acura is excited to continue our presence as the official vehicle of S.H.I.E.L.D. in Marvel films (Captain America: The First Avenger, THOR, and The Avengers),” said Mike Accavitti, Vice President of National Marketing Operations. S.H.I.E.L.D. agents and Marvel’s The Avengers’ characters including Hawkeye and Black Widow can be seen driving militarized Acura vehicles throughout the highly anticipated film, including the MDX, ZDX and TL models, along with a cameo from the entirely new 2013 RDX.

Fans can further immerse themselves in the world of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Marvel’s The Avengers by visiting http://www.SHIELDops.com and testing Avengers-inspired technology mounted to S.H.I.E.L.D.-Edition Acura vehicles. Fans can earn the chance to win movie passes and S.H.I.E.L.D. gear. The grand prize is an all-expense-paid Tony Stark-inspired trip to New York City.

Marvel’s The Avengers opens in theaters nationwide Friday, May 4, 2012.

[Source: Acura]

Marvel’s The Avengers

As the official vehicle of S.H.I.E.L.D., Acura gets to share the spotlight with the stars at The Avengers Red Carpet World Premiere at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles.

Watch the event streaming live on marvel.com and enjoy a few shots from Acura_Insider in the gallery below.

If you missed it, Robert Downey Jr. did indeed roll up to the red carpet in the Acura Avengers NSX Sports Car.

[Image Source: Acura_Insider]

Acura Avengers Sports Car - Courtesy Edmunds.com, Inc.

By now most of you have already caught a glimpse of the famous open top NSX Concept that Tony Strark will be sporting in the upcoming Avengers movie. If you’re looking to get a closer look at the one-off NSX and the other Acura S.H.I.E.L.D. models, you’re in for a treat because Edmunds’ Inside Line has posted an extensive gallery of photos with the three vehicles.

They’ve got some killer photos of the NSX Roadster in motion, and as a bonus, they even brought in the original NSX for some side by side comparison shots. Judging by the interior and engine bay of the Avengers Sports Car, under all that body work it IS a first generation NSX.

The other two Acura S.H.I.E.L.D. models, a militarized matte gray TL and MDX are also featured, complete with push bars, sirens other movie props.

I’ve attached a few teaser shots below, but don’t miss the chance to see this huge gallery, visit insideline.com for all 177 photos.

[Source: Edmunds' Inside Line]

Acura RLX Concept

After the successful unveiling of a new and powerful looking Acura flagship concept, I must admit I was a bit disappointed by the uninspiring press images that shortly followed. Redemption was found though after watching the brilliantly executed promotional video that accompanied the release. Now I’m not sure how much of it was CG trickery, but the end result was beautiful nonetheless.

I created a gallery of enhanced screenshots from the video to capture the RLX Concept in some different backdrops. The image above is my personal favorite, as it shows how menacing the RLX with its Jewel Eye headlamps could look rolling down the street.

Check out the gallery below, and If you haven’t already seen the video you can view it by clicking here.

Acura RLX Concept

Here are some screenshots of the new Acura RLX Concept at the New York International Auto Show. The original B-Roll video can be seen by clicking here.