Today Edmunds.com presented a very Civic-looking, yet sharp rendering of what a future ILX Coupe would look like, and in the same breath announced that it’s unlikely that Acura will ever build such a model. Edmunds.com says Honda previously hinted at a coupe variant, but with sales numbers not quite where they should be, Edmunds now thinks the addition of a coupe is “less likely”.

We’ve heard the 2014 ILX will come with some nice upgrades, hopefully it’s enough for a huge sales boost.

Head over to Edmunds.com for the full post - Edmunds.com: 2015 Acura ILX Coupe Is Dead

[Source: Edmunds.com]

2013 Acura RDX – Edmunds.com

Watch a short but favourable video review of the 2013 Acura RDX from Edmunds.com:

“Erin Riches gives you the pros and cons of the Acura RDX, along with insight on pricing, safety, and fuel economy plus a list of competitors of the RDX including the Audi Q5, BMW X3, Cadillac SRX, Lexus RX 350, Mercedes-Benz GLK and Volvo XC60.”

See the video below or for more info on the Acura RDX visit edmunds.com.

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Official release from www.acuranews.com:

04/19/2012 – TORRANCE, Calif.,

Acura has earned the 2012 Best Retained Value® Award for a luxury brand from Edmunds.com. The Acura MDX also captured the model award for best SUV Over $45,000. Acura was given the awards for maintaining the highest projected residual values after five years of ownership as a percentage of value when new.

“It is an honor for Acura to win this award from Edmunds.com,” said Jeff Conrad vice president of Acura sales. “Acura is committed to the philosophy of smart luxury, offering customers vehicles with robust feature content and premium appeal providing lasting value on a luxury scale.”

“With Acura beating out all other luxury brands” said Joe Spina, Director of Remarketing at Edmunds.com. “Acura’s family of vehicles continues to expand the brand’s status as one of the best values available to luxury car buyers today.”

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Best Retained Value SUV Over $45,000: 2012 Acura MDX

After an honorable mention last year, today Edmunds.com has announced Acura as the top luxury brand winner in its 2012 Best Retained Value^® Awards. In its second year, the awards aim to recognize brands and individual models that have the highest projected resale value after five years according to Edmunds’ data.

“Edmunds.com found that Honda’s average projected retained value after five years is 47.9%, while Acura’s average projected retained value is 44.6%.”

The Acura MDX took top spot in the SUV Over $45,000 segment, while the Acura TL and TSX are honorable mentions in the Sedan $30K-$40K segment.

“Honda has long had a reputation for dependable used vehicles, and that is reflected in today’s booming used car market, “ said Joe Spina, Director of Remarketing at Edmunds.com. “And with Acura beating out all other luxury brands, Honda’s family of vehicles continues to expand the company’s status as one of the best values available to car buyers today. “

This is Acura’s first time as the Luxury brand winner and Honda’s second consecutive win in the Non-Luxury division.

Visit Edmunds.com for more information or click here for the press release.

[Source: Edmunds.com]