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Tag Archives: Jon Ikeda

Video: 2021 Acura TLX with Jon Ikeda

Video: 2021 Acura TLX with Jon Ikeda

Posted on 2020/06/17 by AcuraConnected

MDX Type S? A new performance compact sedan? TLX wagon? Take a ride with the man who’s brought back Precision Crafted Performance. Acura’s Jon Ikeda chats with Motor Trend’s Miguel Cortina about the new 2021 TLX and what’s coming up… READ MORE →

Posted in: Acura News, TLX | Tags: 2021 Acura MDX, 2021 Acura TLX, Jon Ikeda, MotorTrend, TLX Type S | Comment

Video: Jon Ikeda Discusses the NSX Concept at NAIAS 2013

Posted on 2013/01/20 by AcuraConnected

Find out how the NSX Concept has evolved into its second iteration from Acura Chief Designer Jon Ikeda in a Temple of VTEC video interview below.

Posted in: Acura Videos, NSX | Tags: Jon Ikeda, North American International Auto Show, NSX Concept, Temple of VTEC | Comment

Tyson Hugie’s ILX Experience

Posted on 2012/03/13 by AcuraConnected

Acura Enthusiast Tyson Hugie was invited to Acura headquarters in Torrance, California to learn more about the ILX directly from the design team. Hear him discuss the ILX’s exterior and interior design in the videos below. There’s still more coming up… READ MORE →

Posted in: Acura Videos, ILX | Tags: 2013 Acura ILX, Jon Ikeda, Tyson Hugie | 5 Comments

Drive to Five’s Tyson Hugie Discusses the ILX

Posted on 2012/02/09 by AcuraConnected

The newest model of the Acura family showed its true production form yesterday, revealing some improved adjustments to an already beautiful concept design. If the 2013 ILX is an indication of where Acura design is headed, I’m definitely looking forward… READ MORE →

Posted in: Acura Videos, ILX | Tags: 2013 Acura ILX, Drive to Five, Jon Ikeda, Tyson Hugie | 4 Comments

Video: Jon Ikeda walk-around of all 3 Acura Concepts

Posted on 2012/01/20 by AcuraConnected

Acura Chief Designer Jon Ikeda Acura Chief Designer Jon Ikeda shares his insight on the Acura concepts shown at NAIAS 2012 in a series of videos produced by the Temple of VTEC team. Find out which design features are staying, and… READ MORE →

Posted in: Acura Videos | Tags: Jon Ikeda, North American International Auto Show, Temple of VTEC | Comment

Acura Chief Designer Jon Ikeda’s 5 Favorites on the NSX Concept

Posted on 2012/01/17 by AcuraConnected

Automobile Magazine caught up with Acura’s Chief Designer Jon Ikeda at the 2012 NAIAS last week for a little discussion on the NSX Concept. A short article about the meeting revealed Ikeda’s five favorite aspects of the vehicle: Proportion, Size, Front-end graphics/roof… READ MORE →

Posted in: Acura Videos, NSX | Tags: Automobile Magazine, Jon Ikeda, Road & Track | 1 Comment

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Fresh photos of @papiflyy’s bagged Acura ADX! 🔥 S Fresh photos of @papiflyy’s bagged Acura ADX! 🔥

Sitting on the new @flyyairr suspension kit and Work VS-XX wheels, this Urban Gray Pearl ADX stands out with paint-matched trim all around. 👌
According to MotorTrend, a recent press roundtable According to MotorTrend, a recent press roundtable with Acura executives offered a glimpse at where the brand is headed, and there’s some good news if you love cars.

“The plan is to keep sedans in our lineup,” said Gary Robinson, Acura’s vice president of auto strategy. “They’re core to our lineup. If sedans in general went away entirely we’d have to reevaluate, but the segment has stabilized.”

There weren’t any specifics on which sedans might be coming, but the Integra is expected to get a replacement around 2029.

The next MDX has reportedly been pushed back to 2031, with the ADX following in 2032. But that doesn’t mean they’ll be sitting around unchanged until then. Both the ADX and Integra could get some mid-cycle powertrain updates along the way.

And there could be some fun stuff on the horizon. Acura isn’t ruling out putting its striking Nexera coupe into production, with gas, hybrid or EV power all potentially on the table depending on what customers want.

If you could bring ONE Acura car model back, which one would it be? TLX? NSX? LEGEND?
Who's old enough to remember the Acura dealerships Who's old enough to remember the Acura dealerships of the 80s?! 

Here’s @silverhillacura in Calgary, throwin' it way back to their dealership built in 1987!
A few more photos of the Acura NEXERA Vision in na A few more photos of the Acura NEXERA Vision in natural light, captured yesterday at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering.

During Acura’s press conference, Acura Creative Director and Vice President Yasutake Tsuchida presented the vehicle, which shared the stage with some OG Acuras, including a first-generation Legend and first-generation Integra.
Acura has revealed its latest concept, and surpris Acura has revealed its latest concept, and surprise, it’s not an SUV! The NEXERA Vision concept introduces a new exterior and interior design language for the brand, with some of its styling expected to appear on the next generation Acura RDX Hybrid.

Finished in Matte Titanium, the sleek coupe features dual hinge butterfly doors, active aerodynamics and a distinctive new lighting signature. Look closely and you’ll notice the headlights and taillights were inspired by the “A” mark in the Acura logo. We’ve already seen this new taillight design on the Acura Hybrid SUV Prototype.

Inside, the NEXERA Vision features a sharp, contemporary cockpit with sustainable materials, forged carbon and gloss black finishes. Materials include recycled aluminum, Alcantara and CircuLeather.

Acura will unveil the NEXERA Vision at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering, on Friday, August 14, before showcasing the concept on the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Concept Lawn on Sunday, August 16.
Acura is once again returning to Monterey Car Week Acura is once again returning to Monterey Car Week with something special to unveil. The brand is set to bring an all-new concept car to the famed event. The concept will preview Acura's new design language, which will first appear on the upcoming fourth-generation Acura RDX Hybrid.

The teaser shows the "X-wing" tail light configuration seen on the Acura Hybrid SUV Prototype, suggesting the concept could be an SUV or SUV-inspired vehicle. What do you think?
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