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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, Motor Trend, 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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Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, here’s another Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, here’s another 2016 throwback. Ten years ago, the second-generation NSX was about to hit the streets, and Acura teased the world with this ad during Super Bowl 50, soundtracked by Van Halen’s Runnin’ with the Devil.
Who loves snow?! Which one of these Acuras are you Who loves snow?! Which one of these Acuras are you taking for a winter drive? 😁
🚘: @1to_types @thegreatwhite_tlx @de4blackbeast @rdx_lyh @yuta.transnation @thesolonsx @e29garage
Jumping on the 2016 trend, we’re throwing it back Jumping on the 2016 trend, we’re throwing it back 10 years to revisit Acura’s model lineup. At the time, it included two SUVs, three sedans, and the NSX—introduced that year as a 2017 model.

It also marked the final appearance of Acura’s full lineup wearing the “power plenum” grille, better known as the “beak,” before the 2017 MDX debuted a refreshed look with the Diamond Pentagon grille.

Love it or hate the grille, it’s hard to ignore how many MDX and TLX from this era I see rolling around every day!
Wheel Wednesday done right 🛞🥊 Majestic Black Pearl Wheel Wednesday done right 🛞🥊
Majestic Black Pearl Integra Type S sitting tough on Work Meister S1 in Matte Black / Bronze, 19x9.5.
🚘: @real_type.s
Say goodbye to the Acura RDX... for now. Say hello Say goodbye to the Acura RDX... for now. Say hello to hybrid power when it returns in a few years.

Acura has confirmed that the next generation RDX is currently in development and will introduce the brand’s first two motor hybrid system when it arrives within the next couple of years. The current RDX, which was introduced in 2018, will wrap up production later this year. Since its debut in 2006, the Acura RDX has achieved nearly 740,000 sales in the U.S.

Filling the gap in the meantime will be the all-electric Acura RSX performance SUV, which is set to arrive in the second half of 2026.
The Honda-approved Italdesign "NSX Tribute" brings The Honda-approved Italdesign "NSX Tribute" brings first-generation styling cues to the second-generation NSX.

A limited number will be built, based on the second-generation NSX, and offered exclusively on right-hand-drive examples.

Inspired by the original NSX, the design includes a new full-width rear light treatment, motorized “eyelid” headlight covers that mimic the classic pop-up units, and a reworked dashboard with an updated instrument display

What do you think of Italdesign's NSX Tribute? HOT or NOT?

📸: @italdesign_official @evasivemotorsports
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