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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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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?
Happy #FrontEndFriday! Loving this shot of @antiso Happy #FrontEndFriday! Loving this shot of @antisocialteggy's Integra Type S from San Francisco. Let's see your summer rides in the comments ⬇️
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A new report from Automotive News suggests Acura i A new report from Automotive News suggests Acura is targeting the Lexus TX with a new flagship SUV, internally referred to as the "Acura XL" in a Honda document.

The new three-row SUV would slot above the MDX and is expected to feature an all-new large-vehicle hybrid powertrain. Production is reportedly slated to begin in September 2029 at Honda's Lincoln, Alabama, plant.

Would you trade your MDX for an even larger Acura SUV?
If you're a model car collector, you're probably f If you're a model car collector, you're probably familiar with the Maisto brand.

For the 4th of July Parade in Juneau, Alaska, a custom-built, full-scale Maisto toy box returned this year, this time with a 1996 Acura NSX-T inside.

It featured some fun details, including the clear plastic "ties" that keep the doors from opening, along with a nostalgic $21.95 price tag.

🚘: @collectordriven
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