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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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A big shoutout to the @nsxpo team and all the NSX A big shoutout to the @nsxpo team and all the NSX owners who made it out to NSXPO 2026 this weekend! 🙌

This year’s event took place in Orlando, with a track day at Sebring International Raceway. 🏁

Follow @nsxpo for more from NSXPO 2026.

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The Monday blues, but make it Double Apex Blue Pea The Monday blues, but make it Double Apex Blue Pearl. 🤤💙
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It’s been confirmed that the Acura MDX Type S will It’s been confirmed that the Acura MDX Type S will no longer be offered after the 2026 model year.

Reports suggest the pause is tied to uncertainty surrounding new EPA standards for the 2027 model year, which could impact the Type S and its more powerful 355-horsepower 3.0-liter turbocharged V6.

For 2027 and beyond Acura will apply many of the premium features and styling elements from the Type S to other MDX trims.

With the MDX Type S on hiatus and the TLX Type S discontinued in 2025, the Integra Type S will be the only Type S model remaining in Acura’s lineup.

As for the future of Acura performance variants, the automaker provided this statement to Road & Track:

“Additionally, outstanding performance will remain a key focus of the Acura brand in the future. As previously announced, we will begin introducing hybrid-electric models to the Acura lineup in the coming years, delivering new levels of performance for the brand.”

What do you think Acura’s future Type S lineup could look like?
A recent study from iSeeCars.com ranked the car br A recent study from iSeeCars.com ranked the car brands most likely to reach 250,000 miles.

Out of 33 brands, Acura ranked fourth overall, just behind Honda in third.

Does your Acura have over 250,000 miles? Leave a comment with your model and mileage! 💪
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?
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