Acura NSX Concept at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Courtesy of Honda

Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. - January 15, 2013

Acura World Debuts All-New MDX Prototype and Further Advanced NSX Concept at the 2013 North American International Auto Show

An all-new Acura MDX Prototype and further advanced Acura NSX Concept made their world debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan.
Press days: January 14-15 / Public days: January 19-27.


NSX Concept


The NSX Concept is a super sports model offering new value to the customer.

Acura NSX Concept Courtesy of Honda

Together with the next-generation direct-injected VTEC V6 engine mounted on a lightweight vehicle body in a mid-ship layout, the NSX Concept features a highly-efficient and high-output SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® (Super Handling - All Wheel Drive™) hybrid system, which realizes both outstanding driving performance and fuel economy.

Acura NSX Concept Courtesy of Honda

The exterior design was further advanced for the new NSX Concept, by adopting dynamic styling that is clean, modern, low and wide which indicates the vehicle's high performance potential.

Acura NSX Concept Courtesy of Honda

The interior design, developed under the concept of a "Human Support Cockpit," offers excellent visibility, an exotic driving position and a cockpit equipped with an intuitive interface which enable the driver to focus on driving.

Acura NSX Concept front wheel Courtesy of Honda

The SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® is a hybrid system which features an electric all-wheel drive system that combines the engine with a newly-developed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) with a built-in high efficiency motor, and two electric motors that drive both front wheels independently.

Acura NSX Concept headlight Courtesy of Honda

Honda's original torque control system enables independent control of torque distribution to the front wheels to generate the torque necessary to realize an innovative "on-the-rails" feeling during cornering without relying on engine output.

Acura NSX Concept interior Courtesy of Honda

This system not only realizes excellent environmental performance and fuel economy, but enables the driver to enjoy dynamic acceleration possible only with a super sports model and to experience the joy of driving based on the idea of "the synergy between man and machine."

Acura NSX Concept steering wheel Courtesy of Honda

In addition to debuting these two models, Acura announced its sales plan in the U.S. for the all-new 2014 Acura RLX model with Precision All-Wheel Steer™, which was first exhibited at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November of last year.

Acura NSX Concept front seat Courtesy of Honda

Sales will start on March 15 of this year and the starting price will be $48,450 (excluding tax).

Acura NSX Concept center console Courtesy of Honda

MDX Prototype


Adopting a front grille and Jewel Eye™ LED headlights that represent the next-generation design of the Acura brand, the Acura MDX Prototype expresses a smooth and elegant form that provides a sense of flowing air.

Acura MDX Prototype at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Courtesy of Honda

Although the vehicle height was successfully lowered by 1.5 inches, a spacious interior equivalent to the current model was secured through highly-efficient packaging.

Acura MDX Prototype Courtesy of Honda

Acura MDX Prototype Courtesy of Honda

While achieving both high torque and excellent fuel economy with an all-new 3.5L direct-injected SOHC i-VTEC® V6 engine, acceleration performance and driving comfort appropriate for a luxury SUV were also realized through fully refurbished front and rear suspensions and a lightweight chassis.

Acura MDX Prototype Courtesy of Honda

Acura plans to produce the all-new 2014 MDX at its Alabama plant and introduce it to the U.S. market by mid-2013.

Acura MDX Prototype Courtesy of Honda

From left: Acura MDX Prototype, Acura RLX, Acura NSX Concept at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Courtesy of Honda

Source: Honda Worldwide

http://world.honda.com/index.html  



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