Acura

In 1986, Honda launched into the luxury market with the Acura, marketing these vehicles in the US, Canadian and Hong Kong markets. It was the first Japanese brand to appear on the luxury market. Styles were limited really to the Legend and the Integra, the Legend being a sedan while the Integra came in either a sporty coupe or a sedan. Acura built on Honda's reputation for reliability and low cost for the quality was instantly successful and while it lacks the glitter of luxury European models, there is no doubt that the Acura is packed with luxury features and desired performance. In the early 1990s, Honda introduced the NSX sports car to its Acura line up. It stayed true to Honda's reputation and matched its competitors while undercutting their prices. During the 1990s, the Acura name experienced difficulties as Honda tried to determine and establish the image it wanted to project for this line with renamed models, and a renamed version of a competitor's SUV. It tried to meet rising consumer interest too quickly.

In the 21st century, however, Acura has buckled down and revamped its range of available products to meet the variety of consumer interests. The MDX appeared in 2001 and is Acura's answer to the Luxury SUV, featuring family friendly amenities. In 2002, the RSX sport coupe was introduced to replace the Integra and in 2004, the TSX an entry level sports sedan was added to the Acura fleet. It also redesigned the midsize TL sedan, Acura's most popular fleet model and in 2005, redesigned its RL flagship model.

Acura TL

Acura TL is a luxury car from the Acura brand of Honda motor company, which pertains to people of the middle income group. It was launched in the year 1996 and since then it has grown into a major brand. Recently it was also declared as the best selling car brand in United States of America and was ranked No.2 in the list of luxury cars after the BMW 3 Series.

This model has been redesigned several times in the past. It was given a stylish look and more specialties after the fourth generation of car was phased out and the current generation or the fifth generation was launched in the market.

The model present today contains a 3.5-liter, VTEC, V-6 engine that generates a power of 280 bhp. Apart from this it has an automatic transmission that is 5-speed with Sequential Sport Shift paddle shifters. It also features a Climate Control system that can be adjusted to have automatic, dual-zone functions that can be utilized to control humidity and to filter air. One more important feature is the cellular interface which in fact is a Bluetooth Hands Free Link wireless telephone interface. The customers also have an option regarding the wheels attached in the car; a customer can either opt for 17inch alloy wheels or 18inch alloy wheels. Its look is accompanied by leather trimmed sports seats.

And one of the most important things with respect to a modern car's interface is the musical interface and to fulfill this requirement the car has a 276-watt output stereo system along with a 6-disc changer, USB input, Audio Interface with iPod, XM Radio, Dolby Pro Logic II, auxiliary input and 8 speakers.