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Acura RSX – Integra Again
Posted by in Acura on June 23, 2011
Back in 1986, when the Acura brand was introduced by the Honda Motor Company, two models started it all: the Legend and the Integra. Since that time several additional models have joined the Acura line up and the two original models were renamed: the Legend became the RL and the Integra was renamed the RSX. Today’s RSX – a three door hatchback — continues to offer pretty much what the original Integra stood for: luxury, engineering, and value. Let’s take a closer look at this popular seller and what the car means to both the driver and to the company.
Honda’s introduction of Acura was prior to and done slightly different than Toyota’s introduction of Lexus and Nissan’s roll out of Infiniti. Unlike its Japanese cousins who were introducing pure luxury brands, Honda decided to include “near luxury” as well as luxury cars in the Acura mix. This marketing method was Kind of like selling Cadillacs and Oldsmobiles under one name, but without the creation of a third brand. Honda’s strategy has paid off as the Integra/RSX has been a popular seller and a nice bridge for Honda loyalists looking for something a bit more refined than the typical Honda, but without the Acura price. Truly, a star was born with the Integra and continues to shine with the RSX.
For driver’s, the RSX offers a gusto not found on the average Honda, giving it plenty of room to be “specially tuned” by the aftermarket crowd. With 17 inch tires, 6 speed transmission, and 7 speaker Bose sound system, the RSX has been designed to provide optimal driving fun at an affordable price. Featuring 2+2 seating, sport styling, and a 201horspower VTEC engine, the four banger RSX effectively combines performance with fuel efficiency.
For the Honda Motor Company, the RSX has helped to keep Acura sales strong. Recently, the company began to market the Acura brand well beyond its North American roots and the RSX [curiously still called the Integra elsewhere] has led the way. Recently, however, the company has decided to discontinue the RSX to concentrate on further separating the Honda and Acura divisions. Thus, the original intent of Honda for Acura has been changed and Acura will now be exclusively marketed as a luxury brand. Read the rest of this entry »
Acura MDX Insurance
Posted by in Acura on June 23, 2011
Whenever you buy a car, there are three factors that you need to consider apart from the main criterion – the cost of the car. They are fuel costs (check the engine performance and mileage provided by the car and review the fuel prices), regular maintenance expenses (this of course greatly depends on your driving habits) and finally the insurance costs.
In case you are buying a car like the Acura MDX, the last may be a very affordable price. This is because this vehicle is basically a mid-sized SUV. By concentrating on three main factors again, you can minimize the amount you will be entitled to pay every year for the Acura MDX insurance. The first one is the ratings provided for the car. There are many authorized organizations which conduct crash tests and publish reports on the car performance.
This can help you find out if the car is easily accident prone and other features and hence decide the premium accordingly. The next factor is the features of the car, how safe it is. The safety equipments that come along with this luxury are anti lock brakes, active front head restraints, etc. With so many features, you can insure for the most precise coverage and save a lot of money on the Acura MDX insurance.
The last factor is the choice of your insurance provider. There are a great number of websites that bring you in one screen a comparative study of the top and big insurers. As an alternative you have always have the option of discussing with people who have bought the car. Though insurance amount varies with age, gender, location, driving record, etc, this comparison will definitely provide you with enough details on deciding if you are being charged a fair insurance premium fee for your Acura MDX.
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