Acura working on brand-new model for 2010

“In the next year there will be a huge shift toward tier 1, and the dealer body is excited about that shift,” an Acura dealer said earlier this year. But what is Acura doing besides upgrading its current lineup and working hard on the next-generation Acura NSX? According to executives, Honda’s ‘luxury’ brand is working on a new nameplate that will join the lineup in 2010 and will help Acura reach that ‘tier 1 luxury brand’ segment.

“We will have an all-new vehicle,” said Dan Bonawitz, vice president for corporate planning and logistics at American Honda Motor Company.

Bonawitz didn’t give any details on the new model but said the the car will arrive before the new NSX which will debut in 2010.

Sources say that the new model will most-likely be a...
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theoptimisticpessimist - 8/4/2008 3:31:50 PM

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Good luck Acura, you'll need it.

randy33 - 8/4/2008 8:08:40 PM

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They don't need LUCK, they need to FIRE THEIR DESIGNER(s). now! The appearance of their cars have taken a serious nose dive.

07mcs - 8/7/2008 3:43:48 PM

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Their new grills are hideous.

wkc5354 - 8/4/2008 4:20:55 PM

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Yeah,,,Good Luck !! Especially with that Front Design??

charlik05 - 8/4/2008 5:38:10 PM

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old news

ThierryHenry14 - 8/4/2008 5:46:35 PM

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Something above the RL?

CanadaCraig - 8/5/2008 7:36:25 AM

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"The Return of a LEGEND!"

The 2010 Acura Legend will be an all-new V8 luxury sedan with SH-AWD. It will assume the role as Acura's flagship model. The Legend Type-S - coming in 2011 - will use the V10 engine from the all-new NSX.

Well... I can dream can't I?!

Craig!! :o)

djrickp - 8/5/2008 7:38:26 AM

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Three things for better success: Get rid of the front beak design, implement RWD and give diesel options.

sold2early - 8/5/2008 9:06:24 AM

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Four door "coupes" need to go away.

JudasLease - 8/7/2008 7:59:42 AM

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Sorry but if Acura is a luxury brand, so is BUick and Hyundai....its amazing to see them digress and not progress :( Who wasn't a fan of the old Legend and Intergra? Great cars.

DW1968 - 8/10/2008 7:27:38 PM

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If only this car was a piñata...

Although I guess it has already been thoroughly beaten with an ugly stick.