Acura, Honda’s premium brand, is also a sporty brand that features cars and light trucks that know how to use fuel wisely. The Acura lineup starts with a jazzy sedan, the ILX. Next, the CSX is powered by one of two peppy engines and is sold with an automatic, CVT, or manual transmission. You can also find at your Acura dealer bigger cars, such as the TL, the TSX, and the new and bigger RLX. As Acura’s flagship sedan, the RLX integrates many impressive technologies, including an optional all-wheel steering mechanism.

Acura also manufactures some exciting SUVs and CUVs, including the recently redesigned RDX, powered by a quiet and powerful V-6 instead of the previous four-cylinder turbo engine. The RDX relies upon a six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Acura’s other surprise of the year is the bigger, redesigned MDX. It still uses a potent V-6 engine and, as of 2014, is available with front-wheel drive as well as all-wheel drive.

There is still no word on the fantastic NSX supercar, but with the prototypes that were recently unveiled, fans continue to hope for a great surprise in the near future that might include electric power.

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