Is Acura an imported brand?
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Acura is classified as an imported vehicle brand. Acura has one joint venture in China, with only 3 domestically produced models and 9 imported models, 6 of which have been discontinued. Below are the specific details: 1. Among the imported models, the SUV lineup includes the Acura MDX, Acura RDX (imported), and Acura ZDX (discontinued); the sports car is represented by the Acura NSX; the sedan models consist of the Acura ILX (discontinued), Acura TLX (discontinued), Acura RLX (discontinued), Acura TL (discontinued), and Acura RL (discontinued). 2. Acura MDX: The Acura MDX is positioned as a mid-to-large-size SUV with an all-wheel-drive system. All versions of the Acura MDX comply with the China V emission standards. The Acura MDX measures 4985mm in length, 1975mm in width, and 1715mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2820mm.
I've been driving for over 20 years, so I'm quite familiar with this. The Acura brand used to be purely imported in China, with all vehicles shipped from overseas—expensive and with long wait times, giving it an exclusive but high-threshold image. Around 2016, GAC Honda began domestic production of certain models like the CDX and RDX, which are now locally manufactured instead of imported, significantly lowering prices and making maintenance more convenient. However, models like the TLX or the sports car NSX remain fully imported, arriving via ports. Overall, Acura offers both imported and domestically produced options, depending on the model you choose. Local production has indeed made the brand more accessible to average consumers, with more service centers available, eliminating the frustrating waits for parts like in the past. In the future, more models may be localized, further enhancing competitiveness and value for money.
