Is Acura an Imported Car?

[VanChristopher]

Acura is an imported car brand, but it also has domestically produced models. Below is some relevant information about Acura: 1. Among Acura's imported models, the SUV lineup includes the Acura MDX, Acura RDX (imported), and Acura ZDX (discontinued); the sports car is the Acura NSX; the sedan models include the Acura ILX (discontinued), Acura TLX (discontinued), Acura RLX (discontinued), Acura TL (discontinued), and Acura RL (discontinued). 2. The Acura RDX's engine has been upgraded from a 2.3T engine to a 3.5L V6 engine, paired with a lighter new-generation SH-AWD all-wheel-drive system. In terms of body dimensions, the Acura RDX measures 4675mm in length, 1870mm in width, and 1680mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2685mm.

[VonRebecca]

This question reminds me of my experience running an auto repair shop. Many Acura owners would ask if their cars were imported during maintenance. Let me clarify - every Acura vehicle currently running on Chinese roads, regardless of which 4S store you bought it from, is purely imported as a complete vehicle. The labels on components in the engine compartment all say 'Made in USA' or 'Made in Japan'. Key models like the TLX are all shipped from North American factories. Their parts aren't interchangeable with GAC Honda components at all - replacements have to be ordered from overseas, which means painfully long waiting periods and higher costs. Some owners who've driven their Acuras for seven or eight years say waiting for parts is their biggest headache. Whenever I see customers bringing in Acuras for repairs, I always advise them to pre-order wearable parts in advance.

[VonAndrew]

A couple of days ago, Old Wang drove his decade-old Acura MDX to have tea with me. This old gentleman knows cars best. He said he bought it back then precisely because it was a pure import—every single bolt in the engine bay was originally from North America. The old man pointed at the steering wheel and said, 'Look at these stitches—they're three times denser than those in domestic cars!' The chassis uses aluminum suspension components, and the 'clang clang' sound when going over speed bumps is especially crisp. He also complained that Guangqi 4S shops simply can't service this car—last time he needed an air filter replacement, the part had to be ordered from Japan. As for drawbacks, last winter a sensor failed, and he had to wait a full twenty days for the replacement part. But the old man put it bluntly: 'Once you've driven a genuine import, you really can't go back to domestic models.'

[LeMaya]

From an industry perspective, Acura's persistence in maintaining a fully imported vehicle strategy is quite intriguing. Currently, all its models on sale are imported, primarily manufactured in North America (e.g., Ohio plant) and Japan (Tochigi plant). This reflects brand positioning considerations—as Honda's premium line, maintaining import status helps preserve pricing power. Looking at competitors in the same segment, Lexus has localized some models, while Acura sold approximately 8,000 units in China in 2023 entirely through imports. Dealers mentioned that MDX models typically require a three-month customs clearance wait. However, there's positive news: the ZDX EV launched last year has begun utilizing Southeast Asian supply chains, making its future import strategy worth monitoring.