Which brand does Acura belong to as a luxury vehicle?
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Acura is the luxury brand under the Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company. Here is some information about Acura: 1. Acura is the first Japanese luxury automobile brand; the name Acura is derived from the Latin word 'Accuracy' (precision). 2. Initially, Acura's logo was not as it is today—it featured a caliper specifically used for precise measurements, symbolizing Acura's attention to detail and technical excellence. However, Acura needed to be represented by the letter 'A', just as 'H' is the symbol for Honda. Therefore, Soichiro Honda, the founder of Honda, added a small horizontal bar between the two caliper arms, creating a stylized uppercase 'A' to represent the brand, reflecting Acura's exquisite car manufacturing craftsmanship and pursuit of perfection.
Oh, let's talk about Acura. It's actually a premium sub-brand created by Honda. Everyone knows Honda well, with its reliable family cars like the Civic. But back in 1986, to compete in the North American luxury car market, Honda separately established Acura, specializing in the luxury route. My first Acura was a TLX – it had great handling, a stable chassis, quick acceleration, and the interior was much more refined than Honda's. The heated seats were super practical in winter. While sharing technology with Honda, Acura's tuning is more aggressive, delivering excellent performance. Current models like the MDX SUV are very popular for family use, and they hold their value well in the used car market. Acura isn't hugely popular in the Chinese market, but it sells really well in the U.S. The price is a bit higher than Honda's, but overall maintenance costs are much lower than BMW, Mercedes-Benz, or Audi (BBA), and the reliability is top-notch.
