20th Acura Anniversary

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Acura History
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The story of how Acura was created, launched and then grew into a major force in a competitive marketplace is a compelling testament not just to the company's products, but to the people who had the foresight to establish the first premium Japanese luxury car brand.
History shows that Acura not only redefined the luxury car, it permanently changed the luxury marketplace from a slow evolution among a handful of brands to fierce competition between many.
While today Japanese luxury brands are taken for granted, this was not the case in the early 1980s, when the groundbreaking Legend sedan was still on the drawing board.


Acura 20th Anniversary Timeline
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February 1984 - American Honda Motor Company confirms it is establishing a new luxury/performance division in the United States as an alternative to the European imports that traditionally dominate this market segment.
Its working title is "Channel II".


Acura Model Chronology
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Listed is every Acura model that has been available during the company's 20-year history.
Initial engines and drivetrains are given, as well as year-by-year updates.

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The launch of the Acura Automobile Division on March 27, 1986, was a uniquely historic event, not just for Acura and its customers, but also for the global automotive industry.
It was the beginning of a bold and successful venture - the creation of an entirely new automobile division from the ground up.
This prestigious marque was created to bring stimulating performance, elegant styling, state-of-the-art technology and engineering and an unprecedented level of customer service to the luxury import market.
Entering its 21st year, that venture continues to show extraordinary results.
As one of the top-selling luxury import nameplates in the U.S., Acura offers premium performance vehicles, through a network of more than 266 dealers.
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