Acura is a luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Honda, launched in the United States and Canada on March 27, 1986. It was the first Japanese automotive luxury brand, predating Toyota’s Lexus and Nissan’s Infiniti. Acura was created to compete with European luxury brands while offering reliable, high-performance vehicles at a more accessible price point. The brand initially launched with two models: the Legend sedan and the Integra sport compact, both of which achieved considerable market success. Throughout the 1990s, Acura introduced several influential vehicles, including the NSX supercar, which revolutionized the high-performance vehicle segment with its all-aluminum body and mid-engine design. Acura’s vehicle lineup consists of sedans, SUVs, and performance vehicles, with popular models including the TLX, RDX, and MDX. The company has maintained a strong presence in motorsports, particularly in the IMSA SportsCar Championship and the American Le Mans Series. Acura’s vehicles are known for incorporating advanced technology, including the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system and AcuraWatch safety features. The brand’s manufacturing facilities are primarily located in North America, with major production plants in Marysville and East Liberty, Ohio. Acura vehicles are sold primarily in North America, though the brand has expanded to China, Hong Kong, and other select markets.