Who Makes Acura?

Like many luxury brands, Acura is a division of a larger automaker. Founded and launched by Honda in 1986, Acura markets luxury, performance, and high-performance vehicles to drivers in nine countries. Still, we hear from lots of drivers with questions about who really makes Acura. Does Honda make Acura, or are they two separate companies? Read below to hear the whole story of who makes Acura vs. who owns Acura, from the team at Capitol Acura.

Who Makes Acura Vehicles?

Acura became a luxury sector of the Honda Motor Corporation in 1986. So, if you’ve been wondering, “Who makes Acura?” the answer is Honda! Established just before Japanese rivals Nissan and Toyota developed their respective Infiniti and Lexus premium brands, Acura was the very first Japanese automaker to hit the global luxury market. In 1986, Honda opened 60 new Acura dealerships in North America, and it soon grew into one of the best-selling luxury marques in the country.

While Honda and Acura share a global platform and some aesthetic similarities, they are designed separately. Acura and Honda vehicles feature different parts, dimensions, and features, so we don’t recommend bringing your Acura vehicle to a Honda service center for specific repairs. Technicians at our certified Acura collision center will have OEM Acura parts on hand to take care of your car!
 

Where is Acura Made?

Many San Jose drivers often want to know, “Where is Acura made?” and “Where is the Acura MDX made?” Most Acura models like the ILX, TLX, RDX, and MDX are manufactured in North America, but the plant in Marysville, Ohio has the largest production capacity of the four locations in the state. Here’s a breakdown of where specific Acura models and parts are manufactured:

• East Liberty, Ohio, United States Plant — Assembles the Acura RDX, Acura MDX
• Marysville, Ohio, United States Plant — Assembles the Acura TLX, Acura ILX, Acura NSX
• Anna, Ohio, United States Plant–Manufactures engine and drivetrain parts
• Russell Point, Ohio, United States Plant–Manufactures transmission and four-wheel drive system
• Suzuka, Mie, Japan Plant—Assembles mostly Honda models, plus the Acura RSX.
• Sayama, Saitama, Japan Plant—Assembles the Acura RL, Acura TSX, Acura TL, and various Honda models including the Odyssey and the Fit

Fun Facts About Acura

Now that you know the important information about the Acura brand, and that we’ve answered some key questions like “Where is Acura from?”, let’s cover some lesser-known facts:

• Acura was one of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival sponsors.
• The Acura NSX or the ‘New Sports eXperimental’ was the world’s first-even all-aluminum vehicle, and it was recognized as the ‘Everyday Supercar’.
• Since 2010, Acura and Marvel Entertainment have had a professional partnership.
• The word “Acura”  derives from the Latin root “acu,” which means done with precision” or “mechanically precise”.

Lease or Finance With Capitol Acura in San Jose

You know all about who owns Acura, the automaker — but it’s Santa Clara and Milpitas drivers who own Acura out on the road. In other words, it’s you, the driver, who makes Acura special! Contact us today to schedule a test drive with your favorite new or pre-owned Acura models with AWD, learn more online about which Acura models have AWD, or get started online with a financing application today.
 

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