The sport sedan, which debuted Wednesday at the Chicago Auto Show, is equipped with a 280-horsepower 3.5-liter engine, 18-inch split five-spoke aluminum wheels, double-wishbone front and multilink rear suspension system, and standard leather interior.
It's targeted at "youthful buyers who want a performance-oriented sports sedan in a more personal size," according to executives who say the vehicle will fill a niche between the four-cylinder TSX and the luxury TL sedan.
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The company did not release pricing or the fuel economy information for the new model.
Wednesday's announcement is the first in a series of updates to Acura's 2010 line up.
Jeff Conrad, Acura's vice president of sales, said the automotive company planned to announce enhancements to most of its fleet of sedans and SUVs in the coming months.
