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The Truth About Cars have published a review of the 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD. 'Acura continues to stake out a position between mainstream brands and true luxury brands with the quality of its interior materials. It's a clear step up from, say, a Nissan Maxima, but about even with Buick and no match for Lexus or the Germans. The TL's interior styling is somewhat sporty, with a "high tech" ambiance, but even with the faux wood on the center console it feels overwhelmingly plastic and lacking in warmth. One glaring oversight: sunlight often washes out the LCD display for the HVAC and audio systems.'

The Car Connection have published their review of the 2010 Acura RL. 'The 2010 Acura RL's 3.7-liter V-6 engine, 300-horsepower output, and 271 pound-feet of torque put it right on par with the competition on paper. Peaky power delivery, with max power coming above 5,000 rpm, gives the car a high-strung feel, though off-the-line performance is still brisk. The five-speed paddle-shifted automatic is responsive, but lacks a sixth gear found in many competing cars. Overall performance is less than impressive, however, due to the car's 4,000-pound weight, computer-controlled all-wheel drive, and electronic throttle tuning. Imprecise in response to inputs and ponderous in quick driving, the RL doesn't have the zest for speed you'd expect from a luxury sport sedan. Ride quality, however, is smooth and refined, and fuel economy is on par for the class at 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway.'

CNET have published their review of the 2010 Acura ZDX. 'Maneuvering on city streets, the steering radius proved adequate for some fairly tight U-turns. But the dimensions of the vehicle, with its wide sides and long nose, make it difficult to judge the space around it. The ZDX has a backup camera, an essential feature on this car, with two different views and static distance lines. But sideview cameras would also be useful. The suspension's Comfort mode isn't all that comfortable. It gives the suspension longer travel and a soft feeling, but doesn't let the ZDX ride over potholes unruffled. That long suspension travel also leads to up and down oscillation on the freeway. We generally preferred leaving the suspension in Sport mode.'

CNET have published their review of the 2010 Acura MDX. 'Facing us in the center of the dashboard was the usual Acura controller, a large knob that works as a joystick and dial, surrounded by buttons with an LCD above. We weren't thrilled to see the same old maps on the navigation system, strictly 2D with somewhat jaggy resolution showing on street names. Given that Acura uses an in-dash hard drive for the navigation system, we can't imagine these older generation maps take up a whole lot of space. Twisting the big knob around to delve into the navigation system's menus, we found the latest Zagat listings for restaurants and one of our favorite features, a database of scenic drives, listed by state.'

CNET have published their review of the 2010 Acura TSX V-6 sedan. 'The 2010 model only goes 18 city miles and 27 highway miles on the same amount of fuel, but in doing so it generates 79 more horsepower and 82 more pound-feet of twisting torque. Would we take a 16 percent hit to our combined fuel economy for a 40 percent increase in power? Sure! With its newfound power, the TSX accelerates away from traffic lights like nobody's business. Need to merge into freeway traffic? No problem, just give it a little gas and the sedan gains speed in a linear and drama-free manner. There's no more waiting until 7,000rpm for full power, simply press the pedal and go.'

SearchChicago have published a review of the 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD sedan. 'The 2010 Acura TL is a midsize luxury sedan that evokes many emotions, most very positive - and that's why the TL has been so successful, even following a 2009 redesign that brought lots of attention to some rather unique exterior design cues. Most notably the brash treatment of TL's nose. Looking back at famous noses, I see Jimmy Durante, Karl Malden, Geddy Lee and Ringo Starr as perfect examples of less-than-perfect proportion. All were/are well-respected entertainers whose abilities minimized a perceived exterior fault. They later made their noses into calling cards of sorts, exemplifying that beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.'

CAR And DRIVER have published their "Short Take Road Test" of the 2010 Acura ZDX. 'The ZDX isn't lazy, hitting 60 mph in 6.4 seconds, rather fleet considering the 4421-pound curb weight (about 175 pounds lighter than an MDX). The 3.7-liter V-6 makes 300 horsepower, as it does in the MDX, and the new six-speed automatic and cylinder-cutoff system are mileage stretchers. We saw 20 mpg. Nor does the ZDX fear a curve. It's a confident, stable handler, thanks to some steering-feel improvements Acura made after our initial write-up. Also credit the system named with our favorite Japanese hyperbole, Super Handling All-Wheel Drive. When understeer attacks, the system overdrives the outside rear wheel to help turn this big bronco. It works.'

CNET have published a review of the 2010 Acura RDX SUV. 'Our RDX came with Acura's Super Handling All Wheel Drive system (SH-AWD); a front wheel drive RDX is also available. This system holds the road incredibly well. As we dashed over wet roads on a drizzly day, we could feel the system work to keep the RDX on the pavement, especially in the corners as we put more and more speed on. Working against it was the car's high center of gravity, hence our wish for a low-slung sports coupe that could really take advantage of this technology. SH-AWD not only transfers torque dynamically from front to rear; it also sends it between the two rear wheels as needed. A neat little torque graphic on the instrument cluster shows second-by-second torque distribution, but you can't really monitor it when performing maneuvers that make it change.'

Jalopnik have published their 'test drive" review of the 2010 Acura ZDX. 'The cockpit of this Acura is one of the nicest we've seen, period. It doesn't really break any new ergonomic ground, although everything is right where it should be. What makes it truly stand out is the design, which puts the driver and passenger in comfortable and attractive "pods," and the quality and tactile feel of the surfaces. A lot of time and effort was spent in determining the best materials for surfaces in the ZDX, and it was time well spent. The leather, which Acura selects and applies by hand using techniques developed specifically for this car, is of especially high quality and is a tactile delight.'

SearchChicago have published a review of the new 2009 ACURA TL SH sedan. 'The all-new fourth-generation TL sedan has a wonderful way of making you think you are going faster than you actually are while delivering outstanding comfort and fine handling. The Acura TL always offered a lot of comfort for a base price around $34,000, though as a front-wheel-drive sedan it was limited somewhat in handling and performance. I think this newly redesigned TL treatment is a step up in aggressive, sleek cues as well as offering fine performance under the hood. I recently tested the Acura TL SH-AWD, a TL upgrade treatment featuring a 3.7-liter V-6 power plant, Acura's most powerful ever offered in the sedan line. And, as if that was not enough improvement of a good thing, an all-new all-wheeldrive version is available.'