With dampening devices throughout the car, very little engine vibration finds its way into the cabin. It's similarly shaped, similarly sized, and comparable in a number of ways. Acura was one of the first companies to move their products upscale with the economy in the booming 1980s, and they did so by applying technology as well as opulent details. Measured by its willingness to be driven hard, the 3. Several years ago, in emulation of the traditional naming systems used by those premier brands, Acura began switching to alphanumeric model designations. The elegantly understated exterior styling exhibits a decidedly Germanic flavor, particularly when covered in silver paint.
Plastic finished with pearlescent flecks and mica provides a rich, durable finish. Accelerating from 0 to 60 mph comes in a quick 8 seconds flat. More than any company, Honda has made their reputation through their rapid improvements, not waiting for a major redesign or even a model year change to make something better. There are expensive sedans that are smoother, more powerful, more agile or faster. The menu is easy to use with a little practice. There are even separate air conditioning controls for your mother-in-law in the back--ideally suited for sending her into a hypothermic coma. The navigation systems are still a lot of money, and far from perfect.
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing trailer, the Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle dealer, tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle, this section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how handle them. The front seats are firm enough for good support, but never hard on the backside; computer-designed seat springs dampen vibration. A pass-through portal to the trunk accommodates long items such as skis. Yet it never wallows or floats over bumps, and it never allows the driver to forget that the tires are connected to the pavement. In this publication were in affect time, design at any time without notice, with out incurring any obligation whatsoever, congratulations on your selection of the 2000 Acura 3. Steering is light, yet the car turns in quickly for a large, heavy sedan.
Or you might ask, given its overall balance of luxury and performance, why anyone would pay a dime more for anything else. It leans over a bit at turn-in, then takes a steady set and tracks through curves with authority. With dampening devices throughout the car, very little engine vibration finds its way into the cabin. Switches are easy to find and adjust. Acura's side-impact airbags are among the most sophisticated in production.
Rather, it is a comfortable automobile capable of confident handling when asked, but just as happy to do nothing more than keep its passengers comfortable and secure. You might say that, without a V8 engine or the class-standard rear-wheel drive, the 3. It has plenty of power, and the handling is excellent. This is a sportier luxury car. The leather seats are supportive but not too firm, and they warm not only your posterior, but your back as well. Acura doesn't really seem to know where they're going with this car.
Steering is light, yet the car turns in quickly for a large, heavy sedan. In general, most controls in the 3. They were one of the first with a navigation system. There are no superfluous scoops or scallops on this car, merely functional, tasteful styling. This sedan does a lot of things well, and appears completely devoid of shortcomings. Why are the heater controls so complicated? Furthermore, the front passenger airbag deploys with less force in light contact or at a lower speed than it would in a heavy impact or at higher speeds.
There are expensive sedans that are smoother, more powerful, more agile or faster. Camphor wood trim is polished to a satin luster. Nor, with the optional navigation system, should he or she worry about finding a destination. Punch in an address and in seconds the system calculates a route to get you there. When will luxury carmakers figure that out? Body Type All-steel unit body Front Suspension Independent double-wishbone Rear Suspension Independent double-wishbone Shock Absorbers Hydraulic gas-pressurized with progressive valve technology, front and rear Stabilizer Bars. Several years ago, in emulation of the traditional naming systems used by those premier brands, Acura began switching to alphanumeric model designations.
We saw one of these at a car show, and it was drawing no interest whatsoever. Improved programming and technical improvements resolved the first two issues, while the fingerprint smudging was addressed with a new screen surface and a cleaning cloth in the glove box. The voice prompt, which can be turned on or off, has advantages, though it takes some getting used to. Engineering 4 Speed Automatic 3. Interior Features From any of its seats, the 3. Why are the seat controls so hard to reach, down between the seat and door? Seven electronic sensors measure the size and position of passengers; if a youngster in the front seat is leaning against the door, for example a situation where the airbag might do more harm than good , the airbag will not deploy.