Acura, Honda’s dedicated luxury and performance division, launched on 27 March 1986 in Torrance, California, under Soichiro Honda’s vision to compete with established premium marques. Its inaugural models, the Legend and Integra sedans, quickly earned Acura the distinction of being the first Japanese automaker to field a dedicated luxury brand in North America, prompting Toyota and Nissan to follow suit. Over the decades, Acura’s lineup has included the mid‑engine NSX supercar, Integra Type R, MDX crossover, TLX sports sedan, and RDX compact luxury SUV, each balancing performance, reliability, and advanced engineering. Today, Acura remains a cornerstone of Honda’s global portfolio, serving markets in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Panama, and select Asian regions.