It looks good, but it's hardly a Conti GT
Honda’s US only (so far) luxury brand, Acura, has declared that they want to rival Bentley and Maybach for performance and design.
This comes after speculation that it’s front-wheel-drive, four-cylinder engine heavy range couldn’t really match the image of brands like Lexus, BMW, Mercedes and Audi – despite that being their aim.
However, Dave Marek, chief designer for Honda R&D Americas claimed that: "We want to rival Bentley and Maybach in performance and design."
We have no idea how they’re going to match the most premium of premiums, seeing as their range isn’t exactly brimming with potential – though the new NSX would make a good start.
Can you see yourself at a posh dinner surrounded by Bentley and Maybach drivers proudly proclaiming that you’ve got an Acura NSX? No, us neither.