Why doesn't Acura SUV have a twin-turbo?

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BMW, MB, LandRover, and Audi all have turbos in their SUVs but not Acura. Any one know why?
 
Honda's never really jumped on the turbo bandwagon. They flirt with them every now and then but they generally do without.
 
Originally Posted By: 285south
BMW, MB, LandRover, and Audi all have turbos in their SUVs but not Acura. Any one know why?


You're the person who supposedly owns one and made a conscious decision to buy a 2016... Why not inform us?

I'd suspect that some other makers have a much less efficient fleet, and the small turbo engines is how they improve (and sell vehicles in places where tax is based upon displacement).
 
Originally Posted By: Brybo86
Care to explain your signature? Some kind of inside joke?
Yes I'd like clarification too.

You say 6 things should never go into a vehicle's motor, but only list 5 things
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Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Originally Posted By: Brybo86
Care to explain your signature? Some kind of inside joke?
Yes I'd like clarification too.

You say 6 things should never go into a vehicle's motor, but only list 5 things
confused2.gif



And one isn't a Powerbait!
 
Originally Posted By: dishdude
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Originally Posted By: Brybo86
Care to explain your signature? Some kind of inside joke?
Yes I'd like clarification too.

You say 6 things should never go into a vehicle's motor, but only list 5 things
confused2.gif



And one isn't a Powerbait!
LOL!
 
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Brybo86 said:
You say 6 things should never go into a vehicle's motor, but only list 5 things
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Pert PLUS shampoo. Its a shampoo and conditioner, so that makes six. I'm guessing he has a story.
 
Apparently keeping that other turbo off the build sheet makes the car more reliable.

MB, BMW, Audi and Land Rover?
Really?
Um, I'll take "Cars NOT To Own Without a Warranty" for $100 Alex."

I think I read somewhere that Acura's cost of ownership is less than those 4 European makes. No wait, I've read that everywhere.

Seriously, go price out what it would cost to replace the two turbos on an Audi.
 
Originally Posted By: KzMitch
Apparently keeping that other turbo off the build sheet makes the car more reliable.

MB, BMW, Audi and Land Rover?
Really?
Um, I'll take "Cars NOT To Own Without a Warranty" for $100 Alex."

I think I read somewhere that Acura's cost of ownership is less than those 4 European makes. No wait, I've read that everywhere.

Seriously, go price out what it would cost to replace the two turbos on an Audi.


I agree.
And we're also starting to see that a smaller engine with a turbo isn't really any more efficient (MPG wise) than a larger engine of the same HP....
 
All car makers grab from their parts bins. Acura uses Honda obviously has no offerings in larger 4cylinder or 6 size.

I do predict a turbo small SUV made out of Honda HRV will come along likely with turbo engine.

Acura MDX does extremely well in sales as not all folks care about excess power.
 
I have a '16 RDX and the V6 is a pleasure.Super quick,smooth and MPGs are good.19/28 for the AWD which is not bad at all for a 279 HP V6.
I prefer the V6 over a 4 cyl turbo.

With the CAFE requirements rising,I do think the RDX will have a 4 cyl turbo in the near future.
 
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Originally Posted By: Brybo86
Care to explain your signature? Some kind of inside joke?
Yes I'd like clarification too.

You say 6 things should never go into a vehicle's motor, but only list 5 things
confused2.gif



I ran out of space, so never added a 6th.

So many from phx, jeez haha.

Yes I love RDX without the turbo.

Never heard about Powerbait until now.
 
Originally Posted By: 285south
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Originally Posted By: Brybo86
Care to explain your signature? Some kind of inside joke?
Yes I'd like clarification too.

You say 6 things should never go into a vehicle's motor, but only list 5 things
confused2.gif



I ran out of space, so never added a 6th.

So many from phx, jeez haha.

Yes I love RDX without the turbo.

Never heard about Powerbait until now.


For your reading pleasure.
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http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3774798/1
 
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