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If you are in the market for a new or used Acura vehicle, it is important to choose the right dealership. There are many factors to consider when selecting the best Acura dealership for your needs. Today we will discuss the top things to look for when selecting an Acura dealership from Speedcraft Acura. Reputation and Experience When selecting an Acura dealership, it is essential to consider its track record and experience. Look for a dealership with a good reputation in the community and many years of experience in the automotive industry. Speedcraft Acura has been serving Rhode Island drivers for over 100 years, with a focus on customer satisfaction and a commitment to excellence. Inventory and Selection A reputable Acura dealership should provide a wide range of vehicles to meet your needs and budget. Whether you are in the market for a new or pre-owned Acura, make sure the dealership has an extensive inventory and offers a variety of models, colors, and options. At Speedcraft Acura, we have a diverse range of Acura vehicles to choose from, and our sales team is dedicated to helping you find the perfect car. Financing Options Purchasing a new or used vehicle can be a significant financial investment, and it is essential to consider the financing options available from an Acura dealership. Look for a dealership that offers competitive financing rates and flexible payment plans that meet your financial goals. At Speedcraft Acura, we work with our customers to find the best financing options that fit their needs. Customer Service Excellent customer service is key when selecting an Acura dealership. Make sure the dealership has a knowledgeable and friendly sales team that is attentive to your needs and works to provide an exceptional buying experience. At Speedcraft Acura, our sales team is dedicated to helping you find the right vehicle, and our service team is committed to providing top-notch repairs and maintenance services for your Acura. Additional Services Finally, consider whether the Acura dealership offers additional services, such as maintenance and repair, roadside assistance, and extended warranties. These services can make your ownership experience more convenient and enjoyable. Speedcraft Acura provides a full range of services to meet all your automotive needs, including a state-of-the-art service center and parts department. Choosing an Acura Dealership Choosing an Acura dealership is an important decision, and it is crucial to consider all the factors to make an informed choice. At Speedcraft Acura, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service, an extensive inventory of Acura vehicles, and competitively priced financing options. Come visit us today to experience the difference of shopping with a reputable and experienced Acura dealership.

Acura, known for its commitment to performance, features, and value, has yet again received prestigious recognition. The 2023 Acura MDX, RDX, and TLX have been honored as Consumer Guide® Best Buys. With a string of 26 Best Buy awards since 2014, Acura's passenger cars and SUVs have consistently impressed the critics at Consumer Guide® Automotive. 2023 Acura MDX: Reigning Supreme The 2023 Acura MDX, America's all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV, has clinched the Best Buy title in the Premium Midsize Crossover category an astonishing 8 times in 9 years. Its exceptional performance, fuel efficiency, and resale value make it a top choice for discerning buyers. 2023 Acura RDX: A Turbocharged Marvel The turbocharged 2023 Acura RDX continues to assert its dominance, securing the Best Buy spot in the Premium Compact Crossover category for the 9th consecutive year. Its dynamic performance, coupled with Acura's signature design and advanced features, guarantees an exhilarating driving experience. 2023 Acura TLX: A Benchmark of Excellence For the 9th year in a row, the 2023 Acura TLX has been named a Consumer Guide® Premium Midsize Car Best Buy. Its blend of sophistication, innovative technologies, and unwavering performance sets it apart from the competition. Consumer Guide® Best Buy Awards: A Trusted Resource Consumer Guide® Automotive boasts a rigorous selection process that involves test-driving over 150 new vehicles annually. The editorial team considers not only performance and features but also price and value, ensuring their recommendations resonate with everyday car shoppers. As a trusted authority in the industry for over 50 years, Consumer Guide® Automotive continues to assist consumers in making well-informed choices. 2023 Acura Consumer Guide® Best Buys The 2023 Acura MDX, RDX, and TLX have solidified their positions as top contenders in their respective categories, thanks to their outstanding attributes recognized by Consumer Guide® Automotive. Whether you seek a three-row luxury SUV, turbocharged compact crossover, or premium midsize car, Acura delivers on all fronts. To delve further into the details of the Consumer Guide® 2023 Best Buy Awards, visit Consumer Guide® Best Buys. Test drive any of these models at Speedcraft Acura today to experience Acura's commitment to performance, features, and value for yourself. With our professional staff and extensive selection of cars, you're sure to find the perfect Acura for your needs.

Speedcraft Acura is proud to be the authorized dealer of the 2024 Acura MDX, now available for preorder. Offering exceptional features and an exquisite design, the MDX comes standard with luxurious leather seats, a robust all-wheel drive powertrain, and a spacious interior cabin perfect for family road trips. The 2022 model year has been reimagined with new technologies that enhance convenience and safety. As we eagerly await the arrival of spring, we can look forward to getting our hands on the latest iteration of the much-loved MDX mid May of 2023. VIEW ALL MDX INVENTORY

Acura's commitment to its customers continues with the announcement of complimentary access to AcuraLink services included in all 2023 models. You'll get the added benefits and peace of mind that comes with Acura's Security & Remote Packages. With features like remote engine start, vehicle locator, and stolen vehicle notification, you can stay connected to your car no matter where you are. It's just one more way Acura is raising the bar on customer service going forward. What is AcuraLink? AcuraLink is an all-in-one automotive technology platform that connects drivers with their vehicles and offers a variety of useful services. From maintenance scheduling to roadside assistance, AcuraLink helps keep drivers safe on the road and ensures they get the most out of their ownership experience. Acuralink also puts convenience at your fingertips by allowing you to control certain aspects of your vehicle from your smartphone or other device. Remote lock/unlock doors, start/stop engine*, and even check tire pressure are just some of the things you can do with Acuralink. It also makes it easy to stay up-to-date with vehicle health reports, maintenance reminders, and more—all from your device! Benefits of Acuralink The benefits of using Acuralink are numerous. For starters, it provides peace of mind by offering 24/7 roadside assistance in case you ever need help while on the road. It also allows you to keep track of your vehicle’s health and schedule regular maintenance checks for added assurance. In addition to this, you can easily access vital diagnostics information about your car from anywhere in the world via your device—giving you greater control over how you manage your car’s performance. Lastly, with its remote start/stop engine feature*, you can make sure that your car is ready when it's time to head out without having to leave the comfort of your home! AcuraLink at Speedcraft Acura Acuralink provides drivers with an unparalleled level of convenience and control over their automotive experience. With its wide range of features including remote access, maintenance scheduling, roadside assistance, diagnostics reports, and more—Acuralink simplifies vehicle ownership making life easier for everyone involved. So if you're looking for a comprehensive way to manage your car's performance while keeping yourself safe on the road—then give Acuralink a try today! You won't be disappointed!

The 2019-2020 Acura RDX, the retail best-selling compact luxury SUV in America, has topped the Motor Trend list of safest luxury SUVs of 2019 as the only model with both the highest safety ratings and standard automatic emergency braking technology. The Acura RDX received a 5-star National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rating and earned a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), including the highest possible rating of GOOD in all crashworthiness tests and in headlight performance, as well as a SUPERIOR rating for front crash prevention. The AcuraWatch™ suite of active safety and driver-assistive technologies, which includes the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), is standard equipment on all grades of the 2019-2020 Acura RDX. Article Quote ( Motor Trend: “Here Are the Safest Luxury SUVs of 2019”) “In large part, choosing a luxury SUV comes down to taste. But you also want to make sure the model that captures your heart is also safe. The Acura RDX offers more features per dollar than most luxury competitors.” The 2019-2020 Acura RDX standard, Technology and A-Spec trims received an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating with a Good headlight rating. The 2019-2020 Acura RDX Advance trim received a Top Safety Pick rating with an Acceptable headlight rating. Read More

The 2018 Acura MDX and 2018 Acura RDX were awarded U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Best Cars for the Money in the luxury three-row and luxury compact SUV categories*, respectively. The experts at Speedcraft Acura in West Warwick can answer any of your questions. The award is based on a composite score of quality, safety and value, including the vehicle’s five-year total cost of ownership as well as the average price of the vehicle. Factors like fuel, insurance and repair costs over five years are studied to offer a clear picture of how much owning a given car will cost, U.S. News & World Report says. The 2018 Acura MDX, a three-row luxury SUV, is a customer favorite. U.S. News noted its powerful V6 engine, which provides pep along with a smooth ride and nimble handling. “It does all of this while getting good gas mileage, too. The interior features plenty of high-end materials, and technophiles will love the long list of standard and available features,” the magazine reported. With the best combination of overall quality and value in its class, it was named the 2018 Best Luxury 3-Row SUV for the Money. Search Speedcraft Acura Inventory The luxury compact SUV category is highly competitive, as it caters to those who want the practicality of an SUV but who have the budget for more creature comforts and high-tech features. U.S. News called the 2018 Acura RDX an excellent vehicle, with lots of room to stretch out in the second row, even for adults. “With strong marks in crash tests, an attractive list of optional safety features, and more overall cargo space than nearly all other class rivals, the RDX is a great value in the class. That combination of value and quality is why we named it our Best Luxury Compact SUV for the Money.” Schedule a Test Drive Today An all-new 2019 Acura RDX will launch in mid-2018. Along with the MDX, the RDX is also popular. The RDX has topped 50,000 sales in each year since 2015, Acura says. Check out the lease and finance offers on the 2018 Acura MDX and the 2018 Acura RDX. * U.S. News 2018 Best Cars for the Money

Acura will bring back its well-loved Type S performance brand, launch a new turbo-charged V-6 engine and expand A-Spec sports styling to all its core models. Acura made the announcement at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit Jan. 15, in conjunction with the unveiling of the all-new 2019 Acura RDX. The experts at Speedcraft Acura in West Warwick can answer any of your questions. “We have made a major commitment to Acura to bring each element of Precision Crafted Performance to life through a new generation of products,” said Toshiaki Mikoshiba, president & CEO of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Acura will pursue a unique powertrain strategy that underscores the brand’s rightful place as the performance division of Honda.” The new Acura Turbo V6 will make its way into multiple models in the years ahead, and only with the company’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive. Lease and Finance Offers on New Acura Models Likewise, Acura Type S performance will become part of many models in the future. The Acura Type S badge last appeared on the 2008 Acura TL, which has been called a “genuine delight to drive.” Type S featured a track-tuned chassis, more powerful engine and brakes, high-performance tires and a sporty exterior. Acura Type S is the counterpart to Honda’s Type R. Schedule a Test Drive Today Additionally, Acura will introduce the A-Spec sport trim package for every new core model in development, including a new 2.4-liter TLX A-Spec this spring and an A-Spec variant of the 2019 RDX, which will launch with the rest of the RDX lineup in mid-2018. Acura’s A-Spec badge first appeared on the 2004 TL sedan and now appears on the Acura TLX and ILX sedans. The New York Daily News calls the A-Spec’s sporty enhancements “the perfect middle ground for those yearning for a little extra gusto.”

The popular Acura RDX luxury crossover has undergone the most extensive redesign in a decade, and the automotive press is buzzing. The Acura RDX’s sleeker exterior styling and completely new interior design was revealed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit Jan. 15. The new RDX is expected to go on sale in 2018 as a 2019 model, and the experts at Speedcraft Acura in West Warwick will answer any of your questions. Here’s what we’re reading about the 2019 RDX here at Speedcraft Acura: Motor Trend says the new Acura RDX “features an angular grille that we’ve seen on other new Acuras, ditching the thick silver bar that runs across the front fascia of the current SUV.” The prototype “reveals a low-slung body, prominent window spoiler and bold character lines that accentuate the vehicle’s wheel arches.” Digital Trends, which called the 2019 RDX more “Euro-centric,” says that “the biggest changes seem to take out some of the curvaceous bits, in exchange for more angular design cues.” Search Speedcraft Acura Inventory Car and Driver reports, “Acura is returning the RDX to its turbocharged, super-handling roots and gifting it a buff, good-looking new body and a snazzy interior with an all-new infotainment system controlled by a touchpad.” The magazine enthuses, “Every 2019 RDX will have a panoramic sunroof as standard, along with the AcuraWatch batch of driver-assist tech (on the current RDX, this includes automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keeping assist). Buyers also will be offered blind-spot monitoring, a 360-degree-view camera, an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot with a 4G LTE data connection, and front and rear parking sensors. Acura even promises that a sportier A-Spec trim level will be in dealerships from the get-go.” Schedule a Test Drive Today USA Today comments on the interior. “The RDX’s interior will build on the looks and features in the Precision Cockpit model Acura introduced in 2016. The Precision Cockpit featured seats similar to Acura’s NSX exotic car and a large screen mounted atop the dashboard with features controlled by a touchpad in the center console.” The console “floats” over a lower storage tray between the front seats. Contact our sales team for any questions about Acura’s best-selling RDX, or schedule a test drive today.

A Brief History of Acura Today, there are a multitude of vehicle makes and models driving around. It is hard to imagine the time when there was only a few brands in the market. Honda began envisioning their luxury division of vehicles in the early 1980’s. It not be until 1984 that the name Acura was officially announced, however this was not going to be sold alongside popular Honda models. Acura was going to become a separation from the economic vehicles Honda produced at the time, and take on other luxury car manufacturers. Acura – Behind The Name The first thing that you did not know about Acura is that you are probably saying it wrong. When dealerships opened in 1986, the inspiration for the name came from the Latin word for “done with precision”. When Acura was first introduced it was pronounced “a-coor-uh”, but overtime “ah-cure-ah” became common place with more of a pleasant phonetic pronunciation. The American people loved the innovations in driving technology, giving Acura 52,869 cars sold in 1986, and 109.470 vehicles in 1987. This was the start Acura needed to break into the luxury car market. Browse our New Car Inventory Acura – Rise to the top The second thing you didn’t know is that Acura quickly became a leader for other manufacturers. In 1987 both Nissan and Toyota opened their own luxury branches of the company. Then in 1989 the NSX was unveiled, bringing Acura to the forefront, not only of luxury cars, but now exotics as well. The NSX had a aluminum monocoque body, the first of its kind to be mass produced. It also was the first production engine with titanium rods and to have electronic variable valve timing and lift (VTEC®). This lead the way for more innovations, not only in luxury cars, but into other vehicle markets. Acura – Award Leader The third thing you didn’t know about Acura is that it continues to break records. Overtime it transformed from filling a niche to leading the industry, by introducing the second-generation of vehicles. In 2009, Acura became the first car company to ever receive Five-star crash safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and Top Safety pick honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), across the board, every model they had. Now with 30 years of innovation, engineering, and safety; Acura is the brand the will continue to impress you for years to come! Schedule Service for Your Vehicle