{"id":74252,"date":"2020-02-03T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-acura-to-highlight-super-handling-all-wheel-drive-technology-throughout-chicago-auto-show\/"},"modified":"2020-02-03T09:03:36","modified_gmt":"2020-02-03T13:03:36","slug":"acura-exhibira-la-tecnologia-traccion-en-las-cuatro-ruedas-con-super-manejo-en-el-salon-del-automovil-de-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/acura-exhibira-la-tecnologia-traccion-en-las-cuatro-ruedas-con-super-manejo-en-el-salon-del-automovil-de-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"Acura to Highlight Super Handling All-Wheel Drive\u2122 Technology Throughout Chicago Auto Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prngen3{\nBORDER-TOP:1pt; BORDER-RIGHT:black 1pt solid; VERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prngen4{\nBORDER-TOP:1pt; BORDER-RIGHT:black 1pt solid; VERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:1pt; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prngen5{\nBORDER-TOP:1pt; BORDER-RIGHT:black 1pt solid; VERTICAL-ALIGN: TOP; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prnsbls{\nBORDER-LEFT:black 1pt solid\n}\n.prntblns{\nBORDER-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-RIGHT: 1pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse; BORDER-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-LEFT: 1pt\n}\n.prnsbbs{\nBORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid\n}\n.prnvab{\nVERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM\n}\n.prnrbrs{\nBORDER-RIGHT:black 1pt solid\n}\n.prnpl6{\nPADDING-LEFT:0.50em\n}\n.prnsbts{\nBORDER-TOP:black 1pt solid\n}\n.prnpr6{\nPADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">TORRANCE, California<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 3, 2020<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0Acura will showcase its groundbreaking Super Handling All-Wheel Drive\u2122 (SH-AWD\u00ae) technology at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show in February, which just surpassed cumulative North American sales of one million units. The activation will include social media engagements, displays and videos about the system. Acura&#8217;s industry-first SH-AWD\u00ae technology debuted 16 years ago based on extensive research into &#8220;direct yaw control&#8221; that led to the world&#8217;s first torque-vectoring all-wheel drive system. <\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg6c35left\" style=\"WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: left\" dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg6c35left\" title=\" \" border=\"0\" alt=\" \" align=\"middle\" imagelabel=\"General\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1084970\/Acura_RDX_SH_AWD.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Featured on five of the six Acura models, SH-AWD\u00ae or Sport Hybrid SH-AWD\u00ae is available on the TLX and RLX sport sedans, RDX and MDX SUVs, and NSX supercar. Through four generations of continuous innovation Acura has raised the bar for performance-enhancing AWD. For more information on the system watch the Acura SH-AWD <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2708840-1&amp;h=429168846&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FOuvzVh5v9a8&amp;a=video\" rel=\"nofollow\">video<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Timed to the winter season and customers&#8217; attendant focus on traction-enhancing technologies, Acura SH-AWD\u00ae stars in a new marketing campaign showing how Super Handling All-Wheel Drive\u2122 can make anyone a better, more confident driver: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2708840-1&amp;h=2905913343&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Facura.us%2FSHAWD&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Facura.us%2FSHAWD\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/acura.us\/SHAWD<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Acura SH-AWD\u00ae at Chicago Auto Show Press Days Schedule<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Acura at the Concept &amp; Technology Garage: Wednesday, Feb. 5\u00a0 (<span class=\"xn-chron\">8:30-11:30 a.m.<\/span>) <\/li>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>Acura SH-AWD\u00ae\u00a0vehicles: RDX and MDX PMC Edition <\/li>\n<li>Location: McCormick Place, West Building, Hall F2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>Acura SH-AWD\u00ae\u00a0focus: <span class=\"xn-chron\">Thursday, Feb. 6<\/span>, and Friday, Feb.7 <\/li>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>Location: Acura Booth, McCormick Place South Exhibit Hall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>SH-AWD\u00ae\u00a0Preview Presentation: <span class=\"xn-chron\">Friday, Feb. 7<\/span> (<span class=\"xn-chron\">10:00 a.m.<\/span>) <\/li>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>Head of Acura Product Planning Rob Keough to present the technology and benefits of SH-AWD\u00ae <\/li>\n<li>Location: Acura Booth, McCormick Place South Exhibit Hall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Acura SH-AWD\u00ae Key Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Acura SH-AWD\u00ae is not just about foul-weather traction. SH-AWD\u00ae uses dynamic torque vectoring to provide more accurate and predictable handling performance in all road conditions. <\/li>\n<li>Up to 70% of engine torque can be sent to the rear wheels as needed, with up to 100% of that torque apportioned to either the left or right wheels. Further, today&#8217;s SH-AWD\u00ae can overdrive the outside rear wheels by up to 2.7 percent, creating additional rotational speed that helps &#8220;pull&#8221; the car through the turn with increased grip and cornering accuracy. <\/li>\n<li>The 2020 Acura RDX features the 4th-generation SH-AWD\u00ae, the most sophisticated and capable SH-AWD\u00ae system yet, with faster response and a 40 percent increase in maximum torque capacity. <\/li>\n<li>Acura also has an advanced electronic Sport Hybrid SH-AWD\u00ae system, as featured on the NSX supercar, RLX sedan and MDX three-row luxury SUV, using twin electric motors to provide instantaneous negative (braking) and positive torque independent of the gasoline engine. <\/li>\n<li><b>Acura AWD sales are growing in <span class=\"xn-location\">Illinois<\/span><\/b>: AWD sales in <span class=\"xn-location\">Illinois<\/span> have grown 7%. <\/li>\n<li><b>Vast majority of Acura sales in <span class=\"xn-location\">Illinois<\/span> are AWD<\/b>: AWD sales now represent nearly 80% (79.1%) of all Acura sales in <span class=\"xn-location\">Illinois<\/span> &#8212; compared to national average mix of 55.7%. <\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-location\">Illinois<\/span> is one of Acura&#8217;s top sales markets, including sales of AWD vehicles:\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"xn-location\">Illinois<\/span> is Acura&#8217;s #4 state for sales of AWD vehicles in the U.S.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Acura SH-AWD\u00ae History <\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"1\" class=\"prntblns\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"prnsbts prnrbrs prnvab prnsbbs prnpl6 prnsbls prnpr6\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>1<sup>st<\/sup> Generation SH-AWD<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Applied on:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">About:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">RL (2005-2012)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">The world&#8217;s first all-wheel drive platform that actively and continually distributes torque not only to enhance traction, but also to elevate cornering performance. By overdriving the rear wheels SH-AWD can provide an inward yaw moment while accelerating into and through corners.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>2<sup>nd<\/sup> Generation SH-AWD<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">MDX (2007-2015)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">RDX (2007-2012)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">TL (2009-2014)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">ZDX (2010-2013)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">SH-AWD is enhanced with Hill Logic that automatically adjusts the front\/rear torque split based on the grade of the underlying surface as well the integration of Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and, in 2009, Traction Control Systems (TCS). The rear differential is constantly overdriven by 1.7 percent.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>3<sup>rd <\/sup>Generation SH-AWD<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">MDX (2016-Present)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">TLX (2015-Present)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">The 3<sup>rd<\/sup> generation system uses a 25-percent lighter rear differential with reduced friction and increased yaw effect. The rear differential is constantly overdriven by 2.7 percent, providing a greater torque-vectoring effect across a broader spectrum of driving conditions to further enhance cornering capability.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>4<sup>th<\/sup> Generation SH-AWD<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">RDX (2019-Present)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">The newest version of Acura&#8217;s mechanical SH-AWD is more compact, while offering 30 percent faster response and a 40 percent increase in maximum torque capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Sport Hybrid SH-AWD<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">RLX (2014-Present)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">NSX (2017-Present)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">MDX (2017-Present)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">The first and still only electric torque-vectoring system in the world to enhance every element of dynamic performance \u2013 acceleration, braking and cornering \u2013 able to apply both positive and negative electric motor torque with instantaneous response on- and off-throttle.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>About Acura<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance \u2013 a commitment to evocative styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features six distinctive models \u2013 the RLX premium luxury sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the five-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America&#8217;s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV, and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar. <\/p>\n<p>Five of the six Acura models sold in <span class=\"xn-location\">North America<\/span> are made in central <span class=\"xn-location\">Ohio<\/span>, using domestic and globally-sourced parts, including the ILX and TLX luxury sports sedans (Marysville Auto Plant), the RDX and MDX luxury SUVs (East Liberty Auto Plant) and the Acura NSX supercar, which is built to order at the Performance Manufacturing Center in <span class=\"xn-location\">Marysville, Ohio<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Additional media information including pricing, features &amp; specifications and high-resolution photography is available at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2708840-1&amp;h=4073641394&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Facuranews.com%2Fen-US%2Fpages%2Fhonda-acura-social-media-accounts&amp;a=Acuranews.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">Acuranews.com<\/a>. Consumer information is available at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2708840-1&amp;h=560744447&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acura.com%2F&amp;a=Acura.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">Acura.com<\/a>. Follow Acura on social media at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2708840-1&amp;h=2514500643&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Facuranews.com%2Fen-US%2Fpages%2Fhonda-acura-social-media-accounts&amp;a=Acura.us%2FSocialChannels\" rel=\"nofollow\">Acura.us\/SocialChannels<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg4ef0left\" style=\"WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: left\" dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg4ef0left\" title=\"Acura Logo. (PRNewsFoto\/American Honda Motor Co., Inc.)\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Acura Logo. 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The activation will include social media engagements, displays and videos about the system. Acura&#8217;s industry-first SH-AWD\u00ae technology debuted 16 years ago based on extensive research into &#8220;direct yaw control&#8221; that led to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":74253,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-74252","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-automotriz"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74252","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74252"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74252\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/74253"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74252"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=74252"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=74252"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}