How Acura Technology Enhances Driving Performance

Acura engineers built a reputation for firsts almost immediately after the brand launched in 1986. Multi-valve engine technology arrived that same year, setting a standard that spread across the auto industry within a decade. 

Several signature technologies still define Acura performance today:

• i-VTEC (Intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) adjusts valve timing against engine RPM to add horsepower where drivers feel it most.

• Drive-by-Wire technology adjusts throttle sensitivity to match real driving conditions, giving pedal response that feels natural rather than mechanical.

• Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD), available on the MDX and RDX, distributes engine power across all four wheels to improve handling through every turn.

Precision guides every refinement at Acura, pairing advanced engineering with genuine driver feel so performance stays measurable rather than simply marketed. Drivers exploring new Acura inventory near Jackson can test each system firsthand at our showroom.

Every Acura sedan and SUV rolling into the Jackson area comes equipped with AcuraWatch™, the brand's suite of safety and driver assistance technology. 

Acura introduced automatic emergency braking on the 2006 RL, years ahead of most manufacturers, and expanded that early system into a full suite of sensor fusion technology by 2015.

A millimeter wave radar and monocular camera work together to read the road ahead, supporting features such as:

• Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) with Forward Collision Warning, which alerts drivers to a potential collision and applies emergency braking when needed.

• Road Departure Mitigation with Lane Departure Warning, which uses steering and braking force to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane.

• Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, which adjusts vehicle speed to maintain a set following interval across stop-and-go traffic and highway speeds alike.

AcuraWatch™ supports driver judgment rather than replacing it, so attentive driving stays part of every trip.

Modern driving extends beyond the vehicle itself, and AcuraLink® brings that connection right to a smartphone. This suite of remote features helps owners manage their vehicle, track its health, and stay prepared for the road ahead.

The Basic package comes complimentary and keeps owners informed with an owner's guide, recall notifications, and service scheduling support directly through a certified local dealer. Drivers who add the Remote package unlock a deeper layer of connection between phone and vehicle, including:

• Remote Start and Stop, which cools or warms the cabin before a driver steps inside.

• Remote Lock and Unlock, which secures the vehicle from a phone screen.

• Find My Car and Geofence Alerts, which track vehicle location and notify owners when the car enters or leaves a set area.

AcuraLink® transforms a smartphone into an extension of the vehicle itself.