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Acura’s new all-electric SUV proves the most expensive model isn’t always the best


The first electric vehicle I ever drove was a Tesla Roadster in 2011. I will never forget the feeling of the instant torque provided by the electric

I will never forget the feeling of the instant torque provided by the electric motor, propelling me to 60 miles per hour in less than four seconds — a feat my little Miata daily driver couldn’t even dream of doing. The 275/40 Continental Premium Contact 6 summer tires on the Type S offer up plenty of grip, but the low-profile sidewall combined with the harder run-flat rubber compound means that the ride is just a touch harsh. Designed through virtual and augmented reality in both the United States and Japan, the creatives at Acura clearly took the Precision EV concept we saw in 2022 at Monterey Car Week and called it good.

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