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february 24, 2021 - Acura

2021 Acura RDX and TLX Earn Highest Possible Safety Award from IIHS

  • RDX and #tlx achieve TOP #safety PICK+ (TSP+) for 2021
  • All-new 2022 MDX is expected to achieve TSP+ when tested later this year

The 2021 #acura #rdx and #tlx have earned the highest possible #safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway #safety (IIHS). Both #acura models qualified for TOP #safety PICK+ (TSP+) by earning a top rating of “GOOD” in all crashworthiness tests, a “SUPERIOR” rating for the Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), part of the standard AcuraWatch™ #safety and driver-assistive technology and standard “GOOD” rated headlights. Not yet tested by the Institute, the all-new 2022 #acura MDX, the brand’s flagship model, is similarly expected to achieve a 2021 TSP+ rating when it is evaluated later this year.

All #acura sedans and SUVs feature the AcuraWatch™ suite of #safety and driver-assistive technologies as standard equipment, including Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow and Road Departure Mitigation. The 2021 #acura #rdx and #tlx feature Acura's Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, designed to enhance occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal collisions with a network of connected structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the vehicle and reducing the forces transferred to the passenger compartment. #acura JewelEye™ LED headlights help both models achieve its best-in-class ratings.

To earn the 2021 TOP #safety PICK+ award, a vehicle must earn good crashworthiness ratings in all #test modes, including the challenging passenger-side small overlap #test. It also needs available front crash prevention (standard on #rdx and TLX) that earns an advanced or superior rating in both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian testing and standard good- or acceptable- rated headlights.

About Acura
Acura is a leading #automotive nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to expressive styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The #acura lineup features five distinctive models – the ILX and #tlx sport sedans, the #rdx and MDX sport-utility vehicles and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar. All #acura models sold in North America for 2021 and 2022 model years are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.

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