Acura is a luxury division of the Japanese automaker Honda. The company began production in 1986 and released the Legend, a midsize luxury car and the first Honda with a 6-cylinder engine. Acura was an instant hit with the Legend that retains a following to this day. Though sales and popularity fluctuated through the 90’s Acura soon gained popularity with the tuner crowd. In 2000 Acura hit their stride with the release of the 3.2 TL, this well-rounded vehicle combined sportiness and luxury in a way that made it a contender with competitors like Lexus and BMW. Interestingly even though Acura is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the brand has yet to be released there.