Skip advert
Advertisement

Acura Precision Concept shown at Detroit 2016

New concept coupe previews design direction for Honda's premium brand

Honda's premium brand Acura has revealed a new concept car at the 2016 Detroit Motor Show. It's called the Precision Concept, and previews the brand's future design direction - but don't expect to see it on a UK model as Acura doesn't sell cars here.

The concept takes the form of a large coupe, with a low and wide stance, a long bonnet and swooping roofline. The LED headlights and tail lights, combined with a large black grille, give the car a mean look at either end - and the huge alloy wheels give the it some serious attitude when viewed in profile too.

There's no B-pillar on the Precision Concept, and the rear suicide doors open outwards - like a Mazda RX-8. Inside there's a typical concept car interior, with a minimalist dashboard, sharp-looking seats and lots of leather around the cabin.

Advertisement - Article continues below

There's a large central screen with a 'floating' touch pad that forms part of the car's human-machine interface - and that's bolstered by a system that works out who is in the car and sets maps, music and other in-car settings to suit them.

"The Acura Precision Concept is a design study model that literally will shape the direction of all future Acura products," said Dave Marek, Acura's creative director. "It's the leading edge of a renewed commitment to creating a powerful and very exciting direction for the next generation of Acura models."

In the US the Honda NSX is badged as an Acura, so it's possible that a future version of that car could get some of the features on this concept - but don't expect the Precision Concept to play much of a role in Honda's future UK efforts.

See more from the Detroit Motor Show 2016 here...

Skip advert
Advertisement

Find a car with the experts

Skip advert
Advertisement

Recommended

New 2026 Honda 0 SUV: Japanese brand to finally have an EV to rival Tesla and BYD
Auto Express senior staff writer Jordan Katsianis stood next to the Honda 0 SUV prototype

New 2026 Honda 0 SUV: Japanese brand to finally have an EV to rival Tesla and BYD

Honda EV plans are gathering momentum, and they’ll be realised in the groundbreaking 0 SUV next year
News
1 Jul 2025
Best new cars coming soon: all the big new car launches due in 2025, 2026 and beyond
New cars coming soon header image

Best new cars coming soon: all the big new car launches due in 2025, 2026 and beyond

These are the most important new cars headed our way, from brands including Audi, BMW, Dacia, Ferrari, Ford, Skoda and more
Best cars & vans
23 Jun 2025
“World’s most efficient powertrain” to power 13 new Honda hybrid cars by 2030
Honda Jazz - front cornering

“World’s most efficient powertrain” to power 13 new Honda hybrid cars by 2030

The successors to the current Jazz supermini and Civic hatchback should be among those new models
News
5 Jun 2025
New Honda GT cars are the ultimate screenfest
Honda GT cars - front

New Honda GT cars are the ultimate screenfest

We counted no fewer than six screens on the dashboard of Honda’s new electric four-door
News
24 Apr 2025

Most Popular

Ford Escort Mexico gets new lease of life with MST Sports
MST Ford Escort - front 3/4

Ford Escort Mexico gets new lease of life with MST Sports

While not officially Fords, the MST Mk1 and Mk2 Sports should drive as sharply as they look
News
7 Jul 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Octavia vRS is the consummate all-rounder and only £255 a month!
Skoda Octavia vRS - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Octavia vRS is the consummate all-rounder and only £255 a month!

A three-time Auto Express Family Car of the Year winner, paired with Golf GTI power, is our Deal of the Day for 6 July
News
6 Jul 2025
New Volvo XC60 2025 facelift review: big-selling SUV gets a new lease of life
Volvo XC60 facelift - front tracking

New Volvo XC60 2025 facelift review: big-selling SUV gets a new lease of life

This refreshed Swedish SUV focuses on familiar areas of strength to take on BMW and Audi
Road tests
4 Jul 2025