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Sport-Focused Hybrid Cars

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Honda Acura MDX Features a Top-Notch Hybrid Powertrain

— March 30, 2016 — Autos
The brand new Honda Acura MDX is a well-designed luxury vehicle that stands out from the crowd due to its sport-centric hybrid powertrain as well as its distinctive appearance.

This vehicle comes powered by a 325-horsepower engine that makes use of a trio of electric motors -- one at the front and two at the rear. This hybrid setup is expected to enable this vehicle to cruise along at powerful speeds, while torque vectoring and all-wheel drive enable the driver to exercise maximum control over the car at all times. As far as appearances are concerned, the new Honda Acura MDX is most noteworthy for its eye-catching new grille, something that eagle-eyed auto enthusiasts will know was first seen in the Honda Precision Concept Acura.

The Honda Acura MDX is truly a complete vehicular offering that seamlessly blends distinctive appearance and noticeably boosted performance.

Trend Themes
1. Sport-centric Hybrid Powertrains - As more luxury vehicle manufacturers create hybrid powertrains for high-performance cars, opportunities for further innovation in this area will continue to arise.
2. Torque Vectoring and All-wheel Drive - As these technologies become more common in hybrid cars, manufacturers can continue to improve upon them for better control and handling.
3. Eye-catching Grille Designs - As the Honda Precision Concept Acura grille becomes more popular, other luxury car manufacturers may begin incorporating similar, distinctive designs into their own car designs.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Automotive - Automakers can continue to innovate in the luxury car space, particularly with high-performance hybrid powertrains that offer drivers power and control.
2. Electric Vehicle Manufacturing - As more automation becomes standard in car manufacturing, particularly in electric car manufacturing, opportunities arise for more rapid innovations in design and performance.
3. Automotive Design - As car manufacturers seek to differentiate their designs, new trends and innovations in car grille designs may arise, showcasing a distinctive 'face' for cars inspired by Honda Acura MDX's grille design.
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