Acura Precision Concept
The Acura Precision Concept model made
its world debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show, pointing
toward a bolder, more distinctive future for Acura vehicle design. The Acura
Precision Concept was developed by the Acura Design Studio in California to
express the Acura brand DNA of "Precision Crafted Performance."
With an emphasis on high-contrast
details and the intersection of modern, sheer surfaces and muscular, organic
sculpting, the Acura Precision Concept communicates Acura's focus on
performance and prestige through its ultra-low and wide stance, long
dash-to-axle ratio, deeply sculpted surfaces and the debut of a new Diamond
Pentagon grille.
The Acura Precision Concept's crouched
and athletic stance is further emphasized by its deeply sculpted side surfaces
pouring over swelling rear wheel arches covering 22-inch wheels and tires. The
forward-looking concept also features signature lighting designs - in front
with its Jewel Constellation LED headlights composed of organically arranged
fractal elements, and in back with floating LED taillights.
A key design theme, dubbed "quantum
continuum," is seen in the seamless transition of materials and structure
from the exterior to the interior of the vehicle, which is further highlighted
by the absence of a b-pillar. The large door rocker panel flows into the
interior side sill, transitioning into a cantilever for the floating rear
seats. The rear center high-mounted stoplight becomes an architecture element
piercing the rear glass and then flowing down to help form the structure for
the metal airfoil shape of the rear headrests.
The elegant and powerful exterior is
matched by its dramatic interior design, where cantilevered surfaces meet with
striking tones, expressive surfacing and modern detailing. Of particular note
are the double-layered instrument panel, the high-contrast front seat surfaces,
the ultra-thin "floating" rear seats, evoking the look of modern
lounge furniture, and the hand-crafted audio speaker grilles made of exotic
wood.
The driver's space is highlighted by a
compact, race-inspired, sports steering wheel with paddle shifters and
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) controls, a floating center meter, a driver's
head-up display, a cantilevered center stack and an ultra-wide, thin and curved
center display screen.
The Acura Precision Concept also
explores a new approach for Acura's digital human-machine interface (HMI),
enabling a more intuitive, advanced and seamless connection between man and
machine. The ultra-wide and curved center screen is operated by a floating
touch pad suspended on the cantilevered center stack. Upon entry, the system
scans each occupant and selects personalized features and functions, including
maps, audio and customized vehicle performance settings.
