Acura Precision EV Concept Previews the Brand’s Electric Future

In January 2016, Acura debuted the Precision idea, a modern sedan that set the tone for the automaker’s present crop of designs. However as Acura appears to the long run — particularly, its all-electric future — it needs to as soon as once more rethink its design language. Making its debut at Monterey Automotive Week on Thursday, the Precision EV idea does simply that.

Whereas the unique Precision idea was a reasonably radical step ahead, the Precision EV idea is extra evolutionary than revolutionary. A whole lot of the traits — the “chicane” lighting signatures, the lengthy hood — are paying homage to present styling components. However issues just like the floating roofline and “particle glitch” decrease lighting are new, as is the outstanding fascia, mentioned to be impressed by luxurious energy boats.

That entrance finish totally lights up, too. As you strategy the Precision EV, the Acura emblem illuminates, then the geometric blue segments circulation out towards the headlights. It is a fairly cool tune and dance, particularly when the “particle glitch” corners do their fancy little flicker.

The Precision EV idea is not tremendous massive — it just about splits the distinction between the RDX and MDX crossovers. The large, 23-inch wheels are pushed out to all 4 corners, and the orange brake calipers look nice towards the matte blue paint.

Whereas the idea automobile itself would not have a full inside, Acura says its cabin previews the corporate’s new “dual-experience” philosophy. The 2 themes are known as “instinctive drive” and “religious lounge.” The previous brings ahead digital gauge screens and a yoke-style steering wheel. The latter places the yoke, pedals and gauges away, and adjusts the lighting so you may calm down. That is proper, Acura is exhibiting its model of an inside that might assist an autonomous driving mode.

All the things contained in the cabin is produced from sustainable, recyclable supplies, and the brand new widescreen multimedia system sits in a curved show with haptic contact response. We do not think about most of the inside components will truly make it to manufacturing, however fingers crossed for a brand new infotainment interface. Acura’s present True Touchpad nonetheless is not our cup of tea.

Talking of manufacturing, whereas the Precision EV idea itself would not straight preview a roadgoing automobile, it offers us a reasonably good glimpse of Acura’s first electrical car, set to debut in 2024. We all know Acura’s first EV shall be an SUV based mostly on the Honda Prologue, co-developed with Common Motors. Following that, Acura will construct electrical automobiles by itself structure, and elements of the Precision EV idea will affect these vehicles.