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44 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday February 21, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Acura's advanced sedan concept makes Canadian debut Building on Acura's heritage of performance, design and advanced technology, the Acura Advanced Sedan Concept made it Canadian debut at a press conference at the Canadian International Auto Show. The car will be on display at the show from February 16-25. Its advanced design is highlighted by a powerful, wide stance and deeply sculpted surfaces. Acura's new Advanced Sedan Concept highlights Acura's future design direction," said Jim Miller, executive vice president, Honda Canada Inc. "Acura's North American advanced design team is taking a significant role in shaping future vehicle design for Acura. We expect upcoming products to reflect progressive styling that speaks to Acuraís advanced technology, performance and design." The concept's generous exterior proportions suggest that a large, powerful engine lurks beneath the surface. The exterior lines reveal a sheer, sculpted lower body contrasted with a taut, architectural cabin. Although ultra-modern in its design, the concept retains the classic silhouette associated with a flagship sedan. Low to the ground, the concept is anchored by large 22-inch front and 23-inch rear tires mounted to custom billet-machined, polished aluminum wheels. Powerful brake discs and calipers accent the wheels and large ducts direct cooling air to the components. Bold wheel arches and flares add to the concept's muscular appearance. The sleek, compact cockpit nestles atop the sculpted body and flows from hood to trunk. For a unique panoramic view, the roof is constructed entirely of tinted glass that shades the occupants while still connecting them to the outside world. "We wanted to capture the essence of an ultra-luxurious sedan, but also give it a striking, mysterious presence to create a vehicle with a dual personality," said Dave Marek, chief designer, Honda R&D Americas, Inc. "The concept echoes this quality with its clean exterior lines, a wide stance, high performance cues and key luxury accents." The hood is accented with pronounced character lines that culminate in the aggressive five-sided grille, which contributes to the sedan's bold presence. The commanding grille is constructed of polished aluminum and features a cut crystal Acura emblem. The narrow headlights also double as air intakes and are positioned low on the bumper, further enhancing the sedan's commanding 2,019-mm width. Auto EVERYTHING In the rear, the Acura Advanced Sedan Concept has a flush-mounted rear . Continued on Page 45