Acura EL

Acura EL
The Acura EL is a subcompact executive car that was

built at Honda's Alliston, Ontario, plant, and also the first Acura EL
Acura built in Canada. It was also exclusively sold in
Canada. The EL is a badge-engineered Honda Civic with
a higher level of features.[1] There is no Type-S trim
offered on both Acura ELs.
The Acura EL was a sales success. Representing 51% of

Acura Canada's annual new-vehicle sales in its first full
year, the EL remained Acura's top seller in Canada from
1997 to 2003.[2] The Acura EL was replaced for the 2006
model year by the Acura CSX which, like the EL, was 1997–1998 Acura 1.6EL
available only in Canada.[3] Overview
Manufacturer Honda
Production 1997–2005
Contents
Assembly Alliston, Ontario, Canada
First generation (1997–2000)
Body and chassis
Model configurations
Class Subcompact executive car
Second generation (2001–2005)
Body style 4-door sedan
Discontinuation
Layout FF layout
References
Powertrain
Transmission 4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Chronology
Predecessor Acura Integra sedan
Successor Acura CSX
First generation (1997–2000)

1.6EL
1999–2000 Acura 1.6EL

The first generation of the EL was a rebadged version of 1997–1998 Acura 1.6EL
the Japanese market Honda Domani, a somewhat altered Overview
version of the 1997–2000 Honda Civic with the differing
front end, trunk, lights and various interior pieces. Seeing Production 1997–2000
that sales within Canada for the four-door Acura Integra Chassis Code MB4
were extremely low, Honda decided to replace it with the Designer Don Herner, Kouichirou
four-door-only Acura EL. Its 1.6 L VTEC engine Fujii[4]
produces 127 hp (95 kW) at 6600 rpm and 107 lb⋅ft
Body and chassis
(145 N⋅m) at 5500 rpm. It has features not available on the
similar Civic such as amber-lit LED interior dash display, Related Honda Domani
tachometer, power trunk (no keyhole on the trunklid), Honda/Acura Integra
alarm, 15-inch (195/55/15) wheels, antenna in the rear Honda Civic
window glass, chrome interior door handles, extra pocket
Powertrain
underneath the centre console, paint-matched mirrors, side
mouldings, and door handles, slightly stiffer suspension, Engine D16Y8 1.6 L I4
12 mm rear sway bar and 26 mm front sway bar, heated Dimensions
mirrors, and an amplifier. From 1999 all 5-speed models
Wheelbase 103.1 in (2,619 mm)
had a leather-wrapped shift knob, similar to the one in the
Acura Integra GSR. Length 176.3 in (4,478 mm)
Width 67.1 in (1,704 mm)
Model configurations Height 54.9 in (1,394 mm)

Curb weight 2,379 lb (1,079 kg)
In addition to the above:
Base: CD player, air conditioning

Sport: 15-inch alloy wheels, CD player, air conditioning. From 1999: folding heated mirrors,
a sunroof, and an upgraded grill on the front end.
Premium: in addition to the Sport, leather seats, and decorative spoiler.
Second generation (2001–2005)

1.7EL
2004-05 Acura EL
2001-03 Acura 1.7EL - Chassis Code ES3

The EL was completely redesigned for the 2001 model
year and was then based on the seventh-generation Civic. Overview
Besides the slightly more powerful and torquier VTEC- Also called Acura EL (2004-05)
equipped 1.7 L 4-cylinder SOHC engine with 127 hp Production 2001–2005
(95 kW), headlight and taillight designs and available
leather interior trimmings set it apart from the Civic. Other Body and chassis
differences include 15-inch multi-spoke alloys, heated Related Honda Element
Honda CR-V
power mirrors, cruise control, and rear disc brakes. The Honda/Acura Integra
badging was changed to Acura 1.7EL and was dropped Acura RSX
altogether for 2004. Honda Civic
The second generation was available in touring and Powertrain

premium trim levels, the latter adding leather seats, heated Engine D17A2 1.7 L SOHC I4
front seats and a power sunroof. Automatic climate control (127 hp)
was added for the premium trim in 2003 and the touring
Dimensions
trim in 2004. All second generation EL models came with
ABS anti-lock braking, but in 2003 an electronic Wheelbase 103.1 in (2620 mm)
brakeforce distribution system was made standard. For Length 2001–03: 176.7 in (4488 mm)
2003 and 2004, a special dealer-installed 'aero package' 2004-05: 177.4 in (4505 mm)
was made available for both trims levels adding unique
front and rear lips, side stills and a rear spoiler. In 2004, Width 67.5 in (1715 mm)
the EL underwent a slight exterior makeover with restyled Height 56.7 in (1440 mm)
headlamps, front bumper and grille, taillights, trunk lid,
and rear bumper. The new look came with standard fog lights, a restyled steering wheel, new woodgrain
trim patterns, and two additional tweeters powered by two amplifiers to complete the 6-speaker audio
system.
Discontinuation
Despite being Acura Canada’s best-selling vehicle, Honda announced that it would discontinue the EL. In
2006, the CSX was confirmed to be a replacement for the EL. Like the EL, the CSX was sold only in
Canada. The CSX was discontinued in 2011.
The CSX was confirmed after the car

is discontinued and is sold only in
Canada until 2011.
References
1. "1997 Acura 1.6EL" (http://www.wheels.ca/1997-acura-16el/). Retrieved 13 November 2014.
2. "Honda Media Newsroom Release: North America Sales - Honda/Acura Vehicle Sales in
Canada" (https://web.archive.org/web/20100205040518/http://hondanews.com/categories/1
090/releases/1247). Hondanews.com. Archived from the original (http://hondanews.com/cat
egories/1090/releases/1247/) on 2010-02-05. Retrieved 2010-10-03.
3. Arrais, Pedro (2012-06-19), "2013 Acura ILX dressed to impress" (https://web.archive.org/we
b/20120622121128/http://www.timescolonist.com/cars/2013%2BAcura%2Bdressed%2Bimp
ress/6806740/story.html), Times Colonist, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: Postmedia
Network Inc., archived from the original (http://www.timescolonist.com/cars/2013+Acura+dre
ssed+impress/6806740/story.html) on 2012-06-22
4. "USD399173S US Design Grant" (https://patents.google.com/patent/USD399173S).
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The Acura EL is a subcompact executive car that was

The Acura EL was a sales success. Representing 51% of

First generation (1997–2000)

1999–2000 Acura 1.6EL

Model configurations Height 54.9 in (1,394 mm)

Base: CD player, air conditioning

Second generation (2001–2005)

2001-03 Acura 1.7EL - Chassis Code ES3

The second generation was available in touring and Powertrain

The CSX was confirmed after the car

This page was last edited on 19 February 2022, at 22:33 (UTC).

Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0;

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