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ENTER TO WIN 3 MONTHS OF CAR PAYMENTS!* *Chance to win $1,200 cash towards your next car payments Acura of Reno Corwin Ford Bill Pearce Courtesy Honda Lithia Chrysler Jeep of Reno Bill Pearce Motors Lithia Hyundai of Reno Champion Chevrolet Lithia Reno Subaru Dolan Dodge RAM Lithia Volkswagen of Reno Dolan Toyota United Nissan Dolan Lexus Reno Buick GMC Cadillac Dolan Mazda Kia TO ENTER THE SHOW GO TO: www.renonewcarpreview.com 2A | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2021 | RENO GAZETTE JOURNAL Sponsored Content Acura of Reno Acura of Reno not only offers an awesome array of exceptional new Acura models on location, but it has a larger inventory of quality pre-owned vehicles as well.The customers love the on-site car service and maintenance staff, where highly trained technicians use the finest special tools and only Certified Acura parts on vehicles, keeping all vehicles running smoothly and reliably for years to come. Acura of Reno also services other makes and models, maintaining them all with the same high standards of quality, dependability and reliability. Serving the greater Reno community since 2008, Acura of Reno has been a national leader in customer service and satisfaction, winning Acura’s most prestigious “Precision Team” award year after year. For many years Acura of Reno has been named “Number 1” in the nation for outstanding customer satisfaction. What really sets Acura of Reno apart is the “resort” feeling every customer receives when entering the state-of-the-art showroom, enjoying complimentary freshly baked cookies and hot Starbuck’s coffee. Acura of Reno does it right all the time with its service and care that goes into every detail of this full-service dealership. Unveiling The New 2021 Models The All New 2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD STATUS: New for 2022 —The newest iteration of Acura’s cornerstone vehicle — arriving in early 2021 as a 2022 model — continues with room for up to seven passengers across three rows of seats.The styling is highlighted by an angular grille that’s similar to the one installed on the new-for-2021TLX.There’s a longer, lower and wider body and a new platform to which an equally new front (double- wishbone) suspension is attached.The MDX’s wheelbase has also been extended by three inches, which increases second- and third-row legroom. Interior fittings include a digital control panel, premium leather seat covers and wood-and-leather trimmed door panels, console and dashboard. Powertrain choices start with a 3.5-liter V-6 producing 290 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. Available this summer with the newType S trim is a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 rated at 355 horsepower and 354 pound-feet. A 10-speed automatic transmission is linked to both engines. All-wheel-drive optional with the non-turbo V-6 but and standard in theType S. Every MDX comes with AcuraWatch driver-assist technologies, including road-departure mitigation, pedestrian detection and low-speed braking control. Base Price (including destination): $46,500 (est.) Ty pe: Full-size utility vehicle Engines (h.p.): 3.5-liter V-6 (290); 3.0-liter V-6, turbocharged (355) Drivetrain: All-wheel-drive Tr ansmission: 10-speed automatic Base mpg (city/highway/combined): 19/27/22 (3.5, est.) 2021 Acura RDX Base weight (lb.): 4,100 (est.) Advance SH-AWD Status: Acura’s redesign of the RDX utility vehicle for the 2019 model year injected a strong dose of styling to dovetail with its practical nature and stellar performance.The interior is as radically different as the outside, with a dashboard replete with swoops and swirls. A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine delivers 272 horsepower through a 10-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel- drive is standard, while Super Handling All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) is optional. In normal traction conditions it sends 70 percent of the engine’s torque to the rear wheels but can direct up to 100 percent to the outside rear wheel when turning. This yaw control increases cornering precision and stability.The stiff platform and sport-tuned suspension contribute to the vehicle’s exceptional ride and handling qualities, especially over choppy roads. Even the base RDX comes with dual-zone climate control, panoramic moonroof, 12-way power-operated and heated front seats, power tailgate and 19-inch wheels.The sharp-looking A-Spec trim adds more technology and unique exterior styling, although no more performance.The Advance trim level provides a head-up display (pertinent information is projected onto the windshield), active dampers that constantly adjust to varying road conditions, and a 16-speaker ELS-brand premium audio system. Base price (incl. destination): $39,200 Ty pe: Midsize utility vehicle Engine (h.p.): 2.0-liter I-4 (272) Tr ansmission: 10-speed automatic 2021 Acura TLX Drivetrain: Front- /all-wheel-drive Base MPG (city/highway/combined): 22/28/24 (FWD) Base weight (lb.): 3,785 Status: New for 2021 — Acura seems focused on changing buyers’ impressions of how a premium sport sedan should look and perform. Compared with the outgoing mode, there’s a nearly three-inch gain in length. Width increases by just over two inches and the distance between the front and rear wheels is up a not- insignificant 3.7 inches.TheTLX runs with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 272 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. Available this Summer Opt for theType S and you get a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 with 355 horsepower and 354 pound-feet. Each engine uses a new 10-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.The latest version of Acura’s Super Handling All-wheel-Drive is optional with the turbo 2.0 but is standard with the Type S and its V-6. BaseTLXs come with a number of dynamic safety technologies (e.g. emergency braking, lane-keeping assist and road-departure mitigation).The Technology, A-Spec and Advantage trims add plenty of comfort content, but the Type S is the only model that gets sport-appearance body trim, high-performance 20-inch wheels, leather- and suede-trimmed seats and Brembo-brand brakes. Base price (incl. destination): $38,500 Ty pe: Midsize sedan Engine (h.p.): 2.0-liter I-4, turbocharged (272); 3.0-liter V-6, turbocharged (355) Transmission: 10-speed automatic Drivetrain: Front- /all-wheel-drive Base MPG (city/highway/combined): 22/30/25 (est.) Base weight (lb.): 3,500 (est.) SEE 11550 S. Virginia St. WHAT’S Reno, NV 89511 775-229-7777 ACURA OF RENO NEW FOR AcuraofReno.com 2021 RGJ.COM | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2021 | 3A Sponsored Content Bill Pearce Courtesy Honda Bill Pearce Motors was established in 1974 as an Oldsmobile Honda dealership in Reno, Nevada. Bill Pearce Motor’s goal has always been to provide the best service to our customers and assist our employees in maximizing their potential. In the years since, the family-owned business has expanded into a successful multi-franchise dealership encompassing, in two separate facilities, Bill Pearce Courtesy Honda, Bill Pearce BMW, Bill Pearce Volvo Cars, Porsche Reno, and MINI of Reno, as well as the Bill Pearce Collision Center. Bill Pearce Courtesy Honda’s deeply rooted commitment to making the ownership experience as rewarding as the driving experience itself has established the company as a leader in the marketplace. Bill Pearce Courtesy Honda has repeatedly been recognized as a top new and pre-owned car dealer in Northern Nevada and theTahoe Region. We have always believed in giving back to the community that has supported us over the last 40 years by supporting local organizations like Cordillera International Film Festival, Boys and Girls Club ofTruckee Meadows, Eddy House, and many more. We are most proud of our partnership with Washoe County School District to give away a new vehicle to a high school senior with perfect attendance. Thank you for the opportunity to earn your business and we look forward to seeing you at our dealership. UNVEILING THE NEW 2021 MODELS 2021 Honda CR-V STATUS: The fifth-generation CR-V continues as one of the most popular members of the compact-utility-vehicle segment. Although not the first such model in its class (the Toyota RAV4 hybrid has been around for a while) the CR-V hybrid has many attributes for buyers to consider, including a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors that generate a combined 212 horsepower.That compares with the gasoline CR-V’s 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that puts out 190 horses.The Hybrid’s battery is positioned beneath the cargo floor, which allows the 60/40 rear-seat to fold flat. Both powerplants are connected to continuously variable transmissions. Front-wheel-drive is standard with gasoline CR-Vs, while an upgrade to all-wheel-drive is a relatively affordable option.The Hybrid has standard all-wheel-drive. All CR-Vs come with Honda Sensing, which includes active-safety technologies such as emergency braking, road- departure mitigation, lane-keeping assist and traffic-sign recognition. Base price (incl. destination): $26,500 Ty pe: Compact utility vehicle Engine (h.p.): 1.5-liter I-4, turbocharged (190); 2.0-liter I-4 with electric motors (212) Tr ansmission: Continuously variable (CVT) Layout: Front- /all-wheel-drive Base mpg (city/highway/combined): 26/32/28 (1.5, FWD) Base weight (lb.): 3,310 2021 Honda Ridgeline STATUS: Restyled for 2021 —The second-generation Honda Ridgeline.