Back in the day Detroit used to be the hub for American made cars, but now most manufacturing is mostly done over seas. However, as of January of 2022, Ohio is making its mark in the Auto industry as the East Liberty Auto Plant will be producing all 2022 Acura models.
With the East Liberty Auto Plant now manufacturing Acura vehicles, there will be five high-end models that will come out of their factory. These models include the ILX, TLX, RDX, MDX, and NSX.
Redesigned from the ground up, the fourth generation MDX, will serve as the new flagship of the Acura brand. Cleveland drivers will find this newly redesigned vehicle will be the most luxurious, performance-focused, and technologically advanced SUV Acura has ever produced. The 2022 MDX is bolstered by an all-new light truck design that's engineered to deliver a more athletic performance, more refined comfort, a quieter cabin, and improved collision protection.
Under the hood, Youngstown residents will find a 3.5-liter V6 engine that powers the new MDX. There is also a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 that will power the Type S high-performance variant. Each engine will be produced at the company's state-of-the-art engine plant in Anna, Ohio.
The new MDX will be the first model launched exclusively at the East Liberty Auto Plant. The production team at this new facility will implement sophisticated manufacturing techniques to ensure a superior build quality for every 2022 MDX.
With a new 5,000-ton servo stamping press at their disposal, the team will be able to craft sharper-looking hood and body panels. This new ultra-rigid body will be stiffer in every measure. It will be created using a high-accuracy body weld process and new high-performance adhesive, enabling the MDX to offer a finely tuned ride, as well as a quiet and more comfortable cabin.
Do you live in the Akron-Canton or Pittsburgh area and want to learn more about the new Acura models being produced in Ohio? Then give our Boardman dealership a call, and our team will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
Honda of America Manufacturing, has 3 operating plants and 1 transmission operating plant.
· Marysville, OH
o Products Manufactured
§ Accord Sedan
§ Accord Coupe
§ Acura TLX, Acura NSX
o Annual production capacity
§ 440,000 vehicles
· Anna, OH
o Products Manufactured
§ 4-cylinder engines
§ V-6 engines
§ Driveshafts
§ Brake components
§ Camshafts
§ Crankshafts
§ Cylinder sleeves
o Annual production capacity
§ 1.18 million engines
§ 2.45 million components
· East Liberty, OH
o Products manufactured
§ Accord Crosstour
§ CR-V
§ Acura RDX, Acura MDX
o Annual production capacity
§ 240,000 vehicles
· Russells Point, OH
o Products Manufactured
§ Automatic transmissions
§ Transmission gear sets
§ 4WD systems
§ 4WD transfer cases
o Annual production capacity
§ 1 million automatic transmissions
§ 328,000 transmission gear sets
§ 70,000 4WD systems
§ 200,000 4WD transfer cases
Acura of Boardman
883 Boardman Canfield Road
Boardman, OH 44512
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