smart_toy AI Summary
- 7,916 unique Acura vehicles in Ukraine — Honda's luxury arm represented exclusively via gray import from the US (no official dealer)
- Top 3 models: MDX (4,040, 51.0%), RDX (1,584, 20.0%) and TLX (959, 12.1%) — three SUV/sedan models form 83% of the fleet
- 72.5% SUV/Crossover — the most SUV-focused luxury brand after Land Rover. Sedans — 26.8%
- Fuel: petrol 99.4%, electric 0.6%. Engines 3.1-3.6L V6 (61.7%) — the brand signature
- Average price on AUTOMOTO: $16,939. RLX ($25,161) is the most expensive model, ZDX ($22,714) is the new electric flagship
- Growth from 602 in 2018 to 2,315 in 2024 — almost 4× increase driven by mass MDX/RDX imports
database Data & Methodology
Period: 2018-2025 | Source: Ukraine MVS registry + AUTOMOTO data | Volume: 7,916 unique cars (MVS), 35,342 listings (AUTOMOTO) | Metric: 1 car = 1 unique VIN
info Brand Overview
Acura is the luxury division of Honda Motor Company, established in 1986. It was the first Japanese luxury brand on the US market — Acura preceded Lexus and Infiniti by three years. Ukraine has 7,916 unique vehicles — entirely through gray import from the US and Canada, since the brand has no official presence in Europe (the only official markets are North America, China and the Middle East).
The Ukrainian Acura market consists primarily of premium V6 SUVs: MDX (51%) and RDX (20%) form 71% of the entire fleet. TLX (12%) and ILX (8%) sedans are the second tier. The "Precision Crafted Performance" slogan reflects the brand's engineering philosophy: Honda technology in a luxury package, torque-vectoring V6 SH-AWD drivetrains and reliability focus. Acura here is the choice of experienced importers who value Japanese quality without paying a European-logo premium.
trending_up Registration Dynamics 2018-2025
Acura shows <strong>steady growth</strong>: from 602 in 2018 to 2,315 in 2024 — nearly 4× increase. Pre-war peak — 2,058 in 2021. The 2022 dip to 1,663 due to war was relatively mild (−19%), and 2023-2024 showed confident recovery (2,071 → 2,315). This confirms the trend: Ukrainian buyers actively import MDX/RDX from the US as an alternative to higher-priced European premium SUVs.
star Top 10 Popular Models
MDX is the undisputed leader with 51.0% of the fleet. It's a 7-seat flagship SUV with V6 3.5L and the signature SH-AWD drivetrain. RDX (20.0%) is a compact crossover with 2.0T turbo. TLX (12.1%) and ILX (8.1%) are premium sedans. Older TSX (4.3%) and ZDX (1.5%) — mid-2000s imports. Sports cars NSX, RSX and the classic Integra appear symbolically.
| # | Model | Unique cars | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MDX | 4 040 | 51.0% |
| 2 | RDX | 1 584 | 20.0% |
| 3 | TLX | 959 | 12.1% |
| 4 | ILX | 638 | 8.1% |
| 5 | TSX | 342 | 4.3% |
| 6 | ZDX | 121 | 1.5% |
| 7 | RL | 81 | 1.0% |
| 8 | TL | 67 | 0.8% |
| 9 | RLX | 54 | 0.7% |
| 10 | RSX | 24 | 0.3% |
local_fire_department MDX and RDX — the heart of the Ukrainian Acura fleet
71% of the fleet — premium SUVs with V6 SH-AWD
MDX (4,040 cars) and RDX (1,584) together form 71% of the entire Ukrainian Acura fleet. MDX is the flagship: 3.5L V6 i-VTEC (290-355 hp), 9/10-speed AT, signature SH-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive) with torque vectoring. RDX is a compact SUV with 2.0T turbo (272 hp) that replaced the aging V6 in 2019. Both models are the main reason for importing the brand: $17-18K for a used SUV with all-wheel drive, premium interior and reliable Honda engines.
settings_input_component SH-AWD — Acura's engineering signature
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) is Acura's proprietary drivetrain with active torque distribution between the rear wheels. It first appeared on the RL in 2004. In the MDX and RDX, up to 70% of torque is sent to the outer rear wheel in a corner, providing unique handling among SUVs. SH-AWD remains one of the best AWD systems in the class, outperforming many European systems in speed and precision.
payments Price Analytics
Acura is a brand with average price $16,939 on AUTOMOTO. RLX ($25,161) is the flagship sedan. ZDX ($22,714) is the new electric SUV-coupe on the GM Ultium platform. CL ($18,570) is a premium coupe from the 1990s. TLX ($18,186) and RDX ($18,055) are the core premium models. ILX ($14,985) is the most affordable entry sedan. RL ($8,387) is an older sedan, excellent value.
| # | Model | Listings | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MDX | 16 388 | $17 687 |
| 2 | RDX | 5 452 | $18 055 |
| 3 | TLX | 4 665 | $18 186 |
| 4 | ILX | 4 296 | $14 985 |
| 5 | TSX | 1 385 | $10 389 |
| 6 | TL | 641 | $10 354 |
| 7 | RL | 552 | $8 387 |
| 8 | ZDX | 453 | $22 714 |
| 9 | CL | 331 | $18 570 |
| 10 | RLX | 244 | $25 161 |
⚠️ Important: 228 zero-mileage listings (new imports from the US) average $70,960 — these are new MDX Type S and ZDX. Used MDX 2014-2018 model years offer the best price/equipment balance: $17-22K for a full-featured 7-seat premium SUV with SH-AWD.
timeline Price Dynamics by Production Year
Acura prices on AUTOMOTO rise from <strong>$7,292 (2005)</strong> to <strong>$30,298 (2021)</strong>. An interesting peak — 2021 ($30K) — reflects high prices for the new third-generation MDX/RDX. 2007-2008 model year cars ($12-13K) mark the mass import wave of the second-generation MDX. Optimal price/condition balance — 2013-2018 model years ($18-23K).
local_gas_station Fuel Types
Petrol — 99.4%, electric — 0.6%. Acura is one of the most "gasoline" brands in Ukraine. The reason is simple: the model range was historically built around Honda V6 engines, while hybrid MDX Sport Hybrid (2017-2020) failed to gain traction due to repair complexity. The electric share (47 cars) is mostly the new ZDX 2024+ on the GM Ultium platform. Diesels are entirely absent — Acura has never produced a diesel.
directions_car Body Types
SUV/Crossover — 72.5%, Sedan — 26.8%, Hatchback — 0.4%, Coupe — 0.3%. Acura is a SUV-focused brand: MDX, RDX and ZDX form the core of the fleet. The sedan segment (TLX, ILX, RL, TL, RLX) at 27% reflects the global trend of abandoning sedans. Hatchbacks (RSX) and coupes (CL) are rare 1990s-2000s relics.
analytics Body Type Methodology
In the MVS database, Acura SUV models (MDX, RDX, ZDX, SLX, ADX) are recorded as "wagon". We reclassified them based on manufacturer catalog data. Acura has never produced true wagons — all "wagons" in the registry are actually SUVs/Crossovers.
speed Engine Displacement
Engines <strong>3.1-3.6L (61.7%)</strong> are the brand signature: V6 3.5L i-VTEC in MDX, TL, RL and the classic ZDX. The 2.1-2.5L segment (22.3%) is the TLX 2.4 and TSX. Turbo 1.7-2.0L (10.4%) — new-generation RDX 2.0T and ILX 2.0. Larger 3.7+ L (2.8%) — top TL Type-S and RL with V6 3.7L. Acura remains a <strong>V6-engine brand</strong> in the era of turbo fours.
map Regional Distribution
Kyiv leads with 2,468 Acura (31.2%). Kyiv oblast (16.4%) is second. Dnipropetrovsk (10.4%), Kharkiv (10.0%) and Odesa (9.8%) are the major cities. The capital region concentrates 47.6% of the entire Acura fleet — these are the cars of wealthy Kyivans and entrepreneurs who value Japanese quality and choose US imports over official European brands.
| # | Region | Unique cars | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyiv city | 2 468 | 31.2% |
| 2 | Kyiv obl. | 1 299 | 16.4% |
| 3 | Dnipropetrovsk obl. | 822 | 10.4% |
| 4 | Kharkiv obl. | 795 | 10.0% |
| 5 | Odesa obl. | 777 | 9.8% |
| 6 | Lviv obl. | 543 | 6.9% |
| 7 | Donetsk obl. | 479 | 6.0% |
| 8 | Cherkasy obl. | 411 | 5.2% |
| 9 | Poltava obl. | 375 | 4.7% |
calendar_month Import Waves by Production Year
Since Acura has no official presence in Ukraine, instead of "new cars" we analyze the distribution by production year. This reveals two distinct import waves: the 2007-2008 model-year peak (2,466 cars, 31% of fleet) — mass import of second-generation MDX through customs reform of the "Euro plate" era, and the modern 2014-2018 wave (3,019 cars, 38%) — import of third-generation RDX/MDX.
trending_up Distribution by Production Year
The production-year distribution reveals two import waves. The first — 2007-2008 (2,466 cars, mostly 2nd-gen MDX) — is a consequence of the 2018-2020 customs reform and "Euro plates". The second wave — 2014-2018 (3,019 cars) — is the import of 3rd-gen MDX/RDX, which currently forms the market core. Fresh 2022-2024 model years account for just 275 cars: a new premium MDX Type S costs $70K+ and has very limited demand.
leaderboard Competitor Comparison
Among Japanese premium brands, Acura ranks 3rd (7,916) after Lexus (58,081) and Infiniti (17,405). Lexus leads Acura by 7.3× — a consequence of official presence and a broad model range. Infiniti (2.2× over Acura) also benefits from official dealers. However, Acura outperforms Lincoln (5,502) and Cadillac (2,522) — even without official presence, the brand is more popular than American premium competitors.
business Business Use Cases
storefront Marketplaces
Acura — 35K listings on AUTOMOTO. MDX (16K) and RDX (5.5K) are the most active models. Average price $16,939 — premium segment. Unique demand: buyers search for "MDX 2014-2018 SH-AWD" or "RDX Tech Package" — meaning high value of structured search by trim level.
local_shipping US Importers
With no official Acura dealer — it's 100% gray import from the US/Canada. This is a market for <strong>professional importers</strong>: 228 new (mileage=0) cars at average $70K — these are new MDX Type S and ZDX EVs from Manheim/Copart. Margin 15-25%, cycle 60-90 days from purchase to sale.
shield Insurance Companies
72.5% SUV — elevated rollover risk. SH-AWD drivetrain — expensive repair in case of damage ($3-5K per unit). V6 engines — reliable, but repairs are costly due to lack of official service centers. Acura requires <strong>a specific CASCO coefficient</strong> due to complicated parts logistics.
account_balance Banks & Leasing
MDX from $17K — a good candidate for premium-segment leasing. Acura residual value is high — after 5 years MDX retains 55-60% of its price. But the absence of an official dealer complicates valuation and repair. Leasing is feasible only with mandatory CASCO and a fixed service contract.
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How many Acura vehicles are registered in Ukraine?
7,916 unique Acura vehicles according to MVS data (metric: unique VIN = unique car) for the period 2018-2025.
What is the most popular Acura model in Ukraine?
MDX with 4,040 cars (51.0%), followed by RDX with 1,584 (20.0%) and TLX with 959 (12.1%). Three models form 83% of the fleet.
How much does a used Acura cost in Ukraine?
Average Acura price on AUTOMOTO — $16,939. RLX — $25,161, ZDX — $22,714, TLX — $18,186, RDX — $18,055, MDX — $17,687, ILX — $14,985.
Are new Acura vehicles sold in Ukraine officially?
No. Acura has no official presence in Europe or Ukraine. 100% of vehicles are gray imports from the US and Canada. 228 "new" listings (mileage=0) on AUTOMOTO are new MDX Type S and ZDX EVs imported privately at an average price of $70,960.
Where are most Acura vehicles in Ukraine?
Kyiv (31.2%), Kyiv region (16.4%), and Dnipropetrovsk (10.4%). The capital region concentrates almost half of the fleet — these are cars of wealthy Kyivans.
How does Acura differ from Honda?
Acura is the luxury division of Honda Motor Company (established 1986). Technically, it's Honda with a premium interior, additional equipment and more powerful V6 engines. MDX is based on the Honda Pilot platform, RDX on CR-V, TLX on Accord. The key difference is the signature SH-AWD drivetrain.
What is SH-AWD in Acura?
SH-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive) is Acura's proprietary drivetrain with active torque vectoring between rear wheels. Up to 70% of torque can be sent to the outer rear wheel in a corner, providing unique handling. Available on MDX, RDX, RLX and TLX SH-AWD.
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