Is Acura a Toyota company?

No, Acura is not a Toyota company. Acura is the luxury vehicle division of the Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company, not Toyota.

Acura's Relationship to Honda

Acura was established by Honda in 1986 as the luxury vehicle division of the company. Acura vehicles are designed, developed, and manufactured by Honda, but are marketed as a separate luxury brand. Acura competes with other luxury automotive brands like Lexus (Toyota's luxury division), Infiniti (Nissan's luxury division), and BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi.

Differences Between Acura and Toyota

• Acura is a division of Honda, while Lexus is the luxury division of Toyota.


• Acura vehicles are designed, engineered, and manufactured by Honda, whereas Lexus vehicles are designed, engineered, and manufactured by Toyota.


• Acura and Lexus have distinct brand identities, vehicle lineups, and marketing strategies tailored to their respective luxury markets.

While both Acura and Lexus are Japanese luxury automotive brands, they are separate and distinct companies under their respective parent automakers, Honda and Toyota. Acura is not owned by or affiliated with Toyota in any way.

Kevin Bennett

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Kevin Bennet is the founder and owner of Kevin's Autos, a leading automotive service provider in Australia. With a deep commitment to customer satisfaction and years of industry expertise, Kevin uses his blog to answer the most common questions posed by his customers. From maintenance tips to troubleshooting advice, Kevin's articles are designed to empower drivers with the knowledge they need to keep their vehicles running smoothly and safely.