SoCalMike wrote:

>> Of course some of the basic assembly parts are similar. But for
>> the most part, the offerings with the Acura nameplate were very
>> different than those with Honda. I don't think there's ever been
>> an identical engine in an Acura and Honda, save the Acura EL sold
>> in Canada, which was essentially an upscale, rebadged Civic. For
>
> which they should have offered in the USA. especially on the hatchback
> model. a luxury hatch with an acura engine? sweet!

The EL is only available as a 4-door sedan with the 127-hp VTEC engine.