More Than Extra Grip: Add Super Handling to Your Drive

When you command an Acura vehicle, there’s a reason you feel boosted traction to the road along with athletic handling—and it all starts with the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD®) system. But what is SH-AWD—and what models allow you to cruise with this innovative system found virtually nowhere else? Stick with us today as we dive deeper—and visit us at Spitzer Acura McMurray near Pittsburgh, PA, and test drive your favorite Acura models featuring SH-AWD.

First Things First: How Is SH-AWD Different from Basic AWD?

The Super Handling name isn’t just catchy branding—when you command an Acura vehicle with SH-AWD, you’re getting far more of an immersive driving experience than other cruisers with run-of-the-mill all-wheel drive systems. While SH-AWD allows you to send power to all four wheels, the SH-part lets your vehicle vector the torque (i.e. individually send the power) to the right or left wheels depending on what’s needed for your vehicle. So, when you’re noticing excess wheel slip or taking a corner ultra-aggressively, your ride can send all the torque to the right or left side of your ride to help bring world-class composure and precision to your drives—often without you feeling the change as you cruise (which is a good thing).

In practice, Acura Super Handling All-Wheel Drive works for nearly any style of cruise you need, whether you want to casually drive in the winter or make a statement at your local track. Over snowy roads in the winter, SH-AWD constantly monitors your wheels and sends power to the side that slips the most, helping you remain in command during your next whiteout. When you’re on the track or simply craving sporty handling, the SH-AWD adapts to your g-forces, steering angle, yaw rates, and more to help you attack corners with finesse (and even feel the aggression that most rear-wheel drive vehicles can offer for tight steering), helping you get the best of all worlds when you’re behind the wheel.

What Models Let You Ride with Acura SH-AWD?

For nearly any style of cruise you crave, you’ll find an Acura vehicle to fit your needs with SH-AWD. So, want a sleek sedan with exciting power and comfort? The Acura TLX features available SH-AWD (standard on the Type S model) to help you flex a sculpted design while enjoying the ride. Is an SUV more your style? The Acura MDX also features available SH-AWD (standard on the Type S model) to help you enjoy athletic precision from a ride that seamlessly blends power, performance, and comfort.

Want to go all-in with a hybrid supercar? Even the legendary Acura NSX features Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® to help you carve through corners as you unleash world-class performance in one of the country’s most show-stopping vehicles.

Raising the Bar for Handling: Command SH-AWD in McMurray

Ready to see how Acura SH-AWD can elevate the way you drive? Head to Spitzer Acura McMurray near Monongahela, PA, and test drive your favorite Acura vehicles featuring this all-wheel drive system. We’re also here to help you in any way possible, whether you’re looking for the ultimate luxury car or a sporty SUV—and that’s only the start of how we step up for you as your local Acura dealer in McMurray, PA.