Its muscular exterior styling is designed to suggest abundant power. In front, a dramatically sloping hood leads down to an aggressive front fascia with angular headlight treatments, Acura's signature five-sided grille, and distinctive lower air intake openings. The front end is smooth with nicely integrated bumpers and headlamps.

The rear is short to reduce aerodynamic drag and improve maneuverability. The rear three-quarter view is suggestive of a BMW 7 Series: Viewed from the side, the rear deck seems separated from the fenders.

High-intensity discharge headlights employ the Active Front Lighting System, which swivels the headlight beams up to 20 degrees in either direction when the steering wheel is turned, providing better visibility when cornering.