What is the Acura EL?
The EL was a compact four-door sedan made for Canadian drivers and sold exclusively in Canada. It brought Acura’s premium positioning to a practical, familiar shape and was the first Acura built in Canada.
The EL sat near the accessible end of Acura’s Canadian lineup. Its compact sedan format and petrol power made it a straightforward choice for everyday driving.
Generations and engines
The first generation ran from 1997 to 2000. A redesigned second generation followed from 2001 to 2005. Both generations were four-door sedans sold in Canada.
Canadian versions had petrol engines from 1.6 L to 1.7 L.
Fuel consumption and CO₂
Canada’s NRCan 5-cycle test gives the EL a lowest listed consumption of 8.1 L/100 km. European ratings use WLTP or NEDC procedures, while the United States uses EPA testing; results from different systems are not direct equivalents.
Official registration figures report CO₂ emissions by version. The EL appears in Canadian figures from 1997 to 2005.
Questions and answers
Was the Acura EL sold in the United States?
The EL was sold in Canada from 1997 to 2005.
What body style was the EL?
It was a four-door sedan.
What engine sizes were offered?
Canadian versions had petrol engines from 1.6 L to 1.7 L.
What is the EL’s lowest listed fuel consumption?
It is 8.1 L/100 km under Canada’s NRCan 5-cycle test.
