Acuras first U.S.-built car was introduced in 1996 as a 1997 model. Designed in California and built in Ohio, CL fits between the entry-level Integra and the TL sedans in the Acura lineup. The CL, built originally on the Accord coupe platform, was designed to appeal to American tastes and is aimed at empty-nesters seeking a comfortable, luxurious, sporty coupe