Acura EL is a subcompact executive car which was produced in 1997 – 2005. It is a 4-door sedan that was manufactured in Canada. EL was a top selling model of Acura in Canada from 1997 to 2003 with over 50 % of new-car sales of Acura. First generation was produced in 1997 – 2000 with 1.6 L VTEC 127 hp (95 kW) engine and the second generation (2001 – 2005) had 1.7 L 4-cylinder SOHC engine with 127 hp (95 kw). EL model is a predecessor of Acura CSX.