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Acura MDX
The Acura MDX (Honda
MDX in Japan and Australia) is a midsize SUV
built by Honda of Canada Manufacturing Ltd.
in Alliston, Ontario, Canada. It was introduced
in late 2000 as a 2001 model. In 2003, the
MDX went on sale in Japan. Derived
from Honda's Global Midsize Platform that
underpins cars like the Honda Accord, Acura
TL, Acura TSX and the Honda Odyssey, it is
powered by a J35A3 3.5 L SOHC 24 valve V6
with VTEC. This 3471 cc (3.5 in x 3.6 in)
engine produces 265 hp (198 kW) and 253 ft.lbf
(343 Nm). Curb weight is 4451 lb (2019 kg),
with a 106.3 in (2.7 m) wheelbase and 8 in
(203 mm) of ground clearance. The cargo floor
can flip up to provide two additional seats.
TThe vehicle is designed
to hold 7 passengers. The vehicle features
an automatic four wheel drive system that
engages only when wheel slippage is detected.
The system runs as front wheel drive during
normal operation. The
navigation system and DVD entertainment system
options were mutually exclusive in the 2002
model. Both could be ordered at the same time
since the 2003 model. The navigation option
comes with a rear view video camera since
the 2003 model. Since 2005 the navigation
system featured information from Zagat about
restaurants and other points of interest.
The 2003 model was rated as Ultra Low Emission
Vehicle (ULEV.) EPA estimates 23 mpg highway,
17 mpg city.
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