Acura Announces Pricing for New 2003 MDX Luxury SUV
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 30 -- Acura today announced prices
for its more powerful 2003 MDX luxury SUV, which features significant added
equipment and refinements that increase the vehicle's price 2.8 percent
compared to last year based on a sales-weighted average. The 2003 MDX will be
priced at $35,700 when it goes on sale Sept. 30 at Acura dealers nationwide.
The MDX comes with three available factory options: a luxury Touring Package
priced at $2,600, and also available on models equipped with the Touring
Package, a newly enhanced Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition(TM)
and rearview camera priced at $2,200 and the all-new Acura DVD Entertainment
System priced at $1,500.
The 2003 MDX delivers V-8-like performance thanks to a new 3.5 liter V-6
engine, which boosts horsepower to 260 (a 20 hp increase over the 2002 model),
an all-new 5-speed automatic transmission, drive-by-wire throttle control and
a recalibrated 4-wheel drive system. A retuned suspension system increases
ride comfort while an increase in dynamic torsional chassis rigidity, revised
steering and the addition of Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) help to maintain
the MDX's sport sedan-like handling.
Other new features for 2003 include redesigned alloy wheels, the addition
of automatic on/off headlights and three new exterior colors. Inside, the MDX
receives over 25 enhancements designed to increase the level of refinement
beyond the 2002 model's benchmark-setting levels, including an enhanced
navigation system and an all-new optional DVD entertainment system.
Key New Features for 2003 MDX
-- Next generation engine which increases horsepower from 240 to 260
-- All-new compact 5-speed automatic transmission
-- Drive-by-wire throttle
-- Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
-- Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags
-- Additional front airbag sensors and new system control logic
-- Rain sensing windshield wipers (Touring Package)
-- Auto on/off headlights
-- Auto-up driver's side window with auto-reverse
-- Available Acura DVD Entertainment System with headphones and remote
control
-- Rear splash guards
Additional 2003 MDX Refinements/Enhancements
-- Revised suspension settings for a smoother ride
-- 35 percent increase in dynamic torsional body rigidity for precise
handling
-- Refined steering system for enhanced feel and reduced kickback
-- 4-wheel drive system remapped to provide up to a 30 percent increase
in rear torque
-- Next generation Acura Navigation System including:
-- Voice recognition
-- Rearview camera
-- Enhanced graphics
-- Expanded US database coverage
-- Redesigned alloy wheels
-- New exterior colors:
-- Midnight Blue Pearl
-- Sage Brush Pearl
-- Sandstone Metallic
-- New interior color -- Quartz
Pricing for 2003 Acura MDX
MDX $35,700
MDX (with Touring Package) $38,300
MDX (with Touring Package and Acura $39,800
Entertainment System)
MDX (with Touring Package and Acura Navigation $40,500
System)
MDX (with Touring Package, Acura Navigation $42,000
System and Acura Entertainment System)
Destination and handling $500
