Acura MDX Adds Value to List of Class-Leading Features
6 October 2000
Acura MDX Adds Value to List of Class-Leading Features MIAMI, Oct. 6 Acura announced today that its all-new MDX
luxury SUV will be priced starting at $34,370 when it goes on sale today. The
fully featured "multi-dimensional" MDX is available with only two factory
options: a Touring Package incorporating additional luxury features priced at
$2,600, and the satellite-linked Acura Navigation system for $2,000.
"The Acura MDX delivers the versatility and go-anywhere ruggedness of an
SUV with the refinement and performance of a luxury sports sedan," said Acura
executive vice president Dick Colliver. "It's the first SUV to deliver the
sport and the utility with no compromises."
Boasting an exceptionally high level of standard performance and luxury
features, the Acura MDX delivers best-in-class performance and fuel economy in
combination with five-star level safety performance, ultra-low emissions
(50-state ULEV) and a uniquely transformable seven-passenger interior.
All MDX models sold nationwide will meet California's stringent Ultra-Low
Emissions Vehicle (ULEV) standards with EPA city/highway ratings of 17 and
23 MPG, the best overall fuel economy performance of any vehicle in its class
-- making the MDX one of the cleanest, most efficient SUVs on the road today.
The MDX is powered by an advanced all-aluminum 3.5-liter, DOHC, 24-valve
V-6 with VTEC(TM) (Variable Timing and Lift Electronic Control) technology
producing 240 horsepower and 245 pounds-feet of torque. A five-speed
electronically controlled automatic transmission is also standard on all
models.
Acura's exclusive new VTM-4(TM) (Variable Torque Management 4WD) fully
automatic four-wheel drive system, standard on all models, uses advanced
electronic sensing and control mechanisms to monitor driving conditions and to
proactively apportion engine torque between the front the rear wheels prior to
wheel slip for maximum performance and control in all types of weather
conditions. An exclusive lock feature, activated by a button on the dash,
allows the driver to send maximum torque (53 percent) to the rear wheels in
extremely low-speed, low traction or "stuck" situations.
The MDX also features a highly versatile seven-passenger interior with
second- and third-row seats that split and fold flat into the floor to
accommodate a wide variety of passenger and cargo carrying configurations.
All seven seats are equipped with headrests and three-point seatbelts.
The MDX provides the highest levels of safety for all passengers and is
equipped with a comprehensive list of advanced safety features including dual-
threshold front airbags, seatbelt pretensioners and an advanced front
passenger side airbag with occupant sensing capabilities. Internal crash test
data confirms an expected NHTSA five-star rating in safety performance for all
passengers in frontal and side collisions.
Like all Acura products, the MDX comes equipped with a comprehensive list
of standard luxury features including leather seating surfaces* and door
inserts; power tilt and sliding moonroof; power windows, door locks and
mirrors; cruise control; seven-speaker AM/FM/Cassette stereo with in-dash CD
player; power adjustable heated front seats; alloy wheels and a multi-function
digital trip computer.
The MDX's optional Touring package adds a two-position driver's seat and
mirror memory system; 8-way power adjustable passenger seat; roof rack;
reverse-mode tilting passenger mirror, exclusive alloy wheel design and an
upgraded 200-watt, eight speaker Acura/Bose music system with in-dash, 6-disc
CD changer.
Available as a stand alone factory option, the Acura Navigation System
with DVD (digital versatile disc) contains mapping of the entire continental
U.S. and features a nationwide directory of 3.7-million points of interest,
restaurants, hotels, ATMs and a number of other categories.
All Acura models feature a 4-year/50,000-mile comprehensive vehicle
warranty, 10-year/100,00-mile powertrain warranty and Acura Total Luxury Care
(TLC) customer service package.
*First and second row seats only
