2010 Acura MDX
Acura first launched its luxury crossover in 2001 to take on luxury utility vehicles like the Audi Q7, Lexus RX, Cadillac SRX and Infiniti FX -- yet with a decidedly biased sporty on-road behavior. Now the latest MDX features the Super Handling AWD system and is tuned to tear up the asphalt, not the dirt. Acura developed the MDX with testing on Germany's Nurburgring -- which is why you won't find a low-range transfer case on the options list of the MDX.
The latest MDX features a new 3.7-liter SOHC VTEC V6 with 300 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque, which Acura says now features more heavy-duty parts for extra longevity. Acura has replaced the five-speed automatic transmission with a new six-speed transmission, bringing EPA fuel economy to an estimated 16/21 mpg for city/highway driving.
The MDX is offered in five trim levels starting with the base model and moving up through the Technology, Technology and Entertainment, Advance and Advance and Entertainment groupings. The Technology package adds premium leather trim, navigation, and a 410-watt audio system, while the Advance package adds to that a collision-detecting system that pre-charges the brakes, adaptive cruise control, blind spot information and an active damper system for the suspension. The Entertainment package, which is offered with either the Technology or Advance groups, includes a rear seat monitor, DVD player, wireless headphones and heated rear seats.
In addition to drivetrain changes for the latest model, Acura seems to be building on the corporate look previewed by the TL and TSX -- as the MDX gains revisions to its front and rear fascia similar to Acura's latest offerings. The now-infamous Acura "beak" has been toned down here compared to some of its siblings, while new 19-inch wheels and brighter tail lamps round out the exterior changes.
Inside, the MDX features heated and (optionally) ventilated "Milano" leather seats, a thicker sport steering wheel, paddle shifters, new gauges, revised button placement in the center stack and overall upgraded materials. Acura's Real Time Weather and Traffic Rerouting features are newly available with the optional navigation system.
FEATURES
MECHANICAL
- 3.7L PGM-FI MPI SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 engine
- Drive-by-Wire throttle system
- 6-speed automatic transmission w/OD, Sequential SportShift, grade logic control, shift hold control
- Battery management system
- Hill start assist
- Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD)
- Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
- Independent multi-link rear suspension
- Front/rear stabilizer bars
- Torque-sensing variable pwr rack & pinion steering
- Ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes
- Integrated dual outlet exhaust
EXTERIOR
- 18" x 8" 5-spoke alloy wheels
- P255/55HR18 all-season tires
- 17" x 4" steel spare wheel w/T165/80D17 tire
- Cornering G shift control
- Pwr moonroof w/tilt, auto-open/close, auto-reverse, key-off operation
- Body-colored tailgate spoiler
- Xenon high intensity discharge auto on/off headlights
- Fog lights
- Heated pwr mirrors w/reverse gear tilt-down, integrated LED directional signals, driver memory
- Rear privacy glass
- Speed sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Rear intermittent windshield wiper
- Remote pwr tailgate
INTERIOR
- Leather 8-way pwr front heated sport bucket seats -inc: driver pwr lumbar, driver memory
- Active front headrests
- 2nd row reclining 60/40 split folding seat w/fold-down armrests
- 3rd row 50/50 split folding seats
- Front center console w/dual access armrest
- Front passenger lower center console compartment
- Front/rear carpeted floor mats
- Aluminum threshold garnish
- Leather-wrapped pwr tilt & telescoping steering wheel -inc: paddle shifters, memory
- LED backlit gauges w/progressive illumination
- Trip computer
- Maintenance Minder system
- Exterior temp indicator
- Pwr windows w/driver & front passenger auto-up/down, auto-reverse, key-off operation
- Pwr door locks
- Remote entry system w/windows-open & moonroof function -inc: alarm & panic, personalized settings for driver seat, steering column, outside mirrors, climate control, select audio settings
- HomeLink remote system
- Theft-deterrent system w/electronic immobilizer
- Tri-zone front/rear synchronized automatic climate control system w/humidity control, air filtration, memory
- Rear window defroster w/timer
- Simulated Koa wood grained trim
- (2) 12 volt pwr outlets
- (10) cup holders
- Front/rear door storage compartments
- Auto dimming rearview mirror w/camera
- Illuminated driver & front passenger vanity mirrors
- Lighting -inc: front/2nd row/rear map, ambient cabin, front footwell, door mounted courtesy, cargo
- Illuminated ignition, pwr window/door lock switches, steering wheel controls, overhead controls
- Seatback pockets
- Leather-wrapped shift knob
Safety
- 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD), brake assist
- Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) w/traction control
- Trailer stability assist
- Side-impact door beams
- Front & rear crumple zones
- Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure
- Daytime running lights
- Dual-stage dual-threshold front airbags
- Front side-impact airbags w/passenger side occupant position detection
- Front & rear side curtain airbags w/rollover sensor
- 3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & load limiters
- 3-point rear seatbelts
- LATCH child seat mounting system (2nd row seats)
- Child seat tether anchors (2nd/3rd row seats)
- Rear child safety door locks
- Tire pressure monitoring system w/location & pressure indicators
INVOICE
MSRP
Base Price | $38,776 | $42,230 |
Destination Charge | $860 | $860 |
Total Options | $0 | $0 |
Total Price | $39,636 | $43,090 |
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