Acura MDX

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Acura MDX
Production period: since 2001
Class : SUV
Body versions : Station wagon

The Acura MDX is a five-door SUV from the Japanese Honda luxury subsidiary Acura . In the manufacturer's range of models, it is placed above the Acura RDX .

1st generation

1st generation
Pre-facelift (2000-2003)

Pre-facelift (2000-2003)
Production period: 2000-2006
Body versions : Station wagon
Engines: Petrol engines :
3.5 liters
(179–198 kW)
Length: 4789 mm
Width: 1955 mm
Height: 1811 mm
Wheelbase : 2700 mm
Empty weight : 2023 kg

The MDX was introduced in 2000 as the successor to the SLX , which was based on the Isuzu Trooper . The Honda Pilot has been available on the basis of the MDX since 2002 and differs only slightly in design. In Japan, the model was offered as the Honda MDX since 2003 . The only engine offered was a 3.5-liter V6-cylinder VTEC gasoline engine with a maximum output of 179 kW (240 hp ) initially  , in model year 2003 with 194 kW (260 hp) and from model year 2004 with 198 kW (265 hp).

Awards

In 2001 the MDX won the North American Truck of the Year Award . It was also named “Best Luxury SUV of the year” by Car and Driver magazine .

  • Honda MDX as an ambulance

  • 1st generation facelift (2004-2006)

2nd generation

2nd generation
2007 Acura MDX - NHTSA.jpg
Production period: 2006-2013
Body versions : Station wagon
Engines: Gasoline engine
3.7 liters
(224 kW)
Length: 4844 mm
Width: 1999 mm
Height: 1730 mm
Wheelbase : 2751 mm
Empty weight : 2060 kg

The second generation of the seven-seater MDX followed in 2006 (concept study presented: NYIAS 2006), which was one of the best-selling vehicles in its vehicle class in North America. The 2nd generation of the Honda Pilot followed in 2009 . In order to be able to compete with vehicles like the BMW X5 or the Mercedes M-Class, the chassis of the Acura MDX at the Nürburgring was sportily tuned. The only engine variant was a 3.7 l V6 engine with 224 kW (300 hp).

Technical specifications

Acura MDX 3.7 i-VTEC
engine
Construction period 2006-2013
Engine type Gasoline engine
Engine type V6
Displacement 3664 cc
Mixture preparation Manifold injection
Engine charging -
Max. power 224 kW (300 hp)
at 6300 rpm
Max. Torque 366 Nm at
4500 rpm
Power transmission
Drive, as standard All-wheel drive
Drive, optional -
Gearbox, as standard 6-speed automatic transmission
Readings
Top speed
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h
Fuel consumption
over 100 km (combined) 		13.1 l super
CO 2 emissions
(combined) 		312 g / km
Tank capacity 79 l

3rd generation

3rd generation
Acura MDX (2013-2016)

Acura MDX (2013-2016)
Production period: since 2013
Body versions : Station wagon
Engines:
Otto engine 3.5–3.7
(186–224 kW)
Otto hybrid :
3.0 liters (240 kW)
Length: 4935 mm
Width: 1960 mm
Height: 1730 mm
Wheelbase : 2825 mm
Empty weight : 1826-2068 kg

Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC The prototype version of the third generation of the MDX was presented at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2013, with the production version formally following at NYIAS that same year. Production of the vehicle began in May 2013 and sales began in June 2013. A revised version has been available in stores since June 22, 2016.

In 2015 the almost identical third generation of the Honda Pilot was presented.

  • Rear view

  • Acura MDX (since 2016)

  • Rear view

Technical specifications

Acura MDX 3.5 i-VTEC Acura MDX Sport Hybrid
engine
Construction period since 2013 since 2017
Engine type Gasoline engine Otto engine + electric engine
Engine type V6
Displacement 3471 cc 2997 cc
Mixture preparation Manifold injection
Engine charging -
Max. power 213 kW (290 hp)
at 6200 rpm 		240 kW (326 hp)
at 6300 rpm
Max. Torque 355 Nm at
4500 rpm 		391 Nm at
5000 rpm
Power transmission
Drive, as standard Front wheel drive all wheel drive
Drive, optional All-wheel drive -
Gearbox, as standard 6-speed automatic transmission 7-speed dual clutch transmission
Readings
Top speed 220 km / h 203 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h 7.6 s
Fuel consumption
over 100 km (combined) 		10.1 l super 7.9 l super
CO 2 emissions
(combined) 		236 g / km k. A.
Tank capacity 72 l 74 l

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b 2001-06 Acura MDX - Consumer Guide Auto. In: consumerguide.com. Consumer Guide, accessed July 14, 2018 (American English).
  2. ↑ Acura Owner Stories, Events & Articles - Acura Owners Site. In: owners.acura.com. January 3, 2011, accessed on July 14, 2018 (section “The New Millennium”).
  3. ↑ 2007 Acura MDX Concept - 2006 New York Auto Show Photos & Coverage - Motor Trend. In: motortrend.com. April 14, 2006. Retrieved July 14, 2018 (American English).
  4. ↑ Andrew Coman: 2007 Acura MDX - Top Speed. In: topspeed.com. April 12, 2007, accessed July 14, 2018 .
  5. ↑ Gary S. Vasilash: Engineering The MDX: A Daily Driver Tuned at the Nürburgring: Automotive Design & Production. In: adandp.media. October 3, 2006, Retrieved July 14, 2018 (American English).
  6. ↑ Sherrice Gilsbach: 2014 Acura MDX prototype revealed at Detroit auto show: This top performer for Acura gets improvements across the board for 2014 - Autoweek. In: autoweek.com. January 14, 2013. Retrieved July 14, 2018 (American English).
  7. ↑ David Thomas: 2014 Acura MDX at the 2013 New York Auto Show - News - Cars.com. In: cars.com. March 27, 2013. Retrieved July 14, 2018 (American English).
  8. ↑ Production of 2014 Acura MDX Begins in Alabama - Acura News. In: acuranews.com. Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC, May 2, 2013, accessed July 14, 2018 (American English).
  9. ^ Acura Introduces New Campaign for the 2014 MDX Entitled "The Extremely New MDX - Made for Mankind" - Acura News. In: acuranews.com. Honda North America, June 24, 2013, accessed July 14, 2018 (American English).
  10. ↑ Refreshed 2017 Acura MDX Launches with Bold New Styling, Premium Features and Standard AcuraWatch ™ Technology - Acura News. In: acuranews.com. Honda North America, June 21, 2016, accessed July 14, 2018 (American English).

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