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2004 Acura MDX Review
Outstanding performance and value in a luxury SUV.
2004 MDX Review Summary & Specifications
Acura MDX combines most of the virtues of the SUV genre and diminishes or eliminates most of its vices. It's more versatile than five-passenger luxury SUVs such as the Lexus RX330, BMW X5 or Mercedes ML, and it retails for thousands less than seven-passenger competitors such as the Volvo XC90 and Cadillac SRX. Anyone seeking comfort, performance, spaciousness, flexibility, proven safety features, environmental awareness and driving pleasure in a value-loaded package must have a look at the MDX.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Denise McCluggage |
| Model Lineup | Acura MDX ($36,400) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 265-hp 3.5-liter sohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front-seat airbags, full-cabin curtain-style head protection airbags, three-point belts and head restraints at all seven seating positions, belt force limiters and pre-tensioners, ABS and stability control electronics |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Ontario, Canada |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-382-2388 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.acura.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 36400 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Acura MDX ($36,400) |
| Standard Equipment | leather seating; power windows, locks and mirrors; moonroof; cruise control; seven-speaker AM-FM/CD/cassette; power adjustable front seats; alloy wheels; multi-function digital trip computer; third row stowable seats; four-wheel drive with lockable differential; tire pressure monitor |
| Destination Charge | 545 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | navigation system with reverse-engaged rear camera ($2,200); Touring Package includes special alloy wheels, roof rack, rain-sensing windshield wipers, tilting back-up mirror, remote keyless entry linked to memory seat and mirrors, Acura/Bose 200-watt audio system with 6-disc CD changer ($2,600); rear-seat DVD entertainment package with wireless headphones ($1,500) |
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| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 43245 |
| Horse Power | 265 @ 5800 |
| Torque | 253 @ 3500 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/23 |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 188.7/77.0/68.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 38 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/56.9/41.5 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.0/56.3./37.8 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.1/48.5/29.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 81.5 |
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| Towing Capacity | 4500 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 4510 |
| Stock Tires | P235/65R17 all-season |
| Brakes Front/Rear | ventilated disc/disc w ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 |
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