2008 Acura MDX Review Summary & Specs
Base Sport Utility
Powerful and luxurious, seating for seven.
Summary & Specs
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The Acura MDX is sized right for the job. It looks aggressive and sporty. The interior design is especially zoomy, but not at the expense of function and ease of use. It's a good choice for drivers who need a truck-based SUV that can tow.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw performed his test drive of the MDX in the mountains of West Virginia and western Pennsylvania.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor |
New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup |
Acura MDX ($40,195); MDX with Technology Package ($43,695); MDX with Technology and Entertainment Package ($45,895); MDX with Sport Package ($45,795); MDX with Sport and Entertainment Package ($47,995) |
| Engines (standard) |
3.7-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) |
300-hp 3.7-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) |
5-speed automatic with manual-control feature |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
all-wheel drive, electronic stability control, traction control, ABS, EBD; front airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
none |
| Basic Warranty |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Alliston, Ontario, Canada |
| Manufacturer Phone |
800-382-2238 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.acura.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$40,195 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Acura MDX Sport Package ($45,795) |
| Standard Equipment |
leather upholstery, air conditioning, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, console, cruise control, message center, trip computer, AM/FM/CD/MP3 sound system, XM satellite radio; Sport Package includes Active Damper System, special alloy wheels, auto-leveling headlights, premium leather seats and textured metallic accents, plus the Technology Package with navigation system, ELS surround sound system, Bluetooth, automatic climate control |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
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| Destination Charge |
715 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$46,510 |
| Layout |
all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
300 @ 6000 |
| Torque |
275 @ 5000 |
| Fuel Economy |
15/20 |
| Wheelbase |
108.3 |
| Length/Width/Height |
190.7/78.5/68.2 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
37.6 |
| Seating Capacity |
7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.2/59.0/41.2 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.6/59.1/38.7 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
35.7/42.0/29.1 |
| Trunk Volume |
83.5 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
5000 |
| Front Suspension |
independent, MacPherson struts |
| Rear Suspension |
independent, multi-link |
| Ground Clearance |
8.1 |
| Curb Weight |
4541 |
| Stock Tires |
P255/55R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity |
21.0 |