The gearbox is an all-new five-speed automatic with gear ratios spaced to match the requirements unique to an SUV. The engine (a 3.5-liter VTEC) generates 240 horsepower and 245 lb-ft of torque happily available from 3000 to 5000 rpm. Standard are leather seating surfaces (first and second row seats) with leather door inserts wood-patterned trim keyless remote entry power windows, door locks and mirrors, power tilt and sliding moonroof cruise control, seven-speaker AM-FM/cassette stereo with in-dash CD player power adjustable front seats alloy wheels and a multi-function digital trip computer. The MDX is the model of simplicity with many features but only two options. All this is wrapped in a neat though not flashy package with the calm attention to detail expected of things Honda. The MDX offers seven-passenger capacity and a unique four-wheel-drive system that prevents skids almost before they occur.
Acura claims its MDX offers best-in-class V6 horsepower and torque, greatest fuel efficiency, “greenest” emissions, and best crashworthiness. Now comes the much-anticipated in-house SUV. The Isuzu Trooper emerged as the Acura SLX. Late to the SUV party, Honda rebadged the Isuzu Rodeo as the Honda Passport. If Honda ever believed sport-utility vehicles would become such a monster success in the marketplace the company did not act like it. It represents Honda’s acceptance that the luxury SUV market is big and still rapidly growing. The Acura MDX is a totally new sport-utility vehicle.
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