08/31/2004 -
HANDSFREELINK™ WIRELESS TELEPHONE INTERFACE
The RL has a standard HandsFreeLink™ hands free phone interface that
is designed to work with many recently manufactured Bluetooth-enabled mobile
phones (sold separately). ...
08/31/2004 -
Safety
SAFETY OVERVIEW
The RL is equipped with a comprehensive array of the latest technologies to
enhance active safety (accident avoidance) and passive safety (crash safety
performance). Features like Vehicle Stability Assis...
08/31/2004 -
The 2005 Acura MDX luxury sport utility vehicle receives
an assortment of new features designed to help it maintain its position as a
benchmark in the luxury SUV segment. The standard VSA system has been enhanced,
an assortme...
08/31/2004 -
2005 Acura MDX Introduction
OVERVIEW
The 2001 Acura MDX™ was launched in 2000 to define a new era in the
evolution of luxury sport utility vehicles, treading beyond the limits of existing
SUVs in terms of handling, packaging e...
08/31/2004 -
Powertrain
INTRODUCTION
An advanced powertrain is essential to meet the MDX's goals of providing V-8-like
performance, class-leading low emissions, and excellent fuel economy. To that
end, the MDX is powered by an advanced 3.5-...
08/31/2004 -
DRIVE-BY-WIRE THROTTLE
The MDX features an innovative drive-by-wire throttle system with technology
gleaned from the NSX sports car. This second generation drive-by-wire system
replaces a conventional throttle cable arrangement ...
08/31/2004 -
Body
INTRODUCTION
To pursue a new direction in the luxury SUV segment, Acura designed the MDX
as the first SUV to combine a car-like ride and handling with a family-sized
SUV interior. By avoiding some of the compromises that o...
08/31/2004 -
INTERIOR DESIGN
In the MDX, clean, solid forms on the instrument panel and door areas define
a wide open and luxurious space. Positioned within that space are the driver's
cockpit and a multi-use console reminiscent of other Acura models...
08/31/2004 -
INSTRUMENT PANEL LAYOUT
As in other Acura vehicles, the driver's cockpit is organized ergonomically
to avoid distractions from the task of driving. Exterior lighting and turn signals
and cruise control are positioned to the left...
08/31/2004 -
Chassis
INTRODUCTION
The Acura MDX was the first product in what has proven to be a very popular
portion of the market: a car-like, family-sized, luxury SUV. To venture beyond
current competitive offerings with a no-compromise...
08/31/2004 -
Quality & Manufacturing
INTRODUCTION
Like all Acura products, the MDX benefits from an integrated approach to designing
manufacturing quality into the original plan for the vehicle. This approach
results in a vehicle that is s...
08/31/2004 -
Safety
INTRODUCTION
The Acura MDX SUV is engineered to meet and often exceed all applicable safety
standards. Safety, security, and accident avoidance are main Acura priorities.
With that in mind, various systems - body structu...
08/03/2004 -
Acura sales of 17,057 units were up
4.1 percent over last year, setting a new July record and marking the division's
third best sales month ever, Acura announced today. Year-to-date sales totaled
113,795 vehicles representing a ...
07/01/2004 -
Marking its seventh consecutive record-breaking
month, Acura posted record June sales of 16,182 vehicles, surpassing the previous
mark of 15,461 set in 2001 and up 8.2 percent versus last year, the division
announced today. Year...
06/02/2004 -
Acura set a new all-time single month
record, selling 18,547 vehicles and shattering the previous record of 17,285
set in March 2004 by 7.3 percent and finishing 16.8 percent ahead of last May,
the division announced today. Year...
05/03/2004 -
Acura sales of 16,438 units were up 9.2
percent, setting a new April record and marking the division's third best
sales month ever, Acura announced today. Year-to-date sales totaled 62,009 vehicles
representing a 21.6 percent in...
04/01/2004 -
Acura set a new all-time sales record this month, selling 17,285 vehicles and
shattering the previous record set in May 2003 by 4.8 percent, the division
announced today. In addition, the TL sold 7,310 units, eclipsing the March 20...
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08/31/2004 - The 2005 Acura MDX luxury sport utility vehicle receives an assortment of new features designed to help it maintain its position as a benchmark in the luxury SUV segment. The standard VSA system has been enhanced, an assortme...
08/03/2004 - Acura sales of 17,057 units were up 4.1 percent over last year, setting a new July record and marking the division's third best sales month ever, Acura announced today. Year-to-date sales totaled 113,795 vehicles representing a ...
07/01/2004 - Marking its seventh consecutive record-breaking month, Acura posted record June sales of 16,182 vehicles, surpassing the previous mark of 15,461 set in 2001 and up 8.2 percent versus last year, the division announced today. Year...
04/07/2004 - Powertrain 1. World's first Super-Handling All-Wheel-Drive System™ (SH-AWD™) 2. 3.5 liter VTEC V-6 engine 3. 300 horsepower 4. 5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted F1®-sty...
04/01/2004 - Acura set a new all-time sales record this month, selling 17,285 vehicles and shattering the previous record set in May 2003 by 4.8 percent, the division announced today. In addition, the TL sold 7,310 units, eclipsing the March 20...