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2005 Acura MDX Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
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MDX combines quality, comfort, and value
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A 3.5-liter V6 engine makes 265 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque in the MDX, enough for quick acceleration and medium-duty towing (up to 3,500 pounds for trailers).
The engine feels like a V8 in many ways, offering plenty of low-end power and a strong grunt off the line, but it revs smoother and gets better gas mileage than its V8 counterparts. It's a terrific engine, one that feels especially refined thanks to a five-speed automatic transmission.
As far as value is concerned, the MDX -- like all Acuras -- comes standard with lots of goodies and has a very short option list. It starts at $36,900 and maxes out around $44,000 for a fully-loaded touring model with a DVD player and navigation system, which isn't bad at all for such high quality and so many features.
You can spend a lot more money and get a slightly better SUV, or you can spend a little less money and get a much worse SUV. But no other sport-utility hits the sweet spot between value and luxury like this Acura.
Pros? It's a great value for the money, offering superb engineering, terrific comfort and upscale style without totally breaking the bank.
Cons? If you're after sheer space, you can get bigger SUVs for less money.
Ratings (1-10)
- Style: 7
- Performance: 9
- Price: 10
- Handling: 9
- Ride: 8
- Comfort: 9
- Quality: 9
- Overall: 9
More Data
Where Built: Canada
Major Options: Touring: Navigation system w/voice recognition, Rearview camera, OnStar assistance system w/one-year service
Seating: 5.
Number of Rows: 2
Length in Inches: 188.7
Warrantees: 4-year / 50,000-mile limited Bumper-to-bumper warranty, 6-year / 70,000-mile limited warranty Powertrain protection, 5-year / unlimited-mile limited Corrosion warranty 4-year /50,000-mile Roadside Assistance warranty.
Weight in Pounds: 4,471 lbs.-4,531 lbs.
Cargo Capacity in Pounds: Not available.
Gross Maximum Vehicle Weight in Pounds: Not available.
Towing Capacity in Pounds: 4500 lbs boat/ 3500 lbs trailer, Maximum Tongue Weight 450 lbs.
Gas Tank Capacity in Gallons: 19.2Destination Charge: $570
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