2000 Acura SLX

By Bob Storck

The SLX was adapted from the Isuzu Trooper to provide Acura with a luxury sport ute. Unfortunately sales did not match expectations and when they were further affected by the Consumer's Reports handling criticism, they pulled the plug. That report has been contradicted by many independent evaluators and is the subject of a lawsuit. SLXs that remain on dealer lots are bound to be easy to negotiate for and are a good value.

The SLX is powered by a large and powerful 3.5-liter, DOHC, V-6 engine, producing 215 horsepower. The SLX also features a new Borg-Warner designed Torque-On-Demand 4-wheel-drive system, which transfers power at the touch of a button. Additionally, this vehicle gets an improved ABS system, an enhanced automatic cruise control system, updated instrumentation panel, changes to the AM/FM/CD cassette audio system for improved sound quality and a new alloy wheel design. Also, the SLX features one of the longest wheelbases in its class for enhanced ride comfort.

SLX comes as a fully-appointed trim level that offers a host of amenities and features that luxury sport utility buyers are in the market for.