2012 Acura MDX

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2012 Acura MDX

Starting MSRP $43,030–$52,655

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Specifications

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Specifications shown for: 3.7L Technology Package 4dr All-wheel Drive

Engines

See Specs 300-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 (premium)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard Thermal coolant storage  
Standard 130-amp. alternator  
Standard 550 CCA battery  
(65Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Dual stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Polished tailpipe  
Standard Sequential sport shift  
Standard Permanently locked hubs  
4.25 Axle ratio  
Standard Automatic full-time four-wheel drive  
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive All-wheel drive  

6-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  
Standard Heavy-duty transmission oil cooler  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard Heavy-duty steering cooler  
Standard P255/55HR18.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 18" wheels
Standard Electro-mechanical limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Power liftgate  
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors with tilt down, turn signal indicator  
Standard Rear lip spoiler  
Standard Skid plates  
Standard Chrome door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers with black rub strip  
Standard Metal-look front bumper insert  
Standard Chrome rear bumper insert  
Standard Front and rear mud flaps  
Standard Galvanized steel/aluminum body material  
Standard Metal-look grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning  
Standard Rear air conditioning with separate controls  
Standard Console ducts  
Standard Voice activated air conditioning  
Standard 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Standard Sunshade  
Standard 2 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors, steering wheel,)  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Power fuel remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Standard Power rearmost windows  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Valet function  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Remote window controls  
Standard Remote sunroof/convertible roof controls  
Standard Steering wheel with power tilting, power telescoping, auto tilt-away  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
HomeLink Garage door transmitter  
Standard Navigation system with voice activation  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Interior concealed storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 3 12V DC power outlets  
Available 2 12V DC power outlets  
Available 1 AC power outlet  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 7  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Standard Driver heated-seatback  
Available Heated rear seat  
Standard 8-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Power reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power 2-way driver lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver and passenger cushion tilt  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear manual reclining 60-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Rear seat center armrest  
Standard Fixed third row 50-50 split-bench seat  
Standard Fold into floor third row seat  
Standard Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Leather door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Simulated wood instrument panel insert  
Standard Simulated wood/metal-look door panel insert  
Standard Simulated wood/metal-look console insert  
Standard Leather/metal-look shift knob  
Standard Leather/metal-look steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Aluminum and metal-look interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  

Entertainment Features

Standard XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard DVD-Audio  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard 410W premium amplifier  
Standard Audio theft deterrent  
Dolby Pro Logic II Digital signal processor  
Standard Voice activated radio  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Available Multi-source rear audio controls  
Standard 10 Acura/ELS Surround speakers  
Available 2 wireless headphones  
Available Entertainment system with DVD  
Available A/V remote  
Standard 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Available 1 2nd row LCD monitor  
Standard Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Concealed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Programmable headlights  
Standard Delay-off projector beam Xenon high-intensity headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers wipers  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Fixed interval rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front and rear reading lights  
Standard 4 door curb/courtesy lights  
Standard Ignition switch light  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Tire specific low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Rear camera only parking sensors  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low-oil-level warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Standard Transmission-fluid-temperature warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Remote activated perimeter/approach lights  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Vehicle Stability Assist Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard Anti-whiplash front head restraints  
Standard 3 rear head restraints  
Standard 2 manual adjustable third row head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-6 Engine type  
224 cu.in. Engine displacement  
300-hp @ 6,300 rpm Engine horsepower  
270 lbs.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm Engine torque  
SOHC Valvetrain  
24 Valves  
3.5" x 3.8" Engine bore x stroke  
11.20 to 1 Compression ratio  
21.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
16 mpg Fuel economy city  
21 mpg Fuel economy highway  
4,594 lbs. Curb weight  
5,952 lbs. GVWR  
2,888 lbs. Front GAWR  
3,175 lbs. Rear GAWR  
1,150 lbs. Payload  
5,000 lbs. Towing capacity  
10,053 lbs. GCWR  
191.6" Exterior length  
78.5" Exterior body width  
68.2" Exterior height  
108.3" Wheelbase  
67.7" Front tread  
67.5" Rear tread  
18.8' Turning radius  
22 degrees Approach angle  
24 degrees Departure angle  
5.6" Ground clearance (min.)  
8.2" Ground clearance (max.)  
23 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
41.2" Front legroom  
38.7" Rear legroom  
28.7" Third row legroom  
39.2" Front headroom  
38.6" Rear headroom  
35.8" Third row headroom  
59.0" Front hiproom  
59.1" Rear hiproom  
42.0" Third row hiproom  
61.6" Front shoulder room  
61.5" Rear shoulder room  
57.1" Third row shoulder room  
141.8 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
15.0 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
42.9 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
83.5 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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