First Impressions of the Acura MDX for 2005
The 2005 MDX is an important vehicle to Acura for the sport utility market segment. The Touring is a member of a series of two trim levels for the MDX which include Base and Touring. The four-door truck with its all-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Acura. There is strong competition from vehicles from Nissan.
Engine Performance
The MDX Touring is equipped with a Honda 3.5 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The VTEC engine is mated to a Honda 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Acura.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The MDX has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
MDX Touring Statistics
The MDX is 188.70 inches long, 77.00 inches wide, and 68.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.30 inches. It is able to seat 7 comfortably.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $36,900 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $33,242. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2005 MDX is a PGM-FI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 20.40 gallons.
The 2005 MDX gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a sport utility truck.
Conclusion
The 2004 model began the promise of the Acura MDX. The 2005 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Acura hopes that the MDX Touring will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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