There have been several award-winning trucks from Acura over the years, including the Acura MDX of 2001. There are two trim levels to the MDX, including Base and Touring. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2000 the popular 3.5 liter has made this a popular choice for sport utility buyers nationwide.

2001 Acura MDX Base Specs

Standard equipment in the MDX for 2000 and 2001 includes the 3.5 liter engine by Honda, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the MDX.

The fuel system for the 2001 MDX is a traditional PGM-FI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 19.20 gallons.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The MDX comes equipped with 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.

Statistics

The MDX is 188.50 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 listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $34,370, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The MDX Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2000 model began the promise of the Acura MDX. The 2001 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 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 4-Door, Acura MDX, Base, Sport Utility, United States market

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