Getting 18 Miles a Gallon: The Acura SLX for 1996
Acura has been blessed with many award-winning designs, including the Acura SLX of 1996. There are two trim levels to the SLX, including Base and Premium. The Base version is one of the more popular options. Like in 1995 the popular 3.2 liter has made this a popular choice for sport utility buyers across the country.
Acura SLX Engine Specs
The SLX Base is equipped with a Isuzu 3.2 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Hydra-Matic 4-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.
The fuel system for the 1996 SLX is a traditional Isuzu, 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 22.50 gallons.
The SLX uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The SLX is 183.50 inches long, 72.40 inches wide, and 72.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 108.70 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $33,900, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
The standard warranty period for the SLX is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.
Fuel Efficiency
The SLX Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of fourteen in-city driving and eighteen when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was exceptional.
We Think...
There are several reasons why the Acura SLX Base sold well in 1996. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Acura, specifically a SLX.
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Tags: 4-Door, Acura SLX, Base, Sport Utility, United States market
I’m definiately wanting a flex fuel sport utility. Since the SLX isn’t, is it a good buy?
I saw the recent news about Acuras and their reliability. I personally would check out web sites like edmunds.com and others before I made a choice of a truck like the SLX.