In 2001 Acura released the TL Base to the car-buying market. The TL came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 3.2-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 29 highway miles and 19 city. The TL competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Toyota.

Performance

The TL Base is equipped with a Honda 3.2 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.

The fuel system for the 2001 TL 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 17.20 gallons.

The TL 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 rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

TL Base Statistics

The TL is 192.90 inches long, 70.30 inches wide, and 56.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 108.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $28,550, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

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 2001 TL gets 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.

In Summary

The 2001 model year was unsuccessful for the Acura TL. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

When you think of the "Infiniti QX4" what will usually come to mind for Infiniti enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The QX4 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Infiniti line for over ten years. It is an important truck and the 2001 model is no exception. The Infiniti QX4 falls into the sport utility for the family category.

2001 Infiniti QX4 Base Specs

Standard equipment in the QX4 for 2000 and 2001 includes the 3.5 liter engine by Nissan, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the QX4.

The fuel system for the 2001 QX4 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The QX4 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The truck uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The QX4 is 183.10 inches long, 72.40 inches wide, and 70.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.30 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $34,150, with a dealer invoice cost of $30,987. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

The standard warranty period for the QX4 is 48 months, or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2001 QX4 gets 19 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 in the city. This is below average for a sport utility truck.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Infiniti QX4 Base sold well in 2001. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Infiniti, specifically a QX4.

One of the staples of the Sedan segment is the Acura RL. In the previous model year debuted a brand new version of the RL with one versions: Premium. Sales for the RL, especially the RL Premium, were brisk during 2001 and 2002. The improved vehicle quality and the modern styling were responsible for the boost in sales.

Engine Performance

The restyled RL Premium is equipped with a Honda 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The VTEC engine is paired with a Honda 4-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 RL has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

RL Premium Statistics

The dimensions of the RL Premium are 71.40 inches wide by 196.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 56.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 114.60 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $42,150 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2001 RL 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 18.00 gallons.

The RL Premium received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty four when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In Summary

The 2001 model year was unsuccessful for the Acura RL. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Premium version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

The 2001 Infiniti Q45 Base was introduced to compete in the sedan market. The Base is a member of a series of two trim levels for the Q45 which include Base and T. The four-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Infiniti. There is strong competition from vehicles from Nissan.

Infiniti Q45 Engine Specs

The restyled Q45 Base is equipped with a Nissan 4.1-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 32 valves. The engine is paired with a Jatco 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Infiniti.

The Q45 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 rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 2001 Q45 is a traditional SFI, 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 21.40 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Q45 Base are 71.70 inches wide by 199.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 56.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 111.40 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Q45 is 48 months, or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $48,895, with an invoice cost of $44,014. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2001 Q45 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.

The vehicle is available in Aspen White Pearl, Aspen White Pearl/Platinum Frost Metallic, Black Obsidian, Hunter Green Pearl, London Grey Metallic, Pewter Pearl Metallic, Titanium Metallic, Titanium Silver Metallic, and Tuscan Beige Metallic.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Infiniti Q45 Base sold well in 2001. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Infiniti, specifically a Q45.

The 2001 NSX is an important vehicle to Acura for the coupe market segment. The T is a member of a series of two trim levels for the NSX which include T and Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Acura. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.

Stop and Go

The restyled NSX T is equipped with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The VTEC engine is mated to a Honda six-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2000 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The NSX uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The NSX is 174.20 inches long, 71.30 inches wide, and 46.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 99.60 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $84,100 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2001 NSX is a PGM-FI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

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

What We Think of the Acura NSX

There are several reasons why the Acura NSX T sold well in 2001. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Acura, specifically a NSX.

The 2001 RX300 is an important vehicle to Lexus for the sport utility market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the RX300 which include Base. The four-door truck with its front-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Nissan.

Lexus RX300 Engine Specs

The RX300 Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

The fuel system for the 2001 RX300 is a SFI 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 19.80 gallons.

The RX300 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 rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The RX300 is 180.30 inches long, 71.50 inches wide, and 65.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.00 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $33,955 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $29,879. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2001 RX300 gets 24 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.

We Think...

The 2001 model year was telling year for the Lexus RX300. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

A lot has been said about the Acura NSX for 2001. As Acura's entry in the coupe market the NSX (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door NSX is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Acura as a brand in general.

Performance

The NSX Base is equipped with a Honda 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The VTEC engine is mated to a Honda 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Acura.

The NSX 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 rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Fuel is handled for the NSX is a PGM-FI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

NSX Base Statistics

The NSX is 174.20 inches long, 71.30 inches wide, and 46.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 99.60 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the NSX is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 48 months or 50,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $84,100 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The NSX Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty four when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In 2000 and 2001 the NSX Base was availble in the exterior colors of Berlina Black, Grand Prix White, Monaco Blue Pearl, New Formula Red, Silverstone Metallic, and Spa Yellow Pearl. Additional options were made available by the factory.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Acura NSX Base sold well in 2001. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Acura, specifically a NSX.

There have been several award-winning cars from Infiniti over the years, including the Infiniti Q45 of 2001. There are two trim levels to the Q45, including Base and T. The T version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2000 the popular 4.1 liter has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers nationwide.

2001 Infiniti Q45 T Specs

Standard equipment in the Q45 for 2000 and 2001 includes the 4.1 liter engine by Nissan, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Q45.

The fuel system for the 2001 Q45 is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 21.40 gallons.

The Q45 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 rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Q45 T are 71.70 inches wide by 199.60 inches long. It sits 56.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 111.40 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $48,895 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $44,014. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the Q45 is 48 months, or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The Q45 T received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2001 model year was very successful for the Infiniti Q45. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the T version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

In 2001 Lexus released the LX470 Base to the truck-buying market. The LX470 came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 4.7-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 16 highway miles and 13 city. The LX470 competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Lexus.

Performance

The LX470 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

The LX470 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 rack-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 2001 LX470 is a traditional SFI, 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 25.40 gallons.

LX470 Base Statistics

The dimensions of the LX470 Base are 76.40 inches wide by 192.50 inches long. It sits a comfortable 72.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard eight passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 112.20 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $61,855 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $53,813. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The LX470 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of thirteen in-city driving and sixteen when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.

In 2000 and 2001 the LX470 Base was availble in the exterior colors of Black Onyx/Medium Gray Metallic, Blue Vapor Metallic/Medium Gray Metallic, Cashmere Beige Metallic/Light Grayish Beige Metallic, Golden Pearl, Mystic Sea Opalescent/Medium Gray Metallic, and Riverock Green Mica/Medium Gray Metallic.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Lexus LX470 Base sold well in 2001. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a LX470.

Acura has been blessed with many award-winning designs, including the Acura MDX of 2001. There are two trim levels to the MDX, including Base and Touring. The Touring version is one of the more popular options. Like in 2000 the popular 3.5 liter has made this a popular choice for sport utility buyers around the world.

Performance

The MDX Touring is equipped with a Honda 3.5 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Honda 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Acura.

The MDX 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 rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

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

MDX Touring 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 standard warranty period for the MDX is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.

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

Fuel Efficiency

The MDX Touring received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.

In 2000 and 2001 the MDX Touring was availble in the exterior colors of Dark Emerald Pearl, Deep Mahogany Pearl, Granite Green Metallic, Mesa Beige Metallic, Nighthawk Black Pearl, and Starlight Silver Metallic. Additional options were made available by the factory.

Conclusion

The 2001 model year was unsuccessful for the Acura MDX. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Touring version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..