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.

SLX Premium 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 standard warranty period for the SLX is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $33,900, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1996 SLX is a Isuzu 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 22.50 gallons.

The SLX Premium 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 subpar.

In Summary

The 1996 model year was unsuccessful for the Acura SLX. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Premium version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

The SLX Premium 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 configuration has proven to be a successful design for Acura.

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

Vehicle Statistics

The SLX is 183.50 inches long, 72.20 inches wide, and 72.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 108.70 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

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.

The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $35,300, with a dealer invoice cost of $30,833. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1997 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 Premium received a miles-per-gallon rating of fourteen in-city driving and eighteen when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was exceptional.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Acura SLX Premium sold well in 1997. 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.

Several things can be said about the Acura SLX series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their truck. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Acura SLX Engine Specs

Standard equipment in the SLX for 1996 and 1997 includes the 3.2 liter engine by Isuzu, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.

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.

The fuel system for the 1997 SLX is a Isuzu 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 22.50 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The SLX is 183.50 inches long, 72.20 inches wide, and 72.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 108.70 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

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

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $35,300 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $30,833. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

MPG Ratings

The SLX Premium received a miles-per-gallon rating of fourteen in-city driving and eighteen when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was exceptional.

In 1996 and 1997 the SLX Premium was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

We Think...

The 1997 model year was telling year for the Acura SLX. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Premium version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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.

The Acura SLX is a 4-door truck available at your Acura dealer. The SLX came in one configurations: Premium. The Premium configuration is powered by the 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 19 highway miles and 15 city. The SLX competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Infiniti.

1999 Acura SLX Premium Specs

Standard equipment in the SLX for 1998 and 1999 includes the 3.5 liter engine by Isuzu, 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 SLX.

The fuel system for the 1999 SLX is a Isuzu 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 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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the SLX Premium are 72.20 inches wide by 187.80 inches long. It sits 72.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 108.70 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 1999 (MSRP) was $36,300, with a dealer invoice cost of $32,522. 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 SLX Premium received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and nineteen when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 1998 model began the promise of the Acura SLX. The 1999 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 SLX Premium will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

1996 Acura SLX Base Specs

Standard equipment in the SLX for 1995 and 1996 includes the 3.2 liter engine by Isuzu, 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 SLX.

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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the SLX Base are 72.40 inches wide by 183.50 inches long. It sits 72.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 108.70 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $33,900, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

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

Parting Shots

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.

A high point in the sport utility market is the Acura SLX. In 1997 Acura released an upgraded version of the SLX with two versions: Base and Premium. Sales for the SLX, especially the SLX Base, were brisk during 1997 and 1998. The improved reliability and the sporty styling were responsible for the sales boost.

Under the Hood

Standard equipment in the SLX for 1996 and 1997 includes the 3.2 liter engine by Isuzu, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.

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, 72.20 inches wide, and 72.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 108.70 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $35,300 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $30,833. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1997 SLX is a Isuzu 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 22.50 gallons.

The 1997 SLX gets 18 miles/gallon on the highway and only 14 in the city. This is subpar for a sport utility truck.

What We Think of the Acura SLX

There are several reasons why the Acura SLX Base sold well in 1997. 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.

The 1997 SLX is an important vehicle to Acura for the sport utility market segment. The Base is a member of a series of two trim levels for the SLX which include Base and Premium. The four-door truck with its four-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Acura. There is strong competition from vehicles from Lexus.

Acura SLX Engine Specs

The restyled SLX Base is equipped with a Isuzu 3.2-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The engine is paired with a Hydra-Matic 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Acura.

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.

The fuel system for the 1997 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.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the SLX Base are 72.20 inches wide by 183.50 inches long. It sits a comfortable 72.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 108.70 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 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $35,300, with an invoice cost of $30,833. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1997 SLX gets 18 miles/gallon on the highway and only 14 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.

In 1996 and 1997 the SLX Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were made available by the factory.

We Think...

The 1996 model began the promise of the Acura SLX. The 1997 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 SLX Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

2009 Infiniti QX56 Base Specs

Standard equipment in the QX56 for 2008 and 2009 includes the 5.6 liter engine by Nissan, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the QX56.

The fuel system for the 2009 QX56 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The QX56 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The QX56 is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was an industry-low price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

The standard warranty period for the QX56 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2009 QX56 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a sport utility truck.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Infiniti QX56 Base sold well in 2009. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Infiniti, specifically a QX56.

As time has gone by several things can be said about the Infiniti QX56 series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their truck. The 8-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.

Performance

The restyled QX56 Base is equipped with a Nissan 5.6-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 32 valves. The engine is paired with a N/A 5-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Infiniti.

Fuel is handled for the QX56 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 28.00 gallons.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The QX56 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.

QX56 Base Statistics

The QX56 is 206.90 inches long, 78.80 inches wide, and 77.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 123.20 inches. It is able to seat 7 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $49,950, with an invoice cost of $45,888. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

There is a 60,000 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 2007 QX56 gets 18 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.

Conclusion

The 2006 model began the promise of the Infiniti QX56. The 2007 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Infiniti hopes that the QX56 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.