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The 2011 Acura MDX continues to deliver eye-catching looks as a result of
Acura's signature design front grille, a bold front fascia, a rear fascia with
integrated polished stainless-steel exhaust finishers, sleek taillights with
bright LED lights, and bold 18-inch diameter 5-spoke aluminum wheels. An
available Advance Package (with items such as the Active Damper System and
19-inch 7-spoke aluminum wheels) further enhances handling while retaining the
comfortable, quiet and controlled ride quality expected of a luxury vehicle.
Inside, the Acura MDX treats occupants with leather-trimmed seats, a thick
sport-style steering wheel with racing-inspired paddle shifters, bold design
gauges and available ventilated front seats. In addition, a host of driver
relevant technology is available including AcuraLink Satellite Communication
System, Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition, AcuraLink Real-Time
Traffic with Traffic Rerouting, and AcuraLink Real-Time Weather with radar image
maps. Other available features include a full VGA 8-inch navigation screen, a
rear view camera with three unique view choices, rear entertainment system with
a full VGA color screen, an audio system with 15 gigabytes of hard disk drive
(HDD) space and USB port connectivity.
"Long considered the benchmark in
its class, the MDX has always provided equal parts sport and utility," said Jeff
Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "Add in Acura's plentiful use of
cutting-edge technology, and you can see why the MDX is so popular."
In
keeping with Acura's leadership in the application of advanced,
customer-relevant features, the 2011 MDX is available with an array of cutting
edge technologies including Acura's unique Collision Mitigation Braking System
(CMBS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), and a blind spot information system
(BSI).
300-Horsepower VTEC V-6 Engine
The 2011 Acura MDX
uses a 3.7-liter VTEC V-6 engine that provides V-8 level power while retaining
the size and fuel efficiency of a 6-cylinder engine. The 3.7L develops 300
horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque to provide immediate throttle response,
outstanding low- and mid-range torque and excellent high-rpm power. To widen the
powerband while simultaneously improving fuel efficiency, the 3.7L V-6 has the
patented Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) system applied
to the intake valves, a computer controlled dual-stage intake manifold and an
electronic Drive-by-Wire throttle system.
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