Acura MDX

Acura MDX
Overview
Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	Honda MDX
Production	2000–present (Acura) 2003–2006 (Honda)
Model years	2001-present
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style	4-door SUV
Related	Honda Pilot
Chronology
Predecessor	Acura SLX

Acura MDX (YD1)
2001-2003 Acura MDX
Overview
Production	2000–2006 (Acura) 2003–2006 (Honda)
Model years	2000-2006
Assembly	Alliston, Ontario, Canada (HCM)
Designer	Frank Paluch (engineering: 1998), Catalin Matei (styling: 1998)
Body and chassis
Layout	Front engine, all-wheel drive
Related	Honda Pilot
Powertrain
Engine	3.5 L V6 240 hp (180 kW), 245 lb·ft (332 N·m) (2001-2002) 265 hp (198 kW), 253 lb·ft (343 N·m) (2003-2006)
Transmission	5-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	106.3 in (2700 mm)
Length	188.5 in (4,788 mm)
Width	77 in (1955 mm)
Height	Base: 68.7 in (1,745 mm) Touring: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Curb weight	4451 lb (2023 kg)

Acura MDX (YD2)
Pre-facelift Acura MDX
Overview
Production	Sep 2006–2013
Model years	2007–2013
Assembly	Alliston, Ontario, Canada (HCM)
Designer	Frank Paluch (engineering: 2004) Ricky Hsu (styling: 2003)
Body and chassis
Layout	Front engine, all-wheel drive
Related	Honda Pilot Acura ZDX
Powertrain
Engine	J37A1 3.7L (3,664 cc) 24 valve SOHC V6 VTEC
Transmission	5-speed automatic (2007-09) 6-speed automatic (2010-13)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	108.3 in (2,751 mm)
Length	2007-09: 190.7 in (4,844 mm) 2010-2013: 191.6 in (4,867 mm)
Width	2007-09: 78.7 in (1,999 mm) 2010-2013: 78.5 in (1,994 mm)
Height	2007-09: 68.1 in (1,730 mm) 2010-2013: 68.2 in (1,732 mm)
Curb weight	4,594 lb (2,084 kg)-4,669 lb (2,118 kg)

Acura MDX (YD3)
Overview
Production	May 2013–present
Model years	2014–present
Assembly	Lincoln, Alabama, US (HMA)
Designer	Jim Keller (Chief Engineer / Manager Honda R&D Americas)
Body and chassis
Layout	Front engine Front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive (SH-AWD)
Related	Honda Pilot Honda Ridgeline
Powertrain
Engine	3.5L J35Y5 (3,471 cc) 24 valve SOHC V6 VTEC 290 hp (216 kW; 294 PS) @ 6200 rpm 267 lb·ft (362 N·m) @ 4500 rpm
Transmission	6-speed automatic (2014-15) 9-speed ZF 9HP automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	111.0 in (2,819 mm)
Length	193.6 in (4,917 mm)
Width	77.2 in (1,961 mm)
Height	67.6 in (1,717 mm)
Curb weight	3,960-4,169 (FWD) 4,195-4,268 (AWD)

The Acura MDX, or Honda MDX as known in Japan and Australia (only the first generation was imported), is a mid-size three-row luxury crossover, produced by the Japanese automaker Honda under its Acura luxury nameplate since 2000. The alphanumeric moniker stands for "Multi-Dimensional luxury". According to Honda, the MDX is the best-selling three-row luxury crossover of all time, with cumulative U.S. sales expected to surpass 700,000 units before the end of 2014. It has ranked as the second-best selling luxury crossover after the Lexus RX, which offers only two rows of seats.

The MDX was the first crossover SUV to have third-row seating, and shares a platform with the Honda Pilot. The Pilot seats eight, while the MDX seats seven, with two seating positions in the third row. The MDX was introduced as a 2001 model, replacing the slow-selling U.S.-only body-on-frame SLX, based on the Isuzu Trooper. In Japan, it filled a gap when the Honda Horizon (also based on the Trooper) was discontinued in 1999. In 2003, the Honda MDX went on sale in Japan and Australia. The MDX has been the most expensive crossover in Acura's lineup, except for the 2009-13 model years when Acura added a crossover to slot above the MDX, called the ZDX.

Derived from Honda's Global mid-size platform which underpins cars like the Honda Accord, Acura TL, TSX and Odyssey, it is powered by a J35A3 3.5 L SOHC 24 valve V6 with VTEC. 2001-2002 3.5 V6 models produce 240 hp (180 kW) and 245 lb·ft (332 N·m) of torque from 3000 to 5000 rpm. 2003-2006 3471 cc (3.5 in x 3.6 in) model engine produces 265 hp (198 kW) and 253 lb·ft (343 N·m) . Curb weight is 4,451 lb (2,019 kg), with a 106.3 in (2,700 mm) wheelbase and 8 in (200 mm) of ground clearance. The cargo floor can flip up to provide two additional seats. The vehicle is designed to hold 7 passengers, but the third row seats are small and only seat two, in contrast to the Odyssey and Pilot whose third row holds three passengers.