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2012 Acura MDX Specifications

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2012 Acura MDX
Starting Price:
$43,030
Estimated MPG:
16 city | 21 hwy
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2012 Acura MDX Specifications

ABS Brakes

ABS:
4-wheel

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:
Automatic
Rear air conditioning:
With separate controls

Airbags

Head airbags:
Curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row
Passenger Airbag:
Yes

Audio System

In-Dash CD:
6-disc
MP3 player:
Yes
Radio:
AM/FM/Satellite
Satellite Radio:
XM

Brakes

Front brakes:
Ventilated disc

Child Safety

Child safety locks:
Yes

Convenience Features

Cruise control:
Cruise control
Power steering:
Speed-proportional power steering
Steering wheel:
Tilt and telescopic

Dimensions

Front Head Room:
39.2 "
Front Leg Room:
41.2 "
Overall height:
68.2 "
Overall Length:
191.6 "
Overall Width:
78.5 "
Rear Head Room:
38.6 "
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 "
Wheelbase:
108.3 "

Driver Seat

Heated:
Multi-level heating
Power Adjustments:
8

Drivetrain

4WD Type:
Automatic full-time

Engine

Compression Ratio:
11.20 : 1
Displacement:
224 cu.in.
Horse Power:
300 hp
Size:
3.7 L
Vehicle Emissions:
ULEV II

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:
V-6
Drive type:
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive all-wheel drive
Engine liters:
3.7
Fuel tank capacity:
21.0gal.
Horsepower:
300hp @ 6,300RPM
Number of valves:
24
Recommended fuel:
premium unleaded
Torque:
270 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM
Transmission:
6 speed automatic

Fuel Consumption

City:
16 mpg
Highway:
21 mpg

Instrumentation

Compass:
Compass
External temp:
External temperature display
Tachometer:
Tachometer
Trip computer:
Trip computer

Memorized Settings

seat memory:
Driver

Mirrors

Driver mirror adjustment:
Power remote w/tilt down

Roof

Sunroof:
Express open/close glass

Safety and Performance for CarsProd

Stability control:
Stability control
Traction control:
Traction control

Seats

Total Seating Capacity:
7
Upholstery:
Leather

Security

Anti-theft alarm system:
Yes

Suspension

Front suspension type:
Strut
Rear Suspension Type:
Multi-link

Third Row Seat

Type:
50-50

Tires

Diameter:
18.0"
Prefix:
P
Profile:
55
Speed Rating:
H
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Tire specific
Type:
AS
Width:
255 mm

Transmission

Automatic type:
Automatic
Number of speeds:
6

Warranty

roadside months:
48 months

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:
4,594 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight:
5,952 lbs.
Max cargo capacity:
83 cu.ft.
Payload:
1,150 lbs.
Towing Capacity:
5,000 lbs.

Wheels

Diameter:
18
Rim Type:
Machined aluminum
Width:
8

Windows

Power windows:
Power windows
Rear defogger:
Rear defogger
Standard Features

Body Exterior

Bumpers
: body-color
Door mirrors
: body-color
Heated door mirrors
Number of doors
: 4
Power door mirrors
Rear cargo
: power liftgate
Roof rack
: rails only
Skid plates
Spoiler
Turn signal indicator mirrors

Convenience Features

1-touch down
1-touch up
Air conditioning
Auto tilt-away steering wheel
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Automatic temperature control
Driver door bin
Driver vanity mirror
Front beverage holders
Front dual zone A/C
Garage door transmitter
: HomeLink
Illuminated entry
Memory seat
Overhead console
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Power moonroof
Power windows
Rear air conditioning
Rear beverage holders
Rear door bins
Remote keyless entry
Speed control
Steering wheel memory
Telescoping steering wheel
Tilt steering wheel
Trunk/hatch auto-latch

Entertainment Features

AM/FM radio
CD player
MP3 decoder
Speakers
: 8
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Wireless phone connectivity

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Compass
Delay-off headlights
Front fog lights
Front reading lights
High intensity discharge headlights
Low tire pressure warning
Outside temperature display
Parking sensors
: rear camera only
Parking sensors
: rear with camera
Rear reading lights
Rear window defroster
Rear window wiper
Speed sensitive wipers
Tachometer
Trip computer
Variably intermittent wipers

Off-Road Capability

Approach angle
: 22 deg
Departure angle
: 24 deg
Ground clearance (max)
: 208mm (8.2")
Ground clearance (min)
: 142mm (5.6")
Ramp breakover angle
: 23 deg

Powertrain

Cylinder configuration
: V-6
Drive type
: Super Handling All-Wheel Drive all-wheel drive
Engine liters
: 3.7
Engine location
: front
Fuel economy city
: 16mpg
Fuel economy highway
: 21mpg
Fuel tank capacity
: 21.0gal.
Horsepower
: 300hp @ 6,300RPM
Limited slip differential
Manual-shift auto
Number of valves
: 24
Recommended fuel
: premium unleaded
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Torque
: 270 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM
Transmission
: 6 speed automatic
Variable intake manifold
Variable valve control

Safety and Security

4 wheel disc brakes
ABS brakes
Anti-whiplash front head restraints
Brake assist
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Electronic stability
Ignition disable
Occupant sensing airbag
Overhead airbag
Panic alarm
Perimeter/approach lights
Security system
Traction control

Seats and Trim

3rd row seats
: split-bench
Front center armrest
Front seats
: bucket
Heated front seats
Leather shift knob
Leather upholstery
Max seating capacity
: 7
Power driver seat
Power passenger seat
Rear seat center armrest
Rear seats
: split-bench
Split folding rear seat

Specs and Dimensions

3rd row headroom
: 909mm (35.8")
3rd row hiproom
: 1,067mm (42.0")
3rd row legroom
: 729mm (28.7")
3rd row shoulder room
: 1,450mm (57.1")
Air Pollution Score (AP)
: 5
Compression ratio
: 11.20 to 1
Curb weight
: 2,084kg (4,594lbs)
Engine bore x stroke
: 90.0mm x 96.0mm (3.54" x 3.78")
Engine displacement
: 3.7 L
Engine horsepower
: 300hp @ 6,300RPM
Engine torque
: 270 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM
Exterior body width
: 1,994mm (78.5")
Exterior height
: 1,732mm (68.2")
Exterior length
: 4,867mm (191.6")
Front headroom
: 996mm (39.2")
Front hiproom
: 1,499mm (59.0")
Front legroom
: 1,046mm (41.2")
Front shoulder room
: 1,565mm (61.6")
Greenhouse Gas Score (GG)
: 3
GVWR
: 2,700kg (5,952lbs)
Interior cargo volume
: 425 L (15 cu.ft.)
Interior maximum cargo volume
: 2,364 L (83 cu.ft.)
Passenger volume
: 4,015L (141.8 cu.ft.)
Payload
: 522kg (1,150lbs)
Rear headroom
: 980mm (38.6")
Rear hiproom
: 1,501mm (59.1")
Rear legroom
: 983mm (38.7")
Rear shoulder room
: 1,562mm (61.5")
Towing capacity
: 2,268kg (5,000lbs)
Turning radius
: 5.7m (18.8')
Wheelbase
: 2,751mm (108.3")

Suspension/Handling

Alloy wheels
Four wheel independent suspension
Front anti-roll bar
Front tires
: 255/55HR18.0
Power steering
Rear anti-roll bar
Rear tires
: 255/55HR18.0
Speed-sensing steering
Wheel size
: 18"
Wheel size
: 19"

Warranty

Basic warranty
: 48 months/50,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty
: 60 months/ unlimited distance
Powertrain warranty
: 72 months/70,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage
: 48 months/50,000miles
Optional Features

Body Exterior

Bodyside moldings
Optional
Roof rack
Optional
Trailer hitch receiver
Optional

Powertrain

Block heater
Optional

Seats and Trim

Leather steering wheel
Optional

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