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2008 MDX Technology Pkg Sport Utility Specs

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2008 MDX Technology Pkg Sport Utility Specs

2008 MDX Technology Pkg Sport Utility Performance Hide
3,664 cc 3.7 liters V 6 front engine with 90.0 mm bore, 96.0 mm stroke, 11.0 compression ratio, overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel 91
Multi-point injection fuel system
21.0 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 17.5
Power: 224 kW , 300 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 275 ft lb , 373 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
2008 MDX Technology Pkg Sport Utility Handling & Brakes Hide
Four-wheel ABS
4.533:1 axle ratio
Brake assist system
Rear differential lock
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Spacesaver steel rim under body spare wheel
Stability control
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2008 MDX Technology Pkg Sport Utility Exterior Hide
Part-painted front and rear bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors with automatic indicator lights
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 190.7, overall width (inches): 78.5, overall height (inches): 68.2, ground clearance (inches): 8.2, wheelbase (inches): 108.3, front track (inches): 66.7, rear track (inches): 67.5 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 37.6
Front fog lights
Headlight cleaners
Projector beam lens Xenon bulb headlights
Luxury trim leather on gearknob, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
Pearl paint
Fixed rear window with defogger and intermittent
Roof spoiler
Glass electric front sunroof
Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
Trailer towing preparation
Underbody protection for fuel tank and for engine
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 5,798, curb weight (lbs) 4,550, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 5,000 and max payload (lbs) 1,248
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor
2008 MDX Technology Pkg Sport Utility Interior Hide
12v power outlet: cargo, front, rear and 1
Air conditioning with climate control, rear control for climate control and rear outlet 3
Roof antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Manufacturer's own audio system with satellite, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 83.5 and all seats in place (cu ft): 15.0
Cellular phone Bluetooth
Clock
Coming home device
Compass
Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Full dashboard console with covered storage box, full floor console with covered storage box, partial overhead console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders fixed, rear seats cup holders pop out, 3rd row seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
External temperature
Floor mats
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket heated electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, five adjustments and tilt adjustment, bucket heated electrically adjustable passenger seat with height adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Garage door opener
Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats, two height adjustable head restraints on 3rd row seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off and dusk sensor
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.2, rear headroom (inches): 38.6, front hip room (inches): 59.0, rear hip room (inches): 59.1, front leg room (inches): 41.2, rear leg room (inches): 38.7, front shoulder room (inches): 61.6, rear shoulder room (inches): 61.5 and interior volume (cu ft): 142.2
Low tire pressure indicator
Memorized adjustment with two settings on door mirror position and steering wheel position with five driver's seat positions
Navigational systems : information type: full map and voice and touch screen controls DVD and color
Online information system
Parking distance sensors rear and camera
Card key power locks includes trunk/hatch and includes power windows
Vehicle speed proportional power steering
Front power windows with two one-touch, rear power windows
Front and rear reading lights
Rear air conditioner
Rear heater
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Rear seat center armrest
Three asymmetrical split bench front facing reclining rear seats with zero adjustments
Automatic operation rear view mirror
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
Remote fuel filler door release
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
All three rows side curtain airbag
Front seat back storage
Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
Seating: seven seats
Service interval indicator
Front side airbag with occupant sensors
Smart card / smart key manual, includes central locking, includes memory seat adjustments, includes radio settings and includes memory steering wheel position
Ten speaker(s) manufacturer's own
Leather covered electrically adjustable multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment easy entry
Tachometer
Telematics
3-point reel third row seat belts on driver side and passenger side
Split bench front facing symmetrical third row seats with two seat capacity that fold flat to floor
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with micro filter
Voice activating system
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