One-Year Test Verdict: 2001 Acura MDX
| | 2001 Acura MDX | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, awd | | Engine type | 60* V-6, alum block and heads, SOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement, ci/cc | 211.8 / 3471 | | Max horsepower @ rpm | 240 @ 5300 | | Max torque @ rpm | 245 @ 3000 | | Transmission | 5-speed automatic | | Suspension, front; rear | MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar, multilink w/trailing arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Brakes, front; rear | 11.8-in vented disc, 12.3-in solid disc, ABS | | Wheels | 17x6.5, cast-alum alloy | | Tires | 235/65R17 Michelin Cross Terrain | | Traction control | Yes | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase, in | 106.3 | | Length, in | 188.5 | | Width, in | 76.3 | | Height, in | 68.7 | | Curb weight, lb | 4387 | | Seating capacity | 5-7 | | Cargo capacity, cu ft | 81.5 | | Fuel capacity, gal | 19.2 | | TEST DATA | | 0-60 mph, sec | 8.1 | | 1/4 mile, sec @ mph | 16.3 @ 84.3 | | Braking, 60-0 mph, ft | 139 | | Skidpad, g | 0.74 | | 600-ft slalom, mph | 57.3 | | Total mileage | 15,676 | | Avg test mpg | 21.3 | | Problem areas | None | | Non-warr cost | $176.57 (7500-mi svc), $155.92 (15K-mi svc) | | CONSUMER INFO | | Base price | $34,370 | | Price as tested | $39,450 | | Current value, wlsl/rtail | $34,790/$39,165 (Kelley Blue Book) | | Airbags | Dual front, front side | | EPA mpg, city/hwy | 17/23 | | Range, city/hwy, miles | 326/442 | | Basic warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 10 yrs/100,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 2 year/unlimited miles | | Recalls | Seatbelt harness replacement |
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