2006 Acura MDX Specifications

POWERTRAIN

  MDX Touring Edition Tech Package
Drivetrain:
 4-wheel drive with Variable Torque Management System (VTM-4®)   4-wheel drive with Variable Torque Management System (VTM-4®)   4-wheel drive with Variable Torque Management System (VTM-4®) 
Engine Type: 
3.5 litre, 24-valve, SOHC, V6 3.5 litre, 24-valve, SOHC, V6 3.5 litre, 24-valve, SOHC, V6
Horsepower: 
253 hp @ 5800 rpm (SAE net Rev 8/04)* 253 hp @ 5800 rpm (SAE net Rev 8/04)* 253 hp @ 5800 rpm (SAE net Rev 8/04)*
Torque: 
250 lbs-ft @ 3500-5000 rpm*  250 lbs-ft @ 3500-5000 rpm*  250 lbs-ft @ 3500-5000 rpm* 
Redline: 
6300 rpm  6300 rpm  6300 rpm 
Bore & Stroke: 
89 mm x 93 mm 89 mm x 93 mm 89 mm x 93 mm
Displacement: 
3471 cc 3471 cc 3471 cc
Compression Ratio: 
10.0:1 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel System: 
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)  Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)  Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) 
Throttle System: 
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System Drive-by-Wire Throttle System Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
Valvetrain:
4 valves per cylinder, belt driven, single overhead camshaft with VTEC® 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven, single overhead camshaft with VTEC® 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven, single overhead camshaft with VTEC®
Engine Block: 
Aluminum-alloy  Aluminum-alloy  Aluminum-alloy 
Emission Control: 
Surpasses the stringent 2005 Tier-2 Bin5 emission requirements Surpasses the stringent 2005 Tier-2 Bin5 emission requirements Surpasses the stringent 2005 Tier-2 Bin5 emission requirements
Ignition System: 
Electronic direct  Electronic direct  Electronic direct 
Transmission: 
5-speed automatic, Grade Logic Control and lock-up torque converter 5-speed automatic, Grade Logic Control and lock-up torque converter 5-speed automatic, Grade Logic Control and lock-up torque converter
* Horsepower and torque calculations reflect new SAE J1349 procedures revised August 2004.

SUSPENSION/CHASSIS

  MDX Touring Edition Tech Package
Suspension: 
4-wheel independent front struts with rear multi-link  4-wheel independent front struts with rear multi-link  4-wheel independent front struts with rear multi-link 
Shock Absorbers:
Twin tube gas-pressurized Twin tube gas-pressurized Twin tube gas-pressurized
Steering Type: 
Variable power-assist rack-and-pinion Variable power-assist rack-and-pinion Variable power-assist rack-and-pinion
Stabilizer Bars Front: 
23 mm diameter 23 mm diameter 23 mm diameter
Stabilizer Bars Rear: 
20 mm diameter 20 mm diameter 20 mm diameter
Steering Wheel Turns, lock-to-lock: 
3.22 3.22 3.22
Turning Radius, curb-to-curb: 
5.79 m 5.79 m 5.79 m
Wheels: Aluminum-alloy 
17" x 6.5" JJ  17" x 6.5" JJ  17" x 6.5" JJ 
Tires: 
All-Season P235/65 R17  All-Season P235/65 R17  All-Season P235/65 R17 
Braking System: 
Power-assisted, 4-wheel disc, with 4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS)  Power-assisted, 4-wheel disc, with 4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS)  Power-assisted, 4-wheel disc, with 4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) 
Front Discs: 
Ventilated, 300 mm diameter Ventilated, 300 mm diameter Ventilated, 300 mm diameter
Rear Discs: 
313 mm diameter 313 mm diameter 313 mm diameter

CAPACITIES

  MDX Touring Edition Tech Package
Engine Oil: 
5.3 litres refill capacity 5.3 litres refill capacity 5.3 litres refill capacity
Cooling System: 
9.0 litres  9.0 litres  9.0 litres 
Washer Tank: 
4.5 litres 4.5 litres 4.5 litres
Fuel Tank: 
77 litres 77 litres 77 litres
Passenger Volume: 
4572 litres 4572 litres 4572 litres
Cargo Volume - 2nd & 3rd Rows folded: 
2308 litres 2308 litres 2308 litres
Cargo Volume - 3rd Row folded: 
1405 litres 1405 litres 1405 litres
Cargo Volume - Behind 3rd Row: 
419 litres 419 litres 419 litres

FUEL ECONOMY (2005 Data shown)

  MDX Touring Edition Tech Package
Fuel Consumption (L/100 km) City / Highway:
13.8* / 10.2* 13.8* / 10.2* 13.8* / 10.2*
Recommended Fuel:
Premium unleaded; 91 octane† Premium unleaded; 91 octane† Premium unleaded; 91 octane†
* 2005 data shown. Use mileage for comparison purposes only. Your mileage may vary. See your Retailer for latest 2006 Ener Guide published by NRCan (when available). †Gasoline with an octane number lower than 91 may be used, with reduced performance.

SAFETY FEATURES

  MDX Touring Edition Tech Package
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) 
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) with Traction Control System (TCS)
Driver and front passenger dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags (SRS) 
Driver and front passenger side airbag system (SRS) with front passenger Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
Side curtain airbags with roll over sensors (all 3 rows)
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) 
3-point seatbelts, with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) and Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR), front passenger and rear
Front seat-belt pretensioners 
Front adjustable seat-belt anchors
Head restraints at all positions
Keyless remote entry system with panic feature
Security and ECU immobilizer systems
Child-proof rear door locks
LATCH Child Safety Seat Anchor System (2nd row) 

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS (mm)

  MDX Touring Edition Tech Package
Headroom: front/2nd Row/3rd Row: 
976/990/918 976/990/918 976/990/918
Legroom: front/2nd Row/3rd Row: 
1055/959/745  1055/959/745  1055/959/745 
Hiproom: front/2nd Row/3rd Row: 
1446/1431/1232  1446/1431/1232  1446/1431/1232 
Shoulder room: front/2nd Row/3rd Row: 
1555/1551/1489  1555/1551/1489  1555/1551/1489 

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

  MDX Touring Edition Tech Package
Wheelbase: 
2700 mm 2700 mm 2700 mm
Track, front: 
1685 mm 1685 mm 1685 mm
Track, rear: 
1690 mm 1690 mm 1690 mm
Length: 
4789 mm 4789 mm 4789 mm
Width: 
1955 mm 1955 mm 1955 mm
Height: 
1811 mm 1811 mm 1811 mm
Ground Clearance minimum/maximum: 
181/203 mm 181/203 mm 181/203 mm
Curb Weight: 
2046 kg 2046 kg 2046 kg
Approach Angle: 
28° 28° 28°
Departure Angle: 
21° 21° 21°
Breakover Angle: 
21° 21° 21°

EXTERIOR FEATURES

  MDX Touring Edition Tech Package
Power operated heated door mirrors, body-coloured
Chrome door handles
Auto-on/off headlights
Fog lights
Roof rack with crossbars
Heat-absorbing green-tinted glass
Projector beam headlights
Splash guards
Trailer hitch pre-wire
Dual-outlet exhaust with chrome tailpipe finishers
Rear privacy glass
Rear window defroster with timer

SEATING & TRIM

  MDX Touring Edition Tech Package
Leather-trimmed interior
8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support and two-position memory control
8-way power-adjustable passenger's seat
Heated front seats
Leather-wrapped steering wheel & shift knob
Wood-print trim
Leather covered centre console armrest with storage
Adjustable front headrest
Carpeted floor mats

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

  MDX Touring Edition Tech Package
Front and rear synchronized Automatic Climate Control System with Micron Air Filtration System
Acura/Bose® Sound System with AM/FM CD stereo, in-dash 6-CD changer and 8 speakers including subwoofer
Trip Computer with compass, exterior temperature indicator, information on elapsed distance and time, fuel consumption and remaining fuel/distance calculator 
Cruise control
HandsFreeLink™ bilingual wireless telephone interface with steering wheel mounted controls
Homelink® system*
Power-operated moonroof with tilt feature, privacy glass and sliding shade
Power door locks and windows with driver's side one-touch up/down feature
Passenger side door mirror auto tilt feature when in reverse
Adjustable steering column
Steering wheel-mounted audio system and cruise controls
LED backlit gauges with progressive self-illumination
Illuminated power window control switches and ignition lock surround
Ambient blue LED lighting; overhead, console and footwells
Dual overhead map lights 
Driver's and passenger's illuminated vanity mirrors
Sunglass holder
Front, middle and rear beverage holders
Front, centre console and rear accessory sockets
Rain-sensing windshield wipers with speed-sensitive variable intermittent feature
Rear wiper with intermittent feature and washer jet
Remote lockable fuel-filler-door release
*Can be programmed with codes of up to three remote-control devices. (e.g., garage-door opener, home security system, etc.) Additional control devices not provided by Acura; may be required.

COLOURS

  MDX Touring Edition Tech Package
Billet Silver Metallic
Black Leather Black Leather Black Leather
Nighthawk Black Pearl
Black or Saddle Leather Black or Saddle Leather Black or Saddle Leather
Steel Blue Metallic
Grey Leather   Grey Leather
Aspen White Pearl
Grey or Saddle Leather   Grey or Saddle Leather
Slate Grey Pearl
Grey Leather Grey Leather Grey Leather
• = Standard