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2005 Acura MDX Press Kit

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The 2005 Acura MDX

 

 

2005 Acura MDX Specifications

Drivetrain: 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
Horsepower: 
265 hp @ 5800 rpm 265 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque: 
253 lbs-ft @ 3500-5000 rpm  253 lbs-ft @ 3500-5000 rpm 
Redline: 
6300 rpm  6300 rpm 
Bore & Stroke: 
89 mm x 93 mm 89 mm x 93 mm
Displacement: 
3471 cc 3471 cc
Compression Ratio: 
10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel System: Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) 
Throttle System: Drive-by-Wire
Valvetrain:4 valves per cylinder, belt driven, single overhead camshaft with VTEC®
Engine Block: Aluminum-alloy 
Emission Control: Surpasses the stringent 2004 Tier-2 emission requirements
Ignition System: Electronic direct 
Transmission: 5-speed automatic, Grade Logic Control and lock-up torque converter

SUSPENSION/CHASSIS

  MDX  Tech Package 
Suspension: 4-wheel independent with rear multi-link 
Shock Absorbers: Twin tube gas-pressurized
Steering Type: Variable power-assist rack-and-pinion
Stabilizer Bars Front: 
23 mm diameter 23 mm diameter
Stabilizer Bars Rear: 
20 mm diameter 20 mm diameter
Steering Wheel Turns, lock-to-lock: 
3.22 3.22
Turning Radius, curb-to-curb: 
5.79 m 5.79 m
Wheels: Aluminum-alloy 
17" x 6.5" JJ  17" x 6.5" JJ 
Tires: All-Season 
235/65 R17  235/65 R17 
Braking System: Power-assisted, 4-wheel disc, with 4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) 
Front Discs: Ventilated
300 mm diameter 300 mm diameter
Rear Discs: 
313 mm diameter 313 mm diameter

CAPACITIES

  MDX  Tech Package 
Engine Oil: 
5.3 litres refill capacity 5.3 litres refill capacity
Cooling System: 
9.0 litres  9.0 litres 
Washer Tank: 
4.5 litres 4.5 litres
Fuel Tank: 
77.2 litres 77.2 litres
Passenger Volume: 
4572 litres 4572 litres
Cargo Volume - 2nd & 3rd Rows folded: 
2308 litres 2308 litres
Cargo Volume - 3rd Row folded: 
1405 litres 1405 litres
Cargo Volume - Behind 3rd Row: 
419 litres 419 litres

FUEL ECONOMY (2005 Data shown)

  MDX  Tech Package 
Fuel Consumption (L/100 km) City / Highway:
13.8* / 10.2* 13.8* / 10.2*
Recommended Fuel:
Premium unleaded; 91 octane† Premium unleaded; 91 octane†
*Use mileage for comparison purposes only. Your mileage may vary. See your dealer for the 2005 Transport Canada data.
   
†Gasoline with an octane number lower than 91 may be used, with reduced performance.

SAFETY FEATURES

  MDX  Tech Package 
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) 
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) with Traction Control 
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
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) 
3-point (ALR) seat belts (front passenger, rear)* 
3-point (ELR) seat belts†
Front seat-belt pretensioners   
Front adjustable seat-belt anchors
Adjustable headrests at all positions
Remote keyless entry system with panic feature
Security and ECU immobilizer systems
Child-proof rear door locks
LATCH Child Safety Seat Anchor System (2nd row) 
Rear-window defroster with timer
*(ALR) Automatic Locking Retractor
   
†(ELR) Emergency Locking Retractor

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

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

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

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

EXTERIOR FEATURES

  MDX  Tech Package 
Body-coloured, heated door mirrors
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
Rear privacy glass

SEATING & TRIM

  MDX  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
Centre console armrest with storage
Rear seat headrests
Carpeted floor mats

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

  MDX  Tech Package 
Acura Navigation System2 with bilingual Voice Recognition™ and steering wheel mounted controls
 
Front and rear synchronized Automatic Climate Control System with Micron Air Filtration System
Acura/Bose® Sound System with AM/FM stereo, in-dash 6-CD changer, 7 speakers, and a 10" subwoofer
Acura DVD Rear Entertainment System with 7" view screen
 
Wireless headphones
 
Trip Computer with compass, exterior temperature indicator, information on elapsed distance and time, gas mileage and remaining fuel/distance calculator 
Cruise control
HandsFreeLink™ 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
Power-operated heated door mirrors with passenger side tilt feature when in reverse
Rearview camera when in reverse 
 
Tilt steering column
Steering wheel-mounted audio 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  Tech Package 
Nighthawk Black Pearl
Ebony or Saddle Leather Ebony or Saddle Leather
Billet Silver Metallic
Ebony Leather Ebony Leather
Aspen White Pearl
Stone or Saddle Leather Stone or Saddle Leather
Slate Grey Pearl
Stone Leather Stone Leather
Steel Blue Metallic
Stone Leather Stone Leather
Desert Rock Metallic
Saddle Leather Saddle Leather
• = Standard