Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
| Engine
|
2012
Acura MDX |
| Type and Description |
3.7-liter, SOHC, VTEC®
V-6 |
| Displacement (cc / inches)) |
3664 / 223 |
| Battery |
12V-65AH (550 Cold Cranking
Amps) |
| Alternator |
12V-130 Amperes |
| Engine Block |
Die-cast aluminum |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.54 x 3.78 |
| Valvetrain |
SOHC, 24-valve, Variable
Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC®) |
| Redline (rpm) |
6,700 |
| Compression Ratio |
11.2:1 |
| Horsepower |
300 @ 6,300 |
| Torque (SAE net) |
270 @ 4,500 |
| Induction System |
Dual-stage magnesium intake
manifold with Drive-By-Wire™ throttle system, PGM-FI
multi-point fuel injection |
| Engine Oil Capacity (qt) |
Oil change w/filter |
4.5 |
| Total oil volume |
5.3 |
| Cooling System Capacity
(gal) |
2.4 |
| Fuel capacity (gal) |
21.0 |
| Fuel Requirement |
Premium Unleaded |
| Emission Certification |
EPA TIER 2 – BIN 5
and CARB LEV II ULEV compliance |
| Fuel Economy (City /
Highway / Combined) |
16 / 21
/ 18 |
| Transmission |
6-speed
Automatic Transmission |
| Type |
6-speed
automatic with Sequential SportShift, Grade Logic Control
and Hill Start Assist |
| Drivetrain |
Super Handling All-Wheel
Drive™(SH-AWD®) |
| Gear
Ratios (:1) |
| 1st |
3.359 |
| 2nd |
2.095 |
| 3rd |
1.485 |
| 4th |
1.065 |
| 5th |
0.754 |
| 6th |
0.556 |
| Reverse |
2.269 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
4.250 |
| Dimensions
& Capacities(a) |
2012
Acura MDX |
| Wheelbase |
108.3 |
| Track |
Front |
67.7 |
| Rear |
67.5 |
| Overall Length |
191.6 |
| Overall Width |
at mirrors |
78.5 |
| Height |
unladen |
68.2 |
| fully loaded |
66.2 |
| Minimum
Ground Clearance |
unladen |
8.2 |
| fully loaded |
5.6 |
| Accomodations |
Front
Row |
Second
Row |
Third
Row |
| Seating Capacity |
2 |
3 |
2 |
| Head Room |
39.2 |
38.6 |
37.5 |
| Leg room |
41.2 |
38.7 |
29.1 |
| Shoulder room |
61.6 |
61.5 |
57.1 |
| Hip room |
59.0 |
59.1 |
42.0 |
| Suspension |
2012
Acura MDX |
| Front |
Type |
Independent
multi-link suspension with MacPherson struts |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) |
Base and Technology Package |
23.0 |
| Advance Package |
24.0 |
| Rear |
Type |
Multi-link independent
suspension with trailing arms |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) |
Base and Technology Package |
24.2 |
| Advance Package |
27.2 |
| Shock Absorbers |
Base and Technology Package |
Monotube
dampers with internal blow-off valve |
| Advance Package |
Magneto-Rheological
monotube dampers |
| Steering |
2012
Acura MDX |
| Type |
Variable
power-assist rack-and-pinion |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) ft |
37.6 |
| Steering Wheel Turns,
Lock-to-Lock |
3.3 |
| Ratio |
17.0:1 |
| Wheels and TIres |
2012 Acura
MDX
|
| Wheels |
Base and Technology
Package |
18x8-inch 5-spoke aluminum wheels
|
| Advance Package |
19x8.5-inch 7-spoke aluminum wheels
|
| Tires |
Base |
Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 P255/55R18
104H all-season
|
| Technology Package |
Michelin Latitude P255/55R18 103H
all-season
|
| Advance Package |
Michelin Latitude P255/50R19 103H
all-season
|
| Spare |
Wheel |
17x4-inch steel wheel
|
| Tire |
T165/80D17 tire
|
| Brakes |
2012
Acura MDX |
| Front |
Type
|
ventilated rotors; dual-piston
cast-iron brake calipers |
|
Diameter (in.)
|
13.0 |
| Rear |
Type
|
solid disc rotors; single-piston
cast-iron brake calipers |
|
Diameter (in.)
|
13.2 |
| Stability Control |
Vehicle
Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
System (TCS) |
| Weights
and Capacities (pounds unless otherwise noted) |
2012
Acura MDX |
| Base Curb
Weight (lbs.) |
MDX |
4,550 |
MDX with Technology
Package
|
4,550 |
| MDX with Technology
and Entertainment Packages |
4,568 |
| MDX with Advance Package |
4,601 |
| MDX with Advance Package
and Entertainment Package |
4,627 |
| Cargo Volume
(cu. ft.) |
with rear seats down |
83.5 |
| with third row folded |
42.9 |
| with rear seats up |
15.0 |
| Passenger Volume (cu.
ft.) |
142.2 |
| Weight Distribution (%
front/rear) |
56 / 44 |
| Maximum Towing Capacity
(lbs) |
5000 |
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