2009 Acura MDX

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Exterior

Standard High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights and a signature Acura grille.
The exterior has bold, clean and advanced styling details with European cache, and was styled to connect with enthusiast drivers from the moment they first see it.
Power moonroof with tilt feature and auto open/close
Power folding, heated side mirrors with integrated turn indicators and with reverse gear tilt-down mirrors
Standard features include chrome door handles, fog lights, front and rear splash guards and headlight washers
Available auto-levelling front headlights with the Elite Package, you’ll have an incredibly clear, long-range outlook.
The MDX’s large-diameter, throaty-sounding, dual-outlet exhaust hints at the powerful presence of a 300-horsepower engine.
The standard 18-inch, aluminum-alloy wheels enhance your feel for the road and reinforce the MDX’s aggressive style, appearance and performance.

 


Interior

GPS-linked, solar-sensing, Tri-Zone, automatic climate control system with humidity control and filtration featured in the Technology package.
Part of the Technology package is Acura Navigation System with Bilingual Voice Recognition™ and rear view camera, Acura/ELS Surround™ Premium Sound System with multi-format 6-disc in-dash CD/DVD-AUDIO changer.
Standard convenience features include HomeLink®, Smart Maintenance, and adaptive and flexible cargo space with six configurations. Included in the Elite Package is a power tailgate – the first on an Acura SUV.
A 253-watt, 8-speaker Acura Premium Sound System with multi-format 6-disc in-dash CD, MP3, WMA changer, AM/FM tuner, and XM® Satellite Radio, and an auxiliary jack for personal audio devices is also included.
The front passenger enjoys an 8-way power seat of their own, while everyone on board will appreciate the MDX\'s Tri-Zone automatic climate control system.
The interior styling features a 10-way power seat including power-adjustable lumbar support for the driver, electronic tilt-and-telescoping steering column, a 2-position memory system, and a Multi-Information Display with multiple electronic functions.
HandsFreeLink™-bilingual Bluetooth® wireless mobile phone interface
The Elite Package (adds to Technology Package) includes a DVD Rear Entertainment System with wireless headphones and remote control and Textured metallic accents on radio, cupholder and shifter escutcheon

 


Mechanical

For family recreation, the MDX tows as well as it goes. With its 2,268-kg (5,000-lb) towing rating, standard trailer pre-wiring, high-capacity radiator with twin cooling fans, ATF cooler and Trailer Stability Assist.
The MDX is also at home off-road, where its excellent engine torque, responsive suspension and generous ground clearance enable it to cross-step through rough terrain with ease.
The Active Damper System, available in the Elite Package, has proprietary fully active dampers that adjust to road conditions on a real-time basis – in less than five milliseconds (0.005 sec.).
The MDX\'s class-leading 300-hp VTEC V-6 makes as much power as some competitive V-8s, yet delivers ultra-low emissions and excellent fuel economy.
The MDX has an all-new chassis to complement its 300-horsepower 3.7L VTEC® V-6 engine and Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™).

 


Safety

All three rows are protected by side curtain airbags with rollover sensor.
Front seats feature 3-point adjustable-height seat belts and all seating positions have 3-point seat belts.
LATCH child-seat mounting system in the second row seats.
Passengers are protected by side impact door beams and impact-absorbing front and rear crumple zones.
4-wheel ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution and Brake Assist is standard on all models
The HandsFreeLink wireless telephone interface is compatible with many Bluetooth mobile phones and allows you to receive and make calls without taking your hands off the wheel.
Standard Trailer Stability Assist allows you to tow with confidence.
Active front head restraints help reduce neck injuries in rear end collisions.
Front passengers are protected by dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags, dual-stage knee bolsters and side airbags with the Occupant Position Detection System.