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INTRODUCING THE EXTREMELY NEW 2014 MDX. The SUV that set standards for an entire industry has raised them once again. Reinvention isn’t something we discover. It’s something we create. The ability to push ego aside and begin again, through the abandonment of what was familiar and maybe even good enough. That was the inspiration behind our own recreation of the MDX. Its entire soul reimagined.
PRESENTING THE MOST COMPELLING MDX YET. The luxury SUV that’s perfectly suited for wherever life takes you. For the true driving enthusiast, the 2014 Acura MDX presents something of a puzzle: how can a vehicle so exhilarating to drive also seat seven? With room for luggage? It’s simple: this is the SUV that honed its driving characteristics at the Nürburgring, considered by many as one of the most grueling racetracks in the world. That’s where Acura engineers refined the 290-hp 3.
How shall we take this corner? Let us count the ways. With the MDX, you can choose three distinct styles of driving: Comfort, Normal, and Sport. The different settings affect the feel of the steering and the acceleration. Even the sound of the engine changes to get you in the mood. For instance: on a long, pleasant cruise? Comfort. Commuting to work? Normal. And as for sport mode? That’s entirely up to you.
An SUV that doesn’t handle like an SUV. The combination of seven-passenger seating and crisp handling is precisely where the MDX shines. The new Agile Handling Assist system uses active braking of individual wheels to help you track through curves with less effort from the driver. The available Super Handling All -Wheel Drive™ ( SH -AWD®) continuously monitors driving dynamics and distributes the optimal level of power between the front and rear wheels, and also between each of the rear wheels.
There’s a certain sense of security that comes from driving a vehicle as solid as the MDX. With good reason. Constructed with extensive use of high-strength steel throughout, the chassis features Acura’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™ ) body structure, which goes beyond “crumple zones” to help distribute frontal crash energy more evenly in the event of a collision. Inside, the MDX is equipped with a driver’s knee airbag as well as front, side, and side curtain airbags.
* D epending on the circumstances, CMBS™ may not go through all of the alert stages before initiating the last stage (of collision mitigation). The best way to deal with a collision is to never have one. Fortunately, the new MDX has numerous features that work in concert to help keep you on your intended path through poor weather or on rough, slippery roads. SH -AWD partners with Vehicle Stability Assist™ ( VSA®) to limit wheel spin and send power to those wheels with the most traction.
A vehicle as elegant and sophisticated as the MDX has endured an impressive amount of rough treatment before ever reaching a dealership. In addition to the fine-tuning performed on the NÜrburgring in Germany, we also put it through its paces in conditions specifically designed to find its limits in other ways. These include a split-surface traction test on a 30-degree grade; a test designed to severely evaluate the abilities of an all-wheel-drive system.
As much as the MDX is a serious performance vehicle, it’s just as serious about luxury. So even if the MDX is roughing it, you won’t be. Whether through rain, sleet, snow, mud, up hill or down vale, all seven of you will enjoy the capacious seating, tri-zone climate control, and a comfortable ride delivered by the amplitude reactive dampers. MDX Shown with GRAYSTONE LEATHER AND Advance Package.
Riding in the MDX is not unlike riding in an executive jet, minus the flight attendant. Traveling in the front of the MDX, the driver’s seat adjusts 10 ways, and the passenger’s 8 ways, to achieve perfect comfort. A large center console allows for the easy storage, and hiding, of your valuables. Furthermore, with the available Advance Package, front seats can be individually heated or ventilated as you desire.
A vehicle truly can be all things to all people. So it is with the MDX. The satin metal trim and leather surfaces exude tasteful sophistication. If the 90.9 cu. ft. of available cargo space 2 is not enough, passengers will find a safe place for their precious cargo in the rear hidden storage bin. Access to the convenient third-row seats comes via the elegant one-touch extended slide walk-in feature.
The all-new design of the 2014 MDX is sleek and muscular, with elements that both enhance the visual impact and contribute to increased driveability. The new Jewel Eye™ LED headlights don’t just look great, they help you see better as well: brighter than both halogen and HID, LEDs provide a wider beam, and more vivid color visibility. The LED taillights have a new distinctive shape, light up faster and brighter, and last much longer than conventional taillights.
As much time as Acura engineers spent perfecting the performance and comfort of the MDX, they spent equal time fine-tuning it. The engine is tuned for optimum performance, as are the handling and the suspension. But we brought in GRAMMY ® Award-winning recording engineer Elliot Scheiner to tune the way the MDX audio sounds. The two available systems he created are an audiophile’s dream, capable of delivering the kind of performance you’d sooner expect in a concert hall than out on the road.
When you’re driving, you can generally hear the difference between one road surface and another. But in the MDX, you’ll have to listen very carefully, because Acura has reduced noise levels in the cabin to a new low.
* D rive responsibly. Some state laws prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. For safety reasons, always launch your audio application or perform any other operation on your phone or audio device only when the vehicle is safely parked. ADVANCED CONNECTIVITY SYSTEMS The MDX is the perfect vehicle for getting away from it all. But if you need to, you can always get right back into the thick of things with the available AcuraLink® advanced connectivity systems.
As much as we resculpted the lines of the new MDX, we also paid close attention to its stance. The wheels have been pushed closer to the corners for better control and a roomier interior. The vehicle’s wide shoulders contribute to more space inside. The chassis has been lowered for better aerodynamics. In addition to all these rational reasons for the changes, there’s also the intangible benefit of just looking more aggressive. MDX Shown with Technology Package and Accessory Roof Rails.
* Forward Collision Warning (FCW) cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. FCW does not include a braking function. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
Acura reminds you to properly secure items in the cargo area. MDX passenger and cargo compartments are designed for maximum convenience and flexibility. With all seats up, there’s room for seven, and when you open the power tailgate, there’s 15 cubic feet of cargo space available.7 Fold down the third-row seats, and you now have 43.4 cubic feet to fill. With all the rear seats down, there’s a majestic 90.9 cubic feet spread out before you, but don’t expect an echo.
After a day of driving in the MDX, whether it’s around town or around the country, it’s clear that this SUV is built for traveling in your style, for your comfort, and to keep you in high spirits. But most of all the MDX is built to complement your life. It will get you there. And it will get you back. You’ll enjoy the journey, as will your passengers. And rest assured that in typical Acura style, the MDX will be ready to do it all over again tomorrow.
Performance Technology Package • 290-hp, 3.
A B Owner Benefits 1-800 -to-Acura When you purchase a vehicle with the exceptional quality of an Acura, you expect service and support to be of the same caliber. After all, a premium automobile is only part of the ownership experience. With Acura, you also get a commitment. To personalized care. To attentive service. This commitment is apparent the moment you first enter an Acura dealership and for years down the road.
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