2011 Acura MDX - Features

ENGINEERING FEATURES
DRIVETRAIN/CHASSIS FEATURES
3.7-liter, SOHC, 60-degree V-6 engine with VTEC® (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control)
2-piece, dual-stage magnesium-alloy intake manifold with Drive-By-Wire™ throttle system
EPA TIER 2 – BIN 5 and CARB LEV II ULEV emissions certification
Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, Grade Logic Control System, Shift Hold Control, Cornering G Shift Control and Hill Start Assist
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®)
Independent front suspension with MacPherson struts and stabilizer bar
Independent multi-link rear suspension with trailing arms and stabilizer bar
Torque-sensing, power-assist rack-and-pinion steering
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Power moonroof with tilt, auto-open/close, auto-reverse and key-off operation
Rear privacy glass
Heated outside mirrors with Reverse gear tilt-down function and integrated directional turn signals
Xenon HID front headlights with Auto on/off function and integrated Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Fog lights integrated within front fascia
Speed-sensing, variable speed, intermittent windshield wipers
Remote-linked power-operated rear tailgate with body-colored tailgate spoiler
Rear-window wiper with intermittent wipe function
Rear window defroster with timer
Integrated dual-outlet exhaust
18x8-inch 5-spoke aluminum wheels (MDX and MDX with Technology Package)
19x8.5-inch 7-spoke aluminum wheels (MDX with Advance Package)
INTERIOR FEATURES
SEATING and TRIM
7-passenger seating capability with leather-trimmed interior and French seam stitching
Heated, sport style driver seat with power-actuated 10-way adjustability
(8-way power seat with 2-way power lumbar support)
Heated, sport style passenger front seat with power-actuated 8-way adjustability
Front center console with dual access armrest
Reclining second row seats
Second row fold-down armrest with integrated cupholders
60/40 split flat-folding second row seat
50/50 split flat-folding third row seat
COMFORT and CONVENIENCE
Tri-zone front/rear synchronized automatic climate control system with air filtration and humidity control
Power windows with driver and front passenger auto-up/down, auto-reverse and key-off operation
Remote activated, auto-open side windows and moonroof  “quick vent” function
Remote entry system with Acura personalized settings for driver's seat, steering column, outside mirrors, climate control, select audio settings and more
Steering wheel-mounted controls (cruise control, audio system, telephone, Multi-Information Display and available voice recognition system)
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob
Electronic tilt and telescoping steering column
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated rear view camera display
Electronic cruise control
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® wireless telephone interface
HomeLink®  Remote System
LED overhead map lights (front, second and third row seating)
Ambient cabin lighting with driver and front passenger footwell lighting
Door-mounted courtesy lights
Rear cargo area lighting
Simulated Koa wood-grained interior trim
Aluminum threshold garnish
Beverage holders (10 locations)
Front and rear door storage compartments
Passenger lower center-console compartment
Seatback pockets for front seats
Driver and passenger illuminated sun-visor-mounted vanity mirrors
12-volt power outlets (front center console and rear cargo area)
Carpeted floor mats
Illuminated ignition, steering wheel and overhead controls, power window and power door-lock switches
LED backlit gauges with progressive illumination
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Maintenance Minder™ system
Trip computer
Exterior temperature indicator
Acura Premium Sound System with AM/FM tuner, 6-disc in-dash CD player, MP3, WMA, 8 speakers (including 8-inch subwoofer) and 253-watt amplifier
XM® Radio with Note function music reminder
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)
Auxiliary input jack (for external MP3 style music players)
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® wireless telephone interface
Rear spoiler-integrated radio antenna
AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE
Milano premium leather seating surfaces
Multi-view rear camera
AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System
Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™, 8-inch full VGA high resolution color display
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting™
AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ with radar image maps
Acura/ELS Surround® 410-watt Premium Audio System with 10 speakers, hard disk drive (HDD) media storage, in-dash CD, DVD-Audio, MP3, WMA and DTS® player, AM/FM tuner, XM® Radio with Note function music reminder, Dolby® Pro Logic® II, Song By Voice™ (SBV), USB port and AUX jack connectivity
GPS-linked, solar-sensing, tri-zone automatic climate control system with air filtration and humidity control
Interface dial provides quick, intuitive access to navigation, audio and other features
AVAILABLE ADVANCE PACKAGE  (Includes Technology Package features)
Active Damper System (ADS)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
Blind spot information system (BSI)
Perforated Milano premium full-grain leather front seating surfaces with high-damping front-seat cushion foam and contrasting French seam stitching
Ventilated front seats (in addition to heat)
 Sport style 3-spoke steering wheel with unique-colored paddle shifters
Exclusive 19x8.5-inch 7-spoke aluminum wheels with performance tires
Auto-leveling front headlights
 AVAILABLE ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE (available with Technology or Advance Package)
Rear Entertainment System (RES) with DVD player, motorized 9-inch full VGA color display, wireless headsets and remote control
Heated second row seats for outboard positions
115-volt power outlet (located in front center console)
SAFETY and SECURITY FEATURES
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure
Impact-absorbing crumple zones (front and rear)
Side-impact door beams
Dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags (SRS)
Front seat side airbags; passenger front seat Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
Three row side curtain airbags with rollover sensor
Front seat headrests with integrated active head restraint system
Height-adjustable 3-point front seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters
3-point rear seat belts
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child-seat mounting system for second row seats
Child seat tether anchors for second and third row seats
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control
Trailer Stability Assist
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with location and pressure indicators
Theft-deterrent security system with electronic immobilizer

AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES

A dedicated array of Acura Genuine Accessories has been developed for the 2011 Acura MDX. When installed at the time of vehicle purchase, the accessories are covered by Acura's 4-year/50,000-miles basic warranty.

EXTERIOR

  • Engine block heater
  • Remote engine starter
  • Back-up sensors
  • Body side molding
  • Door edge protection film
  • Door edge guards
  • Fender trim
  • Full nose mask
  • Hood air deflector
  • Front lower trim
  • Rear lower trim
  • Moonroof visor
  • Rear bumper appliqué
  • Trailer hitch and hitch ball
  • Bike attachment (hitch mount)
  • Roof rails (black or silver)
  • Roof rail cross bars (black or silver)
  • Exterior bike attachment
  • Kayak attachment
  • Luggage basket
  • Ski attachment
  • Snowboard attachment
  • Surfboard attachment
  • Advance running boards
  • Sport running boards
  • Chrome side steps
  • 19-inch diameter aluminum wheels (chrome look)
  • 19-inch diameter aluminum wheels (Sparkle Silver)
  • Wheel locks

INTERIOR

  • All-Season Floor Mats
  • Ashtray (Cup Holder Type)
  • Cargo liner
  • Cargo mat
  • Cargo net
  • Cargo organizer
  • Tri-fold cargo tray
  • Wood grain transmission gear select knob
  • Wood grain steering wheel