Crossover Acura MDX 2016-2017 – updated 9 automatic transmission

The updated crossover model Acura MDX 2016-2017 has reached recently. The novelty can be purchased in the showrooms of official Acura dealers from October 15, 2015 – the price is from 3399 thousand conventional units for the initial basic version of the Acura MDX to techno-3849 thousand conventional units for the rich Acura MDX package in advance.

It should be noted that one should not look for global changes in the exterior and interior of the updated Acura MDX 2016-2017 compared to the previous model, they simply do not. New details are hidden under the body of the crossover is a modern 9-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive system, a new generation Sh-AVD.

Specifications of the updated Japanese premium crossover Acura MDX and begin our review. Under the hood, as before, there is no alternative petrol 3.5-liter V6 (290 hp 355 Nm), which illuminated the last 9 automatic transmissions. The new car not only did not improve the dynamic performance of the automatic transmission 6 installed on the pre-reform model, the new crossover accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.6 seconds, the maximum speed is 220 km / h, but the greater number of steps in the gearbox has reduced consumption fuel. The updated Acura MDX is content with just 7.7 liters of gasoline when driving outside the city and fits in 14.2 liters in city mode, fuel consumption in combined mode is 10.1 liters, which is very good for a large car with a curb weight of more than 2000 kg.
On the new generation of SH-AVD (super controllability of all-wheel drive). This all-wheel drive system, in our opinion, is the best option currently available on the crossover. Changes to the new generation Sh-AVD thanks to the efforts of engineers, Honda Motor has become more compact and 25% lighter than previous models, and specialists have improved the distribution of torque between the axles.

• External body dimensions Acura MDX 2016-2017 long 4935 mm, 1960 mm (including mirrors 2207 mm) wide, 1730 mm high, wheelbase-2825 mm. Ground clearance – 200 mm, Angle of entry is 16 degrees, an angle of 19.5 degrees.
  In the standard installation of rubber size 245/55 R19, the front track is 1685 mm, the rear wheels are 1700 mm.

In the interior of the updated crossover, only the central tunnel between the front seats and security control systems has changed. The new 9-speed automatic with push-button control (see photo in the gallery), this unit fits perfectly into the entire stylish and modern interior of the Japanese seven-seater crossover.
The luggage compartment of the Acura MDX can accommodate from 234 liters. The volume of the trunk behind the backs of the third row of seats is up to 1344 liters, subject to the addition of the seats of the second and third rows, folding only the third row, the trunk is 676 liters.
For the current market, the Acura MDX 2016-2017 model year is equipped with a washer reservoir increased to 5.8 liters and a 72 Ah battery.

Recently, the updated crossover from Acura MDX is offered in two trim levels.
Key tech features include Jewel and LED full LED headlights, 19-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, push button start, electronic parking brake, front and rear parking sensors, rearview camera, power door mirrors with memory and heating, sunroof and power tailgate, leather upholstery, power adjustable front seats and steering column, three-zone automatic climate control, heated front and rear seats, Els premium audio system with 11 speakers, touch screen multimedia system.
More expensive and diverse promotional equipment will be supplemented by the basic configuration of the crossover with an all-round visibility system, adaptive cruise control, perforated Milano leather seats, front seat ventilation, hand-crafted natural wood (ash) inserts, side sun shades for rear passengers, an entertainment console in the rear (for HDMI, video, AUX), with modern security systems: anti-collision system cmbs system, blind spot monitoring system and lane departure system that monitors objects in the rear cross-traffic when reversing.