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%3Cp%3ETorrance%2C+Calif.+09%2F01%2F2004%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EOVERVIEW%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3E+The+2001+Acura+MDX%28TM%29+was+launched+in+2000+to+define+a+new+era+in+the+evolution+of+luxury+sport+utility+vehicles%2C+treading+beyond+the+limits+of+existing+SUVs+in+terms+of+handling%2C+packaging+efficiency+and+environmental+impact.+It+was+developed+with+the+overriding+goal+of+setting+new+benchmarks+for+luxury+SUV+performance.+That+performance+goal+applies+to+the+three+main+themes+of+the+development+concept%3B+to+establish+new+performance+benchmarks+in+the+SUV+category+for+versatility%2C+responsibility+and+dynamic+performance.+As+the+development+process+progressed%2C+an+additional+development+goal+was+added+-+furnishing+the+vehicle+with+an+array+of+cutting+edge+features+that+effectively+%22defeat+winter%22+for+its+driver+and+passengers+-+limiting+the+harsh+effects+of+the+cold+winter+months+on+MDX+occupants.%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3E+After+a+stellar+first+year%2C+in+which+the+MDX+established+itself+as+the+%231+SUV+by+capturing+both+the+Motor+Trend+Sport+Utility+of+the+Year+and+the+North+American+Truck+of+the+Year+awards%2C+Acura+set+out+to+make+it+even+better%2C+increasing+its+already+formidable+performance+and+further+refining+the+MDX+inside+and+out.+For+2003%2C+a+new+engine+boosted+horsepower+from+240+to+260%2C+a+new+5-speed+automatic+transmission+was+added+and+the+chassis+and+suspension+were+enhanced+to+take+advantage+of+the+additional+power.+A+new+drive-by-wire+throttle+system+was+included+and+the+state-of-the+art+VTM-4%28R%29+four-wheel+drive+system+was+revised+to+provide+enhanced+vehicle+control+during+acceleration%2C+cornering+and+braking.%3C%2Fp%3E%0D%0A%0D%0A%28adsbygoogle+%window 3D+.adsbygoogle+%7C%7C+%5B%5D 29%.push%28%7B%7D%29%3B%0D%0A2005+Acura+MDX%3Cp%3EThe+2004+model+year+MDX+received+exterior+styling+enhancements+that+gave+ita+muscular%2C+performance-oriented+look+representative+of+its+impressive+powertrain.+For+2005%2C+Acura+turns+its+attention+to+updating+the+MDX+interior+with+the+latest+technologies+and+enhanced+safety+.To+that+end%2C+XM%28R%29+Satellite+Radio+is+now+standard+on+all+models+.The+optional+Acura+Navigation+System+with+Voice+Recognition%28TM%29+has+been+enhanced+to+provide+a+quicker+response+time%2C+additional+voice+recognition+commands%2C+more+points+of+interest+and+access+to+the+ZAGAT+restaurant+guide.+MDX+models+equipped+with+the+navigation+system+will+also+receive+the system+OnStar+.+In+addition%2C+the+HandsFreeLink%28TM%29+wireless+phone+interface%2C+which+allows+hands-free+dialing+to+restaurants+and+other+points+of+interest%2C+is+now+included+in+the+Touring+Package.+Models+equipped+with+the+optional+Rear+Entertainment+System+also+come+equipped+with+a+6+disc%2C+in-dash+CD+player%2C+compared+to+an+underseat6+disk+player+on+the+2004+model.+%3Cbr%3E+%3Cbr%3E+Chassis+enhancements+for+2005+include+an+improved+Vehicle+Stability+Assist+%28VSA%28R%29%29+system+and+Brake+Assist%2C+which+helps+drivers+apply+full+braking+pressure+in+an+accident+avoidance+situation..+Three+new+exterior+colors+are+added%3A+Desert+Rock+Metallic%2C+Billet+Silver+metallic+and+Steel+Blue+Metallic.+A+larger%2C+redesigned+gas+tank%2C+increases+capacity+by+over+one+gallon%2C+and+extends+driving+range+while+at+the+same+time+helping+the+MDX+meet+LEV-2+Evaporative+emissions+requirements.%3Cbr%3E+%3Cbr%3E+For+2005%2C+significant+changes+to+the+MDX+include%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cul%3E+%3Cli%3EStandard+XM+Satellite+Radio%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3EAcura+HandsFreeLink+Bluetooth+wireless+phone+interface+included+in+optional+Touring+Package%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3EOnStar+on+all+models+equipped+with+navigation+system%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3ELarger+fuel+tank+%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3EIn-Dash+6+Disc+CD+player+on+models+equipped+with+Rear+Entertainment+System+%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3EEnhanced+Vehicle+Stability+Assist+%28VSA%29+system+%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3EEnhanced+navigation+system+%3Cul%3E+%3Cli%3EQuicker+response+time%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3E+Additional+voice+recognition+commands%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3E+More+points+of+interest%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3E+ZAGAT+Guide%3C%2Fli%3E+%3C%2Ful%3E+%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3ELEV-2+ULEV+emissions+system%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3E3+new+exterior+colors+including+Desert+Rock+Metallic%2C+Billet+Silver+Metallic+and+Steel+Blue+Metallic%3C%2Fli%3E+%3C%2Ful%3E+%3Cp%3E+PERFORMANCE+ATTRIBUTES+OVERVIEW%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3E+Outstanding+performance+has+always+been+a+fundamental+Acura+character+trait.+The+development+of+Acura%27s+first+in-house+designed+and+engineered+SUV+presented+the+opportunity+for+the+engineers+to+sidestep+the+shortcomings+of+products+already+on+the+market+and+begin+with+a+fresh+approach+to+the+SUV+equation.+That+approach+was+to+create+the+first+no-compromise+SUV+-+melding+attractive+design%2C+unmatched+versatility%2C+driving+exhilaration%2C+social+responsibility%2C+and+value+in+one+neatly+wrapped+package.%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EThe+MDX+is+powered+by+a+3.5-liter%2C+V-6+engine%2C+tuned+to+deliver+an+outstanding+265+peak+horsepower+at+5800+rpm+and+253+lbs-ft+of+torque+between+3500+and+5000+rpm.+Providing+V-8-like+power%2C+this+engine+is+coupled+to+a+compact+5-speed+automatic+transmission+and+a+drive-by-wire+throttle+system+%28DBW%29+that+deliver+precise+shifts+and+reduced+shift+shock.+The+MDX%27s+standard+VTM-4+four-wheel+drive+system+works+seamlessly+with+the+DBW+and+the+standard+Vehicle+Stability+Assist+%28VSA%29+system+to+enhance+performance+on+low+traction+surfaces%2C+and+enhance+stability+in+all+conditions.+%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EThe+MDX%27s+4500-pound+boat+towing+package+%283500-pound+for+trailers%29+was+achieved+by+tuning+the+powertrain+and+chassis+systems+to+manage+heavy+loads+with+confidence.+This+vehicle%27s+wider-than-normal+stance%2C+high-torque+engine%2C+wide-ratio+5-speed+automatic+transmission%2C+and+powerful+brakes+yield+a+highly+competent+tow+vehicle.%3Cbr%3E+%3Cbr%3E+ACCELERATION%2C+BRAKING%2C+CORNERING+PERFORMANCE%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EA+pillar+of+the+Acura+development+approach+is+that+the+driver%27s+seat+should+be+the+most+rewarding+seat+in+the+vehicle.+With+this+in+mind%2C+the+development+team+groomed+the+MDX+to+behave+like+a+sports+sedan+when+driven+in+an+assertive+manner.+The+starting+point+is+a+3.5-liter+SOHC+V-6+engine+that+combines+a+remarkably+broad+range+of+torque+-+253+lbs-ft+between+3500+and+5000+rpm+-+witha+potent+265+horsepower+at+5800+rpm.+Factor+in+a+wide-ratio%2C+5-speed+automatic+transmission+and+a+sensible+curb+weight+achieved+by+the+shrewd+use+of+high-strength+materials%2C+and+MDX+posts+outstanding+acceleration+performance.+%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EAcknowledging+that+ordinary+SUVs+feel+clumsy+and+cumbersome%2C+extra+effort+was+invested+in+making+sure+that+the+MDX+provides+driving+exhilaration+consistent+with+Acura+standards.+Chassis+systems+and+the+power-to-weight+ratio+are+optimized+for+all-around+performance.%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EThe+2005+MDX+features+4-channel+Vehicle+Stability+Assist+%28VSA%29+that+has+been+enhanced+with+active+yaw+control+for+increased+driver+control+during+accident+avoidance+maneuvers%2C+aggressive+cornering+and+inclement+weather.+The+VSA+system+monitors+lateral+%28cornering%29+stability+and+seamlessly+integrates+traction+control%2C+4-wheel+drive%2C+Anti-lock+braking%2C+throttle+control+and+stability+control+functions.%3Cbr%3E+%3Cbr%3E+Demanding+drivers+expect+a+vehicle%27s+braking+system+to+match+its+acceleration-+and+MDX+measures+up+to+that+task+as+well.+To+provide+short+stopping+distances%2C+high+fade+resistance%2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class++.The+MDX+design+was+tuned+to+achieve+the+best+possible+maneuverability+and+helps+to+minimize+the+cumbersome+feeling+that+plagues+most+truck-based+SUVs.+%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3ETo+overcome+the+usual+ride-versus-handling+compromises%2C+engineers+incorporated+front+and+rear+subframes+to+isolate+road+noise+and+driveline+vibration+from+the+passenger+compartment%2C+along+with+independent+front+and+rear+suspension+systems+with+extra+wheel+travel+and+fine-tuned+suspension+geometry.+Low+roll+centers+combined+with+large+stabilizer+bars+provide+progressive%2C+predictable+cornering+response+and+excellent+stability+at+the+limit+of+adhesion+.Lightweight+%3Cbr%3E+materials+-+such+as+aluminum+castings+for+all+major+driveline+components+and+extensive+use+of+high+strength+steel+unit+body+components+-+give+MDX+an+overall+agile+feeling.%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3ETHE+VERSATILE+SUV%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EThe+theme+of+versatility+was+applied+to+each+area+of+development%2C+from+exterior+and+interior+styling+to+powertrain+to+chassis+design+and+the+many+performance+targets.+From+the+inside+out%2C+MDX+offers+many+options+to+the+driver+and+passengers+including+the+potential+for+six+seating+configurations+from+the+split+and+folding+second+and+third-row+seats.%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EThe+options+don%27t+end+there+however%2C+as+the+powertrain+is+tuned+for+optimum+performance+in+virtually+any+condition+the+driver+is+likely+to+encounter.+Key+to+this+is+an+engine+that+is+powerful%2C+fuel+efficient+and+low+in+emissions+-+with+a+broad+range+of+torque+and+horsepower.+Likewise%2C+the+5-speed+transmission+offers+one+of+the+widest+overall+gear+ratio+ranges+in+the+segment%2C+ensuring+that+engine+speeds+are+matched+as+closely+as+possible+to+the+demands+of+the+driving+conditions+at+any+time.%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EMDX%27s+unit+body+construction+provides+the+optimum+balance+of+strength+and+rigidity+while+still+being+the+most+space+and+weight+efficient+construction+for+an+SUV+of+this+size.+All+suspension%2C+steering+and+braking+components+are+designed+to+minimize+unsprung+weight+to+improve+handling+precision%2C+but+are+still+rugged+enough+for+medium-duty%2C+off-road+driving.+For+2005%2C+structural+enhancements+were+made+to+allow+all+models MDX++to+further+enhance+safety.%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3ETHE+RESPONSIBLE+SUV%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3E+MDX+demonstrates+a+high+degree+of+environmental+responsibility+by+providing+excellent+fuel+economy+with+very+low+exhaust+emissions.+Thanks+in+part+to+a+high+output+exhaust+system%2C+and+innovative+fuel+injectors%2C+the+MDX+meets+stringent+LEV-2+ULEV+emissions+levels.+Changes+to+the+shape+of+the+gas+tank+increase+capacity+and+reduce+sloshing+noise+while+also+helping+the+MDX+meet+LEV-2 standards+Evaporative+.+The+MDX%27s+combination+of+17+mpg+city+and+23+mpg+highway+places+it+ahead+of+many+competitive+luxury+SUVs+in+fuel+economy+and+proves+that+powerful+SUVs+can+be+environmentally+responsible+and+fuel+efficient.%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3ESafety+has+been+an+integral+part+of+the+MDX+design+from+its+inception%2C+and+an+important+aspect+of+the+responsible+SUV+concept.+To+help+avoid+situations+that+could+lead+to+a+collision%2C+MDX+is+engineered+with+the+agility+and+maneuverability+necessary+to+help+maintain+control+in+emergency+maneuvers.%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EWhen+a+collision+is+unavoidable%2C+MDX+helps+protect+its+occupants+with+a+reinforced+body+structure+and+state-of-the-art+occupant+protection+features.+The+MDX+features+front+dual-stage%2C+dual-threshold+airbags%2C+driver+and+front+passenger+side+airbags+and+a+Side+Curtain+Airbag+system+to+help+protect+vehicle+occupants+from+head+and+neck+injuries+in+the+event+of+a+sufficient+side+impact.+A+Tire+Pressure+Monitoring+System+uses+sensors+in+the+wheels+to+alert+the+driver+when+tire+pressure+drops+below+25+percent+of+the+recommended+level.%3Cbr%3E+%3Cbr%3E+MEDIUM-DUTY+OFF-ROAD+CAPABILITY%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EThe+engineers+who+designed+the+MDX+tested+a+range+of+competitive+SUVs+to+help+quantify+off-pavement+use+patterns%2C+customer+needs%2C+and+engineering+targets+for+the+MDX.+Accommodating+extreme+off-road+use+can+impose+compromises+elsewhere+in+the+vehicle%2C+such+as+added+weight%2C+awkward+entry+and+egress%2C+poor+fuel+economy%2C+and+reduced+on-road+performance.+With+this+in+mind%2C+the+MDX+team+visited+nine+off-road+parks+in+California%2C+Nevada%2C+Kentucky%2C+North+Carolina%2C+and+Michigan+to+study+SUVs+in+their+natural%2C+off-road+habitat.+While+a+few+competitors+offer+the+extra+ground+clearance%2C+driveline+equipment%2C+and+chassis+hardware+necessary+to+support+ambitious+off+road+excursions%2C+the+engineers+learned+that+few+customers+use+these+extreme+capabilities+regularly.+%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EAfter+observing+casual+off-roaders%2C+MDX+engineers+concluded+that+surpassing+the+class%27s+most+capable+off-road+machine+was+not+in+MDX%27s+best+interests+and+that+a+medium-duty+off-road+capability+was+most+consistent+with+the+philosophy+embraced+by+the+MDX.+Medium-duty+capability+would+readily+support+trips+into+the+wilderness+for+camping+or+to+launch+a+boat+without+providing+the+rigorous+equipment+needed+to+conquer+the+extremes+of+the+Rubicon+Trail.+%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3ETo+define+exactly+what+constitutes+medium-duty+off-road+capability%2C+the+MDX+engineering+team+selected+14+key+performance+criteria+based+on+observations+of+casual+off-road+adventurers.+They+then+constructed+special+test+courses+at+their+R%26amp%3BD+facilities+in+North+America+to+assure+that+MDX+delivers+all+the+intended+capabilities+with+impeccable+reliability+and+durability.%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EThe+list+of+test+courses+includes%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cul%3E+%3Cli%3E30-degree+dirt+hill%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3ESand+hill%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3EWater+pit%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3ERock+roads%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3EEmbedded+log+course%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3EStep-up%2C+step-down%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3ESand+drag+strip%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3EGully+course%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3EGround+contact+course%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3EWashboard+road%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3EFrame+twister%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3EPower+hop+hill+%2823-degree+slope+with+rippled+surface%29%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3EGravel+road%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3EStartable+grade%3C%2Fli%3E+%3C%2Ful%3E+%3Cp%3ENumerous+engineering+changes+were+based+on+experiences+gained+in+testing.+These+included%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cul%3E+%3Cli%3EA+deeper+oil+pan+was+included+to+meet+the+hill+climbing+criteria+%.3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3EA+more+effective+air+filter+was+specified+to+remove+dust+from+the+engine%27s+air+supply.+%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3EThe+tow+hooks+were+upgraded+to+handle+loads+imposed+during+extraction+from+%22stuck+vehicle%22+situations.+%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3EWaterproofing+was+added+to+support+MDX%27s+ability+to+traverse+up+to18-inch-deep+bodies+of+water.+%3C%2Fli%3E+%3Cli%3EThrottle+actuation+was+calibrated+to+provide+more+sensitive+control+over+engine+output+at+low speeds+%.3C%2Fli%3E+%3C%2Ful%3E+%3Cp%3EFor+an+acid+test%2C+engineers+took+prototype+vehicles+for+a+200-mile+off-road+test+on+the+Mojave+Trail+located+in+Southern+California.+This+gauntlet+of+loose+rocks%2C+sandy+washes%2C+twisting+grades%2C+and+narrow+escarpments+helped+ensure+that+MDX+has+what+it+takes+to+venture+off+road+and+home+again+with+confidence.%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EThe+results+speak+for+themselves+-+MDX+will+climb+a+31-degree+%2860-percent%29+paved+slope+with+a+two-passenger+load.+It+has+eight+inches+of+ground+clearance%2Ca+28-degree+approach+angle%2C+a+21-degree+departure+angle%2C+and+a+21-degree+breakover+angle+for+negotiating+rough+terrain.+It+can+claw+up+a+28-degree+%2853-percent%29+dirt+slope+from+a+dead+stop.%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3ETOWING%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3E+One+of+the+reasons+people+buy+SUVs+is+to+be+able+to+haul+pop-up+campers%2C+medium-sized+boats%2C+and+recreational+vehicle+trailers.+To+understand+this+facet+of+the+MDX%27s+makeup%2C+MDX+engineers+polled+focus+groups+and+studied+survey+results+that+tapped+200%2C000+households.+Their+findings+offered+the+insights+needed+to+properly+outfit+the+MDX+to+surpass+the+towing+expectations+of+most+customers.+%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EUltimately%2C+the+engineers+concluded+that+a+casual+or+weekend+towing+capability+was+most+appropriate+for+MDX.+Customer+feedback+helped+set+the+towing+limit+at+4500+pounds+for+boats+and+3500+pounds+for+other+types+of+trailers+.A+heavier+load+is+acceptable+with+boats+because+their+pointed+bow+shapes+impose+less+aerodynamic+drag+on+the+towing+vehicle+than+a+slab-faced%2C+square-cornered+trailer.+The+3500%2F4500-pound+rating+is+calculated+to+include+up+to+four+passengers+and+their+cargo.%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EVARIABLE+TORQUE+MANAGEMENT%28R%29+4-WHEEL+DRIVE+SYSTEM+%28VTM-4%28R%29%29%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EThe+MDX+is+equipped+with+an+advanced+4-wheel+drive+system+-+VTM-4.+The+VTM-4+system+consists+of+a+pair+of+computer+controlled+wet+clutches+in+the+rear+axle+that+work+to+maintain+traction+in+all+types+of+conditions.+%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EUnlike+other+on-demand+4-wheel+drive+systems%2C+MDX+doesn%27t+wait+for+slippage+to+occur+before+going+to+work.+Instead%2C+torque+is+proactively+delivered+to+the+rear+wheels+in+proportion+to+forward+acceleration+to+supplement+front-wheel+drive.+This+innovative%2C+proactive+approach+pays+two+dividends%3A+on+dry+pavement%2C+there%27s+less+likelihood+of+torque+steer+%28a+tendency+for+propulsion+forces+to+tug+at+the+steering+and+nudge+the+vehicle+off+line%29+and+there+is+more+front+tire+adhesion+available+for+cornering.+In+snow+or+wet+conditions%2C+automatic+and+proactive+all-wheel+drive+gets+the+vehicle+moving+from+a+standstill+with+less+chance+of+wheelspin%.3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EIf+conditions+are+really+slippery+and+wheel+spin+is+unavoidable%2C+VTM-4+instantly+reacts+by+adding+rear-wheel+torque+in+proportion+to+both+the+slippage+and+the+rate+of+increase+of+slippage.+This+enhances+performance+on+low+traction+surfaces+and+also+improves+steering+trace+and+feel+during+acceleration+.In+addition%2C+the+new+VSA+system+further+enhances+traction+in+different+conditions+by+providinga+limited-slip+differential+effect+for+the+front+wheels.+%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EA+special+lock+mode+is+also+provided+to+help+extract+the+vehicle+from+a+stuck+condition+.To+use+this+get-out-of-a-snowbank+capability%2C+the+driver+moves+the+shift+lever+to+first%2C+second+or+reverse+and+presses+the+VTM-4+lock+button+on+the+dash.+With+the+lock+mode+engaged%2C+VTM-4+%22locks%22+the+rear+axle+to+provide+maximum+power+transfer+to+each+rear+wheel+.As+speed+increases+above+six+mph%2C+the+system+automatically+reduces+the+lock+effect+to+the+rear+axle.+By+18+mph%2C+the+system+reverts+to+normal+mode.+%3Cbr%3E+%3Cbr%3E+DEFEAT+WINTER+OBJECTIVE%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EWhile+studying+competitive+vehicles+and+the+SUV+marketplace%2C+the+MDX+development+team+discovered+that+a+well-designed+product+could+be+an+effective+defense+against+some+of+the+frustrating+rituals+of+the+coldest+months+of+the+year.+Based+on+that+insight%2C+members+of+the+MDX+development+team+that+had+grown+up+in+northern+parts+of+the+U.S.+drew+on+their+personal+backgrounds+to+formulate+a+clever+%22defeat+winter%22+objective+for+MDX+-+consisting+of+a+long+list+of+designed-in+features+and+systems+designed+to+provide+superior+cold-weather performance+.+The+result+is+that+MDX+can+be+a+major+confidence+builder+for+those+faced+with+driving+through+severe+winter+road+conditions%.3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EThe+MDX%27s+winter-beating+tactics+begin+with+a+chassis+engineered+for+excellent+dynamics+on+wet%2C+icy%2C+or+snowy+pavement%2C+the+VTM-4+all-wheel-drive+system+and+Vehicle+Stability+Assist+%28VSA%29.+Various+other+chassis+details+are+also+engineered+with+a+priority+on+winter+driving.+MDX%27s+Goodyear+and+Michelin+tires+are+compounded+with+silica+to+enhance+ice+and+snow+traction+at+temperatures cold+.+Testing+has+demonstrated+that+the+grip+of+these+tires+is+superior+to+many+of+the+snow+tires+currently+on+the market++.MDX%27s+front+suspension+has+a+very+low+scrub+radius+so+that+braking+on+split-friction+surfaces+%28such+as+when+one+side+of+the+vehicle+is+on+ice+and+the+other+side+is+on+dry+pavement%29+does+not+tend+to+pull+the+vehicle+in+one+direction+or+the+other.+%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3ETotal+roll+stiffness+is+equitably+distributed+so+that+cornering+response+is+linear+and+predictable+even+at+low+lateral+Gs+experienced+during+slippery+conditions.+The+driveline+is+designed+to+provide+natural+and+neutral+handling+response+on+snow+and+ice+.With+a+static+ground+clearance+of+8+inches%2C+MDX+is+unlikely+to+get+mired+in+snow+drifts.+The+Anti-lock+Braking+System+%28ABS%29+is+equipped+with+electronic+brake-force+distribution+and+four+channels+to+provide+maximum+steering+control+even+when+traction+varies+dramatically+from+wheel+to+wheel.+To+preserve+lateral+stability%2C+the+rear+brakes+are+programmed+with+a+select-low+strategy+to+modulate+line+pressure+at+both+rear+wheels+as+soon+as+either+one+approaches+lock-up.%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EFeatures+and+amenities+included+as+MDX+standard+equipment+further+enhance+its+winter-driving+prowess.+The+rear+heater+is+electronically+linked+to+the+operation+of+the+front+heater+to+speed+warm+up+after+a+cold+start+and+heat+is+ducted+to+all+seating+positions.+%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EElectrically+heated+front+seats+and+window+defoggers+are+standard.+Rear+splash+guards+are+provided+to+deflect+slush+and+stones+away+from+the+side+of+the+vehicle+.Extra+seals+positioned+at+the+bottom+of+the+doors+keep+mud+and+slush+from+building+up+on+lower+surfaces+that+are+likely+to+contact+long+coats%2C+pant+legs+or+dresses.+Likewise%2C+the+windshield+molding+and+the+outside+rearview+mirror+mounting+trim+are+shaped+to+guide+moisture+flow+away+from+the+side+windows+for+optimum+foul-weather+visibility.+Door-mounted+rearview+mirrors+are+electrically+heated+to+clear+frost+and+fog.+%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EMDX+models+equipped+with+the+Touring+Package+are+equipped+with+rain-sensing+windshield+wipers+that%2C+when+in+automatic+mode%2C+adjust+wiper+speed+to+correspond+to+the+amount+of+rain+that+is+contacting+the+windshield.+The+windshield+washer+reservoir+is+a+large+1.2+gallons+for+a+generous+supply+of+washer+fluid%2C+and+an+indicator+light+advises+the+driver+when+it%27s+time+to+replenish+that+fluid.+Washer+nozzles+are+engineered+for+optimum+performance+with+a+fluidic+design+in+front+and+a+jet-type+sprayer+in+back+.Since+remote+keyless+entry+is+standard+equipment+on+MDX%2C+owners+will+not+be+kept+from+entering+their+vehicle+by+a+frozen+lock+cylinder%.3C%2Fp%3E

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