of torque, though both peaks occur in the upper end of the tach. Power comes from an enlarged 3.7-litre version of the previous MDX's J-series SOHC V6 engine, which produces 300 hp and 275 lb.-ft. Lessons learned there resulted in changes to the design and construction of the suspension, which retains its fully independent front strut/rear multilink layout, while reducing dive and squat. To refine the new MDX's handling, disguised engineering mules did countless laps of Germany's infamous Nürburgring. Like Kanata, this new MDX can claim to be home to several notable technologies: SH-AWD, Active Dampers, ELS Surround audio and even GPS-linked climate control.Īs with its 2001-2006 predecessor, the 2007 MDX is built in Honda Canada's Alliston facility, though a new "Acura Quality" inspection procedure has been added to the end of the MDX's line (a detail not shared by its Honda Ridgeline and Pilot factory-mates).Īs before, the MDX is a North American design, though Acura's claimed performance and handling targets were primarily European, such as BMW's X5 3.0i and the Porsche Cayenne.
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