Engine: 3.5-liter sohc 24-valve V6

Engine Options: 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve V6

Transmission: 5-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: front-seat airbags; front seat-mounted, upper-body protection side impact airbags; full-cabin, curtain-style, head protection airbags; three-point belts and head restraints at all seven seating positions; front seat seatbelt force limiters and pre-tensioners; ABS with EBD and Brake Assist; stability control electronics; and tire pressure monitor

Optional Safety Equipment: none

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Alliston, Ontario, Canada

Model Tested: Acura MDX ($37,125)

Standard Equipment: automatic, dual-zone, front/rear-seat climate control; leather-trimmed, front and middle seats; power windows, locks and heated mirrors; tilt-and-slide moonroof; cruise control; leather-wrapped, tilt steering wheel and shift knob; seven-speaker AM-FM/CD/cassette; XM satellite radio; eight-way, power adjustable driver seat; heated front seats; auto-dim inside rearview mirror; automatic headlights; multi-function digital trip computer; all-wheel drive with lockable differential; programmable, remote garage opener; fog lamps

Options as Tested: Touring Package includes eight-way power front passenger seat, special alloy wheels, roof rack, rain-sensing windshield wipers, tilting right-side back-up mirror, remote keyless entry linked to two-position memory seat and mirrors, Acura/Bose 200-watt audio system with 10 speakers and six-disc CD changer and hands-free cellular phone connection ($2825); rear-seat DVD entertainment package with wireless headphones ($1,500); and navigation system with OnStar and reverse-engaged rear camera ($2750)

Destination Charge: 615

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: all-wheel drive

Horsepower: 253 @ 5800

Torque: 250 @ 3500

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 17/23

Wheelbase: 106.3 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 188.7/77.0/68.7 inches

Track Front/Rear: 66.3/66.5 inches

Turning Cycle: 38.3 feet

Seating Capacity: 7 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 38.4/56.9/41.5 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: 39.0/56.3/37.8 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 36.1/48.5/29.3 inches

Trunk Volume: 81.5 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, strut, coil spring, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 8.0 inches

Curb Weight: 4531 pounds

Towing Capacity: 4500 pounds

Tires: P235/65R17 all-season

Brakes: ventilated disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 20.4 Gallons