| POWERTRAIN | 2006 Acura MDX | ||
| Engine Type | 3.5-liter, SOHC VTEC 60-degree V-6 | ||
| Horsepower | 253 hp @ 5800 rpm SAE Net (Rev 8/04) | ||
| Torque | 250 lbs-ft at 3500 rpm SAE Net (Rev 8/04) | ||
| Redline | 6300 rpm | ||
| Bore and Stroke | 3.5 in x 3.66 in (89mm x 93 mm) | ||
| Displacement | 212 cu in (3471 cc) | ||
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | ||
| Induction System | Multi-Point Fuel Injection | ||
| Valvetrain | Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC™), 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft |
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| Engine Block | Aluminum alloy | ||
| Emission Control | ULEV-2 emissions | ||
| Throttle | Drive-By-Wire Throttle System | ||
| Ignition System | Direct ignition system with knock control | ||
| Alternator | 130 amp. Max | ||
| Battery | 12V, maintenance free | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded | ||
| Layout | Transverse mounted, front engine, four wheel drive | ||
| Drivetrain | VTM-4™ Variable Torque Management 4-wheel drive | ||
| Transmission | Electronically controlled, 5-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control |
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| . | Ratios (:1) |
1st |
2.693 |
| . | . | 2nd | 1.566 |
| . | . | 3rd | 1.023 |
| . | . | 4th | 0.729 |
| . | . | 5th | 0.531 |
| . | . | Reverse | 1.889 |
| . | . | Final | 4.375 |
| CHASSIS | . | ||
| Body Type | All-steel unit body | ||
| Front Suspension | Independent strut with lower control arm | ||
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link with trailing arm | ||
| Shock Absorbers | Gas-pressurized | ||
| Stabilizer Bars | Front- 23 mm diameter Rear- 20 mm diameter |
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| Steering Type | Variable power-assisted, rack-and-pinion | ||
| Steering Ratio | 16.9 : 1 | ||
| Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock) | 3.22 | ||
| Turning Circle (curb to curb) | 38ft (11.6m) | ||
| Wheels | 17 x 6.5 JJ cast-aluminum alloy | ||
| Tires | P235/65R17 all-season | ||
| Braking System | 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) |
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| Front Discs | Ventilated 11.8 in (300 mm) diameter; 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness |
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| Rear Discs | Solid 12.3 in (313 mm) diameter; 0.4 in (11 mm) rotor thickness |
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| Total Swept Area | Front: 63.1 sq in (407.2 cm2) Rear: 50.4 sq in (325.0 cm2) |
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| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-channel system with 4-wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control |
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| CAPACITIES | . | ||
| Crankcase | 5.3 US qt (5.0 L) | ||
| Cooling System | 2.4 US gallons (9.0 L) | ||
| Fuel tank | 20.4 US gallons (77.0 L) | ||
| Volumes | Passenger | 142.9 cu ft | |
| . | Cargo with 2nd and 3rd row seats down | 81.5 cu ft | |
| . | Cargo with 3rd row seats down | 44.4 cu ft | |
| . | Cargo behind 3rd row seats | 14.8 cu ft | |
| FUEL ECONOMY | . | ||
| EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway | 17/23 MPG | ||
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS | . | ||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | (2700 mm) | |
| Track, front | 66.3 in | (1685 mm) | |
| Track, rear | 66.5 in | (1690 mm) | |
| Overall Length | 188.7 in | (4789 mm) | |
| Overall Width | 77.0 in | (1955 mm) | |
| Overall Height | 68.7 in | (1744 mm) | |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 8.0 in | (203 mm) | |
| Approach/Departure Angle | Approach-28 degrees |
Departure- 21 degrees |
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| WEIGHTS | . | ||
| Curb Weight | 4471 lbs (2028 kg) | Touring Package - 4504 lbs (2043 kg) | |
| W/ Acura Navigation System | 4515 lbs (2048kg) | ||
| W/ Rear Entertainment System | 4531 lbs (2055kg) | ||
| Weight Distribution (% front / rear) 56/44 | |||
| TOWING | . | ||
| Maximum Towing Capacity | 4500 lbs boat/ 3500 lbs trailer | ||
| Maximum Tongue Weight | 450 lbs | ||
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | . | ||
| Front | Head Room- 38.4 in (976 mm) | ||
| . | Leg Room- 41.5 in (1055 mm) | ||
| . | Hip Room- 56.9 in (1446 mm) | ||
| . | Shoulder Room- 61.2 in (1555 mm) | ||
| 2nd Row Rear | Head Room- 39.0 in (990 mm) | ||
| . | Leg Room- 37.8 in (959 mm) | ||
| . | Hip Room- 56.3 in (1431 mm) | ||
| . | Shoulder Room- 61.1 in (1551 mm) | ||
| 3rd Row Rear | Head Room- 36.1 in (918 mm) | ||
| . | Leg Room- 29.3 in (745 mm) | ||
| . | Hip Room- 48.5 in (1232 mm) | ||
| . | Shoulder Room- 58.6 in (1489 mm) | ||
| WARRANTY | . | ||
| Vehicle | 4-year / 50,000-mile limited warranty | ||
| Powertrain | 6-year / 70,000-mile limited warranty | ||
| Outer Body Rust-Through | 5-year / unlimited-mile limited warranty | ||
