Honda Car Forum

The 2004 MDX luxury SUV,
which goes on sale today at Acura dealers nationwide, will be priced
at $36,400. The MDX with Touring Package, which adds a roof rack,
premium Acura/Bose sound system and other additional features, will
be priced at $39,000. The MDX with Touring Package comes with two
available factory options: the Acura Navigation System with Voice
Recognition' priced at $2,200 and the Acura DVD Entertainment System
priced at $1,500. Despite numerous improvements, 2004 MDX prices
reflect a modest 1.8 percent increase, or $700, compared to last year
based on a sales-weighted average.

The 2004 MDX delivers V-8-like performance with a new dual exhaust
system adding five extra horsepower for a total output of 265
horsepower. Styling enhancements include a redesigned front fascia
with a more integrated chin spoiler, the addition of satin chrome
finish trim front and rear, and a sportier taillight assembly. Two
new exterior colors, Aspen Pearl White and Burnished Bronze Metallic
join the MDX palette for 2004. Already equipped with several
cutting-edge safety systems, the 2004 MDX receives a new Side Curtain
Airbag system that helps to protect occupants in all three rows, and
a direct Tire Pressure Monitoring System that alerts the driver when
tire pressure drops significantly below recommended levels.

Enhancements for 2004 Acura MDX

• Output increased to 265 horsepower at 5800 rpm



• Torque increased to 253 lb-ft between 3500 and 5000 rpm



• Side curtain airbags with rollover sensors



• Tire Pressure Monitoring System



• Redesigned front fascia



• Integrated chin spoiler



• Dual exhaust



• Satin chrome finish front and rear trim



• Redesigned taillights



• New projector-type headlights



• Acoustic windshield glass



• New colors: Aspen Pearl White, Burnished Bronze Metallic



• New wheel design (Touring Package)



• Power lumbar support on driver's seat (Touring Package)



• Brushed metal-look instrument panel trim



• Enhanced Acura/Bose" Music System (Touring Package)



• Ambient foot lights and welcome illumination



• Enhanced functionality of second row seat (40 percent slide
  increase)



• Enhanced leather seat material and inserts