A somewhat bland but otherwise utterly capable and perfectly useful crossover SUV.

• Pros

Room for seven passengers or serious amounts of cargo, gutsy V6 engine, well-balanced suspension, top-rated crash test scores, low price.

• What's New for 2003

Further honing its already quite capable MDX, Acura has made a number of key improvements for 2003. First up is a 20-horsepower boost, giving the MDX a total of 260. To support the increased power, there's a revised five-speed automatic transmission, a new stability control system, a strengthened chassis, a retuned suspension and stronger brakes. Inside, the optional navigation system has gained voice recognition capability, enhanced graphics and expanded database coverage. There's also a tailgate-mounted rearview camera this year that transmits its view to the display screen when the vehicle is put in reverse. Lastly, Acura will be offering an optional DVD-based entertainment system as a factory option.

Features

• Interior Features
• Front Seats
• Heated passenger seat
• 8 -way power passenger seat
• 8 -way power driver seat
• Heated driver seat
• Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
• Height adjustable driver seat
• Leather
• Bucket front seats
• Rear Seats
• Split-folding rear seatback
• Reclining rear seats
• Folding with storage center armrest
• Manual folding split-bench third row seats
• Rear ventilation ducts
• Power Features
• Remote keyless power door locks
• Reverse tilt passenger mirror provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
• Power mirrors
• Heated mirrors
• 1 one-touch power windows
• Instrumentation
• Clock
• Tachometer
• Trip computer
• External temperature display
• Low fuel level warning
• Convenience
• Cruise control
• Front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
• Front and rear door pockets
• Overhead console with storage
• Front seatback storage
• Power steering
• Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
• 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
• Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
• Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
• Comfort
• Interior air filtration
• Front and rear air conditioning
• Cargo area light
• Leather trim on center console
• Leather trim on doors
• Front reading lights
• Leather trim on shift knob
• Leather steering wheel
• Rear floor mats
• Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
• Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
• Memorized settings
• Memorized settings for 2 drivers
• In Car Entertainment
• Mast antenna
• Bose premium brand stereo system
• Bose premium brand speakers
• 8 total speakers
• Video monitor
• DVD player
• 200 watts stereo output
• AM/FM stereo
• 1 subwoofer(s)
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Features

• Exterior Features
• Roof and Glass
• Intermittent wipers
• Privacy glass
• Rear defogger
• Intermittent rear wiper
• Roof rack
• Power glass sunroof
• Tires and Wheels
• Alloy wheels
• 17 x 6.5 in. wheels
• Steel spare wheel
• P235/65R17 tires
• All season tires
• Inside mounted spare tire
• Temporary spare tire
• Doors
• Rear liftgate door
• Safety Features
• 4-wheel ABS
• Dual front side-mounted airbags
• Child seat anchors
• Remote anti-theft alarm system
• Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
• Rear door child safety locks
• Engine immobilizer
• Front fog/driving lights
• Dusk sensing headlamps
• 2 front headrests
• 3 rear headrests
• Rear center 3-point belt
• Front seatbelt pretensioners
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Rear height adjustable headrests