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Rufes1
12-10-2003, 06:43 PM
Went for a drive in one the other day. Quite powerful and very comfortable. The one I was in was all leather with the cool big digital dash.

Not to mention its 3.5ltr DOHC V6 Vtec with 191KW

Few down sides. Starts at $69,990 and only comes in auto.

Anyone else had experience with it? Some pics are below:

http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i18/1871_4mg.jpg

http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i18/1871_5mg.jpg

http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i18/1871_6mg.jpg

http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/news/aw/hnd0304011dmg.jpg

http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/news/aw/hnd0304011cmg.jpg
wynode
12-10-2003, 07:19 PM
Nice.......and a potent poweplant.

Definitely aimed as a competitor to Lexus and the luxury 4WD market. Gearshifter looks a bit funny though.
toE
12-10-2003, 10:55 PM
das a nicely organized engine bay i must say.

but i tot d leather seats were standard...as a matter of thought..no options at all....hmm... :roll:
wynode
12-10-2003, 11:09 PM
The back/rear reminds me of an BMW X5
toE
12-10-2003, 11:29 PM
The back/rear reminds me of an BMW X5

yea..it does too ey?!?

u've got such a sharp eye Win!! :roll:
Calvo
12-10-2003, 11:51 PM
hehe my dads want one of these :P
im tryin to get him to buy a Accord Euro instead tho :D
A'PEXi
12-10-2003, 11:55 PM
lol how often do you see one of these around?? :P
Calvo
12-10-2003, 11:57 PM
ive only seen 2 on the road :(
Rufes1
13-10-2003, 01:20 AM
*notices MDX added to the sub info for this forum*

:D

I like it alot! Lots of power. Need manual tho. Stupid luxury
[[d a n n y]]
13-10-2003, 08:39 AM
need a canoon and 21" rimz and lowring and that'll b a seriuzly cool fast car..

:D
AP1 F20c
13-10-2003, 01:06 PM
I'd have bought one if it came in manual, unfortunately only auto. This is the more upmarket SUV from Honda ... :lol: Yes, indeed it's got a very powerful engine. Torque is extremely smooth and ideal for city cruising, but don't expect that DOHC VTEC killer performance if you decide to plant your foot down. Handling is relatively good for an SUV carrying this sorta weight, but I kinda prefer the CRV when compared between both. This is thing is also very heavy as well, most of all ... It's a Honda. 8)
Civic Si
13-10-2003, 10:39 PM
I like da MDX. :)

I'm not a fan of SUVs/4WDs, but it's a Honda! :wink:

Outsold da X5 and M-Class in da US! :P
toE
13-10-2003, 10:50 PM
...Outsold da X5 and M-Class in da US! :P

for real?? :shock:
Civic Si
13-10-2003, 10:56 PM
for real?? :shock:

Mainly outsold them cause of the Price! Honda's are pretty big in da US. :)
toE
14-10-2003, 12:15 AM
for real?? :shock:

Mainly outsold them cause of the Price! Honda's are pretty big in da US. :)

aahh.. :)
Setanta
14-10-2003, 12:33 AM
Pretty damn quick is all I can say! I had trouble keeping in front of one when a we accidentally hard launched at some lights - the things have my respect and if we hadn't have backed off I know it would have well and truly got in front. :?
Rufes1
15-10-2003, 12:49 AM
Yeh my family friend has one. When he put his foot down you sure could feel it. So quiet and smooth as well. very nice car to travel in
A'PEXi
15-10-2003, 10:08 AM
Pretty damn quick is all I can say! I had trouble keeping in front of one when a we accidentally hard launched at some lights - the things have my respect and if we hadn't have backed off I know it would have well and truly got in front. :?

lol accidentally hard launched :) i like that one
BenettonVW
26-10-2003, 08:01 PM
Hey guys, I'm a newbie so you'll have to forgive me.

I do however work at a Honda Dealership(not why I am on here though.. not trying to poach business.. :lol: ) so therefore know a fair bit about the MDX, and you're right, it's awesome.

Quieter than the CRV, which figures due to the wheelbase length, the MDX is however aimed at the luxury market, as was pointed out early in this thread.

Features include heated seats - high & low - that also heats the drivers back and bum, 4 airbags, 6 stacker in the dash, leather interior standard, 17" alloys, etc etc. The power is class leading, and sitting this car against the competitors, leaves the Lexus RX 330 and Volkswagen Tourag the only ones close, and that includes the Mercedes ML, the BMW X5 and the Audi. Again, only my opinion.
gen2_si_lude
12-02-2004, 06:44 PM
Just drove in a friend's parents one the other day - all i have to say is WOW. when its cruising along it feels as smooth as silk and then when you put your foot down...BANG... you're outta there. I don't know what is better, the black leather interior, or the engine :) .
bigdongers
24-02-2004, 03:58 AM
my future father in law owns one and I am lucky enough to drive it very often.

this car is just amazing. very powerful and very quiet. the front seats are just brilliant!

what I would have liked to see is sat nav instead of the wasted digital display. Also the 3rd row is trimmed in vinyl and not leather. whats up with that?!

the new MDX in the US has a few really cool changes. the middle row is now adjustable and their are HIDs headlights and nicer looking tailights. Very cool indeed :)
[[d a n n y]]
24-02-2004, 09:05 AM
it's not a dohc it's a sohc

says on the pamplet
vtecinaccord
21-06-2004, 04:20 PM
Yep true MDX is SOHC, imagine if it was twin cam reving to 9000 rpm now that would be a kicks as 4WD...lol here are the specs from Honda Australia
Engine
Aluminium-alloy V6
24 valve SOHC VTEC

Capacity
3.5 litre – 3471 cc

Maximum power
191kW @ 5800rpm

Maximum torque
345Nm @ 3500rpm

Control system
Honda Programmed
Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)

Fuel type
Premium unleaded

Emission standard
Low Emission Vehicle (LEV)

4-Wheel drive system
VTM-4 with locking rear
differential function

Automatic transmission
5 speed with
Grade Logic Control
muli
23-06-2004, 06:17 AM
Nice.......and a potent poweplant.

Definitely aimed as a competitor to Lexus and the luxury 4WD market. Gearshifter looks a bit funny though.

looks a bit like the granny shifter from a camry :twisted:
jackosimm
15-09-2004, 09:05 PM
thats a swift lookin trip computer in that
[ slayer ]
16-09-2004, 08:35 AM
gotta say i think they look alright, although not a fan of people driving 4x4s on the streets cos they got a habbit of not seeing anyone else like lil crx's!! also ive never seen one of these on the road yet, suprising as they do look sweet and are cheaper than the other luxury 4x4s
[[d a n n y]]
16-09-2004, 09:57 AM
Um...
was looking into buying 1 b4..( me dad ) and it's actually a sohc..
but still killer power from a SOHC engine
ludester
16-09-2004, 10:03 AM
damn i want one of them...cause the next car im going to do up is a suv and i want to keep in the honda family, and its also going to be my tow vehicle...

damn this auto shit though, but oh well, it looks awsome anyways
bigdongers
21-10-2004, 01:32 AM
cause the next car im going to do up is a suv and i want to keep in the honda family

CRV??? Much cheaper too
Faiz
21-10-2004, 07:51 PM
i read alot of reviews about this over all its over priced and could be better. Thats what honda gets when they design a car in canada.