With an emphasis on top-level manipulation performance, MDX engineers targeted the world-class kinetics and drive feel of the top European SUV competitors. This led to the development of a long wheelbase wheelbase platform and a advanced suspension system that was tuned at Germany’s famed Nürburgring race circuit.
The MDX’s 4-wheel fully-independent suspension makes use of MacPherson front struts and a multi-link rear design mounted to a rigid unit body structure with isolated subframes. The front suspension also uses unique hydro-compliance bushings that provide superior ride isolation and chassis vibration control. Anti-dive properties were carefully engineered to reduce impact harshness and improve ride comfort. The rear suspension uses aluminum uprights to reduce unsprung weight for improved response, while special trailing-arm climb points reduce body squat during acceleration. Coil springs, dampers, and anti-roll bars are tuned for the optimum compounding of smooth ride and accurate handling.
For excellent fillet power and control, the MDX employs 13-inch diameter ventilated front brake rotors and 13.2-inch solid rear brake rotors along with anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. With Brake Assist, the MDX driver has the power to more quickly apply full braking pressure during an accident avoidance situation.
An available Sport Package incorporates Acura's exclusive Active Damper System that delivers an optimized combining of ride comfort and excellent handling. Using ‘active’ magneto-rheological fluid dampers and prognostic computer algorithms, in as little as five milliseconds (0.005 sec.) the MDX can individually adjust the damping force of its shock absorbers ahead of actual body movements to provide vastly improved transient handling, route isolation, and body control. A cockpit mounted control allows the driver to choose betwixt sport and comfort settings for the Active Damper System.
Acura MDX
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