Acura Announces Pricing for New 2004 MDX Luxury SUV

Hot-selling Model Receives More Power, Refined Styling and Side Curtain Airbags

TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 22 -- 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(R) Music 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(TM) 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

                        Pricing for 2004 Acura MDX
   MDX                                                       $36,400
   MDX with optional Touring Package                         $39,000

   Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition(TM)   $2,200
     (Optional on MDX with Touring Package)

   Acura DVD Entertainment System                       $1,500
     (Optional on MDX with Touring Package)

                     Destination and handling charge           $500

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