2014 Acura MDX to Include Multiple Advanced Safety Technologies
The 2014 Acura MDX Prototype debuted this week, providing a glimpse at the third-generation of the luxury SUV. When the 2014 MDX launches later this year, it will showcase a number of advanced safety technologies, including some designed to greatly improve driver visibility.
2014 Acura MDX Prototype
The 2014 Acura MDX Prototype made its world debut Jan. 15 at the 2013 North American International Auto Show. The third generation of the seven-passenger Acura MDX performance luxury SUV will launch by mid-2013 in both all-wheel-drive and front-wheel-drive layouts, and the vehicle will feature an array of advanced safety technologies.
These safety technologies will include the next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure and the available Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) systems, as well as visibility technologies such as the Multi-Angle Rearview Camera and the available Blind Spot Information (BSI), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), and Active Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow.
The 2014 MDX will feature a longer wheelbase designed to enhance ride quality, increase second-row legroom, and improve third-row seat access, Acura said.
The 2014 MDX will also feature a more rigid and lightweight chassis, including new front and rear suspension designs. An all-new, direct-injected 3.5-liter i-VTEC SOHC V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) will deliver improved torque and fuel efficiency.
The new MDX will also feature a range of advanced information technologies, including the next-generation AcuraLink cloud-based connected car system.
Originally posted on Automotive Fleet
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