G. Chambers Williams III: MDX still catering to families with flair

14.07.11

2011 Acura MDX

The package: Midsize, all-wheel-drive, five-door, seven-passenger, V-6 powered, premium crossover utility vehicle.

Highlights: Slightly redesigned last year, the MDX is Acura’s family-size crossover, with seating for up to seven. It has plenty of power, along with a family-friendly interior suited for daily around-town duties or long road trips.

Negatives: Third row not for adults; poor fuel economy; requires premium fuel.

Overall length: 191.6 inches.

Curb weight range: 4,550-4,627 pounds.

Engine: 3.7-liter V-6.

Transmission: Six-speed automatic.

Power/torque: 300 HP/270 foot-pounds.

Brakes, front/rear: Disc/disc, antilock.

Cargo volume: 15 cubic feet (behind third row); 42.9 cubic feet (third seat folded); 83.5 cubic feet (both rear seats folded).

Source: San Antonio Express

Infiniti FX35

03.08.11

The Infiniti FX, Infiniti's iconic performance crossover, enters the 2012 model year with big news - a revised front grille and front fascia design, revised meter illumination, standard heated front seats on all models and the addition of the new Limited Edition Infiniti FX35 AWD model.

Based upon the Infiniti FX35 All-Wheel Drive model, the Limited Edition features an available exclusive Iridium Blue exterior color, 21-inch 10-spoke aluminum-alloy graphite finish wheels with P265/45R21 V-rated all-season tires, dark tinted headlights with Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) and auto-leveling, and dark tinted side air vents and lower door trim. Other Limited Edition features include aluminum roof rails and roof rail crossbars with graphite finish, aluminum pedals, graphite floor mats with unique blue piping, Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System, Around View® Monitor (AVM) and much more.

Other 2012 enhancements include a new exterior color, Graphite Shadow (replaces Platinum Graphite), a new 20-inch wheel design for the FX35 Deluxe Touring Package, and a shift of the quilted leather climate-controlled front seats to the FX35 Deluxe Touring Package from the Premium Package.

Source: NetCarShow.com

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