2001-2006 Acura MDX: Year-to-Year Changes

2002 Acura MDX: Noise-reduction measures marked the 2002 edition of Acura's SUV. Windshield glass grew thicker, sound dampening material was added to the roof and other areas, door mirrors and the roof rack were repositioned--all part of a quest to cut down on unwanted sounds. A rear wiper/washer was now standard, and child-seat anchors were installed.

2003 Acura MDX: The MDX engine gained 20 horsepower for 2003, and an antiskid system became standard. Honda now had a seven-passenger Pilot on sale, with a 240-hp version of the same 3.5-liter V6 engine. But the upscale MDX had a shorter body than the Pilot, with unique styling and a somewhat smaller cabin. A new electronic "drive-by-wire" throttle was installed, along with rain-sensing wipers. Some structural stiffening took place, wheels were restyled, and the steering and suspension systems were revised. The available navigation system now operated with voice control and 3-D graphics, and its screen served the newly optional rearview camera. A new DVD-based rear-seat entertainment system could not be installed in models with Acura's navigation system.

2004 Acura MDX: New for '04 were head-protecting curtain side airbags and a tire pressure monitoring system. Also, front and rear styling were slightly altered.

2005 Acura MDX: More entertainment features were added for 2005, including standard satellite radio on all models, plus a larger fuel tank. OnStar assistance is also newly standard with the navigation system.

2006 Acura MDX: Revised interior trim for the top-line model heads the short list of 2006 MDX changes.