Noise-reduction measures highlight the 2002 Acura MDX, which is derived from parent-company Honda's Odyssey minivan. MDX seats seven and is longer overall than the rival 5-seat Lexus RX 300. Its 2nd- and 3rd-row bench seats fold flat with the load floor. Standard are front side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, rear air conditioning, leather upholstery, heated front seats, 17-inch alloy wheels, and now a rear wiper/washer. A V6 teams with a 5-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive system without low-range gearing. A navigation system is optional. The Touring model adds a power passenger seat, in-dash CD changer, and other features. Both models get thicker windshield glass, added sound-dampening material, reshaped door mirrors, and a repositioned roof rack, all designed to reduce noise levels. Rear child-seat anchors are also added. Honda has introduced a less-expensive version of the MDX as the 2003 Pilot.