Used 2012 Acura MDX for sale 

The 2012 Acura MDX is available in a single trim option. The base trim is available at a price of $43,000 and brings in great standard features. The MDX is a midsize luxury SUV and thus offers all the convenience features on the inside along with better exterior features that make your life easy. Here is a list of the key features that are available with the 2012 Acura MDX.

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There is only one trim option to choose from, and thus the Acura MDX is equipped with multiple standard features. Some of them include leather upholstery, tri-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, a power liftgate, and many more. Along with that, there is an option to opt for different packages like Technology Package, Advance Package, and Entertainment package that adds in additional features inside out.

The 2012 Acura MDX is available in a single engine option. The 3.7-liter V6 engine generates around 300 hp along with 270 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission and delivers the power to all the wheels as standard.

This engine setup provides quick acceleration, with 0-60 mph reached in 6.2 seconds. The quarter-mile distance is covered in 15.1 seconds, which is quite decent for a vehicle of this size. The 2012 Acura MDX has a top speed of 137 mph. 

Both the Audi Q5 and Lexus RX 350 provide a similar power output of 270 hp. Even if the Lexus has a slightly bigger 3.5-liter engine, it generates the same power as that of the Audi. But the Audi Q5 with its Tiptronic transmission is quicker in 0-60 mph acceleration at 6.8 seconds, while the Lexus RX 350 is the slowest with 7.6 seconds. Both the Audi and Lexus have a similar top speed of around 140 mph.

The higher power output from the 3.7-liter V6 in the Acura MDX reduces the fuel economy of the vehicle. It provides us with a mileage of 16 mpg in the city, which improves to 21 mpg on the highway. Thus we get a combined mileage of 18 mpg from the 2012 Acura MDX. Along with that, it has a larger 21 gallons of fuel tank capacity, which provides a maximum range of 441 miles.

The 2012 Lexus RX 350 is the most efficient in this comparison with a combined mileage of 21 mpg, while the Audi Q5 is just behind the Lexus with a combined mileage of 20 mpg. Both the Audi and Lexus have a similar fuel tank capacity of 19.8 gallons and 19.2 gallons, which provide a range of 455 miles and 480 miles, respectively.

The interior of the 2012 Acura MDX is one of the most feature-packed in this segment. The center stack sees extensive use of buttons to control all the features along with few controls on the steering wheel as well. The interior is comfortable and spacious for all the passengers. The third-row seats may not be very useful for adults, but they can be used for shorter distances.

The second-row seats are reclining for better comfort, but they make the third-row seats obsolete. The Acura can carry up to 7 passengers inside its cabin, and along with that, provides a decent 15 cu.ft of cargo capacity behind the third-row seat. With both the rear seats folded, the cargo capacity is increased up to 83.5 cu.ft. 

Both the Audi Q5 and Lexus RX 350 can accommodate up to 5 passengers inside the cabin, and thus eliminated the need for third-row seating as available with the Acura MDX. Both of the competitors provide similar spacing inside the cabin and are quite comfortable. The Audi has the lowest cargo capacity of 57.3 cu.ft with rear seats folded, while the Lexus is just behind the MDX with a cargo capacity of 80.3 cu.ft. Here is a list of a few of the interior features that are available with the 2012 Acura MDX:

• Heated eight-way power front seats
• Two-way adjustable driver lumbar
• Power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
• Leather upholstery
• Tri-zone automatic climate control
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror 
• Integrated rearview camera

How is the 2012 Acura MDX SUV’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system available in the 2012 Acura MDX gets a decent amount of features as standard. Some of them include Bluetooth connectivity, auxiliary audio jack, satellite radio, and an 8-speaker sound system.

But there are additional packages like the Technology package and Entertainment package that add better infotainment features. Here is a list of all the infotainment features that are available with the 2012 Acura MDX:

• Bluetooth connectivity
• Auxiliary audio jack
• Satellite radio
• 8-speaker sound system
• 8-inch display (Technology package)
• Navigation system (Technology package)
• Real-time traffic and weather (Technology package)
• 10-speaker Acura/ELS surround-sound audio system (Technology package)
• Digital music storage (Technology package)
• iPod/USB interface (Technology package)

Large wheels, exterior chrome accents, simple lines, and aggressive stance is what make the 2012 Acura MDX stand out from the crowd. The MDX is the heaviest in this comparison with a curb weight of 4,594 pounds. It is also the longest with a length of 192 inches but has a slightly smaller wheelbase of 108 inches.

The Acura is also wider than its competitors and thus has a larger footprint on road. The Acura MDX has a fairly large ground clearance of 8-inches, which provides a better off-road performance.

The Lexus RX 350 is the lightest in this comparison with a curb weight of 4,178 pounds, while the Audi Q5 weighs 4,299 pounds. The Audi Q5 is the shortest in length and height, while the Lexus is narrower. The Lexus also has a shorter ground clearance of 7 inches, while the Audi provides us with a ground clearance of 7.9 inches. Here is a list of all the exterior features that are available with the 2012 Acura MDX:

• 18/19-inch wheels
• Automatic xenon headlamps
• Fog Lamps
• Heated side mirrors
• Power liftgate
• Sunroof
• Privacy glass

The 2012 Acura MDX has received a 4-star safety rating out of 5 from the NHTSA, while the IIHS has given it a ‘Good’ rating in all the test segments. The IIHS has also given the MDX a Top Safety Pick award for the year 2012 in the midsize luxury SUV segment. Thus the Acura MDX is capable of safeguarding the passengers in case of an accident. Along with that, the MDX is equipped with few safety features that improve the safety factor of the vehicle. Here is a list of all the safety features that are available with the 2012 Acura MDX:

• Anti-lock brakes
• Front-seat side airbags
• Side curtain airbags
• Active front head restraints
• Traction control 
• Stability control 
• Trailer stability control
• Forward collision protection

The 2012 Acura MDX is one of the most powerful SUVs in this segment. The 3.7-liter V6 under the hood is powerful and provides great overall performance. The MDX is quick on acceleration but lacks in terms of fuel economy due to the bigger engine. The interior is spacious and can accommodate up to 7 passengers as opposed to only 5 in the competitors. It also provides the maximum cargo capacity and thus is a practical SUV. Thus if you are looking for a powerful and feature-packed SUV, the 2012 Acura MDX should definitely be on your list.