2002 Acura MDX Base 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

2002 Acura MDX  Base  0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 2002 Acura MDX Base is a All-wheel drive Sport Utility. It can accommodate up to 7 passengers. It has 5 Doors and is powered by a 3.5L V6 DOHC 24 valves engine which outputs 240 hp @ 5300 rpm and is paired with 5 speed automatic gearbox. The 2002 Acura MDX Base has cargo capacity of 419 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1992 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2002 Acura MDX Base has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include None and None. The front suspension is while the rear suspension is. The car also features a It has as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 262 N.m of torque and a top speed of 228 km/h. The 2002 Acura MDX Base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 8.3 seconds and hits quarter mile at 14.5 seconds. Fuel consumption is 13.8 L/100km in the city and 10.2 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 48,000

Name Base
Price $ 48,000
Body Sport Utility
Doors 5 Doors
Engine 3.5L V6 DOHC 24 valves
Power 240 hp @ 5300 rpm
Number of Seats 7 Seats
Transmission 5 speed automatic
Cargo Space 419.0 L
Maximum Cargo Space 419.0 L
Wheel Type
Series MDX
Drivetrain All-wheel drive
Horsepower 240 HP
Torque 262 N.m
Top Speed 228 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 8.3 s
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption (City) 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption (Highway) 10.2 L/100km
Gear Type auto
Weight 1,992 KG
Brand Acura
Model MDX
0-400m (Quarter Mile) 14.5 s
0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed 140.3 km/h
0-800m (Half Mile) 27.2 s
0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed 157.9 km/h
Modifications (MODS)
Modifications Cost $ 0

2002 Acura MDX 0-60 MPH!! VTEC

2002 Acura MDX Used Price Estimates

Estimates based on a driving average of 12,000 miles per year
Used Condition Trade In Price Private Party Price Dealer Retail Price
Outstanding $ 1,500 $ 2,316 $ 2,739
Clean $ 1,371 $ 2,117 $ 2,508
Average $ 1,115 $ 1,720 $ 2,046
Rough $ 858 $ 1,322 $ 1,584

A bland but otherwise utterly capable and perfectly useful SUV.

Acura may be late to the SUV party, but it's decided to come dressed to the nines with a uniquely transformable interior wrapped in an angularly attractive skin supported by a four-wheel independent suspension and 17-inch alloy wheels.

With its standard 240-horsepower 3.5-liter VTEC V6 (which meets ULEV regulations nationwide) and electronically controlled five-speed automatic transmission, the MDX delivers better performance than many of its competitors. With an estimated EPA rating of 17 city and 23 highway, the MDX is also one of the most fuel-efficient SUVs in its class.

Power travels to the wheels through Acura's Variable Torque Management (VTM) full-time four-wheel-drive system, which uses sensors to determine the vehicle's dynamic position and transfers engine torque to the wheels with the most grip. Unlike conventional automatic 4WD systems, Acura's proactively distributes engine torque during acceleration before wheel slip occurs. Unlike a Mercedes ML320, the MDX doesn't have a 4WD-low gear range, and the trailer towing capacity is low (at 3,500 pounds) for its class.

In terms of appearance, the MDX includes Acura's signature pentagon grille, clean headlamp treatment and sharply chiseled front fascia, but with a muscular look appropriate to an SUV. Some of us find the bulky nose a bit off-putting, but from most viewpoints, the MDX is quite a looker. We like to think of it as a luxury off-road minivan that you can take through the brush all day, and the valet will still front-line it for you when you reach Spago for lunch.

Inside, the MDX features second- and third-row seats that split and fold flat into the floor, creating an interior that can be easily reconfigured from seven-passenger hauler (though we wouldn't recommend trying to cram adults into the third row) to a flat-floor Home Depot runner in a matter of seconds. Large, flowing shapes dominate the instrument panel and center console, which is highlighted by woodgrained trim.

The MDX comes with a comprehensive list of standard equipment, including leather seating surfaces (on first- and second-row seats), eight-way power and heated front seats, side airbags for front passengers, keyless entry, power moonroof, automatic climate control and a multi-function digital trip computer.

Opt for the Touring Model and the front seat positions become linked to the key fob remotes, plus you get a 200-watt Acura/Bose stereo with in-dash six-disc CD changer as well as a handy roof rack. An optional DVD navigation system, mapped for all the 48 contiguous states, is also available.

Like most other Acuras, and Hondas, for that matter, the MDX is meticulously engineered to serve a specific purpose, much like a good set of Craftsman tools. There is no doubt that this attribute is attractive, as evidenced by Honda's sales successes over the years. But the MDX is not given to whimsy or flair. Consumers desiring a more impudent SUV should look elsewhere.

2002 Acura MDX Base Exterior Colors

Deep Mahogany Pearl
Mesa Beige Metallic
Nighthawk Black Pearl
Starlight Silver Metallic

2002 Acura MDX Base Interior Colors

Ebony Interior
Saddle Interior

2002 Acura MDX Engines

Engine Standard in Trim Power Torque Fuel Consumption - City Fuel Consumption - Highway 0-100 km/h Quarter Mile Half Mile
3.5L V6 DOHC 24 valves Base 240 hp @ 5300 rpm 262 N.m 13.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km 8.3 s 14.5 s 27.2 s
3.5 L V6 SOHC 24 Valves Base 240 hp @ 5300 rpm 262 N.m 13.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km 8.3 s 14.5 s 27.2 s

2002 Acura MDX Trims

2002 Acura MDX Previous Generations

2002 Acura MDX Future Generations

Acura MDX Overview and History

The first generation Acura MDX was launched in 2001, targeting the Premium SUV sector of the North American market.
The Japanese  seem to have all the traits of engineering-passionate mythical phoenix birds descendants. After having risen from the ashes of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Second World War nuclear bombings, the island dwellers leaped into a full-scale both intrinsic and outer reconstruction process that would later catapult them as a leading force on the international auto-market. 1986 was the year when Japanese engineers unleashed their newly formed Acura division of 4 wheeled katanas against the frail armies of western technology.

Soon after the attack was initiated, early models of Acura vehicles quickly took over vast US car market shares on the road to victory. The spark triggered a mass techno-religious conversion among car buyers who quickly turned to the new Eastern alternatives - who have accurately hit the niche American builders had failed to fill: the luxury market.

Acura was born as the rich child of the elder Honda father-brand and quickly became the driving force that would change customers' perception of Asian motorized artisanship. The package Acura delivered to the US after Honda had spent 10 ears of research consisted of only two models: the Legend and the Integra. The road-runner pair had enough success overseas to compel competing Asian brands into sending their own troops to the US. Thus, Toyota sent a wave of hostile novelty and improvements with their newly created luxurious Lexus brigade and Nissan joined the party by flaunting a new shiny infant-brand, the Infiniti.

Although Acura had already managed to integrate the legend of better Asian automobiles into US consumer minds through the V6-powered Legend sedan and the sleek, sharp Integra, it was yet to display all of its arsenal. As soon as the 90's came, four years after the brand had reached American territory, it delivered a crushing blow to luxurious-sports car competitors: the NSX. An acronym for  a science-fueled battle cry that translated as 'New Sports eXperimental', the NSX quickly became a cheaper and fun alternative to costly European counterparts such as the ones delivered by German and Italian manufacturers like BMW and road-cruising and racing supremacists Ferrari.

Not only did the NSX strike a weak spot, but it also garnered appreciation as being the first series car made entirely of aluminum. Despite its early success, Acura entered some mid 90's dark ages as a result of reported poor design choices and failure to rejuvenate the already existing line of models. By 1996, the Legend and Integra names were dropped and replaced with parsimonious alphanumeric tags as part of a new naming nomenclature that would drag the entire brand to a mild maelstrom of confusion. Subsequent model improvements and quasi-subtle Lexus design forgery plunged Acura into temporary platitude, despite its engine power upgrades to more than 200 hp on 1996's 3.5 RL - the reinvented Legend.

The knockdown effect would not last for long though, as the beginning of the 21st century brought Acura to a fresh start with the introduction of several redesigned models, such as the 1999 Acura 3.2 TL, engineered as a challenger against competition's wheeler-troopers, such as the Lexus ES, Infiniti l30 and the the BMW 3-series. Despite having failed to dominate its foes, the 3.2 earned much acclaim due to its consumer attractiveness that was the result of a balanced blend of luxury, sportiness and competitive pricing.

In a matter of years, Acura took on SUV territory with the MDX and continued to sustain the rise of its machines with new accomplishments and faster, better units at the exiting factory gates. In fact, Acura is currently leading a full-scale take-over, with the brand having reached Chinese markets only two years ago and plans for breaking into the former USSR compound by the end of 2008.

2002 Acura MDX Consumer Reviews

ejectionspinach, 01/06/2014
LOVE LOVE LOVE this 2002 ACURA MDX TOURING
I drove this, loved the looks of it, and it has 187,000 and counting. I would buy another one just like it...got it at 54000 at dealer certified and have had no issues whatsoever. I love my Acura. My only question...I just drove to work and for the first time I clicked the four wheel drive VDX button, how can you tell if it goes off...I clicked it and no change...got me to work in 13 inches of snow...
primppicalo, 04/18/2012
Don't be a Dummy from 3 Transmissions
Bought this MDX new with all options. At 55,000 had the transmission replaced using my extended warranty (1 month shy of expiration and any work done under the warranty or extension it is only good thru the end of the extension date, meaning I only had one month of warranty on the new transmission). This transmission died at 88,000 mi. 6k replacement from the dealer, which was whittled down to 2 thousand. This car has been babied thru the dealer servicing since purchase. Service managers admit the design is faulty. And mentioned I was lucky to get this much use before the transmissons died ! DO NOT PURCHASE THIS CAR USED !!! YOU WILL HAVE A PROBLEM !!!
gongwood, 12/29/2010
Worried after reading......
I love my MDX. I am worried now that I have read the significant issues people have had with their transmission. I pray that I will not. I have over 163,000 miles on my car now and have never had any major issues. I changed the timing belt just to avoid future problems when I did a major maintenance. I will say with regard to safety that this vehicle has been safe. I have six children and I have had several people hit me and I rear ended someone once. The only damage to my car were mere scratches. It is built like a tank. Maybe I will be one of the lucky ones but so far I cannot complain. This is the best car that I have ever driven.
portbillet, 03/06/2009
02 MDX
The MDX has been great although the 02 is well known for transmission failure. Mine gave out at 60K. There are hundreds and hundreds of similar stories, even at much lower mileage levels. You will here a "burr"ing sound between 40 - 50 MPH while traveling in 5th gear. Talk to your dealer and to Acura customer service in order to get a new transmission heavily discounted or best case, for free, even when you are out of warranty.
balearicventricle, 05/24/2019
2002 Acura MDX
"Great Commuter SUV"
Reliable, sturdy, well equipped, was ahead of its time in some creature features back in 2002. I drive it daily in Denver traffic. Great older car.
seventeeninternet, 03/12/2019
2003 Acura MDX
"Good car for dessert, rides like truck"
Rides Like a truck
gillsgraphic, 12/11/2018
2006 Acura MDX
"Love this SUV"
This SUV is great! It’s very comfortable, reliable and just all around a good vehicle. It has Bluetooth to connect to your phone. It works great in the snow and sand. It has great miles per gallon, Great for road trips! It seats seven people. It has rear A/C and heat. It’s great for a mom who has kids!

2002 Acura MDX Base Specifications

Base Comfort and Convenience

Single CDIn-dash 6-CD

Base Dimensions

3rd Row Headroom921 mm
3rd Row Legroom745 mm
Cargo Capacity419 L
Curb Weight1992 kg
Front Headroom963 mm
Front Legroom1055 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity72 L
Height1811 mm
Length4789 mm
Rear Headroom990 mm
Rear Legroom959 mm
Wheelbase2700 mm
Width1955 mm

Base Mechanical

Drive TrainAll-wheel drive
Engine Name3.5L V6 DOHC 24 valves
Transmission5 speed automatic

Base Overview

BodySport Utility
Doors5
Engine3.5L V6 DOHC 24 valves
Fuel Consumption13.8 (Automatic City)10.2 (Automatic Highway)
Power240 hp @ 5300 rpm
Seats7
Transmission5 speed automatic
WarrantiesBumper-to-Bumper60000/km, 36/Months Emissions130000/km, 96/Months Powertrain100000/km, 60/Months Roadside Assistance60000/km, 36/Months Rust-throughUnlimited/km, 60/Months

Base Safety

3rd Row Seat BeltsCenter 3-point
Anti-Lock Brakes4-wheel ABS
Anti-Theft AlarmNone
Brake Type4-wheel disc
Child Seat AnchorNone
Child-proof LocksNone
Driver AirbagNone
Front Seat BeltsHeight adjustable, pre-tensioner
Ignition DisableNone
Panic AlarmNone
Passenger AirbagNone
Rear Seat BeltsCenter 3-point
Side AirbagNone

Base Suspension and Steering

Front TiresP235/65R17

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I have owned and still have a 2009 Kia amanti it is now 2024 I have 51000 miles on this car excellent handling in all weather except ice and deep snow very fast in traffic I think the handling is tight and responsive. My spouse has driven this on the interstate frequently and the first thing he did was get it up to 220 mph at this speed is floaty but under 80 mph just a pleasure to drive *****
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