Acura SLX
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| Acura SLX | |
| Manufacturer: | Isuzu |
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| Production: | 1996–1999 |
| Successor: | Acura MDX |
| Class: | Mid-size luxury SUV |
| Related: | Isuzu Trooper |
| Similar: | Land Rover Discovery Lexus LX Infiniti QX4 Mercedes-Benz M-Class |
The Acura SLX was a lightly upgraded Isuzu Trooper sold by Acura as a luxury sport utility vehicle beginning in 1996, due to the increasing popularity of SUVs at the time. It was released at the same time as the Lexus LX and it was only sold in the US. The SLX sold poorly (due to its primitive four-wheel drive system and unrefined engine) and was discontinued after 1999. It is said that sales were affected by bad press when the 1995-1997 models were rated "Not Acceptable" by Consumer Reports for their tendency to roll over during testing. In a lawsuit brought by Isuzu against Consumers Union, the court found that some of the magazine's statements showed a "reckless disregard" for the truth. The SLX was later replaced by the Honda Accord-based Acura MDX in 2001.
The SLX from 1996 to 1997 had a 3.2-liter V6 engine that produced 190 horsepower and was replaced by 3.5-liter dual overhead cam V6 engine that produced 215 horsepower in 1998.
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| Sports | NSX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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