Acura SLX
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| Acura SLX | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Isuzu |
| Production | 1996–1999 |
| Successor | Acura MDX |
| Class | Full-size luxury SUV |
| Related | Isuzu Trooper |
| Similar | Land Rover Discovery Lexus LX Infiniti QX4 Mercedes-Benz M-Class |
The Acura SLX is a full-size luxury SUV sold by the Acura division of Honda from 1996 to 1999. It is a lightly upgraded Isuzu Trooper released at the same time as the Lexus LX and it was only sold in the US. The SLX was later replaced by the Honda Accord-based Acura MDX in 2001.
The SLX sold poorly and was discontinued after 1999. It is said that sales were affected by bad press when the 1996-1997 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 from 1996 to 1997 had a 3.2-liter V6 gasoline engine with a maximum output of 190 hp and was replaced in 1998 by a 3.5-liter dual overhead cam V6 engine that produced 215 hp.
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