Acura SLX first generation

Acura SLX first generation
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The Acura SLX first generation (1996–1999): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 3 versions in the United States.

Sold in: United States

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,075–4,380 mm
Width1,650 mm
Height1,800–1,830 mm
Wheelbase2,300–2,650 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

11 complaints for model years 1996–1999. 1 crash

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 3 versions of the Acura SLX first generation

United States 3 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1998–1999V-6, 2MODE CLKUP3.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1996–1997(FFS), 2MODE CLKUP3.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1996–1997(FFS), SIL3.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.