Acura SLX

Acura SLX

Manufacturer	Isuzu Motors
Also called	Chevrolet Trooper Honda Horizon Holden Monterey Holden Jackaroo Isuzu Bighorn Isuzu Trooper Opel Monterey Vauxhall Monterey
Production	1996–1999 (chassis DJ5)
Assembly	Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan
Successor	Acura MDX
Class	Mid-size SUV
Body style	4-door SUV
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive
Engine	3.2L 190 hp V6 (1996-97) 3.5L 215 hp V6 (1998-99)
Transmission	4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	108.7 in (2,761 mm)
Length	183.5 in (4,661 mm) (1996-97) 187.8 in (4,770 mm) (1998-99)
Width	72.4 in (1,839 mm) (1996-97) 72.2 in (1,834 mm) (1998-99)
Height	72.2 in (1,834 mm)
Related	Isuzu Trooper

The Acura SLX was a mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) sold by the Acura division of Honda from 1996 to 1999. It is actually a re-badged lightly upgraded Isuzu Trooper and it was only sold in the United States. The SLX was later replaced by the Honda Odyssey-based Acura MDX in 2001. The Honda Pilot was an SUV that was also based on the Odyssey-derived MDX platform.

The SLX received a restyled front end for the 1998 model year, but continued to sell poorly and was ultimately 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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