1999 Acura SLX Base
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- Photo: 1997 Acura SLX in Cream White-Light Silver Metallic, front left, 08-15-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Acura-SLX by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Acura SLX by LukaCali, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Acura SLX in Cream White-Light Silver Metallic, rear left, 08-15-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1999 Acura SLX Base is a 215-hp 3.5-liter with a 4-speed automatic. It starts at $36,755 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 215 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 230 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm, spinning to a 6,250 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The SLX measures 181.3 inches long on a 108.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,615 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $36,755 ($71,701 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5-liter, 24-valve, DOHC, 75-degree V-6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 215 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 230 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,250 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 4 valves per cylinder, belt and gear-driven, DOHC |
| Bore and Stroke | 93.4 x 85 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4-Wheel Drive (shift-on-the-fly, full- or part-time) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 2.856 (45 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.618 (79 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1 (128 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.723 (176 mph **) |
| Reverse | 2 |
| Final Drive | 4.3 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 22.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with torsion bar springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with coil springs, 0.75 in stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.02 in (26.0 mm) |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.75 in (19.0 mm) |
| Turning Diameter | 38.1 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated, 11.0 in (280 mm) diameter |
| Rear Brake Disc | Ventilated, 12.3 in (313 mm) diameter |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in |
| Tires Front | P245/70R16 |
| Tires Rear | P245/70R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 181.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in |
| Height | 72.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in |
| Front Track | 59.6 in |
| Rear Track | 59.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 43.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,615 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 51% / 49% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.5 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Acura SLX.
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1999 Acura SLX
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Acura SLX. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Tires | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1999 ACURA SLX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.