Acura was refreshingly open about the fact that its MD-X concept is the basis for the second-generation 2007 Acura MDX SUV that goes on sale this fall. More aggressive styling, a slight increase in size, and better handling are all promised for the next MDX. Despite showing us the future shape of the ute, Acura was tight-lipped about the powertrain. A safe bet would be a version of Acura???s familiar 3.5-liter V-6 with at least 270 horsepower.
Does the second-gen MDX finally deliver on the promises Acura made with the first?
Rating
Written By mkaresh
Date Written Oct 20 2006
Summary
Six years ago Acura introduced the first MDX, with the promise of an exhilarating driving experience and even nim
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handling in a roomy, three-row SUV. The secret: starting from a minivan rather than a pickup. I...
Strength
Interior styling and materials, handling in aggressive driving, value for the dollar
Weakness
Steering could be more communicative, power-to-weight ratio trails the best, third row access
Bottom Line
Improved exterior styling, excellent interior styling, entertaining handling when pushed, and a lot of features for the price. But still not nimble.
My wife and I purchased the Acura MDX with sport and entertainment package in December of 2006 to replace a 2001 Lexus Rx 300. I also own a Porsche 2002 Porsche 911 and a 2001 BMW 530i. In the past year my wife and I have put about 12k miles on the MDX...
Strength
Drives incredibly well
Great Entertainment/ Navigation system
Very Reliable
Wide middle row
Weakness
Blind spot with certain car seats in middle row
Not Great in snow
Gas Mileage
Bottom Line
Highly recommended for family of 4 or 5 with a dad or mom who likes to drive.
I recently spent some time behind the wheel of the '07 Acura MDX, the same day as also doing the same with the Lexus GX470 and Toyota Landcruiser. In many ways the MDX far exceeds the other two, but falls short in some everyday use ratings. First and...
Test drove the new Acura MDX in early February of 2007. I was very impressed. It didn't feel at all like I was driving an SUV. I had test driven the Honda Pilot about an hour before, and the MDX felt nothing like it. The Pilot felt like a big...
Strength
Sporty & quick. Smooth ride. Didn't feel like a 'big' vehicle.
Weakness
Too many buttons on center stack. Rear visability.
