Acura MDX

The luxury crossover SUV, Acura MDX was first introduced in 2001. It was the first SUV with a small third row of seats, giving it an overall seating capacity of seven. It is available in three packages, Sport, Tech and Entertainment, each with options designed for that particular focus. New for 2008 is a more powerful engine and a longer, wider body structure designed to absorb impact in the event of an accident.

Fast Facts

1. Class: Luxury, SUV
2. Body style: Five door
3. Successor to: Acura SLX
4. Engine: 3.5 liter V6 with VTEC
5. MSRP: $39,995 - 47,795
6. Fuel Efficiency: 15.5-18 mpg
7. Transmission: Five speed automatic
8. Seating capacity: Seven
9. Four wheel drive
10. MDX stands for Multi-Dimensional luXury

Car and Driver Review:

1. Lists the highs for the MDX as its powerful engine, excellent maneuverability, and luxurious features.
2. The only low mentioned is the concern that the car may be a bit too "macho."
3. In road tests, the MDX beat the top eight luxury SUV's in almost every category.
4. Overall, Car and Driver finds that the excellent handling of the MDX makes it a fun vehicle to drive.

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