Acura

Acura MDX

Price $53,250 – $63,450
Fuel consumption 9.6 – 13.2 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 85%(view ratings)
The luxurious MDX sport utility vehicle has been assembled in Canada ever since it first came out in 2001. It has been updated since then and continues to appeal to a varied group of buyers, all of whom appreciate its impressive size and road handling. Its sole drivetrain is comprised of a 3.7L V6 and 6-speed automatic transmission. Other things the MDX has going for it include factory-standard AWD, 18-inch wheels and 7 seats.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 85%
Driving 8/10
Safety 8/10
Interior 8/10
Reliability 8/10
Winter driving 10/10
Comfort 9/10

What's new in 2013

N/A

Pros

  • Very comfortable interior and seats
  • Hold more solid than expected
  • Superb AWD
  • Ground-breaking technology despite its age
  • Lots of factory-standard equipment for the price

Cons

  • Limited third row seating
  • Too many buttons on the console (50)
  • No diesel or hybrid models
  • Automatic gearbox: only six speeds

Recalls

none