Overview & Reviews

The Acura MDX is a midsize luxury SUV with a carlike unibody platform and three rows of seats. The original MDX bowed in 2001, at a time when most competitors still featured body-on-frame construction and the term "crossover" was but a glimmer in some marketer's eye. Since then, Acura has maintained the MDX's family-friendly packaging, including standard seven-passenger seating, while spicing up the recipe with various styling, performance and handling enhancements. In typical Acura fashion, every MDX comes well equipped, with options generally limited to a few choice features bundled into packages.

New or used, the Acura MDX stands out for its comfort, versatility and refinement. It's one of our top recommendations for a family-oriented luxury crossover SUV. In reviews, we've found the MDX to be a polished performer, as it remains one of the more engaging luxury crossovers to drive and also provides a commendably supple ride. Weak points include cramped third-row accommodations for adults and less sumptuous interior appointments than in some rivals, though the MDX's strong resale value offers ample compensation.

User Reviews:

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  Happy MDX owner - 2003 Acura MDX
  By SUVX XX - July 14 - 7:00 am

  I have researched a few other SUVs (Lexus, BMW, Mercedes, Infinity) before making the decision and I dont regret buying the MDX. It has been very fun to drive, comfortable, powerful and dependable. It handles very nice in the snow and it has plenty of power when you need it. It is also very smooth and quiet.

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  Love My MDX - 2003 Acura MDX
  By MDX King Seattle - July 13 - 2:00 am

  After doing all of my research and finding out from the Acura dealers, they will work on any Canadian vehicles, I went ahead and purchased my 2003 MDX Touring Edition from Platinum Wholesale Autos, I saved about $4,000 dollars from the best Dealers price. Kurt the Internet manager made it so easy, I never even met him until the day I picked up my MDX. I love my MDX even if it did come from Canada, dont they all!?!?

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  New Acura MDX purchase - 2005 Acura MDX
  By apj9319 - July 13 - 1:28 am

  Bought it for my wife after testdriving and researching ML350 (2006), X5 3.0, RX330 and LR3 V8. Best value for money in the segment. Although the interior quality, fit/finish and "status factor" is obviously inferior to others in the class and so also is the ride quality, its a compromise worth making in the light of better acceleration (especially in the passing range) than the others, initial cost for comparably equipped models, projected 5 year cost of ownership, reliability and versatility.

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  a quality drive - 2005 Acura MDX
  By George Pado - July 10 - 11:57 am

  This is absolutely the best vehicle I have ever driven. The MDX touring package has all the bells and whistles anyone can want in an SUV. A little pricy compared to some other SUVs but well worth the money. Acceleration is fast and smooth, with a very quiet ride.

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  Acura MDX - 2005 Acura MDX
  By McGinnisRohe - July 10 - 9:33 am

  Love everything about this car except the amount of wind noise on the highway. The navigation system is by far the best in the industry. I have friends with three other systems and they all envy this one for ease of use.

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  Couldnt ask for more. - 2004 Acura MDX
  By minnie - July 7 - 5:23 pm

  Good acceleration, extremely stable handling, slightly less poorer milage than expected, excellent fit and finish. This car has been extremely reliable and has amazing safety statistics.

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  COMPETITION???? NONE!!!!!!! - 2005 Acura MDX
  By sftonykim - July 7 - 4:21 am

  I just bought my 05 MDX w/NAV & DVD Ent. on 4th of July. I had and still do have Lexus 300 for the past 4 years and theres just no comparison. I wanted to buy a 7 passenger seating and was looking at Lexus GX470 and MBZ ML500. Compared all the vehicles by its features, comfort, gadgets/technologies, options, hp, torque, styling, and value.... with two hands WAY DOWN, MDX came out ahead. Theres just no way that MBZ ML500 nor Lexus GX470 could compete. Both MBZ & Lexuss rear/back passenger seats are installed on the side of the trunk space....so inconvenient! If you want the BEST SUV, MDX is way to go. Dont even waste your time shopping around!

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  2nd time around - 2005 Acura MDX
  By bobfir - July 6 - 8:27 pm

  When my lease came up on my 2001 MDX I looked at everything in the Luxury class and just couldnt find another car that I liked any better. As a Real Estate broker I needed a SUV that was confortable in the back as well as the front. The reclining back seats are much better than the straight up and down seating in many other models. The NAV system is the best in fuction of any I have seen. ONSTAR and XM are also a great addition to the older model. The best car I have ever had (my 2001 MDX) got better.

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  Awesome - 2007 Acura MDX
  By slysy11 - July 4 - 2:13 am

  I picked up the car in Feb and after 1 month of driving I still absolutely love the car. It drives very smooth, I have the dvd player and navi, and both are very user friendly. I am constantly getting compliments on it and I would purchase this car again if i had to do it again! I used to drive a mercedes c240 2005, but this is much much better!

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  Love returning to my MDX after a flight. - 2001 Acura MDX
  By herzjb - June 29 - 6:09 pm

  Love this car. I have 60,000 miles on it now. Dealer has fixed second gear under warranty via recall. Ride and performs like a car. Sturdy interior. Plenty of cargo space, cup holders and power outlets. Good entry level sound system.