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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  2007 Acura MDX - 2007 Acura MDX
  By Gary Luce - October 11 - 11:53 am

  This is my first Acura and it sure is a pleasure to drive. Handling, braking are superb and rival my wifes Audi A6. The tech package has just about every bell and whistle you can imagine.

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  Great Vehicle - 2002 Acura MDX
  By jsdtbd - October 11 - 2:00 am

  I have read the most recent reviews (from Aug 2003 to present) and I agree, there is a clunking sound with the brakes when changing gears. Concerned me at first but realized it was normal. However, something should be done about it in future models.I have had no problems with paint-thankfully! We did purchase this vehicle based on Consumer Guide. It has met all of our expectations. It is pricey and you will pay full sticker for one. But very enjoyable to drive.

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  Acura MDX - 2003 Acura MDX
  By vcnyc - October 11 - 2:00 am

  The MDX is fun to drive and extremely responsive in harsh weather. It breaks on the dime in rain and snow. The interior is extremely comfortable and spacious. My only disappointment is fuel economy. I am averaging 14 mpg in the city and 20 on the highway.

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  excellen toverall - 2003 Acura MDX
  By blue opal - October 11 - 2:00 am

  Beautiful car has third row, lots of power, dependable good in snow , excelleent daily driver. Pound for pound the BEST suv in its class.

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  good decision - 2003 Acura MDX
  By elcuban - October 10 - 2:00 am

  after been trying diferents SUVs that was the the best decision,looks a superfast vehicule ,i only have 300,its a lot of fun.the navigation sistem is great.all the instrument are excellent,comfort,stabiliy are excellent. thanks

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  MDX Touring with NAV - 2002 Acura MDX
  By RCTANNING - October 7 - 2:00 am

  We researched, and test drove them all. The MDX on our first trip was a dream to drive. The car type ride, performance ,luxury feel, full size, and egonomics sold us. 26 MPG freeway driving. I and friends strongly recommend it.

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  MDX touring w/NAV - 2003 Acura MDX
  By CorpusD - October 6 - 2:00 am

  Overall this vehicle has met my expectations. I was leary at first because I have never owned a japanese build vehicle. However the quality and value for you rmoney are well worth it. The whole family loves it and is perfect for a midsized SUV. The 3rd row seats are also a plus.

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  Why want more? - 2003 Acura MDX
  By GAaliveDRIVE - October 4 - 2:00 am

  This is a vehicle that satisfies in most every area required. Highly competent handling, power, roominess, when combined with the sweet purr of the V6 Honda engine could bring a smile to the most ardent critic. I considered many others before driving the MDX and knew in an instant that this one, although not perfect in every regard, was the one. Come to think of it, what ONE vehicle is perfect in every respect? The answer is NONE of them. The MDX comes as close to doing everything well that Ive encountered.

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  Awsome SUV - 2003 Acura MDX
  By ppg - October 3 - 2:00 am

  Its a great SUV, compared to what we have in the market. The Volvo XC90 fairs well too, but this one has lots of features which the Volvo does not have and costs lots more when you buy the pacakges.

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  SUV for Smart buyers not for name seeker - 2001 Acura MDX
  By Acurate Rating - October 1 - 2:00 am

  This is a vehicle for someone who cares about the quality (and by quality I mean the Consumer Reports, the reliability, the high resale, the inexspensive replacement parts, the excellent highway safety reviews) of a vehicle and not the logo on the hood. If you want to impress the Joneses, buy a BMW or a Mercedes, but if you want a car thats leaps-and-bounds above those names, get this one.