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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  2003 mdx - 2003 Acura MDX
  By mdx by al - May 24 - 10:00 am

  great suv. tested the lexus, bmw, ford, gmc ect. no question for the money the mdx is the hands down favorite. ride is execellent, the quality is first rate.

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  Quality - 2003 Acura MDX
  By mr c. - May 24 - 10:00 am

  Just a great car to drive

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  BacktoAcura - 2004 Acura MDX
  By BacktoAcura - May 11 - 2:00 am

  Drove SUVs for years. Wanted a more "car-like" & better refinement. Drove Infiniti FX...RX 330...Hylander MDX was the best value & refinement for the $$. Turned in my QX4...tired of the bumpy ride & cramped quarters. MDX superior ride...engine...interior..etc. Acuras quality & in my case..."Welcome Home" as I had driven Legends years ago was refreshing!

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  Acura MDX - 2004 Acura MDX
  By kevinRO - May 6 - 10:00 am

  Fantastic vehicle with a lot of fun gadgets. Drives very nice.

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  BEST SUV EVER - 2002 Acura MDX
  By Dan Carlton - May 4 - 10:00 am

  I Looked for over a year and love this car. for the money it is the best bang for the buck. Thanks Keyes Acura in Van Nuys California.. They deliver.

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  2001 mdx - 2002 Acura MDX
  By GN - May 4 - 10:00 am

  Has drivability problems: Engine hesitates slightly when first started, engine cold, going approx. 20 MPH When engine is at full temp., and parked for approx. a half an hour, it will not start. It takes 3 to 4 tries and then starts and runs w/o a hitch. This has happened twice within 5 months. 11,000 miles on it. Acura dealer cannot help. Also DVD does not have all eastern cities in detail such as Naples, FL

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  2001 Acura MDX - 2002 Acura MDX
  By Rufus - May 4 - 10:00 am

  As a family of four, plus a dog, we have found the MDX to be satisfactory in meeting everyones requirements. The towing ability more than handles our ski boat. When we need extra room for long trips, we use a roof mounted carrier. The car handles just as well with the carrier on top. The only performance drawback is the uneven accelaration up hills. It seems to downshift frequently when faced with any grade of more than a minor degree.

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  acura suv fun to drive - 2003 Acura MDX
  By Maria Santos - April 27 - 2:00 am

  this is one of the best svus I ever drove

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  New MDX - 2003 Acura MDX
  By MyMDX - April 22 - 2:00 am

  Just picked up my new MDX. What a fantastic car, comfortable seats and plenty of space. Trade in my 2000 TL w/nav, this car is even more comfortable on the highway!

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  Not a minivan - 2007 Acura MDX
  By New to Acura - April 19 - 3:53 am

  I told my wife the MDX had seating for 7, and she said we bought a minivan. I dont think so. With the more aggressive styling, and exceptional handling, this absolutely will not be confused with a van. While not in the SUV class of my old 4Runner, Ive come to the conclusion my time spent off-roading is in the past. For the streets, you cant do better. The fit and finish is excellent, there is little road noise, and electronic capabilities (Nav, voice, and sound systems) of the car are outstanding.