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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  a good vehicle - 2004 Acura MDX
  By Bharat - July 21 - 2:00 am

  Love it. No Regrets.

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  I looked for safety and comfort - 2004 Acura MDX
  By bengt - July 21 - 2:00 am

  Safety was the pime component as I shopped for a new SUV. The MDX has the safety features I was looking for. I was also looking for comfort, style and a navigation system. I looked at other brands, but the MDX was the one which met my needs. Other luxury brands in this size car didnt offer the third seat; they also had smaller cargo areas. The navigation system is a fantastic addition; the rear camera used when the car is in reverse, is also a great feature. I love the car!

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  I love my Acura MDX - 2004 Acura MDX
  By Kadepp - July 21 - 2:00 am

  I LOVE MY CAR! I drive 1.5 hours to work and again back home -- at the end of the day I am disappointed when it is time to pull into the garage because the ride has been so great and I am not dog tired from sitting in the drivers seat until 7 pm.

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  Great SUV - 2004 Acura MDX
  By Bob A - July 21 - 2:00 am

  Rides as good as my Lincoln.

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  Fantastic! - 2004 Acura MDX
  By quicksale - July 21 - 2:00 am

  With the NAV System, the Acura MDX is incredible. A Great SUV!

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  we love this car - 2004 Acura MDX
  By mamardo - July 21 - 2:00 am

  We have just purchased this vehicle, but love the way it rides, looks and reacts to your every move. The interior is very luxious and comfortable and has so many wonderful features. It is great to travel with children or dogs as each seat has comfort and spacious. I would reccomned it highly!

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  Power and comfort - 2005 Acura MDX
  By mdx - July 20 - 6:32 pm

  Best vehicle I have ever owned. Would definately get another in the future.

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  2007 MDX a big winner - 2007 Acura MDX
  By zorro - July 20 - 4:36 am

  Great vehicle! Comfortable and sporty ride, easy and very responsive handling (SH-AWD and ADS), very safe feeling vehicle, very good engine power, great Acura ELS Surround sound system (DVD-audio, Dolby prologic II, 10 speakers), very good speech recognition for Navigation, audio systems and Hands Freelink, front and second row seats are the most comfortable we have ridden in. A first class SUV all around with abundant storage and passenger room. Fuel economy on the sticker is very accurate.

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  Unique! - 2007 Acura MDX
  By Vitaliy - July 19 - 4:20 pm

  This car is quite comfortable, with a 300 hp engine. A unique design inside and out. I love driving this car.

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  Great SUV for sedan lovers - 2006 Acura MDX
  By xprepairpro.com - July 14 - 9:21 pm

  I wasnt wanting an SUV, I was really wanting a TL or an RL but room (2 kids now) means the 03 accord wouldnt cut it and the TL/RLs dont have much more room. I have never owned an SUV but have driven a lot at an old job. I didnt like the truck feeling of most SUVs so I didnt think the MDX would be so "car-like". I was quite surprised when I test drove it at the dealer. It had a lot of power and steering was very much like a normal car. I wasnt as attracted to the MDX so much for style. I like it very much, but still have my doubts about the front end. Hearing such good reviews and safety and reliability reports, I drove the MDX off the lot the day I test drove it.