Acura MDX (2007 - 2013) Reviews, Pricing & Specs

Excellent vehicle, extremely well designed and built. Fuel economy was reasonable for size and power of vehicle at about 21mpg (mixed use). Best audio system on the market absolutely stunning! Amazing super handling all wheel drive system - great safety while in snow or wet conditions - just superb handling. Lots of room for people (kids) including luggage / supplies / equipment. All around a terrific vehicle!!!Jul 09, 2014

The 2007 is a much better performing vehicle than the earlier models. The handling, acceleration, interior, seating all feel much more like a sports car than a mini van like the 2003. This has come at the cost of interior room and visibility, which have taken a hit. Back seats are really tough except for very small kids, and rear seats are much more confined than in the 2003. About the same mileage 17-18mpgJun 23, 2011

The best thing about the MDX is value. Loaded is standard in every trim level...ex. seat heaters, sun roof, floor mats, etc. Acura just includes them. By the time I equipped other luxury SUV's (BMW & Lexus) with what already came with the Acura, the price didn't compare...a difference of $10K or more! No kidding, try it yourself. Caution, while a loaded Suburban doesn't even compare pricewise, it does have more 3rd row space than an MDX...if that is important to you. The only real choice was whether I wanted navigation or not...I did. Acura navi is functional, easy and far superior to the Chevrolet Suburban and BMW navi systems...not sure about Lexus b/c I didn't try that one out. Have the sales guy demo the navi while on a test drive. Acura's operates the way you would want it to...and anywhere in the nation. Chevy's was terrible and I now know why Germans build cars not computers. BMW felt great to drive, but the price was ridiculous for a similarly equipped vehicle. Acura's V6 is very quick with superior handling. It felt as fast or faster than BMW...Chevy felt powerful, but very heavy with poor handling. MPG - it could be better, but on a recent road trip of 600 miles each way including driving in the Rocky Mountains, I averaged 23 MGP...cruise control set no lower than 65. In town, I get about 17. And these numbers are with Acura's full-time AWD! I don't know I think folks who get less than that are probably the ones who speed up just to get to the next stop-light first. If you have any common sense, you can beat Acura's estimated MPG. Caution...I do live in a pretty flat city...no hills or mountains to contend with on a regular basis. The car is easily the most comfortable I have ever had. I don't go off-roading or mudding, but the AWD is an absolute dream on icy roads on ski trips, and dirt roads and boat ramps at the lake. It has a great ride, seats, A/C in the entire car. The stereo couldn't sound better. The 2nd Row seats have plenty of leg room and even recline for comfort...other adults are always impressed. The 3rd Row seating is tight. It is neither roomy nor comfortable. I would never use it for adult passengers. If 3rd Row is important to you, nothing beats a Suburban. Space in the back is adequate. I usually don't haul much, but I've never needed more space. I don't know about dealer maintenance costs because I leased and bought the all-inclusive maintenance package. I have never needed to do anything other than oil, gas, wiper fluid. But I would rip any new car than was only a year old with regular miles and needed any other maintenance than that. BOTTOM LINE - MDX is the best car I have ever had. MDX was the first SUV I looked at. I thought they were a little too "carpool mom" at first so I looked around. After a couple of months, I came running back. There hasn't been a day in over a year that I wish I had gotten anything else. I would recommend it to anyone without hesitation. If you want the best SUV on the market, this is it. Oct 21, 2008