The Acura MDX is the best ranking midsize SUV for the excellent combination between luxurious and the solid sporting credentials family vehicle. The 2009 Acura MDX offer smooth handling and high-tech cabin with modified exteriors, new six-speed transmission, as well as revamped interior technology.
The next generation Acura MDX will give a rusty time to its competitors, which mainly include Porsche Cayenne and BMW X5. Till date Acura was more inclined towards the sporty and powerful looks, along with stylish sedans, but they’ve come up with some very different this time with the 2009 Acura MDX, and the 2010 MDX is expected to be even better.
Overall, the 2009 Acura MDX is a well-balanced midsize luxury SUV and since the MDX offers some of both worlds when it comes to performance and utility, alternatives can fall on both sides of the spectrum. If performance and handling are bigger priorities than family hauling, the BMW X5, Infiniti FX35 and Porsche Cayenne are worth taking a look at. Competitors on the family-friendly side of things include the Buick Enclave, Ford Flex Limited and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. The similarly priced Lexus RX 350 is also worth checking out, although it is smaller. But the MDX represents a pretty good middle ground among all these other choices. In keeping with the infomercial theme, it can be yours for a reasonable price.
The old 3.5-liter V6 has been replaced by a new 3.7-liter V6, the largest and most powerful ever in an Acura. Even with its weight – 4,500 pounds being light for an SUV – the MDX has plenty of power. As in 300 horsepower (at 6000 rpm), with a torque peak of 275 lb-ft at 5000 rpm. Inside, the MDX has all of the positive attributes of a crossover – space, versatility, and comfort, plus its own style. The new MDX uses Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure and design. ACE distributes frontal collision forces in a way to preserve the integrity of the passenger cabin. The MDX offers one of the best combinations of a high-tech interior, excellent safety and smooth handling in its class.
