2012 Acura MDX
Starting MSRP $43,030–$52,655
By Cars.com Staff
Cars.com National June 21, 2011Vehicle Overview
The seven-seat MDX luxury SUV has a 5,000-pound tow rating and Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive. It competes against the BMW X5, Lexus RX 350 and Mercedes-Benz M-Class. It has a history of above-average reliability.
New for 2012
There are no significant changes for 2012.
Exterior
The MDX wears Acura's prominent shield grille and has a chiseled appearance overall. Exterior features include:
- Standard 18-inch alloy wheels
- Available 19-inch wheels
- Standard xenon headlights
- Optional auto-leveling xenon headlights
Interior
The three-row MDX can carry seven people in standard leather seats. It has eight-way power front seats, and the driver's seat can remember two settings. Both front seats are heated, with ventilated seats optional. There's also standard automatic three-zone climate control. Interior features include:
- Optional rear DVD entertainment system, power outlet in the center console and heated second-row seats
- Optional voice-recognition navigation system with real-time traffic and rerouting information
- Optional ventilated seats, metallic accents and sport steering wheel
- Optional 10-speaker surround-sound stereo
Under the Hood
The MDX's 3.7-liter V-6 makes 300 horsepower and 270 pounds-feet of torque. Mechanical features include:
- Six-speed automatic transmission with sequential manual shifting
- Super Handling All-Wheel Drive
- Optional active-damping suspension that varies shock-absorber firmness to smooth the ride and control body roll, with driver-selectable Sport and Comfort modes
Safety
Standard safety features include:
- Side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor for all three rows of seats
- Active front head restraints
- All-disc antilock brakes
- Electronic stability system with traction control
- Optional blind spot warning system and active cruise control with collision mitigation feature
Additional Reviews
Cars.com Expert Reviews
| David Thomas | Cars.com National | October 15, 2011 |
| Cars.com Staff | Cars.com National | June 21, 2011 |
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