2010 Acura MDX - Review

Viknesh Vijayenthiran

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Acura has updated its MDX for the 2010 model year, with a number of styling, performance, and technology updates to keep it fresh against its rivals. The big SUV keeps its versatile seven-passenger, three-row layout but sports a new exterior look, a revised powertrain, several chassis refinements, more comfort features and a longer standard equipment list.

The MDX may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, especially when it comes to off-roading, but it’s still an entertaining vehicle to drive and, despite some odd exclusions on the features list, a supremely confident family vehicle with an excellent safety record. Pricing starts at roughly $43,000 and stretches beyond $50,000 for fully loaded versions. TheCarConnection.com accepted travel expenses to an Acura-sponsored event to produce this hands-on road test.

Visually, the seven-passenger 2010 MDX receives more aggressive styling in the form of new front and rear bodywork, a new front grille and numerous new trim...

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Specs: Select a Trim

AWD 4-Door (5)	MSRP	Invoice	MPG City	MPG Hwy
AWD 4-Door Specs	$42,230	$38,776	16	21
AWD 4-Door Technology Pkg Specs	$45,905	$42,108	16	21
AWD 4-Door Advance Pkg Specs	$51,855	$47,504	16	21
AWD 4-Door Technology/Entertainment Pkg Specs	$47,805	$43,831	16	21
AWD 4-Door Advance/Entertainment Pkg Specs	$53,755	$49,227	16	21