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Acura MDX - What the Auto Press Says

The MDX continues to offer one of the best combinations of a high-tech cabin and smooth handling in its class. For 2010, it receives much-needed updates, including a new six-speed transmission, modified exterior and new interior technology.

The MDX is priced at the high end of the midsize SUV spectrum, and its features and performance positions it against upscale competition like the BMW X5 and the Porsche Cayenne. "The MDX is arguably the most fun-to-drive, most comfortable and nicest looking car in Acura's range," says Jalopnik - an impressive compliment considering that Acura also builds several sporty, stylish sedans.

The MDX comes in only one trim, but there are several option packages available -- the Technology, Sport and Entertainment, which add varying features. New for 2010 is the Advance package, which adds an adaptive suspension and several safety systems.

• "This SUV has contemporary styling and thoughtful features. MDX is a highly desirable blend of luxury, performance, and convenience. Among its highlights are a strong and surefooted powertrain, good 1st- and 2nd-row seat comfort, and urbane cabin appointments." -- Consumer Guide
• "For a big crossover, the MDX has a surprisingly sporting feel combined with a high level of luxury." -- Autoblog
• "Notwithstanding the underwhelming center stack, this may be your best choice in a medium-large luxury SUV in the seven-passenger class, meaning two rows of decent seating and a third row you wouldn't wish on anyone over five feet tall." - Gear Log
• "We're anxious to see if the MDX's measurables have improved with the new transmission and suspension, and it seems Acura has taken one of our favorite luxury SUVs and made it incrementally better." -- Car and Driver

MDX Performance - 8.9 (Very Good)

The MDX has always received praise for its sporty performance, which has become even more impressive with this year's transmission and handling improvements. "Put together, it makes the MDX both more capable and more refined," says Jalopnik of the upgrades. Read More

MDX Exterior - 7.5 (Good)

The Acura MDX's styling receives an update for 2010 that includes reworked headlamps. But it still features Acura's shield-like grille, which continues to alienate some reviewers. "Although we must say the new look is more glitzy and expressive, especially with the larger 19-inch wheels, the end result is just as funky as most other Acuras," writes Car and Driver. Read More

MDX Interior - 8.4 (Very Good)

The 2010 Acura MDX's cabin is stylish, comfortable and better equipped than ever. However, despite Acura's attempts to better organize the dashboard controls, several reviewers still find the layout confusing. "The interior has been upgraded with a thicker steering wheel, new wood trim, and LED lighting," explains Car and Driver. "Acura says it also made the plethora of center-stack buttons easier to understand, but frankly, we didn't notice-the dash looked as busy and complicated as ever." Read More

MDX Safety - NA

The 2010 Acura MDX does very well in federal government frontal crash tests. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety named the 2009 model "Top Safety Pick" for its good performance in front, side and rear tests and for its standard electronic stability control. New for 2010, the Advance package comes with several innovative safety systems. Read More

MDX Reliability - NA

The 2010 Acura MDX comes with a four-year/50,000-mile limited warranty. Read More