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2007 Acura MDX
Date Published: 3/07/08

2007 Acura MDX
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MSRP:
$39,995 - 47,795

Invoice:
$36,063 - 43,083

Class:
Premium Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle

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2007 Acura MDX
Expert Rating Summary
Category Base Rating (See All
Ratings)
Premium Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating
Acceleration 6 6.2
Fuel Economy 4 3.6
Ride Quality 6 5.7
Steering/Handling/Braking 6 5.6
Quietness 6 6.5
Controls 8 6.5
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 7.3
Room/Comfort (rear) 6 6.3
Cargo Room 8 7.8
Value within Class 10 5.9
Total Score: 67 61.4
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2007 Acura MDX Review
Fresh styling, more power, and new features highlight the 2007 redesign of Acura's premium midsize SUV. MDX gains 2 inches in wheelbase and overall length vs. the 2001-06 model, but keeps seven-passenger seating. MDX retains a V6 as its only engine, but a new 300-hp 3.7-liter version replaces a 253-hp 3.5. The sole transmission remains a 5-speed automatic. New and standard for '07 is Acura's Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD), which does not include low-range gearing but apportions power between the rear wheels to enhance cornering ability. ABS and antiskid control are also standard. So are front side airbags and curtain side airbags that cover all three seating rows and include rollover deployment. Other standard features: sunroof, leather upholstery, heated front seats, and wireless cell phone link. Options come in three packages. The Technology Package has a rearview camera and a voice-activated navigation system that can display real-time traffic conditions. A Sport Package includes those features plus driver-adjustable suspension. The Entertainment Package contains DVD entertainment, heated 2nd-row seats, and power liftgate.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium Midsize SUVs are similar in size and construction to Midsize SUVs. Most, in fact, are gilded versions of Midsize SUVs; though a few are exclusive upscale designs.

Our Best Buys include the Acura MDX, Cadillac SRX, and Lexus RX. Our Recommended picks are the Mercedes-Benz R-Class and Volvo XC90.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Acura MDX, BMW X5, Chrysler Aspen, and Lincoln MKX.
News
No major near-term changes loom for the just-redesigned MDX. However, a diesel V6 may become available around 2009-10. Parent Honda plans to introduce 4-cyl and V6 "clean diesels" to the U.S. market in that timeframe. Honda prides itself on being the American market's fuel-economy leader, and a diesel MDX would help maintain its lead over other automakers. It would also be more affordable than gas/electric hybrid power, which Honda feels works best in cars, not SUVs.
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