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2008 Acura MDX
Date Published: 5/08/08

2008 Acura MDX
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MSRP:
$40,195 - 47,995

Invoice:
$36,514 - 43,587

Class:
Premium Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle

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2008 Acura MDX
Expert Rating Summary
Category Base Rating (See All
Ratings)
Premium Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating
Acceleration 6 6.1
Fuel Economy 3 3.3
Ride Quality 6 5.9
Steering/Handling/Braking 6 5.5
Quietness 7 6.7
Controls 6 6.2
Details 7 7
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 8 7.5
Room/Comfort (rear) 7 6.5
Cargo Room 9 8.6
Value within Class 10 6.1
Total Score: 75 69.4
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2008 Acura MDX Review
The 2008 Acura MDX gets only minor revisions following its redesign for the '07 model year. This premium midsize SUV seats up to seven and has all-wheel drive. The sole powertrain is a 300-hp 3.7-liter V6 engine and 5-speed automatic transmission. Maximum towing capacity is 5000 lb. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags that cover all seating rows. Standard luxury and convenience features include a sunroof, leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a 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. The 2008 Acura MDX gets a slightly revised navigation system.
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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, Buick Enclave, and Lexus RX. Our Recommended pick is the Volvo XC90.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Buick Enclave.

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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