2011 Acura MDX Luxury Midsize SUVs

Acura MDX Luxury

The 2011 Acura MDX Luxury Midsize SUVs.
The MDX performs admirably for a seven-seat SUV and includes a luxurious and high-tech interior. The Acura MDX should appeal to a wide range of people. Consumer Guide says the MDX has contemporary styling and thoughtful features.  A highly desirable blend of luxury, performance, and convenience. On the road, the shines with its powerful V6 engine. Acura’s Super-Handling All-Wheel drive system is standard, and the Acura MDX does well in crash tests.

Inside, reviewers like the MDX comfortable first and second row seats.  Checks off its family car requirements by having three sets of LATCH connecters for car seats in the second row. Just know that all-wheel drive RX only undercut the Acura MDX by about $3,000.

It has a standard third row seat and a lower price tag than the MDX. The Acura MDX has a standard V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is also standard.

Much of the fun-to-drive quality relates to Acura's so-called Super Handling all-wheel-drive system. For the money, the 2011 Acura MDX makes a lot of sense. The MDX is available in one trim level. The Advance package includes all Technology items and adds 19-inch wheels, an adaptive suspension, adaptive cruise control, and a blind-spot warning system, the Collision Mitigation Braking System, auto-leveling headlamps, a sport steering wheel and ventilated front seats. The Entertainment package, which can be added to the Technology or Advanced packages, adds a rear-seat entertainment system and heated second-row seats.

The 2011 Acura MDX is powered by a 3.7-liter V6 that produces 300 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission and Acura's Super-Handling all-wheel-drive system are standard.

When properly equipped, the MDX maximum towing capacity is 5,000 pounds. Standard safety equipment for the 2011 Acura MDX includes antilock disc brakes with brake assist, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags, active front head restraints and stability control with a stabilizing feature for trailer towing. The MDX cabin is a technology-lover's dream.  Is pretty spacious for a three-row midsize luxury crossover SUV.

The 2011 Acura MDX SUV features a new V6 engine and the versatility and performance that one expects from Honda’s luxury brand.

The new throttle system and the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) provide excellent acceleration and vehicle control. Here are specs we know so far on the 2011 MDX:

Interior Features
Entertainment features include the Acura Premium Audio System with seven speakers delivering 253 watts of power. Other audio systems include a 6-disc CD player and speed-specific volume control that compensates for audio gain.

Exterior Features
the steering wheel is tilt adjustable with power steering and cruise control. The automatic climate control system links to the Acura Navigation System’s GPS receiver to provide continuous information on the orientation of the vehicle relative to the sun.

Performance
Honda has not confirmed any changes under the hood for the 2011 Acura MDX. Should the offer a diesel option for 2011, buyers can expect radically improved fuel economy.

Road Test
Early road testing of the new Acura MDX indicates that this luxury SUV has good acceleration on the highway, and that the powerful engine responds well to driver control.