Michael Taylor begins his review by noting how Honda / Acura’s design approach has changed over the years from being simple and elegant to the current aggressive and bold. While the current MDX design is in its third model year, it still comes across as crisp, aggressive and bold. Taylor says,  ”It has a thrust-forward bulldog snout of a grill. It has gracefully flared but substantial fenders. The whole design is one that says, “I’m a strong, tough car, but at the same time don’t mistake me for a Suburban or Explorer. I’m more refined.”

The MDX is not only refined on the outside, but the interior coddles you with plush leather and practically every amenity you can expect. The plethora of controls further illustrates Taylor’s point that Acura has shifted from simple to complex; with the steering wheel alone housing 16 buttons. Under the skin is Acura’s 3.7L V6 producing 300 hp, mated to the 5 speed auto.

Overall, while Taylor likes the MDX, he feels it is counter to Acura’s design philosophy. Jump over to TheDay.com to read his review in full.

[Source: TheDay.com]

Having performed a full review of the 2007 MDX, the intro of the new body style, Car & Driver is very familiar with the 4+3 people mover from Acura.  In their May 2007 comparison test of eight luxury SUVs, the MDX took top honors after owning the skidpad, lane change speed, driving position and the quickest 0-60 sprint…all while having the lowest sticker. Not much has changed for the 2009 model year MDX and overall, Car & Driver still considers the MDX “an excellent all-around vehicle”. With that, C & D has gripes that seem to be common during the 2009 Acura model year. On the outside, its the controversial power-plenum grille, and on the inside, its button an overload of buttons on the center stack. In the end, Car & Driver says the 2009 Acura MDX is a vehicle for people who know what they want: everything, and a gaudy chrome beak, to boot. [Source: Car and Driver]