In the MDX, though, I returned just 15 mpg during my week of driving it in near-perfect weather, so the A/C wasn’t even taxed. I tend to return the city average in almost every car I test-drive due to a heavy mix of bumper-to-bumper commuting traffic and weekend suburban errand-running. The EPA rates mileage at 16/21 mpg city/highway. You’d have to opt for the MKT’s twin-turbo V-6 to get similar excitement, and as for the Enclave… well, a more powerful engine isn’t offered. Unlike others in the class, such as the new Lincoln MKT and Buick Enclave, which feel underpowered with their standard V-6 engines, the MDX exudes some muscle and passes with gusto. Only one engine is offered, but it’s a good one: a 300-horsepower V-6 that’s very spirited. You often have to sacrifice too much ride comfort for sporty handling, or vice versa, but the lack of this compromise is one of the MDX’s strengths. The MDX has a nice combination of spirited handling - partially thanks to Acura’s standard all-wheel-drive system - and ride comfort. That makes for a more enjoyable driving experience. The MDX is comparatively small for a three-row crossover, but that smaller footprint makes it more nimble. Inside, the major change to the MDX is an upgraded navigation system, which comes in a package with an upgraded stereo. The lower bumper also gets thin lower vents that resemble the ones on Acura’s TL sedan, but design changes overall are very subtle. The 2010 MDX gets a new front end highlighted by a slimmer grille that looks more like a beak than a perforated shield, as the previous model’s did. But the company couldn’t make the MDX any bigger, and it’s a snug fit for families - three rows of seats notwithstanding.Įven so, the MDX’s driver comfort, fun-to-drive nature and surprising value keep it competitive in a growing segment. It also receives a slightly new front end that’s less jarring than those on other Acuras. For 2010, Acura’s best-selling crossover - and one of the first-ever luxury crossovers - gets a bit better in terms of interior features and a whole lot better when it comes to technology.

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