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2007 Acura MDX Elite Road Test

As it pertains to SUVs, 2007 is proving to be a significant year for Acura. They not only launched the RDX, a new model in the compact SUV segment, they extensively reworked the mid-size MDX. As fate and serendipitous scheduling would have it, I recently road test the two vehicles one-after-the-other. The opportunity to consecutively sample both units sharply contrasted the distinctions in their design, operation and demeanor. Each buggy exhibited very different driving dynamics and personality. The RDX is the jackrabbit of the pair while the MDX fulfills the role of graceful heavyweight. Although both of Acura's SUVs are premium-level offerings, the RDX emphasizes performance and sport over comfort and refinement. As expected, the larger and more expensive MDX seeks to spoil with lavish surroundings and limousine-like characteristics. Obviously the two renditions are targeted at completely different markets- count me in the latter.

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2007 Acura MDX Elite Road Test

As it pertains to SUVs, 2007 is proving to be a significant year for Acura. They not only launched the RDX, a new model in the compact SUV segment, they extensively reworked the mid-size MDX. As fate and serendipitous scheduling would have it, I recently road test the two vehicles one-after-the-other. The opportunity to consecutively sample both units sharply contrasted the distinctions in their design, operation and demeanor. Each buggy exhibited very different driving dynamics and personality. The RDX is the jackrabbit of the pair while the MDX fulfills the role of graceful heavyweight. Although both of Acura's SUVs are premium-level offerings, the RDX emphasizes performance and sport over comfort and refinement. As expected, the larger and more expensive MDX seeks to spoil with lavish surroundings and limousine-like characteristics. Obviously the two renditions are targeted at completely different markets- count me in the latter.