Honda engineers successfully kept exterior noises out of the cabin by using composite seals inside the door panels. The result is a tremendously-quiet, Lexus-like atmosphere on the road.
The cockpit sure is attractive, but the controls and switches on the center stack all look the same and therefore require more attention from the driver.
The automaker claims that the MDX is a "4+3" vehicle, which means that it should comfortably sit four adults: two in the front buckets and two in the second-row bench. Three additional seating positions are available in the third row: one in the middle and two smaller ones on each side.
Ready for summer
The MDX can tow up to 2,268 kilos (5,000 lbs). Moreover, it comes out of the factory pre-wired for trailer connection and equipped with a heavy-duty automatic transmission cooler and a heavy-duty radiator with dual fans. All you need to haul your boat to the lake is a trailer hitch and wiring harness. Any dealer will be happy to make the installation for a slight premium.
Like most of its rivals, the MDX offers high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights that project such a sharp, clear-colored beam that you no longer want to drive a car with ordinary headlights after trying out this Acura.
Meanwhile, the taillights use two dozen light-emitting diodes (LED) for superior brightness and a modern look. Also, they light up much more quickly than traditional incandescent bulbs and will undoubtedly outlast the combined ownership experience of several successive drivers.
photo:Luc Gagné
The cockpit sure is attractive, but the controls and switches on the center stack all look the same and therefore require more attention from the driver.
The automaker claims that the MDX is a "4+3" vehicle, which means that it should comfortably sit four adults: two in the front buckets and two in the second-row bench. Three additional seating positions are available in the third row: one in the middle and two smaller ones on each side.
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| Folding the second- and third-row seatbacks creates a perfectly-flat cargo floor. |
Ready for summer
The MDX can tow up to 2,268 kilos (5,000 lbs). Moreover, it comes out of the factory pre-wired for trailer connection and equipped with a heavy-duty automatic transmission cooler and a heavy-duty radiator with dual fans. All you need to haul your boat to the lake is a trailer hitch and wiring harness. Any dealer will be happy to make the installation for a slight premium.
Like most of its rivals, the MDX offers high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights that project such a sharp, clear-colored beam that you no longer want to drive a car with ordinary headlights after trying out this Acura.
Meanwhile, the taillights use two dozen light-emitting diodes (LED) for superior brightness and a modern look. Also, they light up much more quickly than traditional incandescent bulbs and will undoubtedly outlast the combined ownership experience of several successive drivers.
photo:Luc Gagné
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