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2010 Acura MDX features a fresh new look

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Khatir Soltani
Changes include updated exterior styling, all-new 6-speed transmission and advanced technology features
Press release
Source: Honda Cananda

TORONTO - The Canadian-built Acura MDX luxury SUV features a fresh new exterior look for the 2010 model year, along with a revised powertrain that includes a new 6-speed automatic transmission, refined V-6 engine, chassis refinements, more comfort and advanced technologies.


"The Acura MDX has been a leader in the Intermediate Luxury SUV segment, with sales up this year, and the new 2010 MDX is designed to strengthen its place in this segment," said Jerry Chenkin, executive vice president, Honda Canada Inc. "The enhanced appearance and new powertrain, along with new customer-relevant technologies, make MDX a leading-edge vehicle choice for Canadians."

The 2010 MDX exterior gets a fresh new look as a result of Acura's signature design front grille, a new front fascia, revised hood, new side sills, a new rear fascia matched with rolled edge polished stainless-steel exhaust finishers, revised taillights with brighter LED lights, many new trim pieces, and standard 19-inch diameter 7-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels on the MDX Elite Package.

Ride and handling have been enhanced as a result of a revised power steering system, stiffer rear trailing arm mounting, body rigidity improvements and reduced overall NVH (noise, vibration and harshness). Acura's exclusive Super Handling All-Wheel Drive(TM) (SH-AWD(R)) system provides confident on- and off-road handling in addition to excellent winter weather performance.

Inside, the 2010 MDX benefits from the expanded use of Milano leather, a new thicker sport steering wheel with racing-inspired paddle shifters, new gauges, easier-to-understand button placement for centre stack functions, power tailgate and upgraded interior trim.

Other available features include ventilated front seats, a new full VGA 8-inch navigation screen, a new rear view camera with three view choices, upgraded rear entertainment system, an enhanced audio system with a dedicated 15-GB hard disk drive (HDD) and USB port connectivity, and more.

Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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