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35 years of Acura in Canada: 10 Milestone Models

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Vincent Aubé
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Acura MDX – 2000-today

2000 Acura MDX
2000 Acura MDX | Photo: Acura

Needless to say, the automotive industry now revolves a lot around SUVs. The MDX, the brand's first true such model, appeared at the turn of the 2000s, and since then, the big vehicle has become a favourite with Canadian motorists. In fact, the MDX is the reason Acura is still around today, at least if you go by the model's strong sales figures in North America.

The MDX was preceded by the Acura SLX, which was an Isuzu Trooper with luxury added. Although if you don’t remember that model, don’t feel bad: it was never offered north of the Canada-US border, unlike the Isuzu 4x4.

See: 2001 Acura MDX Road Test: Part Sport Sedan, Part Minivan, All SUV

See: 2003 Acura MDX Road Test: The Self-Conscious SUV

See: 2004 Acura MDX Road Test: Mid-Level SUV With High-Level Ability

See: 2005 Acura MDX Road Test: Long-Running Crossover Shines On

See: 2007 Acura MDX Elite Road Test: Swiss Army Knife on Wheels

2010 Acura MDX
2010 Acura MDX | Photo: Acura
2014 Acura MDX, interior
2014 Acura MDX, interior | Photo: Acura
2022 Acura MDX A-Spec, interior
2022 Acura MDX A-Spec, interior | Photo: D.Boshouwers
2022 Acura MDX A-Spec
2022 Acura MDX A-Spec | Photo: D.boshouwers
Vincent Aubé
Vincent Aubé
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