Glitches Push MDX From Love it to Like it

2009 Acura MDX Sport ENT

model as tested $49,650

Test Drove 3/18/09 – 3/30/09
reviewed by Lori Hindman

I’ve always had a crush on the Acura MDX, so getting a week to spend in it was kind of exciting. Of course, no fantasy turns out perfectly, and the reality of the MDX was somewhat less than perfect — as reality often is.

While there were no major struggles, there were enough minor hiccups to push the MDX from “love” to “like.” There were also a few bugs in the voice control system, which made it less than helpful. However, in the end, I was still sad to see this Acura SUV go.

My favorite part of the MDX is definitely the drive. I love all the power of the 3.7-liter V-6 engine, and the amazing handling of its full-time all-wheel drive. An adjustable suspension system lets you choose how you want to experience the road.

Fill-ups are a chore because the MDX requires premium gas and gets an EPA-estimated 15/20 mpg city/highway. My suburban driving involves running up and down a mountain all day; I got 12.2 mpg in combined driving during my week in the MDX, which was a major bummer.

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