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Review of the 2009 Acura MDX

2009 Acura MDX

Price Range $40,990 to $47,140

suitable for: Diapers
School
Teens

15
City MPG

20
Hwy MPG

7 Seats
3 Rows
2 Latch Connectors
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The MDX has a distinctive look: It’s not your average, boxy-looking SUV. It’s very angular, which makes the MDX look rather aggressive. In fact, if I met the MDX in a dark alley at night, I wouldn’t mess with it.

The angled front grille manages to look a bit menacing, too. I’m not sure if it’s the way the lights are set at the edges of the SUV or the large five-point grille, but the MDX doesn’t have a friendly face. There’s some subtle sculpting on the hood that accentuates the width of the car. The bumper seems a bit out of place with its gray plastic.

The MDX is prettiest from the side, where there are less angular, more elegant lines. The door handles are chrome, and they bring a bit of sparkle that would otherwise be lacking. In the rear, the MDX remains sporty-looking with shaped LED taillights and dual chrome-tipped exhaust.

Getting in and out of the MDX was perfectly easy for me with its keyless entry, doors that open wide and a steering wheel that moves out of the way. My kids had a harder time getting in and out, though. They struggled to open the doors, which required a sharp tug. More than once, I had to help my kindergartener open his door. Because the MDX is an SUV, getting in is an upward movement. For little legs, that can be tough, and the MDX helps out with a flat step-in area, but running boards would have been better. Getting into the third row can be especially difficult since the second-row seats fold but don’t slide out of the way.

SENSE AND STYLE

Family Friendly (Not Really, Fair, Great, Excellent): Excellent
Fun-Factor (None, Some, Good Times, Groove-On): Good Times

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key exterior: Features

    ● Power liftgate
    ● Power glass sunroof
    ● 18-inch alloy wheels
    ● All-wheel drive
    ● Chrome door handles

available exterior: Colors

  • Aspen White Pearl
  • Bali Blue Pearl
  • Billet Silver Metallic
  • Dark Cherry Pearl
  • Formal Black
  • Mocha Metallic
  • Sterling Gray Metallic

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