NewCar101.com Car Review: 2005 Acura MDX

The MDX ranks well above average for the crossover SUV class.
The engine is powerful and refined. The transmission shifts
smoothly. Acceleration can keep an aggressively driven MDX ahead
of some sports cars. Handling is secure and although lean during
brisk cornering is quite noticeable, it is not unsettling. The
ride is firm, meaning that few bumps will escape the attention
of driver or passengers, but still acceptable. For adults, the
MDX is roomy and comfortable in the front seats and satisfactory
in the second row. The standard split and folding third row
seats are for children. Carrying seven passengers leaves little
room for cargo.

Conclusion: Sharing its body structure and engine (but not the
horsepower rating) with the similar Honda Pilot, buyers should
ask themselves whether the Acura nameplate is worth the extra
money. A fine performer, the MDX nonetheless loses to the Pilot
when the purchase price is considered