Acura MDX
Acura’s MDX is a well-known three row luxury mid-size crossover introduced by Honda in Japan and Australia in 2000 when the first generation was imported throughout the world as well. Today third generation of MDX has got much fame in automobile industry with its V6 direct injected Variable Cylinder Management engine. It made its way in United States automobile markets too and managed a sale of 51,512 units in 2018 in United States. According to iSeeCars study, the 2019 MDX was declared as the longest keeping luxury vehicle by its owners. It is ranked on number nine among luxury midsize SUV.
The 2019 model of Acura MDX has been redesigned with lots of technological features, offers good gas mileage because it is a good fuel economy, has a composed handling and most specifically all these features are available in a very low price. It is a combination of quality and value. Two trims are available in Acura MDX 2019 model; one is the base model while the other one is hybrid model. The hybrid model has more advanced technology with all-wheel drive system, blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert and leather front seats. It has been cleared from all crash tests done by various IIHS and NHTSA by providing lane keeping assistance system, collision mitigation braking system, adaptive cruise control, air bags and automatic emergency braking system.
Engine and performance of Acura MDX:
The base trim is powered by V6 3.5 liters engine generating a horsepower of 321bhp and torque of 289lb-ft and offering a nine speed automatic transmission. Acceleration of MDX 2019 is very quick and confident, it can accelerate from zero to sixty miles per hour in just 6.9 seconds. Braking system of Acura MDX is very smooth and light as it requires 121 to stop from sixty miles per hour. There are three driving modes available in steering wheel; the normal mode which maintains a balance between precise and feeling light, Sports mode which is best chosen when driving on highways and Comfort mode which is extra light and easy to handle.
The off road capabilities of Acura MDX is also very remarkable because of its all-wheel driving system and it can drive in all type of extreme weather conditions. The hybrid version of MDX is powered by three liters V6 engine and 3 motor hybrid system. One electric motor powers the front wheels while the other two motors power the rear wheels. It can hit to sixty miles in just 5.7 seconds and offers a maximum speed of 143 miles per hour. Overall the hybrid model has an excellent performance at an affordable price. It offers a mileage of 25mpg in city and 28mpg on highways.
Exterior and interior features of Acura MDX:
The 2019 model has been restyled with eye catching twenty inches wide wheels that are gray metallic and machine finished. The Jewel Eye LED head lights with LED daytime running lights on front are beauty of the car. The chrome grille on front has A badge on Acura encrypted on it while the back has illuminated LED tail lights. The Advance package also gives you the facility of LED fog lights, roof rails and body colored lower trim. Eight exterior color options are available in Acura MDX 2019 consisting of black pearl, bronze metallic, silver metallic, gunmetal metallic, fathom blue pearl, modern steel metallic, white diamond and red pearl colors. MDX is 196.2 inches in length, 67.4 inches in height, 77.7 inches in width and has a ground clearance of 7.3 inches.
The interior of Acura MDX is as attractive as the exterior with appealing features. MDX offers a seating capacity for seven passengers. The driving position is adjustable and the steering wheel consist of power tilt telescopic adjustment in it. It is a very spacious car with generous legroom and shoulder room for passengers. Acura MDX offers four packages to its customers including technology package, A-Spec package, Advance Package and entertainment package. The technology package gives you the features like climate control, ten speaker ELS audio system, blind spot detection system, navigation and front and rear parking sensors Along with rear cross traffic alert system. A-spec package will offer ventilated front seats and leather upholstery with all-wheel driving system. Advance package includes Milano leather upholstery, ventilated seats on front, chairs in second row with heated second row and steering wheel, USB ports for second and third row and 360 view camera system. The entertainment package includes eleven speaker system, 110 volt power, heated second row seats and entertainment system for rear seats by a nine inches screen. There are two screens for infotainment system for the passengers that is compatible for Android Auto and Apple car play system. The storage volume of the car is very spacious with cargo capacity larger than the space in three row of luxury car.
Major competitors:
Lexus RX 3550, Volvo XC90, Audi Q7, Infiniti XQ60, Mercedes Benz GLE and Lexus RX hybrid give major competition to the 2019 model of Acura MDX but Acura MDX is available at a very low price as compared to its competitors.
Lexus RX 3550, Volvo XC90, Audi Q7, Infiniti XQ60, Mercedes Benz GLE and Lexus RX hybrid give major competition to the 2019 model of Acura MDX but Acura MDX is available at a very low price as compared to its competitors.
Price of Acura MDX 2019:
The price range of Acura MDX 2019 varies from 44,300 US dollars to 60,050 US dollars.