Acura MDX Reviews 2013

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Motorscore: 81.2/100

(average score, based on 25 reviews by professional car critics)

This car is ranked #29 out of 242 cars listed here. (What Is This?)

MSRP: $39,994 - $52,655
Efficiency (City): 16
Seats: 6 - 7
Efficiency (HWY): 21
  • Strong acceleration, even with a full load
  • Sporty handling without a sacrifice in ride
  • Attractive styling inside and out
  • Rearward visibility is obscured by the back pillar
  • Instrument panel layout is overly complex
  • Lacks high-tech options such as adaptive headlamps or laser cruise control

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The Critics' Acura MDX Reviews

View Reviews for years 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
66 / 100
Despite good handling prowess, we don't think it's worth the toll on ride quality exacted by the adjustable suspension on Advance models.
HowStuffWorks
66 / 100
Advance models with the suspension in Sport mode shine here, exhibiting good control of body lean and sharper steering response than with the base suspension.
HowStuffWorks
60 / 100
We found the MDX a very welcome long-weekend companion, with enough room for the occasional back-seat wardrobe change, space for plenty of gear, decent performance and fuel economy, and generally comfortable driving.
Cnet Reviews
70 / 100
Rather than the somewhat delicate, beak-nosed vehicle of the past, this one's squarish stance and big air scoops made it look like a hardened criminal.
Wayne Cunningham Cnet Reviews
70 / 100
This physical powerhouse is also a tech powerhouse, with an array of safety technology to keep you and your six passengers entertained on roads less twisty.
Antuan Goodwin Cnet Reviews
87 / 100
The 2012 Acura MDX’s interior is high-tech and high-class, but because of all that technology, its controls are confusing.
USNews
86 / 100
Longer, lower and wider than the more conservative-looking model it replaces, the 2007 MDX's sculpted exterior is both bolder and richer-looking.
USNews
92 / 100
Designers got it right with comfortable seating and a stylish appearance -- but the control layout still continues to disappoint some.
USNews
89 / 100
The MDX has always received praise for its sporty performance, which has become even more impressive with this year's transmission and handling improvements.
USNews
89 / 100
The Acura MDX doesn’t win a lot of points for its unconventional looks.
USNews
82 / 100
The second row seats are among the most comfortable I have sampled in any SUV.
Rob Rothwell Auto123.com
75 / 100
It stands out from the pack with eccentric styling that marks a radical departure from the previous model.
Luc Gagné Auto123.com
85 / 100
The first five gears are relatively short for good acceleration and economy around town.
Charles Renny Auto123.com
80 / 100
Whether you're in the front seat, middle row or all the way at the back, you've got yourself a comfy seat.
Miranda Lightstone Auto123.com
81 / 100
Pushed, the engine sounds good, the transmission shifts cleanly, and it’s all very buttery and refined.
Justin Pritchard Auto123.com
80 / 100
With its V-6 engine coupled with a six-speed automatic, the MDX is surprisingly fast and fun to drive, but not as capable at towing and off-road driving as other SUVs.
Automotive.com
80 / 100
The 2012 Acura MDX carries on its role as a lavishly equipped, sporty family hauler that can still manage to sip gas.
Automotive.com
90 / 100
When it comes to ergonomic bungles, nothing comes close to the replacement of Acura's exceptional touch-screen control and navigation system display with the knob interface from the RL flagship sedan.
Joe Wiesenfelder Cars.com
94 / 100
It's top rated in crash tests and has a history of above-average reliability.
Cars.com
91 / 100
The perfectly practical MDX is also one of the most powerful, most tech-savvy V6 SUVs on the road.
Kelley Blue Book
81 / 100
Power, performance and usability make the 2012 Acura MDX an unusually capable premium midsize SUV.
Kelley Blue Book
80 / 100
The MDX’s 3.7-liter V-6 engine is a gem, with strong acceleration and impressive passing power making the MDX one of the most capable crossovers in its class.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran MotorAuthority
88 / 100
The Acura MDX is an all-star in safety, with top results in all U.S. crash tests, ranking as one of the most secure vehicles of any type.
Marty Padgett TheCarConnection.com
86 / 100
The 2010 Acura MDX is a seven-passenger, three-row luxury crossover vehicle. It puts a strong emphasis on style, utility, and comfort, while downplaying any off-road ability.
Marty Padgett TheCarConnection.com
82 / 100
The MDX is priced right in the same range as other luxury-brand crossovers, but it sure doesn't disappoint in terms of features.
Bengt Halvorson TheCarConnection.com