Product Review - the Affordable Acura MDX Mid-Sized Luxury SUV

If you're looking for the perfect mid-sized luxury SUV, you've found it with the Acura MDX. While equipped with all the amenities of similar sized SUV's like the Lexus, Mercedes and BMW, the Acura MDX can be far more affordable.

I first learned about the Acura MDX back in late 2003 when it came time for me to replace my car. After analyzing my needs, I determined that a well-equipped mid-sized SUV was perfect for me, accommodating my career, my family, even my dog! I am a realtor, so an adequate number of comfortable seats, as well as luxurious and professional appearance are important. As I spend a lot of time driving clients around to look at houses, a GPS system was also a high priority. I wanted an area that my Golden Retriever could ride in, without having to worry about his dirtying or damaging the seats, so the cargo area behind the passenger seats in a mid-size SUV was just right. Next, as a mom to a teenaged son, I often find myself chauffeuring kids, bikes, skateboards and backpacks, so, again, seating is important, not to mention a lot of cup holders!

I checked out a number of SUVs, including various models by Mercedes, Lexus and BMW. All were very nice, but several were actually quite small inside, in spite of their large price tags. When I came across the Acura, I found everything I was looking for: the features, the luxury, the look, and at a price I could afford.

My Acura MDX seats as many as seven people. While we normally keep the last row of seats down to leave room for plenty of cargo, groceries or my dog, the two rear seats pop up easily for extra passengers when needed. There are seat/shoulder belts all around, as well as cup holders for everyone! (A total of eight!) For added comfort, the Acura MDX includes a separate control for passengers in the back seat to control their own heating and air conditioning.