2022 Acura MDX First Drive Review: No Disclaimer Needed
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Verdict
9.1
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10
Acura is rightly proud that the MDX is the world’s best-selling three-row luxury SUV, but in spite of the company’s marketing, it hasn’t cultivated the sporty panache of some of its competitors. That’s going to change when the 2022 Acura MDX hits showrooms, its snappy new duds hiding a wonderful, brand-specific SUV platform that brings the luxury-SUV fight to Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.
The MDX’s metamorphosis into a bona fide luxury crossover starts with a planted stance that’s a dramatic departure from the outgoing model’s slightly squat appearance. Meanwhile, a more spacious interior brings the MDX firmly into the modern era with a new infotainment system and advanced safety features. Finally, under the skin is a double-wishbone front suspension and stiffer platform that makes it feel simultaneously sportier and more stable. Bottom line – you no longer have to qualify your MDX purchase with some marketing-speak about value or reliability.