When it appeared in 2001, the Acura MDX was a relatively early entry in the emerging "crossover" category: SUVs that trade off-road capability for car-like drivability.
The stylish MDX, which shared a platform with Honda’s Odyssey and Pilot, could accommodate a driver and six passengers in three rows of seats. Power from a 3.5-liter V6 ranged from 240 to 265 horsepower in the model’s first generation; the second generation’s 3.7-liter V6 produces 300 horsepower. Acura’s all-wheel-drive system provides plenty of traction in inclement weather.
