For shoppers who aren't terribly interested in heading off-road, but
want a utility vehicle that is luxurious and enjoyable, but also
practical and sensible, the 2015 Acura MDX should land near the top of
their lists. The MDX has evolved over the last decade into a responsive,
sharp-looking SUV that doesn't make many compromises–especially if
you're looking for reliability and strong resale value.
The Acura MDX has always had a special appeal as a minivan
alternative -- a premium-grade, family-friendly crossover that offers
threes rows of seating, a lower load floor, and many of the conveniences
found in less stylish family vans. There may be questions about where
Acura's sedan lineup is headed, but the MDX appears to be more focused
on its goals than ever.
Design-wise, there are no big surprises. The 2015 MDX takes to a
shape that's a little more sport-wagon influenced, perhaps, and mates
that with interiors that are a little warmer. The sleeker profile, more
curvaceous sheetmetal, and some new, precise front-end details serve to
give it a leaner look overall. Our editors are split on whether Acura’s
‘beak’ front end works, but we think that it’s much more flattering on
the brand’s utility vehicles—and this new MDX—than on its sedans. Crisp
matte-chrome details and ‘jewel-eye’ LED headlamps altogether gives this
model a streamlined, elegant look. Inside, Acura has paid much more
attention to properly coordinated materials and trims, and it shows.
The old MDX has a ride that’s busy, to put it best, and one of the
most delightful things about the 2015 MDX is how well it balances vastly
better ride quality with handling that, almost miraculously, is more
athletic—even though a little feedback to the driver is missing here.
New amplitude-reactive dampers reduce the damping force for
high-frequency inputs—jittery pavement surfaces, for example—while
hydraulic sub-frame mount bushings help seal out road vibration. Acura
claims that the new approach improves ride comfort with no trade-off to
handling.
It's now one of the roomiest three-row crossovers inside, unless
you're willing to step up to a vehicle that's potentially too big to
park. Front seats are about as supportive yet plush as you'd expect in a
luxury crossover, and you can now slide the second row back and forth
about six inches, and Acura has even installed a little lighted button
beside the second-row outboard seats, for third-row access. A press
enables a neat, cleverly-designed spring-loaded process (yes, fewer
motors to short out, less weight and complication). Flatter-folding
seats, better storage solutions, and a great center-console arrangement
with a slide-out tray all contribute to an impression that this is a
vehicle that doesn't waste your space—or your time.
The 2015 MDX is powered by a 290-horsepower version
of Acura’s always-excellent 3.5-liter V-6 engine—now fed with direct
injection and kosher with the full suite of Honda’s so-called Earth
Dreams technologies. Across the lineup, it’s mated to a six-speed
automatic transmission that includes steering-wheel paddle shifters. The
so-called Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system that’s
available in the MDX (yes, front-wheel drive is now standard, if that’s
all you need) provides more all-weather traction, and even a little more
cornering control in some situations, and it can vary front-wheel
torque distribution from 90 percent down to 30 percent (70 percent to
the rear)—or up to a hundred percent to either the left or right wheels.
The 2015 MDX is also very, very quiet inside. An active cancellation
system inside the cabin helps, as well as an active engine mount system
that helps quell low frequency vibrations from the powertrain. Full-on
acoustic glass is used for the windshield and front windows, while
thicker, noise-insulating glass is used elsewhere; and Acura has added a
load of insulation elsewhere, while looking at cabin air leakage to
help seal out residual noise.
An all-new structure aids that refinement, but also more importantly
it's already resulted in some top-tier safety ratings. Additional
advanced-technology safety features include Lane Departure Warning
(LDW), Forward Collision Warning (FCW). a Wide View Camera, and a Blind
Spot Information system. A driver's knee bag rounds out an already
complete safety set, and there's also Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS), which
will provide a gentle, proactive nudge to the steering to help you stay
in your intended lane.
The 2015 Acura MDX is offered in four different grades: base MDX,
Tech, Tech Entertainment, and Advance Entertainment. Each of those four
models can be specified with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. At
the top of the line, the Advance Entertainment gets Lane Keeping Assist,
front and rear parking sensors, keyfob-integrated remote engine start,
adaptive cruise control with a low-speed follow feature, collision
mitigation braking, the wide-screen rear entertainment system with HDMI,
the top 12-speaker ELS audio system, roof rails, and Milano premium
perforated leather upholstery with ventilated front seats.
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