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2015 Acura MDX review

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Acura MDX highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Agile and responsive
  • Impressive acceleration
  • Tranquil cabin ambiance
  • Plenty of standard and available features

Cons

  • Distracting infotainment screen
  • Cargo space lags behind rival models

Mileage (EPA estimate)

18 city, 27 highway, 21 combined

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Year

All Acura MDX years

What is new for the 2015 Acura MDX?

  • MDX trims have been upgraded with Full Roof Rack as standard equipment this year.

5 reasons to buy the 2015 Acura MDX

1. Excellent handling in all weather

Unlike many other large three-row SUVs, the 2015 MDX draws on the heritage of Acura racing to offer a dynamic ride that's anything but ordinary. The sport-tuned suspension in every 2015 MDX controls body sway, giving you confident cornering. Get a 2015 Acura MDX equipped with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD®) for even more confidence behind the wheel. Power is transferred to each wheel individually, while torque vectoring boosts power to the outside wheels during turns. The result is impressive handling and traction.

2. Long list of standard features

The 2015 Acura MDX is available in two trims: the MDX and MDX SH-AWD. While you can shop for a model that's equipped with an options package, the standard features on this SUV won't leave you wanting. A power sunroof, LED headlights, Bluetooth® connectivity, tri-zone automatic climate control, and a surround-view camera are just a few of the features included on every trim. 

3. Entertainment for the whole family

Keeping your passengers occupied on a long road trip can be a challenge. Luckily, the 2015 Acura MDX has the tools you need to keep them entertained as the miles roll by. The available Entertainment Package adds a nine-inch rear entertainment system, an 11-speaker Acura ELS Studio® sound system, and a 110-volt plug to the center console. Or, get an ultrawide 16.2-inch screen with HDMI input and a 12-speaker Acura ELS Studio surround sound system in the Advance Package. That way, your passengers can easily connect their favorite console or watch a movie.

4. Quiet and comfortable ride

Whether it's the comfortable standard leatherette seats or the perforated Milano leather seats in the Advance Package, you'll feel right at home in the 2015 Acura MDX. Every 2015 MDX has active sound control that uses the sound system to cancel road noise from the outside, plus an acoustic windshield and front windows to quiet the ride inside even further. Standard heated front seats keep you warm when the weather isn't, while the standard tri-zone automatic climate control lets everyone set the temperature just right.

5. Powerful yet fuel-sipping engine

Every 2015 Acura MDX is equipped with a powerful V6 engine that cuts down on trips to the pump. The 2015 Acura MDX with AWD can tow up to an estimated 3,500 lbs. when properly equipped—plenty for any small things that need towing.

 Plus, the 2015 Acura MDX with FWD gets an EPA-estimated 28 mpg highway and 20 mpg city, or a combined 23 mpg.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4
Above Average

RepairPal gave the Acura MDX an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Acura MDX 7th out of 29 among Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Acura MDX features and specs

Base 2WD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Third Row Seat
  • Traction Control
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear Entertainment System
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Remote Start
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.5L

Horsepower

290

Torque (ft-lbs)

267

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

19.5

Wheelbase

111"

Overall length

193.6"

Width

77.2"

Height

67.6"

Leg room

F 41.4"/M 36.6"/R 28.1"

Head room

F 38.1"/M 38.3"/R 35.6"

Front tires

P245/55HR19

Rear tires

P245/55HR19

Seating capacity

7

Max towing capacity

350/3500 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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