Accura MDX 2010 Review 1

Thanks to a new 6-speed transmission, the 2010 Acura MDX is a pleasant drive, and the available techno-luxury goodies make the SUV a bargain, especially when compared with its German competition.

Pros:
• Extensive available tech
• Cool 3-angle rearview camera
• 6-speed automatic transmission takes all the uncertainty out of the drivetrain

Cons:
• Too many buttons on the dash
• Family nose is unattractive
• We miss the previous wood trim

Acura has taken the knife to its 7-passenger SUV, giving a mid-cycle face-lift to an already successful platform. While a new hood, side skirts and familial front fascia help the MDX to stand out from the mall-bound luxury ute crowd, the real news is under the hood. A new 6-speed automatic gearbox replaces the previous, slightly befuddled 5-speed unit and gives Acura's people-hauler some much needed confidence in gear selection.

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Accura MDX 2010 Review 2

For the 2010 model year, Acura has updated the style and substance of the MDX, revamping the exterior to tie-in with the rest of the automaker's line-up and making a few upgrades to its powertrain to keep up with the competition.

Obviously, the biggest change is the adoption of Acura's new corporate fascia. If you can get passed the massive shield, you'll notice a modified lower valence and a set of reworked headlamps that, like the updated RDX, retain their shape but benefit from a few tweaks to the interior elements. Out back, the changes are noticeably more subtle, with a splash of chrome trim and re-shaped exhaust pipes that tie the exterior elements together.

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Accura MDX 2010 Review 3

The 2010 MDXretains the 2008 model's torque-vectoring SH-AWD, adding re-tuned Active Dampers a new 6-speed, paddle-equipped automatic transmission, larger 13-inch front, 13.2-inch rear brake discs, optional 19-inch wheels and retunes the 300 HP, 270 Lb-Ft 3.7-liter V6 with a more flexible power band.

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