2009 Acura MDX Luxury SUV Review (Canada)

2009 Acura MDX Luxury SUV Review (Canada)

There are all sorts of luxurious SUVs on the market, including models such as the BMW X5, the Mercedes M-Class, the Porsche Cayenne and the Audi Q7. But one Canadian-made SUV stands out from the crowd with its proven track record on the road.

It's the 2009 MDX, Acura's flagship SUV built at Honda's manufacturing facility in Alliston, Ont. For 2009, the MDX comes in three trims: a base model at $52,500, a Technology trim at $57,200, and an Elite version at $62,200. Personally, I'd skip the Elite trim, stick with the base model and pocket the extra cash.

After all, the base trim is well-equipped with a power moon roof, cruise control, a power tilt and telescoping steering column and heated front and heated second-row outboard seats. The Technology trim adds a navigation system, a backup camera and power tailgate.
My Elite test vehicle is filled with luxurious appointments and extras such as auto-levelling front headlamps, an active damper system, a 115-volt power outlet and a DVD entertainment system with 9-inch display, integrated remote control and wireless headsets with surround sound.

From the outside, the MDX is conservative in design although I do like its strong, chiselled face, dark tinted glass and 18-inch Euro silver aluminum-alloy wheels.

Its step-in is high, but once you're in the driver's seat you have a commanding view of the road ahead.

The cabin is spacious with three rows of seats for seven passengers. The front leather seats are comfortable and tightly bolstered for extra support.

2007 Acura MDX

Take a look at the first official images of the new Acura MDX. The 2007 model year crossover will include as option active dampers, leather, sporty wheels, DVD navigation, a rear-view camera, automatic climate control, power tailgate, and heated second row seats.

2009 Acura TL

3 months ago the new Acura TL was caught in camo on road testing. Today we have a first official photos of the all-new 2009 TL Sedan.
The new Acura TL is larger than the outgoing model as it rides on a 1.4-inch longer wheelbase and is longer and wider thus promising to offer improved interior space. The 2009 Acura TL will be offered with a choice of two powertrains.
The entry-level 2009 TL is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine, which producing 280 HP and 254 lb-ft of torque. According to Acura, the FWD TL has projected EPA fuel economy ratings of 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.
The top-notch TL SH-AWD is equipped with Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system while power comes from a beefier 3.7-liter V6 engine delivering 305 HP and 275 lb-ft of torque. Projected EPA fuel economy ratings for the TL SH-AWD are 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. Like the basic FWD version, the TL SH-AWD gets a Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic featuring steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters.

2009 Acura TSX

The 2009 Acura TSX was snapshoted in camo outside of a Honda facility in the U.S. The new Acura TSX will take on a more aggressive look, taking design cues from the SPORTS 4 concept car.
An improved 2.4L i-VTEC 4 cylinder motor will go into the base model with an expected 20-30 horsepower bump. The entry level model will sport either a 6 speed manual, or 5 speed auto, and will be front wheel drive.
A hotter Type-S model should also appear with around 260hp coming from an tuned version of the 2.3L turbocharged engine. The sportier model will feature a 6 speed auto/manual DSG gearbox, and is expected to feature Honda’s Super Handling All Wheel Drive system.
The 2009 Acura TSX expected towards to dealerships the end of 2008.