Acura Road Tests Articles

First Look: 2009 Acura MDX

The 2009 Acura MDX receives minimal changes for the third year of its second-generation run. more

Long Term Update 6: 2007 Acura RDX

12 months and 26,721 miles - "I have a love/hate relationship with the RDX's stiff suspension," notes online associate editor Rory Jurnecka. "Should Acura have opted for a slightly softer setup?" more

Long Term Update 5: 2007 Acura RDX

10 months and 23,415 miles - The RDX lacks what many other SUVs offer-lots of cubbies and cupholders for front passengers. more

Long Term Update 4: 2007 Acura RDX

7 months and 15,708 miles - After a quick trip with his wife to Vegas, online editor Michael Floyd opines that he prefers the RDX to the CX-9. more

Comparison: 2007 Acura RDX vs. 2007 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2007 Lincoln MKX

Our radar exposed three all-new crossover blips -- the Acura RDX, the Land Rover LR2, and the Lincoln MKX -- and one familiar bogey, the BMW X3. more

Long-term Update 3: 2007 Acura RDX

With a little over 8000 miles on the odometer, the RDX transported photographer Brian Vance and a couple friends to Northern Nevada for a "helping of genuine off-roading" while in search of "a hot-spring tub in the East Walker River Canyon." more

Long-Term Update 2: 2007 Acura RDX

3 months and 6865 miles - After accumulating 5700 miles, the RDX alerted us via its Maintenance Minder system that it required minor servicing. more

Long-Term Update 1: Life with our 2007 Acura RDX

I settled on was the Acura RDX, a new addition that seems to have the best of both worlds--an economical four-cylinder engine and a fast-ratcheting turbo. more

Road Test: 2007 Acura RDX & 2007 Mazda CX-7

Brothers from Different Mothers, 2007 Mazda CX-7 and 2007 Acura RDX Troll the Same Part of the Sea for Success more

First Drive: 2007 Acura MDX

At the RDX's heart is an all-new all-aluminum 3.7-liter V-6, producing 300 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 275 pound-feet of torque at 5000 rpm. more

First Drive: 2002 1/2 Acura MDX

In its third year of production, the Acura MDX enjoys more power and chassis refinements. more

2001 Acura MDX

Only once a year does a single sport/utility take home our Golden Calipers, and for '01, it was the all-new Acura MDX. Honda's upscale nameplate's first homebuilt SUV combines a stylish mix of clean lines, quality materials, luxury presence, and better than expected off-road prowess. more

One-Year Test Verdict: 2001 Acura MDX

Only once a year does a single sport/utility take home our Golden Calipers, and for '01, it was the all-new Acura MDX. Honda's upscale nameplate's first homebuilt SUV combines a stylish mix of clean lines, quality materials, luxury presence, and better than expected off-road prowess. more