The Acura MDX has been a pillar for Honda's luxury brand, a steady seller and top-rated vehicle from the day it was introduced.
If you're looking for alternatives, you have wide latitude in pricing and seating.
The BMW X5 is a more handsome—albeit more car-like—crossover than it ever has been in the past, and offers a wider variety of engines, appearance packages, and interior trims.
The Lexus RX 350 is the segment's perennial best-seller, but it lacks the extra row of seats and much of the fun-factor behind the wheel.
There's also the Buick Enclave, which offers an exceptionally quiet ride and gentle, smooth driving dynamics—as well as a long list of standard and available features.
The Lincoln MKT may look a little strange from the outside, but its interior is well-designed and equally useful by comparison to the MDX.
The Volvo XC90 is all new, very luxurious and quiet, and offers a plug-in hybrid edition.
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The 2016 Acura MDX remains one of the best luxury three-row SUVs, but the benefits of its new nine-speed automatic are unclear. |
The benchmark of mid-size luxury SUVs, the 2016 BMW X5 offers handsome looks, a choice of powertrains, an abundance of tech features, sporty on-road dynamics, and even some off-road capability. |
The Enclave is a smooth, comfortable vehicle suitable for large families. |
The 2016 Lincoln MKT has a polarizing style for a crossover wagon; combined with its comfortable, super-spacious interior and muscular powertrains, it's still an outside pick, especially against other luxury crossovers. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $43,015 | $54,700 | $39,065 | $43,370 |
| Gas Mileage | |||
| 18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||
| Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Gas V6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
| EPA Class | |||
| Small SUV 2WD | Standard SUV 2WD | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Standard SUV 2WD |
| Style Name | |||
| FWD 4-Door | RWD 4-Door sDrive35i | FWD 4-Door Convenience | 4-Door Wagon 3.7L FWD |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||
| Sport Utility | Sports Activity Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD |
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