SUV show -- 2007 Acura MDX

The MDX is Acura’s midsize luxury crossover SUV with seating for seven occupants. Acura was one of the first import luxury brands to offer a sport utility in 1996, with the the SLX, which was a rebadged Isuzu Trooper. Acura began work on the MDX design concept, which was created at Honda's R&D facilities in Torrance, Calif. The MDX concept vehicle was unveiled at the 2000 North American International Auto Show and the production version debuted a few months later at the 2000 New York Auto Show. For 2007 the MDX is all new with a more athletic appearance featuring a longer and wider body, a longer wheelbase and a lower ride height. Acura’s flagship SUV was tuned on the world famous Nurburgring racetrack in Germany and is the sixth Acura project to be designed and engineered in the U.S.

The 2007 Acura MDX gets an exterior makeover and an all-new chassis that is fitted with a MacPherson strut independent front suspension, a multi-link independent rear suspension, and Acura’s Super-Handling All-Wheel-Drive System. Featuring a longer and wider body, new grille, power moonroof, LEDs in the taillights and center high-mounted stoplight, exterior mirror-mounted turn signals, body-colored tailgate spoiler and 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, the interior receives a number of features including a 10-way power seat including power-adjustable lumbar support for the driver, heated front seats, electronic tilt and telescoping steering column, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob, beverage holders (10 locations), 12-volt power outlets and LED backlit gauges with progressive illumination. Under the hood is a new 300-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 VTEC engine that’s mated to a new 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift. A number of packages is available including a Sport Package that features an Active Damper System for better control.