Acura MDX 2005 Acura MDX
MSRP: $36,900 to $43,975
$1500 dealer incentive
NHTSA: Frontal impact - five stars driver and passenger; Side impact - five stars; Rollover - four stars, 4wd
IIHS: Frontal impact – good, best pick

For years now, the Acura MDX has quietly taken a slice of the luxury SUV market, making buyers happy with its combination of upscale appointments and dependable construction. While it may not be the most exciting luxury sport-ute on the market, the MDX trots along as a good buy, usually giving owners year after year of dependable, and comfortable, service.

Able to seat seven passengers, the Acura MDX comes equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6 engine that generates 265 horsepower and carries an EPA rating of 17 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway.