2018 Acura MDX Technology

The MDX is Acura's three-row family SUV, the one you cross-shop with the Lexus RX and the Volvo XC90. It rides smoothly and quietly, and the cabin stays hushed even at highway speeds. The interior is well built and comfortable, though it doesn't feel as luxurious as some rivals. With the third row up, there's room for six adults but barely any cargo space behind it. Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and the bigger 20-inch wheels mark the Technology trim as the step up from the base MDX. All-wheel drive and the nine-speed automatic are standard, and the 3.5L V6 makes smooth, confident power that suits the MDX's easygoing character. The ELS Studio premium audio with 10 speakers is standard here, a crisp upgrade over the base system.