MDX SUV/Truck
#1
MDX SUV/Truck
I'm curious and would appreciate opinions. I've never owned, or wanted to own, a SUV but, I'm considering the MDX to replace a V70 wagon.
Does the drive and handling characteristics simply scream truck? Does it handle at all like a RL or TL?
I have owned Volvo wagons since 1972 and always appreciated the added space.
The new TSX wagon looks too small.
Does the drive and handling characteristics simply scream truck? Does it handle at all like a RL or TL?
I have owned Volvo wagons since 1972 and always appreciated the added space.
The new TSX wagon looks too small.
#2
I've owned / currently own a 03 TL-S, 04 MDX, 10 MDX, 10 Tundra. The new generation MDX's have a sportier ride but they still have a fully independent suspension vs. a true truck with a solid rear axle. I would never call the ride of our MDX a trucklike ride. Nor would I say it handles like the TL. IMO, its in between. Go to your dealer and drive one!!!
#3
2010 TL AWD 6MT: New King
I've owned / currently own a 03 TL-S, 04 MDX, 10 MDX, 10 Tundra. The new generation MDX's have a sportier ride but they still have a fully independent suspension vs. a true truck with a solid rear axle. I would never call the ride of our MDX a trucklike ride. Nor would I say it handles like the TL. IMO, its in between. Go to your dealer and drive one!!!
I've drive a loaner 2010 MDX Tech. Very nice and solid ride, quite sporty IMHO, stable and firm, but not overtly firm like my TL ; the ride feels very stable, and doesn't feel like it's going to tip over (unlike that of the Lexus SUVs). I can see why Acura brags about being "tuned at the Nurburgring racetrack."
How would you describe your 04 MDX?
#4
Can you elaborate abit more on the ride differences between your 04 MDX and 10 MDX?
I've drive a loaner 2010 MDX Tech. Very nice and solid ride, quite sporty IMHO, stable and firm, but not overtly firm like my TL ; the ride feels very stable, and doesn't feel like it's going to tip over (unlike that of the Lexus SUVs). I can see why Acura brags about being "tuned at the Nurburgring racetrack."
How would you describe your 04 MDX?
I've drive a loaner 2010 MDX Tech. Very nice and solid ride, quite sporty IMHO, stable and firm, but not overtly firm like my TL ; the ride feels very stable, and doesn't feel like it's going to tip over (unlike that of the Lexus SUVs). I can see why Acura brags about being "tuned at the Nurburgring racetrack."
How would you describe your 04 MDX?
Even in comfort mode, it'll be more taught and agile than any Lex RX.
#5
Three Wheelin'
I rented a V70 several years back and I would say unless you're looking for a lower ride height, you're not losing much with a SH-AWD MDX.
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#6
Burning Brakes
I've owned an '04 TL, '06 RL, '08 RDX, '10 RDX and now an '10 MDX. The MDX is the RL of crossovers as far as ride and handling; not to mention the beautiful and quiet interior. The biggest negative is road noise on concrete paving. The RDXs rode too firmly, but they did handle a bit better. However, the MDX is very agile and the power comes on smoothly and keeps on going. The TL was a sweet car, but I would have liked about 50 more ponies.
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