Honda wanted to tap into the mid-size luxury crossover segment and with Acura, it brought the MDX in the market back in 2000. The SUV gained popularity quickly and went on to secure the second position in the best-selling club with the first one being the Lexus RX. The SUV is built on Honda’s ACE platform that it shares with some Honda vehicles such as the Pilot SUV.
For the 2016 model year, the SUV gets a new 9-speed automatic transmission along with additional safety techs bundled with optional packages. The SUV retains its powertrain from the previous model year and carries a starting price of $43,015. In the segment, the SUV competes against the Volvo XC90, BMW X5, and the Audi Q7.