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What's New: Acura is 25 years old this year. In the past quarter-century they've had huge hits (Integra, Legend, NSX, MDX) and made a few gaffs (CL, for instance). But the recent design flaw of a huge metallic nose on the 2009-11 TL was significant
By Courtney Messenbaugh
Mother Proof
 
May 19, 2011
 



The 2011 Acura MDX has a bit more edge and athleticism to its look than most traditional family cars. It stands out among the sea of competitors and has curb appeal.

While practical as a family car - it's a midsize SUV with a third row - it doesn't scream, "I'm driving carpool!" If you hadn't seen me loading my kids in and out of…



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The new faces at Findlay Acura in the Valley Automall include from left, Kevin Hicks, general manager; Mike Brady, sales manager; and Matt Nicol, general sales manager.






Three new faces spearhead Findlay Acura in the Valley Automall


    Three new faces with combined total of 59 years in the car business are now leading the charge at Findlay Acura in the Valley Automall.
    Dealership General Manager Kevin Hicks assumed his second general manager position with?

For a flagship car, the Acura RL doesn't seem to get a lot of recognition among consumers, who bypass the luxury sedan for rivals like the BMW 5 Series, the Mercedes-Benz E Class, or even its own little brother, the Acura TL.

If you enjoy the smaller - albeit practical - footprint of a compact SUV, Acura's take offers Honda's reputation for service, reliability and resale value, wrapped in a package significantly more upscale than its CR-V stablemate. Add the benefits of Acura's SH-AWD, and the RDX is truly an SUV for all seasons.

According to Acura's Jeff Conrad, the TL is slotted as the brand's highest volume car for luxury and performance.
Acura MDX Ranks First out of 18 Luxury SUVs  This ranking is based on our analysis of 83 published reviews and test drives of the Acura MDX, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.