San Mateo Acura MDX proving itself as a noteworthy ride

The MDX arrived on the luxury SUV scene in 2001 and has been impressing buyers ever since. Now, the updated 2010 model aims to become the very best luxury SUV out there, and it’s hit the target squarely. Starting $10,000 less than the BMW X5, the Acura MDX mixes affordability and luxury like no brand ever has in an SUV.
The technology available is far beyond what you can get outside of the luxury arena. Additions to the 2010 MDX include blind spot detection, swivel xenon headlamps, cooled and heated front seats, a six-speed automatic transmission, adaptive cruise control, and electronic damping.
One thing drivers of Acura’s MDX are sure to notice is the entertainment system. The MDX will accept a plug in from an iPod or USB drive. Satellite radio is included and the GPS features the Zagat guide, making restaurant searching on road trips much more pleasant. The system allows independent rear and front sources as well. AV input jacks in the back let rear passengers choose their own pleasures.
The adaptive cruise control is a feature new to the auto industry that keeps the MDX a safe distance from traffic in front of it, meaning drivers need to intervene much less with braking.
The Acura MDX offers a range of entertainment and safety technologies that make it a very good option for families.
When I test drove one recently at an area San Mateo Acura MDX dealership, I was very impressed with how it performed. The top-of-the-line MDX puts you in the mid-fifties range on price. The BMW X5 I test drove as a comparably equipped model shot above $70k.
I anticipated the blind spot detection to be a bit of a nuisance in traffic like I’ve found on most cars with the technology, but the simple warning light was just the right amount of attention-getting technology.
The MDX will not disappoint, and what’s more, it will completely satisfy buyers unwilling to accept that one must pay more than $60,000 for top luxury.

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Fremont Acura MDX drivers revel in luxury sound

And the Grammy goes to….Acura!? No, they don’t give out Grammys in a vehicle category, but if they did, Acura would be the favorite to take home the trophy. The reason? Grammy Award-winning recording engineer and producer Elliot Scheiner lent his audio authority to designing the Acura/ELS Surround Premium 10-speaker sound system.
The new sound system from Acura was designed to recreate music the exact way it is heard within a recording studio.
I remember my first car. It was a 1984 Chevy Citation II, and featured an AM-only radio with two speakers in the front, and none in the back. Clearly, that was unacceptable, so I bought a brand new sound system, replaced the front speakers, and even had a sub and some good new speakers put in the back. Of course, there wasn’t anywhere in the back to actually PUT the speakers, so they went in the trunk. If you wanted to actually hear the speakers that were back there, you had to pull down the back seat. Yes, my car was awesome as a high school senior. From that point on, I knew how important the sound system is in a car.
The Acura/ELS Surround Sound System was recognized by Edmunds.com as one of the top audio systems for luxury cars, and any Fremont Acura shoppers will have the option of installing the ELS system in their new Acuras.
Currently, on Acura’s website, consumers can view an interactive showroom that displays the virtues of the Acura/ELS system. The system pumps 410 watts of power out of 10 speakers and an 8-inch subwoofer that treats bass the way it’s meant to be heard.
I ventured to my local Fremont Acura dealership recently to hear this system inside of an Acura MDX. As you might expect, I was blown away. I’ve been in plenty of vehicles featuring the best from Bose, but there was something about the Acura/ELS sound that came across as more complete and crisp. If you’re shopping for an Acura, listen to how your new car can sound with this system before you sign on the dotted line.

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