Acura's newest vehicles are putting safety above everything else. The company has been improving the safety technology used in every Acura since its inception in 1986. Research and development in the area of safety, from the inside of each vehicle to the outside, are Acura's top priorities for every new model. Standard safety features include front air bags, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and anti-lock brakes. Acura considers safety in the case of every vehicle enhancement as well. For example, all Acura navigation systems are mounted high to avoid a distraction or hindrance to the driver's view. They are also operated by voice recognition if chosen so the driver's hands can remain securely on the steering wheel at all times.
These features have been standard in all Acura's since their creation. However, Acura is continuing to improve with every new
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Deciding which one of the Acura SUV models is better is not easy to do because they all scream luxury and they all perform very well. It is really all up to what you are looking for and what you plan to use your SUV for. If you do not need as much seating you may be very happy with the Acura RDX, but if you need the maximum amount of room you may want to upgrade to the Acura MDX.
These results indicate ongoing improvements by Acura on all their new vehicles. Critics from US News ranked the MDX a 9.7 out of 10 for safety. Note that the other reliable features were not compromised with scores of 9.5 from critics, 8.0 for performance, 8.0 for interior and 8.9 overall keeping this vehicle is on the top of the list of all luxury vehicles in its class.
A Honda news release dated September 27, 2015 states that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recognized the 2015 MDX for its excellent safety ratings and unmatched technological advancements such as its new the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) feature. The IIHS awarded the MDX with the title of Top Safety