The 2009 Canadian-built Acura MDX features a fresh new exterior look along with a new 6-speed automatic transmission, a refined V6 engine with refinements and more comfort/advanced technologies. The MDX receives the Acura Power Plenum grille, revised hood, new side sills and a refreshed new fascia with rolled edge polished stainless-steel pieces. The Canadian Elite Package now offers a new standard 19-inch 7-spoke aluminum alloy wheels. Inside, the 2010 MDX in Canada has expanded featuring of Milano leather, a thicker sportier steering wheel with paddle shifters, redesigned gauges and easier-to-understand button placement for the centre stack controls, a standard power tailgate and upgraded interior trim. Also there are optional ventilated front seats, a redesigned full VGA 8-inch navigation screen, a new rearview camera with three view options, an upgraded rear DVD system, an enhanced audio system with a 15-GB hard disk drive and USB port connectivity and more. The 2010 Canadian Elite model exclusively features an all-new Blind Spot Info. System for accident avoidance by alerting the driver of adjacent vehicles when changing lanes and a refreshed Active Damper System with retuned Comfort and Sport Models. Also featured exclusively on the Elite model is the Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Mitigation Braking System. The 2010 MDX receives a new 3.7 litre VTEC V6 making 300 horsepower and 270 lb.-ft. of torque with a new Sequential Sportshift 6-speed automatic transmission coupled with an all-new multi-clutch torque converter.
In Canada, pricing will be announced in late October and the 2010 MDX will be on sale in Canada by the beginning of December 2009.