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Unveiled at the 2013 New York Auto Show, the all-new 2014 Acura MDX enters its third generation with better fuel economy and enhanced performance. The 2014 Acura MDX is powered by an all-new 3.5-L V-6 engine producing 290 horsepower and 267 lb.-ft of torque.  Backed with a 6-speed automatic transmission, the 2014 MDX has a city/highway/combined fuel economy rating of 18/27/21 mpg.  For the 2014, the Acura MDX is also, for the first time, available in even fuel-efficient 2WD configuration, which has a city/highway/combined fuel economy rating of 20/28/23 mpg. In addition to 17 percent improvement in aerodynamic efficiency with new aerodynamic body design, the better fuel economy is also accounted by the fact that the new MDX’s body applies more than 55 percent advanced lightweight materials – including high strength steel, aluminum and magnesium, making its body more rigid and lightweight – 275 lbs. less than the outgoing model.

Five Acura vehicles including the TL brought home awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) this year, but among them the 2013 Acura TL stands out the most with the “Top Safety Pick+” award, which is the highest possible award from IIHS that consists of 5 tests including the all-new Small Overlap Frontal Crash test.  In order to be awarded, the vehicles have to earn good ratings in 4 of 5 tests, and have to receive no less than acceptable rating in the 5th test. Winning the “Top Safety Pick+” award, the 2013 Acura TL helps American Honda, as an automotive manufacturer, lead the industry with three TOP SAFETY PICK+ vehicles including the 2013 Accord Sedan, Accord Coupe and itself. Besides the 2013 TL, the other four Acura that won the “Top Safety Pick” are the Acura ILX, MDX, RDX and TSX.  “Top Safety Pick” is the second highest award after the “Top Safety Pick+”, and to bring home this award, the vehicles need to score good ratings in the moderate o