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"S-Dog" <nicolnet@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> My wife wants to replace her 2002 Honda Odyssey with an Acura MDX. She is
> tired of portraying the minivan mystique. I like the idea of the new
> Odyssey's variable cylinder management. The Accord hybrid really tickles
my
> fancy given the improved performance accompanied by improved fuel economy
in
> some situations. I would love to see that improvement added to my 2004 TL
> 6MT Navi (What am I saying!.. the TL is already perfect.). Even if only
VCM
> went into an MDX, I'd consider it a plus that might sway me to purchase.
>
> I'd rather not have her get an SUV based on 3 main concerns: high center
of
> gravity, bumper height, and generally bad fuel economy. I even offered to
> buy an RL instead. She insists on needing a vehicle capable of seating up
> to 7 people for the occasional "Soccer Mom" events. This vehicle would
> likely never go off-road, because she is really pretty good at driving
> between the lines on the street! It has to look better than a minivan,
> though. At least one of the 3 issues would be improved if a hybrid system
> were added to the MDX. The proposed compact SUV based on the Acura RD-X
> concept is interesting to me, but probably will not satisfy the seating
> requirements. I think I'm stuck because she needs a minivan, but wants an
> SUV.
>
> Is there any speculation or announcement of something like a hybrid Acura
> SUV happening anytime soon? I can hold off the purchase until next
> year....maybe (the pressure is intensifying!).
>
> Thanks for your comments.

The MDX does not have the seating room that the Pilot has as I recall when I
went through this with my wife in 2003. I was impressed with the handling
of the Pilot and doubt your wife would get into trouble with it. Mileage is
around 23 on the road.
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