Is the Acura MDX considered a crossover or an SUV?
This feels like a silly question, but is the Acura MDX an SUV or crossover? The terms seem to be used interchangeably a lot, and it’s hard to know just what’s what!
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You’re not alone in your observation—the terms “SUV” and “crossover” are indeed often used interchangeably by the media and some automakers. Tomato, tomahto…
The Acura MDX is an SUV. To be precise, it’s a midsize SUV. What’s the difference and how is it determined? Glad you asked!
In general, vehicles that are built on a car platform are considered a crossover, and ones that are built on a truck platform are classed as SUVs. Additionally, crossovers tend to be lighter than their SUV counterparts.
No matter what you call it, you’re going to want to get the best deal possible on your
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