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Acura MDX hits the high end... Honda covers ute market from top to bottom.(News)

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Even as gas prices rise and truck and sport/utility vehicle sales shrink, Acura is launching a new version of its MDX. Acura figures the luxury midsize SUV category will grow 26 percent in the next five years, and it aims to be ready with its new truck.

The MDX has crisper sheetmetal and a new 3.7-liter V6. Horsepower is up 40 to 300 and ...

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