Acura

2010 Acura MDX

What it Is: A full-size seven-passenger luxury crossover
What's Hot: A new transmission for 2010 improves fuel economy.
What's Not: Controversial styling.
Family Friendly Options: Back-up camera, active cruise control, collision avoidance system, rear-seat DVD player
How It Got Its Score: As with many luxury vehicles, the MDX's price drags it down compared with other large crossovers. However, the MDX scores well against other luxury brands, and even some non-luxury ones.

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Family Friendliness: 8.1

2010 Acura RDX

What it Is: An premium small crossover utility vehicle.
What's Hot: New styling and a more fuel efficient front-wheel drive model for 2010
What's Not: Fuel economy still isn't great.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation system with rear view camera, surround sound audio system (Technology package)
How It Got Its Score: The Acura RDX is a smaller and less bulky crossover than the bigger Acura MDX. However, its high price knocks its Family Friendliness down a few notches.

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Family Friendliness: 7.7

2010 Acura RDX SH-AWD

What it Is: An premium small crossover utility vehicle.
What's Hot: New styling for 2010.
What's Not: The $35,000 price is hard to swallow.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation system with rear view camera, surround sound audio system (Technology package)
How It Got Its Score: The Acura RDX is a smaller and less bulky crossover than the bigger Acura MDX. However, its high price knocks its Family Friendliness down a few notches.

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Family Friendliness: 7.5

2010 Acura TL

What it Is: A mid-size luxury sport sedan.
What's Hot: Aggressive power and handling.
What's Not: Controversial styling, pricey.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation, rear-view camera, surround sound audio, keyless entry (Technology package)
How It Got Its Score: The Acura TL is a striking looking sport sedan with a powerful V-6 engine. However, like many luxury cars its price hurts its family friendliness score, despite its midsize dimensions and decent (if not stellar) fuel economy.

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Family Friendliness: 7.4

2010 Acura TL SH-AWD

What it Is: A mid-size all-wheel drive luxury sport sedan.
What's Hot: Aggressive power and handling.
What's Not: Controversial styling, pricey.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation, rear-view camera, surround sound audio, keyless entry (Technology package)
How It Got Its Score: The Acura TL is a striking looking sport sedan with a powerful V-6 engine. However, like many luxury cars its price hurts its family friendliness score, despite its midsize dimensions and decent (if not stellar) fuel economy.

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Family Friendliness: 7.3

2010 Acura TSX Four Cylinder

What it Is: An entry-level luxury compact sedan.
What's Hot: Might be best-looking Acura currently available.
What's Not: V-6 models can get pricey.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation, keyless entry, back-up camera (Technology package)
How It Got Its Score: The Acura TSX is a good looking compact sedan, with lots of luxury features. However, its $30,000 asking price and compact dimensions hurt its Family Friendliness score.

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Family Friendliness: 7.2

2010 Acura TSX V-6

What it Is: An entry-level luxury compact sedan.
What's Hot: Might be best-looking Acura currently available.
What's Not: V-6 models can get pricey.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation, keyless entry, back-up camera (Technology package)
How It Got Its Score: The Acura TSX is a good looking compact sedan, with lots of luxury features. However, its $35,000 asking price and compact dimensions hurt its Family Friendliness score.

Quick Specs

Family Friendliness: 6.8