The 2001 YD1 was the first of the Acura MDX generations and it sat on Honda’s global mid-size platform that also underpinned cars such as the Accord and Odyssey, but stretched to accept a three-row, ...

Acura introduced its MDX as a 2001 model. Before long, the midsize sport utility vehicle from Honda’s luxury division began to tally impressive sales totals. Shoppers even faced waiting lists for the ...