Acura MDX
The Acura SLX didn’t go over very well, but by the 2000s, Acura wanted another attempt at the SUV market. This offering was a lot better as it was based on the Honda Pilot. The first generation MDX was stylish, offering great luxury and performance for the price. The styling was so much better than the SLX and consumers embraced the MDX wholeheartedly. Sales numbers for this SUV were much better and it fared better on the market as well, which is why you still see them on the road (via Consumer Reports).
The MDX redefined Acura’s standing in the SUV segment and the luxury car market. The design was a lot better and a lot more capable off-road and in town. The refinement took the MDX to the next level and consumers were quite happy with the product. There weren’t a lot of SUVs from this era that offer the kind of value that the MDX did for the price.