Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs. Acura MDX

Jeep has been the most well-known manufacturer of fun, off-road vehicles for decades and still has a distinctive look and reputation to uphold. Acura, on the other hand, is a name many people associate with luxury cars, not with sport-utility vehicles. That being said, they have long worked hard with the MDX to make a solid name for themselves in this increasingly popular sector, and delivered a reliable and popular crossover.

So, which is better for drivers in Reading, New Holland, and Lancaster? Read a comparison from New Holland CDJR of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, side by side with the new Acura MDX, and learn where you can get behind the wheel for a test drive.

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2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs. Acura MDX

The 2017 Jeep Wrangler has a well-deserved reputation as the classic representative of the fun-to-drive, off-road sport utility vehicle. It can handle even the worst inclement road or off-road conditions, has a rugged and distinctive look, and extensive parts support. It's not only fun to drive, but it's supremely customizable. New this year are options like LED fog lights and headlights, and a cold weather package, which gives you heated seats and a remote start.

The Acura, on the other hand, is focused on reliability and luxury, providing a range of infotainment, telematics, and driver aid features with an optional AWD system, which delivers assured traction in inclement weather. This year, the Acura gets a comprehensive overhaul with new lines, a coming sport hybrid model later this year, and a range of new features from extra USB ports, active safety aids and capless fueling. It's an impressive vehicle.

Base Features and Performance

The base level of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler is focused on performance. It comes standard with off-road tires, tow hooks, skid plates, removable doors, cruise control, folding seat, and a solid audio system with eight speakers, CD player, audio jack, and split-fold seats. The engine is a 3.6L V6, which delivers 285 horsepower with standard four-wheel drive.

The Acura, on the other hand, shifts its focus more on luxury features. Its standard package gives you heated mirrors, heated seats, power-adjust steering wheel and seats, automatic climate control, auto dim mirror, and an infotainment system with USB ports, Siri Eyes Free, Bluetooth, and basic app integration as well as satellite radio and CD player. Its engine is roughly equivalent to the Wrangler's, but it features All-Wheel Drive instead of true 4WD, which means that it will not handle inclement weather or off-roading as effectively as the Wrangler.

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited at New Holland CJDR

People who think about Jeeps when it comes to SUVs want a vehicle that will perform in the worst conditions, and that's what you get with the Wrangler Unlimited. While the base technology and luxury features of the MDX are more extensive at the base level, similar features are available on the Wrangler as you step up, and you'll always get better performance from the Jeep.

If you're looking to try out a classic SUV of your own on the roads of Lancaster, Reading, or New Holland, stop into New Holland CJDR and test drive a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited today!