Acura SH AWD traction test: MDX vs. RX350

This ramp test compares Acura s SHAWD system against other allwheel drive systems. It demonstrates how well an allwheel drive system can get a vehicle moving if only one wheel has traction. All vehicles were tested with their traction control systems turned ON. For this test, rollers are used to simulate an icy surface. The right rear roller is covered with a plate, making this the only wheel with traction. The test is stopped the moment any wheel hits an inside guardrail (which would give the