Lol, when they included the Hyundai Palisade in the list of alternatives, right out of the bat, you know that you get "great value" with the Palisade as Hyundai is "NOT" a luxury brand. Acura MDX top trim = $67,000, Hyundai Palisade top trim = $54,000. Huge difference in numbers!!!
@@bloomling6414 Lucky for consumer there is choice. If you want to own a less expensive but still nice machine there are plenty of options from Honda and Toyota to name a few.
Great review. I'm 73 years old and I have to tell you the shift buttons are so easy to use and so is the track pad. The track pad is so accurate and intuitive with great response. You can type out a word as fast as you like and if you make a mistake you swipe back to delete a letter. It takes about one day to practice and I love it over the 2017 RDX which I traded in for the 2022 MDX Platinum Elite). You are going to love the Heads Up Display (especially for the speed limit which you can change from Kilometers to Miles display and the navigation and other Apps which you can scroll through). This is one great vehicle with style and class way above anything else within in 20K of its price range .
I love my leased 2019 MDX….however I just found out that I can not trade the MDX for another brand of vehicle. Acura forces those who lease their vehicles to turn the car into the Acura leasing company….or trade it in for another Acura! No choice! Don’t lease Acuras if you prefer choice for your next car.
My wife is a leftie too and our son, so they feel your pain Andrea. Our son is in China at university, and when he learned to speak read and write mandarin the teachers seemed to struggle with him being being a leftie. My friends have the RDX it’s just a gorgeous vehicle up close, the build quality is exceptional. The only strange part is when you open the hood there’s this tiny little engine sat in there, kind of looks a little odd. Great review again guys, summer is coming 👍👍👍 we survived another winter!!!!
@@herczeus9341 This video describes exactly why the MDX is better. Did you not watch? Also who is "most?" One or two other channels on youtube? Let's look at the sales numbers by June and see what people prefer.
I really love this MDX. It's a fantastic value! But we should be realistic. It is a fwd platform with a NA Honda engine. It's not really a GV80 competitor and certainly not an X5/GLE competitor. But you're right. It's great for the money!
I agree. It’s a competitor for Lexus and Infiniti. But no comparison for this with german. Audi/bmw/Mercedes are approx $15k more and has awd, much more faster, etc. So as a buyer you decide, is $15k worth for you to spend or not. For some it is and for some it’s not. For me - 💯 percent worth to spend more and buy X5 🙂
great review and i love the fact that you guys laid out the negatives about the vehicle per driver. And based on the price point; that's a steal of a deal at that price.
In this market segment, they are all nice. You can't go wrong with any of them. The Highlander is a no brainer because of it's reputation, resale and reliability of course. However if you choose the MDX, like all the MDX owners, you will be happy with your choice. It's a wonderful design. MDX rules!
new features trunk was very interesting i hope All car makers copy this option and meanwhile Japanese car in general is reliable and especially Durable, this review was useful, thanks
Glad to see you guys enjoyed it, unlike say, Motortrend that completely trashed this and the Genesis GV80. Really anything that doesn't have a 3-pointed star these days is trash in Motortrend's eyes.
New MDX is still the luxury 3-row mid-size leader. I checked out the GV80 and while it's an excellent product - for the price of the top trim MDX, the GV80 only offers a 2.5L inline 4 Turbo and NO 3rd row. You have to spend nearly $15K more to get that. Genesis got greedy and I feel their pricing is too ambitious - entering the Benz/BMW/Audi territory. For that much money - honestly, I would go with the Europeans.
I seriously looked at the GV80 prestige but the pricing grid seems completely off. Could not agree more : GV80 and MDX platinum are direct competitors, targeting customers who could go after German cars but open to other brands. Got the MDX 4 days ago, upgraded from a 3017 Sorento - the whole family loves it!
Very nice review ! Given what you said throughout the video I think IMHO that the Telluride SX-P/L Night (Fall/Sky) beside the driving dynamics offers more features and has similar if not more luxury than the 2022 MDX not mentioning the aggressive look !
i love the pop out 2row seat! converts to captains chair option. following and topping the automakers' trend! hope more follow THIS trend. i dont know if this car is any better than my 2022 santa fe SEL. better drive but still not the most preferred joy ride nor best off road SUV. Mdx tops my car because of 3rd capability and removable middle seat! other than that. safety feature, better fuel efficiency, better maintenance service. my poor man's GV80 stomps all over acura. my lease deal: 2022 SEL w/ prem. pack. 10kmile for 36mon-$1,000down +1st month + DMV for $394/mo. o did i mention? i have smartphone key, smartphone/alexa starter for whole lease period(3yrs)
@@hertzair1186 nah this MDX is even sexier than the CX9. Most reviewers get these boring colours, but the red and blue A Specs look like sports cars. Very sleek
The Acura TLX Type S V6 motor is, from what I've read, a twin scroll single turbo. Do you think the MDX Type S version of the V6 will have two turbos, or will it be like the TLX Type S V6? I don't have any issues if it is a single turbo, and someone made the remark that the twin scroll single turbo is "more efficient" than two turbos (I'm not sure what that means.) Thanks and great review as usual!
The twin cam, twin scroll single turbo v6 was originally designed for the NSX. There are no brand new twin turbo v6 NSX's for sale right now. There won't be any twin turbo V6 for Type-S models as the transmission wasn't designed for it.
The King of SUV has regained the title. You have to feel sorry for the competition especially in Canada where the MDX pricing puts the others to shame.
i have a 2014 mdx. My only complaint would be that the car is taking premium gas for no good reason. The 3.5l v6 in the accord does 272hp with normal gas and don'T tell me they couldn't find a way to get 20-30 hp without using premium.
I just used, regular gas on my 2011 MDX. From Costco gasoline or Mobil 1, super store. I just ignore what the fuel cap say's. Don't find any difference between both!
Push button selection is brilliant! Older folks like to complain about it cause that's what they've had all their lives, and by goodness you better not change anything or else they'll shake a finger at you. I took the measurements myself, it takes LESS real estate than a shifter. If it's not a manual transmission there's no reason to have a physical shifter
I fully agree with your GV 80 analysis. For that price there's not a chance I'd buy the Genesis. Not to mention the resale value. The MDX is going to hold its value on the resale market much better IMHO.
Lmao, the resale value isn’t bad. It’s just as good as the Acura’s. Honestly, the genesis doenst compete with this. It competes with the Audi Q7, Lexus RX L, Volvo XC90! The genesis competes with the Germans like the x5 and GLE
Too much shiny black plastic makes the interior look awfully cheap. Acura is a premium brand with a premium price, can we not get something covering the dash that actually looks reflective of the price.
Like when the original came out... this new MDX truly hits the mark on value and size (3rd row). It looks sharp and expensive, especially at around $50 grand. I can’t imagine that the Americans or the Germans can even come close with what is on offer with this new Acura. Well done Honda! Great review guys... it was worth the wait. Thanks for the video.
.... because they (CR) only looked at last year and years past models. Besides CR reports are a guess... at best. Just look at where (and who) they get their numbers from. Would I recommend the prior MDX? Short answer... Never.
Unfortunately Acura is a premium Honda and way overpriced, especially for US market. People would buy Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palaside, or for true luxury would go for BMW or Mercedes. Acura and Infinity are struggling in the US market. Now they even have Genesis to compete. That is why their resale values are very low. You loose so much money spending on an Acura.
@@kellingtonlink956 CR does have a rolling average and surveys paying subscribers. But we are buying a single model in a single year and it an average. If they don't have enough respondents on a certain model they forecast. The current RDX was recommended when it came out then dropped and eventually dropping the score. I have never seen the MDX recommended. Even the new Honda Passport was not.recommended right out of thr gate. I think CR is onto Honda and Acura problems these days.
Great review. Made me change my perception of it. Very balanced review. I agree the GV80 is amazing, however the MDX for the price is amazing and undercuts the price of the GV80 by thousands of dollars
The Acura team makes good cars. They went through a less appealing design period for a while, but now, the new products (RDX, TLX and MDX) look nice and dynamic. The driving dynamics were there because they are a Honda trademark. Let's hope Infiniti is the next one to experience a renaissance through their upcoming line of design.
When Honda re-introduced the pushbutton shifter in the 2016 Pilot it seemed like everyone was whining about it which absolutely confused me because it is so much smarter than a stalk. Well fast forward to now and almost every car maker ignored the complaining and offers pushbuttons in almost everything. Except for you, no one is complaining anymore.
Shift levers became obsolete when transmissions went electronic. Buttons could be tiny except for tactile/safety concerns. We can quibble about layout and size but in 10 years there will be no more shift levers in new non-electric vehicles. Like whip antennas.
Acura needs to allow customers to get features that are on the advanced models in the A-spec model. A-spec, no heated steering wheel, HUD, active dampers is just wrong.
I agree with you on that, just like the RDX A-Spec doesn’t have rain sensing wipers and some of those other features. Give us those options, please, Acura!
Acura/Honda has always done it this way. I personally like to have 3-4 models to choose from instead of 8-10. It is only a few thousand more to go to the Advance package (and well worth it if you are already dropping this kind of cash). Cheers.
You think So? You will see more of this MDX on the road then the GV80 . No doubt, GV80 nice and all that. But people will still buy the MDX over the GV80
Old school column shifters that had tactile feel are the best. I like the Honda buttons, anything is better than wasting a lot of console space where I’d rather have a phone holder. The Acura looks like a 10 year old interior. Who wants a track pad in a touchscreen world?
@@bbgator1 I wish my Q8 has track pad, the touchscreen collects too many fingerprints, and I still use trackpad or steering wheel button for touchscreen in my GLS
Overall, the new generation Acura MDX is good. Both the exterior and interior. For the exterior nice aggressive stance. Nice slim/sleek headlights and taillights. Good the exhaust tips are exposed as well. For the interior nice second row bench/captain chairs combo. Very clever. From a distance it almost looks like the Mazda CX-9. However, within range you'll automatically discern the two vehicles. The Genesis GV80 has better performance numbers, but that's where the fun stops with that vehicle. The Acura MDX destroys it in third row seating accommodation, cargo space and overall appearance. Also, the MDX is cheaper in price. At the 13:53 and 14:19 time marks the Lexus RX 350 with the third row seating is not the "RXL" like what was mentioned twice in this video. It's actually the RX 350L. That's the full description of it. As for the MDX they should've made it with a rotary dial shifter. That would've added additional luxury feel to it. They also should've made the infotainment screen both track pad use and touch screen. More flexibility for that combo. Other than those two blemishes, this new generation MDX has more to offer than the competition.
The Buick Enclave makes 310hp, is biggest in the segment, and can be discounted in top Avenir trim in the US$40's. It is also ranked tops in the segment and also recommended by Consumer Reports. The 2022 MDX is not as are none of the Acura's models today recommended by CR.
Wow! Stunning endorsement for the MDX from both of you! Was considering the Lexus RX but now that this Acura is much newer, it definitely became top choice for us! Thank you for a fantastic review, Andrea and Zack! Keep up pumping out great videos please!
@@aetiusg The RX is due for a redesign, no question. I’m a long-time RX owner myself having had my RX since brand new in 2010. I love my vehicle! But I am very impressed with the new MDX, even though I really don’t need this big of a vehicle as I don’t need third row seats. But I really do like the exterior design on the new MDX!
@@andreaspencer9813 thank you for replying Andrea! I have been one of the early subscribers, and have based ALL of my vehicle purchases on Zack and your recommendations! Infact we really took to the Q3 review first by Max Landi on your channel and then we saw your recent one, guess what car we are buying next?!!
@@tanayvasavada Wow, this is awesome, thank you! So glad to hear our reviews have been helpful. You will love the Q3, fantastic vehicle. So many of my followers on Instagram have reached out to say they bought the Q3 based on our recent video. We couldn't be happier.
@@andreaspencer9813 I know Zack was in Barrie, Ontario for the Kia K5 drive video, if you guys are ever in town again, me and my wife would like to meet over coffee!
Acura before Hyundai.. but korean over American. The price, and resale, reliabilty for me...plus the styling. Korean is a good option if not for the acura.
@@wongchai807 Honda, especially Acura is a junk Japanese brand that charges a premium and only offers average to below average quality and reliability compared to the completion.
I agree with Zack and Andrea.. Looks like a great SUV.. But I just wish it were more traditional on a few things. Be nice to see a traditional shifter, and more traditional dashboard, like oversized physical buttons/knobs to control things.. Also some more interior room would make this nicer too.. Simply raising the roofline 2" ro 3" inches would have made this a MUCH better vehicle.. I know this would hurt MPG some.. But I would gladly trade less MPG - for the better comfort, more room and better visibiltiy that a higher roofline would give you. The Kia Telluride is taller and more traditional design and Kia is selling them like crazy.
I just test drove a 2022 A-spec and I was not overly impressed. Exterior looks great but that’s were the love ended for me. Hard plastic high on the doors and dash. I found the cabin noisy vs. the Infiniti QX60 and Volvo XC90 which were much quieter and cabins looked and felt much more luxurious. The local Acura dealer was asking For $68kUSD. They must be kidding….
I have to tell you both that you honestly make an incredible team... Your reviews are fresh, interesting format and I must say that you are well on your way IMO to being top UTUBE reviewers.. Congradulations!!!
When motor journalists give the numbers and it means nothing, it only gives half the story, let me explain, let's talk torque, 267 ft/lb, what does that mean? What if I say 267ft/lb at 1800 rpm or 267 ft/lbs at 3400 rpm see the difference? Those two cars are going to be totally different with the same numbers. The same goes for power. We spend 80% of our lives driving under 3500 rpm. See my point? Keep up the good work.
You get used to not having stick gear shifter. I have been driving an MDX for 4 years now and wonder if I can go back to stick. The buttons works just as well if not better. I applaud Acura for sticking to their guns and not reverting to stick. Please stop complaining about the button shifters. You can be sure that Acura did a thorough research of owners and found out that after protracted usage, buttons are actually a preferred modality to sticks.
I love the format of this kind of car review comparing to other traditional format. For MDX, you will not regret. it is a fabulous car. I had drive it for several months (advanced mode) and I am super happy with it. I also had a MDX 2007 model (2 generations back) and this new generation is even better. The only improvement I'd suggest is to get rid of touch pad and offer a touch screen. other than that, it is a perfect car.
Been watching years. More fun and helpful with both of you, but Otto, let her finish her sentences.. You don’t want to be Exhibit A in the “all men are ......” rant.
I'm a lefty and ...does my life suck because of it? I think not. But there are times ....trying to find a left-hand guitar I like. Showing up for golf lessons back in the 90s and the instructor had to go back to his trunk to see if he had any left-hand clubs. As a kid dealing with scissors for right-handed people, etc.
I've heard you can put reg gas in the older mdx and it won't cause any problems. Perhaps some less performance tho. Any thoughts Zach? Or is that a bad idea
It is recommended premium fuel. It does state in the owners manual that you might experience a decrease in performance and fuel economy but will not damage the engine.
Every informative post. Our neighbor had almost a 10-year old Pilot and was just over 100,000 miles when talking to the wife. I said you are due for a timing belt and water pump of close to $1,000....wasn't a month later they showed up with a brand new Pilot Elite.
Same old piece of shit!!! Same old engine, third row low to floor and knees up in your chest! Even second row is at lower seating position! Buttons more than an airplane cockpit! Not paying a penny to this so called “suv”.
So that great $56000 starting price plus taxes to be paid for a new car purchase in British Columbia Canada, brings that low “ starting price “ up to a whopping $63,700. I’d say we are in the Luxurious Cat now. That was just the base price right?! I really enjoy your comprehension, well delivered reviews guys so keep it up. However, it might be better to take the word “ just “ out of describing “ base prices,” when taxes then need to be added on. Go
Glad you mentioned there was a CX-9 semblance to its design as that was what I thought initially...thought I was the only one. If you think about it, it’s actually not bad as CX-9 looks great. If you’re going to copy someone else’s styling might as well copy from an amazing design!
Honda another car manufacturer who make cars that knows they have issues. Best SUV driven brand new how about you drive it for a year then let me see you say the same thing. Honda sucks Honda is a manufacturer with no ethics.
Regarding the push button shifter.... a couple really nice benefits of that system is you don't have to put the vehicle in park to exit the vehicle. Just open the drivers door & it automatically goes into park while the engine remains running (handy for a short exit i.e. to grab your mail). And better yet, simply push the stop engine button when parking, and the trans automatically goes into park as well. These functions streamline your motions. Maybe that is why Acura has embraced this system....it's all about functionality.
Zach, do you have a contact email or number for the Elves customer service? Since "they" are the ones offering all the free services. Really disappointed with them... they haven't shown up once to detail any of my cars! I guess it's true, you get what you pay for!
Mazda and rav4 front and pilot back. I test drove this 2022 last sat and those seat lock u in and its less cabin space and that middle consul takes away so much space.
Although the GV80 is spectacular looking but to get the Complete Package - which I always do by going for the top of the Line , the MDX is the Winner in value. Glad to hear that You find the hand;ling improvements are not just subtle, but noticeable .
Great review. Lots of value here. Andrea, thanks for your comments re us left handed people. Zack and the rest of the 90% don’t appreciate the world is designed for right handed people!
This has been one of the most sensible and informative videos I’ve seen in a long time. Answered a lot of a basic buyers questions. We have a 2013 RDX with 62,000 miles on it. Looking to trade up. You Have Sold Us On The MDX. Thank You.
I think that was fixed between Gen-1 and Gen-2. I saw a lot of transmission issues up to 2006, but when they redesigned for 2007 (which is what I have), I saw no more complaints. I’ve had my 2007 MDX Tech for 8 years now with zero problems.
This has a new 10 speed transmission they developed themselves, the previous model had a zf 9 speed that, while zf typically makes great transmissions, had been problematic for every brand that used it in one of their vehicles.
Everyone has had good things to say about the MDX except for motor trend had a review of it and it was not that good in there eyes they said it wasn't luxurious enough and that they didn't do enough for it to be there flagship
I had an RDX and wanted to graduate to an MDX, but my wife said another make. So, we were looking at Audi, BMW, Mercedez and finally ended with a Lexus RX. After buying Lexus, my wife says she would have preferred an MDX. I am like, "really, you serious now..." I am always for Honda Engineering. People never understand. All other brands offer features for an extra cost. With Honda all the features are included in the baseline trim.
Cadillac XT6 is probably a better domestic match for this; with RWD base and 400 HP, the Aviator (which also tends to be more expensive in the real world) is most likely a lot more fun to drive than the MDX. I can vouch for it being a hell of a lot more engaging than the outgoing MDX.
I was looking forward to the XT6, but when I drove it, it had a bit of understeer. I could be mistaken, but GM is using a FWD base for the XT6 and the AWD is only fully engaged when in their "sport" mode. The XT6 is a nice vehicle, the front seats can be positioned so low that it feels like you're in a sedan. The engine and transmission felt a bit lazy though.
I bought an XT6 for about $16k below sticker, and enjoy it very much. Comfortable, smooth ride, roomy, looks nice. Would not have paid full price though, and I chose it over the outgoing MDX (which would’ve cost me the same) for the simple reason that I could rest my elbow on the door while holding the wheel in the Cadillac, but not the Acura. (Silly, perhaps, but it’s a point of comfort for me.) And not needing premium gas is a big plus.
Funny it’s a 12.3” screen and yet it has wireless CarPlay…how does that work when virtually every other vehicle with a screen bigger than 8” is wired only…very confusing. How does Acura rate wireless CarPlay with that big screen?
Beautiful, well thought out vehicle. Acura was its most successful when they provided great value. As you say "look what you get for the price."
Absolutely!
Lol, when they included the Hyundai Palisade in the list of alternatives, right out of the bat, you know that you get "great value" with the Palisade as Hyundai is "NOT" a luxury brand. Acura MDX top trim = $67,000, Hyundai Palisade top trim = $54,000. Huge difference in numbers!!!
@@bloomling6414 Lucky for consumer there is choice. If you want to own a less expensive but still nice machine there are plenty of options from Honda and Toyota to name a few.
Great review. I'm 73 years old and I have to tell you the shift buttons are so easy to use and so is the track pad. The track pad is so accurate and intuitive with great response. You can type out a word as fast as you like and if you make a mistake you swipe back to delete a letter. It takes about one day to practice and I love it over the 2017 RDX which I traded in for the 2022 MDX Platinum Elite). You are going to love the Heads Up Display (especially for the speed limit which you can change from Kilometers to Miles display and the navigation and other Apps which you can scroll through). This is one great vehicle with style and class way above anything else within in 20K of its price range .
But ranked low and not recommended by Consumer Reports. So warranty up especially on the V6 transmission.
@@normt430 consumer reports is a joke , I rather listen to scotty Kilmer who has real life experience
Don't trust consumer reports!
The MDX is a fantastic vehicle, they all were, this one is definitely the best of them all so far.
I love my leased 2019 MDX….however I just found out that I can not trade the MDX for another brand of vehicle. Acura forces those who lease their vehicles to turn the car into the Acura leasing company….or trade it in for another Acura! No choice! Don’t lease Acuras if you prefer choice for your next car.
You two are a dynamic duo and highly complimentary.
This was a perfect automotive review.
Cheers!
Wow, thank you so much! :)
Thank you kindly!
Get a life dude
Best review I’ve seen on the new MDX this year. Great job! I also have a 2011 MDX, this finally feels like a new MDX worth buying.
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it!
Totally agree. I have been hanging on to a 2008 mdx that has 105,000 miles but may get a new one.
same 2011 mdx
I've said it once and I will say it again you are watching the best couple reviewing cars.
Thanks so much for that!
My wife is a leftie too and our son, so they feel your pain Andrea. Our son is in China at university, and when he learned to speak read and write mandarin the teachers seemed to struggle with him being being a leftie. My friends have the RDX it’s just a gorgeous vehicle up close, the build quality is exceptional. The only strange part is when you open the hood there’s this tiny little engine sat in there, kind of looks a little odd. Great review again guys, summer is coming 👍👍👍 we survived another winter!!!!
YES, many don't understand what us leftie's have to go through! Thanks for watching and for sharing all your great feedback.
Korean: our cars offer a lot value for your money.
New MDX: 🙂
Still not better than the Genesis SUV according to most.
@@herczeus9341 This video describes exactly why the MDX is better. Did you not watch? Also who is "most?" One or two other channels on youtube? Let's look at the sales numbers by June and see what people prefer.
@@kenedtsu hahaha just look at the sales numbers from February the MDX is up 40% and sold almost 6k units
@@herczeus9341 Dude are you on glue
Japanese cars are way better
Great video. Fantastic looking car. On a side note, how the co-host pronounces Mazda cracks me up! Maybe a Canadian thing?
I have been waiting for this! And the exact colour and package I want. Great review Zack and Andrea, thank you!
Carbon Metallic color?
How was road noise?
I really love this MDX. It's a fantastic value! But we should be realistic. It is a fwd platform with a NA Honda engine. It's not really a GV80 competitor and certainly not an X5/GLE competitor. But you're right. It's great for the money!
I agree. It’s a competitor for Lexus and Infiniti. But no comparison for this with german. Audi/bmw/Mercedes are approx $15k more and has awd, much more faster, etc. So as a buyer you decide, is $15k worth for you to spend or not. For some it is and for some it’s not.
For me - 💯 percent worth to spend more and buy X5 🙂
I have a Volvo XC90 and I would definitely consider this Acura as a replacement.
great review and i love the fact that you guys laid out the negatives about the vehicle per driver. And based on the price point; that's a steal of a deal at that price.
In this market segment, they are all nice. You can't go wrong with any of them. The Highlander is a no brainer because of it's reputation, resale and reliability of course. However if you choose the MDX, like all the MDX owners, you will be happy with your choice. It's a wonderful design. MDX rules!
new features trunk was very interesting i hope All car makers copy this option and meanwhile Japanese car in general is reliable and especially Durable, this review was useful, thanks
Thank you very much!
Glad to see you guys enjoyed it, unlike say, Motortrend that completely trashed this and the Genesis GV80. Really anything that doesn't have a 3-pointed star these days is trash in Motortrend's eyes.
Interesting, thanks for sharing. I am surprised, this is a good vehicle.
Great review. You hit all the highlights and answered every question that I would have asked.
Excellent, thank you!
Has Zack lost weight, long time viewer. Don’t usually chat but your looking great dude. Almost as good as Andrea, but not quite
Funny, I'm carrying a few extra COVIC lbs...
New MDX is still the luxury 3-row mid-size leader. I checked out the GV80 and while it's an excellent product - for the price of the top trim MDX, the GV80 only offers a 2.5L inline 4 Turbo and NO 3rd row. You have to spend nearly $15K more to get that. Genesis got greedy and I feel their pricing is too ambitious - entering the Benz/BMW/Audi territory. For that much money - honestly, I would go with the Europeans.
So you would be going with unreliable money pit junk.
@Hugh MacIsaac oh please
@@bradleyscarreviews what are you trolling here for? Go stick with your Genesis lovefest. It doesn't change the fact that they blundered.
@@drkvenger oh please
@@bradleyscarreviews bruh u have a evoque as ur ppic😂😂😂
Stop buzzing in your wife when she is talking. Bro, you need to chill out sometime and let her speak. I want to hear her opinions too.
I seriously looked at the GV80 prestige but the pricing grid seems completely off. Could not agree more : GV80 and MDX platinum are direct competitors, targeting customers who could go after German cars but open to other brands. Got the MDX 4 days ago, upgraded from a 3017 Sorento - the whole family loves it!
Very nice review ! Given what you said throughout the video I think IMHO that the Telluride SX-P/L Night (Fall/Sky) beside the driving dynamics offers more features and has similar if not more luxury than the 2022 MDX not mentioning the aggressive look !
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the review.
i love the pop out 2row seat! converts to captains chair option. following and topping the automakers' trend! hope more follow THIS trend. i dont know if this car is any better than my 2022 santa fe SEL. better drive but still not the most preferred joy ride nor best off road SUV. Mdx tops my car because of 3rd capability and removable middle seat! other than that. safety feature, better fuel efficiency, better maintenance service. my poor man's GV80 stomps all over acura. my lease deal: 2022 SEL w/ prem. pack. 10kmile for 36mon-$1,000down +1st month + DMV for $394/mo. o did i mention? i have smartphone key, smartphone/alexa starter for whole lease period(3yrs)
You two are so entertaining with your nice, balanced reviews served with a side of subtle humor. I’m a fan!
Glad you enjoyed it!
🤔 Honda has spent some time admiring the Koda design of the CX-9.
CX-9 still best looking 3-row SUV
@@hertzair1186 nah this MDX is even sexier than the CX9. Most reviewers get these boring colours, but the red and blue A Specs look like sports cars. Very sleek
The Acura TLX Type S V6 motor is, from what I've read, a twin scroll single turbo. Do you think the MDX Type S version of the V6 will have two turbos, or will it be like the TLX Type S V6? I don't have any issues if it is a single turbo, and someone made the remark that the twin scroll single turbo is "more efficient" than two turbos (I'm not sure what that means.) Thanks and great review as usual!
The twin cam, twin scroll single turbo v6 was originally designed for the NSX. There are no brand new twin turbo v6 NSX's for sale right now. There won't be any twin turbo V6 for Type-S models as the transmission wasn't designed for it.
The King of SUV has regained the title. You have to feel sorry for the competition especially in Canada where the MDX pricing puts the others to shame.
Until the Genesis GV80 pases by😎
@@josephalba8744 Time will tell.
@@josephalba8744 Hopefully the engine won't catch on fire!
Ugh Hyundai and luxury cars is like an oxymoron.
the king on the streets? Lmao
Another entertaining video. Road to 200k!
Thank you very much!
i have a 2014 mdx. My only complaint would be that the car is taking premium gas for no good reason. The 3.5l v6 in the accord does 272hp with normal gas and don'T tell me they couldn't find a way to get 20-30 hp without using premium.
I just used, regular gas on my 2011 MDX. From Costco gasoline or Mobil 1, super store. I just ignore what the fuel cap say's. Don't find any difference between both!
It looks so much more elegant and classy than the Telluride and Palisade, mane even the G90.
Push button selection is brilliant! Older folks like to complain about it cause that's what they've had all their lives, and by goodness you better not change anything or else they'll shake a finger at you. I took the measurements myself, it takes LESS real estate than a shifter. If it's not a manual transmission there's no reason to have a physical shifter
I fully agree with your GV 80 analysis. For that price there's not a chance I'd buy the Genesis. Not to mention the resale value. The MDX is going to hold its value on the resale market much better IMHO.
Lmao, the resale value isn’t bad. It’s just as good as the Acura’s. Honestly, the genesis doenst compete with this. It competes with the Audi Q7, Lexus RX L, Volvo XC90! The genesis competes with the Germans like the x5 and GLE
The GV80 is far superior at all levels even at the lower trim levels
GV80 is on a rear-wheel-drive platform with 375 hp. It's not a MDX competitor at all.
The review is through but market comparisons are way off ..... they said the G80 is the luxury comparison to the Sonata ..... 🤷🏼♂️
Too much shiny black plastic makes the interior look awfully cheap. Acura is a premium brand with a premium price, can we not get something covering the dash that actually looks reflective of the price.
Premium and not luxury. Sort of like Tesla.
Like when the original came out... this new MDX truly hits the mark on value and size (3rd row). It looks sharp and expensive, especially at around $50 grand. I can’t imagine that the Americans or the Germans can even come close with what is on offer with this new Acura. Well done Honda! Great review guys... it was worth the wait. Thanks for the video.
So why is the current MDX not recommended by Consumer Reports?
.... because they (CR) only looked at last year and years past models. Besides CR reports are a guess... at best. Just look at where (and who) they get their numbers from. Would I recommend the prior MDX? Short answer... Never.
Unfortunately Acura is a premium Honda and way overpriced, especially for US market. People would buy Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palaside, or for true luxury would go for BMW or Mercedes. Acura and Infinity are struggling in the US market. Now they even have Genesis to compete. That is why their resale values are very low. You loose so much money spending on an Acura.
@@kellingtonlink956 CR does have a rolling average and surveys paying subscribers. But we are buying a single model in a single year and it an average. If they don't have enough respondents on a certain model they forecast.
The current RDX was recommended when it came out then dropped and eventually dropping the score. I have never seen the MDX recommended.
Even the new Honda Passport was not.recommended right out of thr gate. I think CR is onto Honda and Acura problems these days.
It 's a Honda, nothing special.
I bought my 2016 mdx new. Never again I'm buying acura!!! It's not like how they use to be transmission is garbage.
Sorry to hear but an extra warranty would help as no Acura is recommended today by Consumer Reports.
Great review. Made me change my perception of it. Very balanced review. I agree the GV80 is amazing, however the MDX for the price is amazing and undercuts the price of the GV80 by thousands of dollars
The Acura team makes good cars. They went through a less appealing design period for a while, but now, the new products (RDX, TLX and MDX) look nice and dynamic. The driving dynamics were there because they are a Honda trademark. Let's hope Infiniti is the next one to experience a renaissance through their upcoming line of design.
great review, currently drive an Atlas, around the same size but MDX has a much shorter wheel base??
When Honda re-introduced the pushbutton shifter in the 2016 Pilot it seemed like everyone was whining about it which absolutely confused me because it is so much smarter than a stalk. Well fast forward to now and almost every car maker ignored the complaining and offers pushbuttons in almost everything. Except for you, no one is complaining anymore.
Shift levers became obsolete when transmissions went electronic. Buttons could be tiny except for tactile/safety concerns. We can quibble about layout and size but in 10 years there will be no more shift levers in new non-electric vehicles. Like whip antennas.
Nice review. Any AC Oulet or Vent for the 3rd row?
The touch pad is something retrograde that for me is a deal breaker
Acura needs to allow customers to get features that are on the advanced models in the A-spec model. A-spec, no heated steering wheel, HUD, active dampers is just wrong.
I agree with you on that, just like the RDX A-Spec doesn’t have rain sensing wipers and some of those other features. Give us those options, please, Acura!
Acura/Honda has always done it this way. I personally like to have 3-4 models to choose from instead of 8-10. It is only a few thousand more to go to the Advance package (and well worth it if you are already dropping this kind of cash). Cheers.
That combination is coming … it’s called the “MDX Type S”
Great work on the review(s). Shifter buttons are hard No. Next.
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it. :)
What about push button start? Hahaha
@@AFCompany LOl I'm surprised they used only one button altho.... one should be for start and other for stop engine.
So Acura decided to make the mdx using mazda blue prints from the cx9?
The GV80 blows this vehicle out of the water at 2.5 and the 3.5 .... not to mention a better warranty and all the service is included
You think So? You will see more of this MDX on the road then the GV80 . No doubt, GV80 nice and all that. But people will still buy the MDX over the GV80
“Yeah. Your life sucks!” How supportive, Zack. 🤣😂
No, because of Zack I guess, lol
Lol, that was too funny.
Ok I thought its Mazda 🤦♂️
I would get the red A Spec, so fucking sexy. Looks almost like a super car
If car companies wanted to save console space they should use a column shifter like a Mercedes and get rid of track pads and use touch screens.
Old school column shifters that had tactile feel are the best. I like the Honda buttons, anything is better than wasting a lot of console space where I’d rather have a phone holder. The Acura looks like a 10 year old interior. Who wants a track pad in a touchscreen world?
@@bbgator1 I wish my Q8 has track pad, the touchscreen collects too many fingerprints, and I still use trackpad or steering wheel button for touchscreen in my GLS
Overall, the new generation Acura MDX is good. Both the exterior and interior. For the exterior nice aggressive stance. Nice slim/sleek headlights and taillights. Good the exhaust tips are exposed as well. For the interior nice second row bench/captain chairs combo. Very clever. From a distance it almost looks like the Mazda CX-9. However, within range you'll automatically discern the two vehicles. The Genesis GV80 has better performance numbers, but that's where the fun stops with that vehicle. The Acura MDX destroys it in third row seating accommodation, cargo space and overall appearance. Also, the MDX is cheaper in price.
At the 13:53 and 14:19 time marks the Lexus RX 350 with the third row seating is not the "RXL" like what was mentioned twice in this video. It's actually the RX 350L. That's the full description of it. As for the MDX they should've made it with a rotary dial shifter. That would've added additional luxury feel to it. They also should've made the infotainment screen both track pad use and touch screen. More flexibility for that combo. Other than those two blemishes, this new generation MDX has more to offer than the competition.
The Buick Enclave makes 310hp, is biggest in the segment, and can be discounted in top Avenir trim in the US$40's. It is also ranked tops in the segment and also recommended by Consumer Reports. The 2022 MDX is not as are none of the Acura's models today recommended by CR.
Wow! Stunning endorsement for the MDX from both of you! Was considering the Lexus RX but now that this Acura is much newer, it definitely became top choice for us! Thank you for a fantastic review, Andrea and Zack! Keep up pumping out great videos please!
Thank you so much, really glad you enjoyed it!
The RX is ancient now. No idea what Lexus is doing
@@aetiusg The RX is due for a redesign, no question. I’m a long-time RX owner myself having had my RX since brand new in 2010. I love my vehicle! But I am very impressed with the new MDX, even though I really don’t need this big of a vehicle as I don’t need third row seats. But I really do like the exterior design on the new MDX!
Very lovely. Will buy this over the Lexus RX. I like the look very nice Honda
All the "Lefties" who feel like they live in a right handed world, put your thumbs up!
YES!!!!
@@andreaspencer9813 thank you for replying Andrea! I have been one of the early subscribers, and have based ALL of my vehicle purchases on Zack and your recommendations! Infact we really took to the Q3 review first by Max Landi on your channel and then we saw your recent one, guess what car we are buying next?!!
@@tanayvasavada Wow, this is awesome, thank you! So glad to hear our reviews have been helpful. You will love the Q3, fantastic vehicle. So many of my followers on Instagram have reached out to say they bought the Q3 based on our recent video. We couldn't be happier.
@@andreaspencer9813 I know Zack was in Barrie, Ontario for the Kia K5 drive video, if you guys are ever in town again, me and my wife would like to meet over coffee!
👍🏻👍🏻
Pretty good review... I was surprised when he told her “Your life sucks” @ the 8:07 timeline.. cause she is lefty...
Smack..!!
No way I’m paying more for the Genesis than the MDX.
For a real powertrain, I might. That MDX is weak.
Acura before Hyundai.. but korean over American. The price, and resale, reliabilty for me...plus the styling. Korean is a good option if not for the acura.
@@wongchai807 but like all Acura's today none are recommended by Consumer Reports. I would only suggest leasing and not buying.
@@normt430 I think you got fired from honda
@@wongchai807 Honda, especially Acura is a junk Japanese brand that charges a premium and only offers average to below average quality and reliability compared to the completion.
Never do i hear about fuel octane? 87 OR 93
93 is recommended
I agree with Zack and Andrea.. Looks like a great SUV.. But I just wish it were more traditional on a few things. Be nice to see a traditional shifter, and more traditional dashboard, like oversized physical buttons/knobs to control things.. Also some more interior room would make this nicer too.. Simply raising the roofline 2" ro 3" inches would have made this a MUCH better vehicle.. I know this would hurt MPG some.. But I would gladly trade less MPG - for the better comfort, more room and better visibiltiy that a higher roofline would give you. The Kia Telluride is taller and more traditional design and Kia is selling them like crazy.
What a beautiful car. Great job you guys.
Thank you very much!
Zack, every time you say "this is the best SUV I've driven yet"... so which is it? I'm confused! 🤣😂
I just test drove a 2022 A-spec and I was not overly impressed. Exterior looks great but that’s were the love ended for me.
Hard plastic high on the doors and dash. I found the cabin noisy vs. the Infiniti QX60 and Volvo XC90 which were much quieter and cabins looked and felt much more luxurious. The local Acura dealer was asking For $68kUSD. They must be kidding….
I have to tell you both that you honestly make an incredible team... Your reviews are fresh, interesting format and I must say that you are well on your way IMO to being top UTUBE reviewers.. Congradulations!!!
Thank you for the kind words!
WOW, thank you so much, that means a lot, we really appreciate the support!
Just giving my honest opinion!! 😀
Your life sucks..took me out!! 😂😂😂 Beautiful car, however I’m a shifter girl myself! It would take some getting use to for sure.
Design has much improved compared to the previous models.
The cx9, now the mdx all starting to looks very dominant and appealing
When motor journalists give the numbers and it means nothing, it only gives half the story, let me explain, let's talk torque, 267 ft/lb, what does that mean? What if I say 267ft/lb at 1800 rpm or 267 ft/lbs at 3400 rpm see the difference? Those two cars are going to be totally different with the same numbers. The same goes for power. We spend 80% of our lives driving under 3500 rpm. See my point? Keep up the good work.
The bigger Enclave 3.6 makes 310 hp on regular gas. But the 2022 MDX uses the same old engine and is heavier so acceleration tests are slower.
You get used to not having stick gear shifter. I have been driving an MDX for 4 years now and wonder if I can go back to stick. The buttons works just as well if not better. I applaud Acura for sticking to their guns and not reverting to stick. Please stop complaining about the button shifters. You can be sure that Acura did a thorough research of owners and found out that after protracted usage, buttons are actually a preferred modality to sticks.
I love the format of this kind of car review comparing to other traditional format. For MDX, you will not regret. it is a fabulous car. I had drive it for several months (advanced mode) and I am super happy with it. I also had a MDX 2007 model (2 generations back) and this new generation is even better. The only improvement I'd suggest is to get rid of touch pad and offer a touch screen. other than that, it is a perfect car.
“Your life sucks...”
And now we see Zack reviewing how durable his shoes are on the long walk home.
lol!
Zack's next review will be the living room couch. LOL
That track pad kills it for me. I'm going CX-9
😂😂
It could literally kill.
Seriously.
Been watching years. More fun and helpful with both of you, but Otto, let her finish her sentences.. You don’t want to be Exhibit A in the “all men are ......” rant.
I'm a lefty and ...does my life suck because of it? I think not. But there are times ....trying to find a left-hand guitar I like. Showing up for golf lessons back in the 90s and the instructor had to go back to his trunk to see if he had any left-hand clubs. As a kid dealing with scissors for right-handed people, etc.
Why can't we go back to column mounted shifters like Mercedes to get more space.
Another boring car from Acura...
Another no recommended status from Consumer Reports.
I've heard you can put reg gas in the older mdx and it won't cause any problems. Perhaps some less performance tho. Any thoughts Zach? Or is that a bad idea
It is recommended premium fuel. It does state in the owners manual that you might experience a decrease in performance and fuel economy but will not damage the engine.
I don't like the push button shifter or the fact Honda/Acura all use timing belt verse chain
Every informative post. Our neighbor had almost a 10-year old Pilot and was just over 100,000 miles when talking to the wife. I said you are due for a timing belt and water pump of close to $1,000....wasn't a month later they showed up with a brand new Pilot Elite.
Hey Zack, you and Andrea sounded really impressed and are loving this new MDX. Is it enough to replace your diesel Porsche Cayenne or still not?
Although, Acura did a great job with the new MDX, the Cayenne diesel stays, we just can't replace it.
12:19 Don’t look to numbers of HP & Torque, rather look for numbers of performance like 0-100 KM and Max. Speed.
Same old piece of shit!!! Same old engine, third row low to floor and knees up in your chest! Even second row is at lower seating position! Buttons more than an airplane cockpit! Not paying a penny to this so called “suv”.
Same "no recommended " status by Consumer Reports too. No Acura is recommended today.
So that great $56000 starting price plus taxes to be paid for a new car purchase in British Columbia Canada, brings that low “ starting price “ up to a whopping $63,700.
I’d say we are in the Luxurious Cat now. That was just the base price right?!
I really enjoy your comprehension, well delivered reviews guys so keep it up.
However, it might be better to take the word “ just “ out of describing “ base prices,” when taxes then need to be added on.
Go
engine mounted the wrong way, just like econo cars... GV80 kills this economy Acura brand
Honda+!
Glad you mentioned there was a CX-9 semblance to its design as that was what I thought initially...thought I was the only one. If you think about it, it’s actually not bad as CX-9 looks great. If you’re going to copy someone else’s styling might as well copy from an amazing design!
I couldn't agree more, the CX-9 is a good looking SUV.
Yeah I thought the same thing the first time I saw the new MDX! The CX9 is a nice looking car that needs the option of the V6 engine too!
Honda another car manufacturer who make cars that knows they have issues. Best SUV driven brand new how about you drive it for a year then let me see you say the same thing. Honda sucks Honda is a manufacturer with no ethics.
Acura is even worse! None are recommended by Consumer Reports today.
Are they popping in a hybrid again into to this anytime soon? Zach Hi, are you live today?
Regarding the push button shifter.... a couple really nice benefits of that system is you don't have to put the vehicle in park to exit the vehicle. Just open the drivers door & it automatically goes into park while the engine remains running (handy for a short exit i.e. to grab your mail). And better yet, simply push the stop engine button when parking, and the trans automatically goes into park as well. These functions streamline your motions. Maybe that is why Acura has embraced this system....it's all about functionality.
Lol I was waiting for Andrea to take a swing at you when you said her life sucks! "Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!" Great review!
lol! He was lucky this time...:) thanks for watching, glad you liked it.
Zach, do you have a contact email or number for the Elves customer service? Since "they" are the ones offering all the free services. Really disappointed with them... they haven't shown up once to detail any of my cars!
I guess it's true, you get what you pay for!
I've put an email into human resources, they are on notice...
I keep asking them to come by, but haven't heard a thing, I'm starting to wonder about their service. :)
Looks great and I’m an Acura fan - 30 years ownership. But still not a plug-in hybrid. 🤦♀️
Mazda and rav4 front and pilot back. I test drove this 2022 last sat and those seat lock u in and its less cabin space and that middle consul takes away so much space.
Although the GV80 is spectacular looking but to get the Complete Package - which I always do by going for the top of the Line , the MDX is the Winner in value. Glad to hear that You find the hand;ling improvements are not just subtle, but noticeable .
Great review. Lots of value here. Andrea, thanks for your comments re us left handed people. Zack and the rest of the 90% don’t appreciate the world is designed for right handed people!
Thank you, really glad you liked it. Hey, us left-handed people have to stick together! :)
Gotta love Andrea . “ your life sucks “ ? 😢
Because of Zack??🤣🤣🤣
This has been one of the most sensible and informative videos I’ve seen in a long time.
Answered a lot of a basic buyers questions.
We have a 2013 RDX with
62,000 miles on it.
Looking to trade up.
You Have Sold Us On The
MDX.
Thank You.
Wonderful, thank you!
Hopefully Acura fixed their transmission issues... The MDX is Notorious for having transmission problems
I think that was fixed between Gen-1 and Gen-2. I saw a lot of transmission issues up to 2006, but when they redesigned for 2007 (which is what I have), I saw no more complaints. I’ve had my 2007 MDX Tech for 8 years now with zero problems.
This has a new 10 speed transmission they developed themselves, the previous model had a zf 9 speed that, while zf typically makes great transmissions, had been problematic for every brand that used it in one of their vehicles.
Maybe the best looking SUV. Great review
Will there be a hybrid version coming out this year?
No..maybe next year
No.
I think it’s time Acura makes the MDX with at least 375 horsepower
The 355hp version is coming
Everyone has had good things to say about the MDX except for motor trend had a review of it and it was not that good in there eyes they said it wasn't luxurious enough and that they didn't do enough for it to be there flagship
I am surprised to hear this, thanks for sharing.
I had an RDX and wanted to graduate to an MDX, but my wife said another make. So, we were looking at Audi, BMW, Mercedez and finally ended with a Lexus RX. After buying Lexus, my wife says she would have preferred an MDX. I am like, "really, you serious now..." I am always for Honda Engineering. People never understand. All other brands offer features for an extra cost. With Honda all the features are included in the baseline trim.
Cadillac XT6 is probably a better domestic match for this; with RWD base and 400 HP, the Aviator (which also tends to be more expensive in the real world) is most likely a lot more fun to drive than the MDX. I can vouch for it being a hell of a lot more engaging than the outgoing MDX.
I was looking forward to the XT6, but when I drove it, it had a bit of understeer. I could be mistaken, but GM is using a FWD base for the XT6 and the AWD is only fully engaged when in their "sport" mode. The XT6 is a nice vehicle, the front seats can be positioned so low that it feels like you're in a sedan. The engine and transmission felt a bit lazy though.
I bought an XT6 for about $16k below sticker, and enjoy it very much. Comfortable, smooth ride, roomy, looks nice. Would not have paid full price though, and I chose it over the outgoing MDX (which would’ve cost me the same) for the simple reason that I could rest my elbow on the door while holding the wheel in the Cadillac, but not the Acura. (Silly, perhaps, but it’s a point of comfort for me.) And not needing premium gas is a big plus.
Funny it’s a 12.3” screen and yet it has wireless CarPlay…how does that work when virtually every other vehicle with a screen bigger than 8” is wired only…very confusing.
How does Acura rate wireless CarPlay with that big screen?