Oh look at all the haters. Mad that Acura is the most reasonable choice here? Mad that it has the best resale value, and probably is the most reliable? Mad that the MDX would take this win easily if the reviewers considered what the consumer ACTUALLY WANTS AND NEEDS not what a car enthusiast wants? You all go drive your beat up corollas and camrys, you probably can't afford any of these cars but would still trash talk acura cause you know nothing better.
OK! everybody listen, the MDX is the best car here without a doubt, back in 2014 when the new MDX came out, it murdered the Audi and Volvo and Mercedes and BMW so hard in technology. now the competition has cought up. but even the 2016 MDX beats all these cars in: reliability, resale value, insurance costs, price itself, and I'm pretty sure it's the only one that has been on the Nurburgring. plus, the 2017 MDX is now out to murder all these Swedish and German cars
Joshua Irwin Comparing a Japanese car with a luxury, tech infested, German, amazing handling and supercharged SUV is stupid. The MDX is like a Walmart version of a Q7.
The guy driving the MDX has no effin clue of what he is saying... Acura has Comfort, Normal and Sport settings that adjust a variety of parameters. And all the Aholes cribbing about the stacked dual screen, no idea how annoying it is when Audi without the Virtual cockpit. Is when you need to access radio, media, make calls etc as the GPS vanishes till done. In MDX, the Nav is uninterrupted as it is on the top screen. I like how the Audi drives, own a Q5, but Acura is the best choice if you have to stick to 53K fully loaded Advance version. It discounts almost 5.5 K discounts even on 2018 MDXes.
She was using the MDX incorrectly. The lane keep only works after 45 mph or higher. She was experiencing the lane departure warning only. That works at 40 mph or higher. And finally, the adaptive cruise control resume button must be depressed after an automated stop. The vehicle will then resume its speed. Just an fyi to be accurate.
Duane Baumiller they don't know anything about the MDX. The MDX has a dynamic suspension that allow 3 different driving mode, normal, comfort, and sport.
Acura is loosing its touch if you ask me. Recently I was at the Pittsburgh auto show and there was hardly anyone at the Acura booth. Meanwhile Lexus and Mercedes was booming.
Acura is on the verge of needing to axed if you ask me they are still to closely related to there honda counter parts MOSTLY the FWD platform's you have to go all out to get AWD an to top that where's the power barely pushing 300 horseys across any of there line up
Audi Wins in Performance, Acura wins in Reliability, Volvo wins in Safety. I will personally never own another Audi again.. Great Car, POS that breaks down after the warranty ends.
Mulkyan I don't care if they've lied. I like audi, I like the level of quality they offer and I like their design philosophy. I'm not gonna like them less because of dieselgate.
hermest99 I on the otherhand care about lying corporations and the environment. Tesla and BMW are the only premium makes I will buy and I congratulate BMW for being to adapt and change its business model.
nope the interior feels more luxury oriented rather than actual luxury, like getting leather instead of cloth seats in a honda. The dual screen setup looks eerily similar to that in the honda accord and honda odyssey
In an Acura you don't have to restart the ACC system after coming to a stop, all you have to do is tap the throttle and it will resume following the car ahead at the previously set distance.
The MDX wins for the same reason that Subaru wins in comparison tests, high reliability, low depreciation, good value for money, have sufficient features for the price point and more refined than the Honda that shares it's platform.
+Alfonso Flores volvo is just 4k below audi in price, but audi gives more luxury,better ride, less noise. Why is the engine better from volvo? They got the same mpg, audis engine is even sharper in throttel response. Audis automatic braking is also very good, lane assist is evan better. For me Audi is the winner,its better in every test and 4k are not so much more when you have 66k for a car.
TheVranac87 you're not even fully loaded on the audi, if you can get passed the styling sure, i guess. Anyway, that turbocharger and supercharger technology is a thing of the future, expect to see it everywhere. Makes a lot of power for a small engine.
the q7 won by a land-slide in every comparison except being 3-4 thousand dollars more expensive which at that price is less than sales tax. q7 best cockpit, q7 only car whose lane assist actually worked around the corners... q7 most powerful motor, q7 best handling.... choosing the xc90 was an obvious appeasement of the psychological tendency of people to root for the under-dog. It would be like watching a race and awarding the gold to the 2nd place finisher because they "tried hardest".
Volvo xc90 is simply far ahead from its rivals in many areas, starting from the interior desing to the safety features, what about the game changing Infotainment not to mention it has the best adaptive cruise system in the market right now (only the new tesla X comes close) and the most andvanced semi autonomous pilot assist (again only the new tesla x comes close) dont forget the auto parking assist...... Lexus ???? not even close.....
I have owned a rx 350 and x5 currently own a mdx a wouldn't trade it for nothing reliablity is way better plus check the consumer reports on theese cars and see that bmw,Benz, jaguar,range rover,have some of the worst reports in every front.
Wrong! The winner was the Q7; it has the best performance and handling, best tech, most luxurious, and better brand image. I can see threat you included the MDX in the comparison so that a Japanese carmaker could be in the mix, but the BMW X5 or Range Rover Sport should've been there instead...
+dcharizard91 Audi sissyfied the Q7 to compete with the MDX, because MDX sales have been booming. So don't kid yourself, they know what market they're after and it's not the market you're thinking.
I've owned a 2016 Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription for a year. Although I agree on the luxurious looks inside and out, I've decided on trading it in for the Q7 e-tron 3.0 TDI. The XC90 air suspension is far inferior from that of the Q7 - it's quite noisy and really lets in small bumps. The entire cabin is far more noisy than the Q7, even with the window isolation and the electric powertrain in the XC90. The 4-banger in the Volvo is really noisy and sounds like a lawnmower when strained - not a sound you associate with luxury and comfort. The Sensus looks cool at first sight, but is flawed by design for instance with missing ETA and DTD side by side, or a dedicated phone block on the front screen that isn't re-used for something else when the phone connects through Apple Carplay / Android auto, or a missing audible/visible signal when you run low on gas. I've also had LOTS of issues with the Volvo (noisy suspension, noisy brakes, loose interior parts, technical components malfunctioning etc.) All the things you don't dig up when reviewing the car for a day. So, when in doubt: trade the superficial good looks for the real quality and usability, and choose the Q7.
what is the point of comparing 3 rows SUVs if you are not going to talk about the 3rd row? You could have also included VW Touage and Porche Cayanne in this comparison for that matter.
Please help ... CAD $50k-55k ish budget... currently driving cx7 2010 love it and very minimal costs for 8 years. Have 2 kids now need a bigger vehicle and was considering newer Mazda CX-9, Volvo XC90 2017 ish due to budget...maybe even the Acura MDX...looking for interior comfort and a little luxury because I drive 3 hours a day (100km both ways but traffic) and AWD for safety and winters etc. I have never been this confused and want some honest opinions.
This guy lied and does not know what he's talking about. The MDX has 3 different modes. Comfort normal and sport. The AWD system is the best on the market it can send 80% of power to one wheel. Can Audi do that? Nope. Also that all wheel steer is a Honda thing. The Acura TLX fwd version come STANDARD with all wheel steet. Acura is definitely the better buy. No one mentioned the fact that both of those vehicles are known for crazy issues and repair costs. The only thing the Audi has over the MDX is that screen. So the MDX YOU DON'T HAVE TO RESET IT. On the steering wheel you just hit the resume button and it will follow the vehicle from a complete stop. This video told complete lies.
Great review guys! Though you were gonna pick the Q7 there at the end. It's a great car, but not as good as the XC90! I therefor totally approve this video :) !
The situation is that every major brand is downsizeing their engines in order to get better fuel mileage, according to Federal laws, I know, It`s too bad thou
+Ruben Personally, the RR wins for me, the RR offers more of what I look for in a car than the bentley does. And it's WAY better priced than the bentley because IMO it doesn't offer too much more luxury than a top of the line range, the engine choices (at least where I live) are much better, the model choices are obviously better and even in the SWB variant there is way more room in the back.
That audi is properly ugly though, engine tech is horrible compared the xc90 and it's overpriced. Not to mention the volvo is a pioneer in the safety category
Alfonso Flores The station wagon styling make the Audi look more sophisticated, unlike today's body SUVs that all look the same. Also, the engine has all the modern technologies while being reliable. Not something that can be said about the Volvo...
***** Volvo build quality is extremely consistent. This isn't ford reliability we're talking about here. There's a reason why station wagons went out of style and it's because they're ugly, period. Poor r8 too, the 2008 one looked the best and the rest were really good too until this shitty design language came in. And the q7 was properly gorgeous with the headlight clusters and such until it was infected with the same language. Plenty of people no longer want the two because of it.
The MDX adaptive cruise you have to tap the gas pedal with your foot or press the resume button if it takes you to a stop and you want to continue to follow the vehicle ahead.
Why did they even bother with all this testing if looks and design is the decisive factor? They could have wrapped it up in a minute instead of making a 13 minute video. Everyone would say that the Volvo is the best looking car of this bunch. It doesn't mean it's the best car. That is clearly the Audi.
In other words,if you want high tech SUV with lots of space and good quality interior,Audi is the way to go. If safety,space and cool Scandinavian design are tempting you,Volvo is for you Acura..hmm..,if you like exclusive exterior go for it. For myself i would get Volvo. Reliability and safety wise is some shoulders ahead of Audi,Swedes know their way around when it comes to family oriented SUV"s.
In all actuality, the best Q7 was tested against the mid range XC90. Volvo has another trim level above the Inscription, that's the Excellence. You should look it up. I've driven both the Q7 and the XC90 Inscription, back to back. I put a deposit on an Inscription order that day.
Bottom line, not everyone has the money for an Audi or Volvo. They both cost more than the MDX. Audi and Volvo beat the MDX in interior quality, but they both cost quite a bit more than the MDX. So, in VALUE, you get more for your buck with the MDX. Audi and Volvo have gotten better in reliability, but they WILL cost you a LOT more to fix, that is a FACT!!!!
Good review! Overall, this 'Richest SUV' segment is not just about driving, but also about the value, and the quality + safety. If put all the equation together, XC90 is doing to be good winner!
Have owned 3 Acuras and must say they have been very reliable. I'm looking at the Lexus RX 350 for my next car unless the Acura MDX is updated later this year (have heard no update is in the plans).
I own a 99 & a 05 rl and has driven the mdx I like it . I'm not really into suvs but I was surprised by the way it handled its comfortable and not overly complicated. but the Volvo is a nice looking suv the interior is gorgeous
Great review! I know both cars very well in person, I would have picked the Audi. I Previously owned a 2014 Audi q7 Then I just got a 2018. I was looking into the Volvo but my opinion is, it does not compare to the things the Audi has for 3k more. Still, great review!
Why audi USA remove the auto brake hold function from all its line up? While Bmw, Volvo, Honda, hyundai & KIA have that feature in both U.S & global market..
WOW !! The most expensive luxury SUV was judged to be the best !?? I'm SHOCKED !! That's O.K. -- My Acura MDX was a GIFT, so all is well in the universe.
After lurking on the Volvo forums, it sounds like Volvo has ALOT of software/reliability issues. When I unload my wife's f10 550xi POS, it won't be for a BMW, or Volvo. If I have my way, normally aspirated Honda 3.5L cute little motor, GM 6.2L LS3 or a SRT Jeep with a 392 ci. Its going to be the wife's driver, so like most people that don't know shit about vehicals, she will most likely assume the euros are better and get another over priced POS that I have to drive for post sale shitty snooty over priced "service".
Talking about the XC90: "You're guaranteed you won't pull into a parking lot, and pull up next to three cars that look exactly like it." Volvo is currently producing and selling all XC90 that they are able to, so don't be surprised if you do ;)
+appleseedmvp not at all, the only thing it doesn't have is a touch screen but we don't really care. The dashboard fits together perfectly and it looks awesome, not to mention the led light strip that you can change the color of.
+Justin Kaye O_o LED light strip that can change colour never heard of that before such a great invention innit? and the dashboard fits together another great invention.
No Tim and no Cooley? Also, I understand you're doing 3-row SUVs, but to me, any luxury SUV matchup that doesnt have the Range Rover is lacking, since most people consider that THE benchmark
There are just a ton of Acura owners here complaining that theirs is better, but the only reason you Acura owners own an Acura is because they can’t afford the others
I love the Volvo but the rear seat room is horrible and a tiny 4 cylinder with air induction will not last. Wish it had a v6 and no third row. Acura MDX is the best choice in my opinion.
The adaptive cruise will reactivate if you press resume. Not a very good review of the MDX. It helps if the people reviewing the car know something about vehicles.
I think this was kind of unfair for the Acura. It should've been compared with SUVs like the ML ( isn't it the GLE now? ) and maybe the X5, and maybe something along the lines of a Buick Enclave.
Oh look at all the haters. Mad that Acura is the most reasonable choice here? Mad that it has the best resale value, and probably is the most reliable? Mad that the MDX would take this win easily if the reviewers considered what the consumer ACTUALLY WANTS AND NEEDS not what a car enthusiast wants?
You all go drive your beat up corollas and camrys, you probably can't afford any of these cars but would still trash talk acura cause you know nothing better.
yes! finally someone who knows something around here BTW (the MDX isn't probably the most reliable car here, it is... by a mile)
yes! finally someone who knows something around here BTW (the MDX isn't probably the most reliable car here, it is... by a mile)
yes! finally someone who knows something around here BTW (the MDX isn't probably the most reliable car here, it is... by a mile)
***** yeah
The Q7 is the most reliable in luxury 3 row SUVs, actually. Look at Consumer Reports.
OK! everybody listen, the MDX is the best car here without a doubt, back in 2014 when the new MDX came out, it murdered the Audi and Volvo and Mercedes and BMW so hard in technology. now the competition has cought up. but even the 2016 MDX beats all these cars in: reliability, resale value, insurance costs, price itself, and I'm pretty sure it's the only one that has been on the Nurburgring. plus, the 2017 MDX is now out to murder all these Swedish and German cars
Who the fuck made that retarded german car reliability myth? They are reliable.
Joshua Irwin
Comparing a Japanese car with a luxury, tech infested, German, amazing handling and supercharged SUV is stupid.
The MDX is like a Walmart version of a Q7.
The guy driving the MDX has no effin clue of what he is saying... Acura has Comfort, Normal and Sport settings that adjust a variety of parameters. And all the Aholes cribbing about the stacked dual screen, no idea how annoying it is when Audi without the Virtual cockpit. Is when you need to access radio, media, make calls etc as the GPS vanishes till done. In MDX, the Nav is uninterrupted as it is on the top screen. I like how the Audi drives, own a Q5, but Acura is the best choice if you have to stick to 53K fully loaded Advance version. It discounts almost 5.5 K discounts even on 2018 MDXes.
the MDX had a IDS button that allow to switch from Normal, Comfy, and Sport. Please do your research before presenting.
@Fail Zero LMAO
She was using the MDX incorrectly. The lane keep only works after 45 mph or higher. She was experiencing the lane departure warning only. That works at 40 mph or higher. And finally, the adaptive cruise control resume button must be depressed after an automated stop. The vehicle will then resume its speed. Just an fyi to be accurate.
Duane Baumiller they don't know anything about the MDX. The MDX has a dynamic suspension that allow 3 different driving mode, normal, comfort, and sport.
Duane Baumiller sAyzrhxxp
I was thinking the same thing. My 2014 mdx does all of that and somehow the one she had did nothing.
Acura is loosing its touch if you ask me. Recently I was at the Pittsburgh auto show and there was hardly anyone at the Acura booth. Meanwhile Lexus and Mercedes was booming.
+TJC450 makes sense since they wont let go of that hideous looking infotainment system
+lawlerzwtf I've head they are going to let go of it, but they just don't know what to do next.
Acura is on the verge of needing to axed if you ask me they are still to closely related to there honda counter parts MOSTLY the FWD platform's you have to go all out to get AWD an to top that where's the power barely pushing 300 horseys across any of there line up
+Tyler Wallace the MDX and RDX sales figures would disagree with you. they're lost not dead big difference.
+roguedogx disagree with me about what ? and being lost for this long speaks volumes about where they are headed if they dont clean up there act
Audi Wins in Performance, Acura wins in Reliability, Volvo wins in Safety.
I will personally never own another Audi again.. Great Car, POS that breaks down after the warranty ends.
saftey the audi is safer
Really how much did Volvo pay them to say that
Peppery yeah but AUDI made test dummies!!!!
What model is that white volkswagen station wagon?
lol
+Mulkyan No.
hermest99 No in general to vw/audi right? after they lied right?
Mulkyan I don't care if they've lied. I like audi, I like the level of quality they offer and I like their design philosophy. I'm not gonna like them less because of dieselgate.
hermest99 I on the otherhand care about lying corporations and the environment. Tesla and BMW are the only premium makes I will buy and I congratulate BMW for being to adapt and change its business model.
The MDX still the best selling tho.
because MDX is cheaper. My Audi had a 71K price tag.
@marceloevera2012 Someone looking for an Audi I guess. In general, cars are getting expensive. If that is too much, stay with the used market.
@@wrongtarget5523 reliability >>>>> over pricey
I like the cabin of the XC90, hence agree with the choice
58k fully loaded? I'll take that Acura over the other two that are 10k more. If I'm paying 70k for an SUV i better be getting an x5 or RR sport...
Did the acura get lost? How did it end up here?
i think acura should've won it is cheapest in my opinion nicest interior and is probably the most reliable
TheEpicWolf X Your flat out blind if you think the MDX has the nicest interior.
The Q7 is the most reliable.
The Acura feels cheap compared to xc90.
The acura has the best interior? Lol ya ok
nope the interior feels more luxury oriented rather than actual luxury, like getting leather instead of cloth seats in a honda. The dual screen setup looks eerily similar to that in the honda accord and honda odyssey
In an Acura you don't have to restart the ACC system after coming to a stop, all you have to do is tap the throttle and it will resume following the car ahead at the previously set distance.
The MDX wins for the same reason that Subaru wins in comparison tests, high reliability, low depreciation, good value for money, have sufficient features for the price point and more refined than the Honda that shares it's platform.
hiroanz you are wrong Volvo WINS
hiroanz xc90 t8 excellence is better than MDX
Audi wins all tests and still loose
Value was the most important test, not to mention the xc90 has better engine technologies. And volvo was a pioneer in the automatic braking tech
+Alfonso Flores volvo is just 4k below audi in price, but audi gives more luxury,better ride, less noise. Why is the engine better from volvo? They got the same mpg, audis engine is even sharper in throttel response. Audis automatic braking is also very good, lane assist is evan better. For me Audi is the winner,its better in every test and 4k are not so much more when you have 66k for a car.
TheVranac87 you're not even fully loaded on the audi, if you can get passed the styling sure, i guess. Anyway, that turbocharger and supercharger technology is a thing of the future, expect to see it everywhere. Makes a lot of power for a small engine.
Because it has no soul, its a volkswagen underneath...
thats it,volvo has a soul of a deer
the q7 won by a land-slide in every comparison except being 3-4 thousand dollars more expensive which at that price is less than sales tax. q7 best cockpit, q7 only car whose lane assist actually worked around the corners... q7 most powerful motor, q7 best handling.... choosing the xc90 was an obvious appeasement of the psychological tendency of people to root for the under-dog. It would be like watching a race and awarding the gold to the 2nd place finisher because they "tried hardest".
What is the intro music???
Volvo xc90 is simply far ahead from its rivals in many areas, starting from the interior desing to the safety features, what about the game changing Infotainment not to mention it has the best adaptive cruise system in the market right now (only the new tesla X comes close) and the most andvanced semi autonomous pilot assist (again only the new tesla x comes close) dont forget the auto parking assist...... Lexus ???? not even close.....
With this pathetic argument, a 1990 chevy truck will win, because its the "cheapest".
I have owned a rx 350 and x5 currently own a mdx a wouldn't trade it for nothing reliablity is way better plus check the consumer reports on theese cars and see that bmw,Benz, jaguar,range rover,have some of the worst reports in every front.
Wrong! The winner was the Q7; it has the best performance and handling, best tech, most luxurious, and better brand image. I can see threat you included the MDX in the comparison so that a Japanese carmaker could be in the mix, but the BMW X5 or Range Rover Sport should've been there instead...
+dcharizard91 Audi sissyfied the Q7 to compete with the MDX, because MDX sales have been booming.
So don't kid yourself, they know what market they're after and it's not the market you're thinking.
+Slimecrazy234 totally agree. it's all about sales now..
+Slimecrazy234 haha thats why acura just sold 200 k cars this year and 80% in the us while audi sold 1,8 mio cars
A-R4SCH This is MDX vs. Q7 in the US market, not every car and in the global market.
XC90 any day, everyday.
+Adith Thomas agreed! :)
Music?
I've owned a 2016 Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription for a year. Although I agree on the luxurious looks inside and out, I've decided on trading it in for the Q7 e-tron 3.0 TDI. The XC90 air suspension is far inferior from that of the Q7 - it's quite noisy and really lets in small bumps. The entire cabin is far more noisy than the Q7, even with the window isolation and the electric powertrain in the XC90. The 4-banger in the Volvo is really noisy and sounds like a lawnmower when strained - not a sound you associate with luxury and comfort. The Sensus looks cool at first sight, but is flawed by design for instance with missing ETA and DTD side by side, or a dedicated phone block on the front screen that isn't re-used for something else when the phone connects through Apple Carplay / Android auto, or a missing audible/visible signal when you run low on gas. I've also had LOTS of issues with the Volvo (noisy suspension, noisy brakes, loose interior parts, technical components malfunctioning etc.) All the things you don't dig up when reviewing the car for a day. So, when in doubt: trade the superficial good looks for the real quality and usability, and choose the Q7.
Are you out of your mind? The Audi is hideous plus Luxury and Saftey in the Volvo
Agreed
you made a GREAT CHOICE!
when was this channel launched ?? these guys are from all other youtube channels
the MDX does have adjustable suspension.
Corey Newman don't bother with this review. The MDX already lost even before the review started. biased
what is the point of comparing 3 rows SUVs if you are not going to talk about the 3rd row? You could have also included VW Touage and Porche Cayanne in this comparison for that matter.
Please help ... CAD $50k-55k ish budget... currently driving cx7 2010 love it and very minimal costs for 8 years. Have 2 kids now need a bigger vehicle and was considering newer Mazda CX-9, Volvo XC90 2017 ish due to budget...maybe even the Acura MDX...looking for interior comfort and a little luxury because I drive 3 hours a day (100km both ways but traffic) and AWD for safety and winters etc. I have never been this confused and want some honest opinions.
how much did volvo pay you for that ! does safety ,gas mileage, easy access to the 3rd road; and handling please which mode were you drive it!!!!
This guy lied and does not know what he's talking about. The MDX has 3 different modes. Comfort normal and sport. The AWD system is the best on the market it can send 80% of power to one wheel. Can Audi do that? Nope. Also that all wheel steer is a Honda thing. The Acura TLX fwd version come STANDARD with all wheel steet. Acura is definitely the better buy. No one mentioned the fact that both of those vehicles are known for crazy issues and repair costs. The only thing the Audi has over the MDX is that screen. So the MDX YOU DON'T HAVE TO RESET IT. On the steering wheel you just hit the resume button and it will follow the vehicle from a complete stop. This video told complete lies.
Volvo has done an excellent job. Glad to hear that it takes the win. The Audi is nice, but I am impressed with Volvo. Fun review!
So this is where you went Emme?
Great review guys! Though you were gonna pick the Q7 there at the end. It's a great car, but not as good as the XC90! I therefor totally approve this video :) !
I beg to differ sorry, however q7 has much better infotainment system and the ride quality. I drove both however feel Q7 has edge over XC90.
Always owning an Audi! Owned my Q5 since 2010, never had an issue, and the service is excellent. Purchasing a new SQ5 next!!
Me too I love audi brand a lot but I have owned A4s mostly .
i choose volvo
The best to me
Mario Torrez Quant i wish it was 6 cylinders
The situation is that every major brand is downsizeing their engines in order to get better fuel mileage, according to Federal laws, I know, It`s too bad thou
Do a real luxury SUV battle. The Range Rover Autobiography vs the Bentley Bentayga
They don't compare. I do wish they put the Range Rover in here, but you're comparing a luxury car to an *ultra-luxury* car.
+Ruben bentayga easy win
+Ruben Personally, the RR wins for me, the RR offers more of what I look for in a car than the bentley does. And it's WAY better priced than the bentley because IMO it doesn't offer too much more luxury than a top of the line range, the engine choices (at least where I live) are much better, the model choices are obviously better and even in the SWB variant there is way more room in the back.
Haha, thanks! Not the first time people have noticed my name :P
Why is Acura still a thing?
+Adam Maciejewski no idea they seem to always pull up the rear end of everything.
+Adam Maciejewski Because the MDX is still the best selling 3 row SUV..
hiroanz most likely because of good pricing.. not really because its better then the rest
+Adam Maciejewski One of the most advanced AWD systems in the world and currently outclasses most other brands in the market. Good interior too.
@@d1sturb3d119 good but not better than Mercedes or Volvo or BMW.
I ordered a Q7. I have the same motor in my S5 -- can't beat the supercharged V6.
How did no-one go for the Tesla model x?
I'll pick the MDX any damn day, i want my vehicle to last forever and the other 2 just don't stand a chance.
How do you even know if you never owned one
The Swedish and the Japanese have nothing on the Germans. The Audi is the clear winner...
That audi is properly ugly though, engine tech is horrible compared the xc90 and it's overpriced. Not to mention the volvo is a pioneer in the safety category
Tbh the Audi looks dated. The headlight and tailights are just rectangles and the design just looks like a station wagon.
Alfonso Flores The station wagon styling make the Audi look more sophisticated, unlike today's body SUVs that all look the same.
Also, the engine has all the modern technologies while being reliable. Not something that can be said about the Volvo...
When you are transporting 7 people onboard and they are your loved ones... You will want them to be in the Volvo.
***** Volvo build quality is extremely consistent. This isn't ford reliability we're talking about here. There's a reason why station wagons went out of style and it's because they're ugly, period. Poor r8 too, the 2008 one looked the best and the rest were really good too until this shitty design language came in. And the q7 was properly gorgeous with the headlight clusters and such until it was infected with the same language. Plenty of people no longer want the two because of it.
The MDX adaptive cruise you have to tap the gas pedal with your foot or press the resume button if it takes you to a stop and you want to continue to follow the vehicle ahead.
for the quality and price. the acura all day plus it hold the value much better..
Acura looks like a 2000 SUV
How is Acura still in business?
+888TopGear888 Because enough people only have Acura money.
Shift4g Then just buy the Honda. Acuras are all Honda wtih acura badges
888TopGear888 Or just make all the Acuras Hondas. No need for a 2nd brand that only offers slightly more luxury.
Shift4g Exactly. They're almost identical underneath. Its just badging, different sheet metal and slightly more leather.
Where is the Merc?
go Volvo!!!!
Why did they even bother with all this testing if looks and design is the decisive factor? They could have wrapped it up in a minute instead of making a 13 minute video. Everyone would say that the Volvo is the best looking car of this bunch. It doesn't mean it's the best car. That is clearly the Audi.
Where's Cooley?
In other words,if you want high tech SUV with lots of space and good quality interior,Audi is the way to go.
If safety,space and cool Scandinavian design are tempting you,Volvo is for you
Acura..hmm..,if you like exclusive exterior go for it.
For myself i would get Volvo. Reliability and safety wise is some shoulders ahead of Audi,Swedes know their way around when it comes to family oriented SUV"s.
How the Q7 wins. And then loses. Excuse me sir but I did the best work....but someone did almost as good work for less money so we call them the best?
In all actuality, the best Q7 was tested against the mid range XC90. Volvo has another trim level above the Inscription, that's the Excellence. You should look it up. I've driven both the Q7 and the XC90 Inscription, back to back. I put a deposit on an Inscription order that day.
Bottom line, not everyone has the money for an Audi or Volvo. They both cost more than the MDX. Audi and Volvo beat the MDX in interior quality, but they both cost quite a bit more than the MDX. So, in VALUE, you get more for your buck with the MDX. Audi and Volvo have gotten better in reliability, but they WILL cost you a LOT more to fix, that is a FACT!!!!
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5:41 "That's EXACTLY how it SORT OF works". Real descriptive.
Good review! Overall, this 'Richest SUV' segment is not just about driving, but also about the value, and the quality + safety.
If put all the equation together, XC90 is doing to be good winner!
Where is the Infiniti QX60??
I am so happy to see Emme Hall!! She is absolutely one of the best out there.
at the Philly auto show almost half the people were at acura when you see a 2017 acura in real life it looks sexy
why this beautiful woman left the TFL youtube channel?
Have owned 3 Acuras and must say they have been very reliable. I'm looking at the Lexus RX 350 for my next car unless the Acura MDX is updated later this year (have heard no update is in the plans).
Volvo XC90 is hot!
The Richest SUVs would be Lexus LX570, Mercedes GL550, Range Rover.
what about the lexus RX?
reddog it doesn't gave 7 seat belts
I own a 99 & a 05 rl and has driven the mdx I like it . I'm not really into suvs but I was surprised by the way it handled its comfortable and not overly complicated. but the Volvo is a nice looking suv the interior is gorgeous
My neighbor looks exactly like the host lady in this video. No kidding... EXACTLY like her.
The MDX is bare bones compared to the Volvo and and Audi
Emme Hall...I love your reviews! Thank you for years of awesome insight.
Great review! I know both cars very well in person, I would have picked the Audi. I Previously owned a 2014 Audi q7 Then I just got a 2018. I was looking into the Volvo but my opinion is, it does not compare to the things the Audi has for 3k more. Still, great review!
Why is value the most important in a luxury SUV?
Hindsight being 20/20, the MDX is the clear winner. The XC90 and Q7 could've been great...if they lasted longer than the warranty period.
Why audi USA remove the auto brake hold function from all its line up? While Bmw, Volvo, Honda, hyundai & KIA have that feature in both U.S & global market..
For long term reliability I'd take the Honda.
Good review but to a point I see more Volvo's XC90 then Audi Q7 in NY.
WOW !! The most expensive luxury SUV was judged to be the best !?? I'm SHOCKED !!
That's O.K. -- My Acura MDX was a GIFT, so all is well in the universe.
What about the Infiniti Qx60
The Acura hate in this video is out of pocket...
After lurking on the Volvo forums, it sounds like Volvo has ALOT of software/reliability issues. When I unload my wife's f10 550xi POS, it won't be for a BMW, or Volvo. If I have my way, normally aspirated Honda 3.5L cute little motor, GM 6.2L LS3 or a SRT Jeep with a 392 ci. Its going to be the wife's driver, so like most people that don't know shit about vehicals, she will most likely assume the euros are better and get another over priced POS that I have to drive for post sale shitty snooty over priced "service".
audi is no mach for volvo interior space at the back
I wouldn't have thought the Honda would be In the same class as the other 2 titans
Damn the Q7 or XC90...I'd probably go with the Q7 today but if I were 10-15 years older I'd roll with the Volvo. Audi has sex appeal that rivals all.
DiveDeep yea I was thinking the same
Talking about the XC90: "You're guaranteed you won't pull into a parking lot, and pull up next to three cars that look exactly like it." Volvo is currently producing and selling all XC90 that they are able to, so don't be surprised if you do ;)
Not 7 passengers, 1 driver & 6 passengers. You’re welcome.
But the BMW X5 is missing!!!
X5 interior is old school now
+appleseedmvp not at all, the only thing it doesn't have is a touch screen but we don't really care. The dashboard fits together perfectly and it looks awesome, not to mention the led light strip that you can change the color of.
+Justin Kaye O_o LED light strip that can change colour never heard of that before such a great invention innit? and the dashboard fits together another great invention.
+Hing holo when I say fits together I'm saying it just flows well and looks good. Go look at one in person and you'll see.
Justin Kaye yea i see some the only thing i like are the headlights they look cool but thats it.
No Tim and no Cooley?
Also, I understand you're doing 3-row SUVs, but to me, any luxury SUV matchup that doesnt have the Range Rover is lacking, since most people consider that THE benchmark
Although there's enough to like in the models. I Still love my Q7 better than the others.
There are just a ton of Acura owners here complaining that theirs is better, but the only reason you Acura owners own an Acura is because they can’t afford the others
I love the Volvo but the rear seat room is horrible and a tiny 4 cylinder with air induction will not last. Wish it had a v6 and no third row. Acura MDX is the best choice in my opinion.
The adaptive cruise will reactivate if you press resume. Not a very good review of the MDX. It helps if the people reviewing the car know something about vehicles.
I hate when they don't pick a vehicle because of price, you get what you pay for
So the Q7 is basically turbo charged
What is that acura doing there? :D
I think this was kind of unfair for the Acura. It should've been compared with SUVs like the ML ( isn't it the GLE now? ) and maybe the X5, and maybe something along the lines of a Buick Enclave.
Song song song 0:00 ....... :(
The BGM is really distracting
Haven't started watching yet but Im gonna guess the Volvo won
We all knew who'll gonna win from start of video... but i have 1 good question,who invited a women to talk about cars :D
How can hey say the Volvo offers the most value when they are comparing a v6 to v4....?
Scott Hazenbroek no car company makes a V4. Please understand engines before making a comment like that
I would think "Three of the richest SUV's" would mean Mercedes GL, Volvo XC90, and the Lexus LX570.
+Aston_Man 488 you forgot the Range Rover.
Is it me or the Audi Q7 actually started looking Ok? It's still not a looker but it's not embarrassingly ugly either.
+kevinmsft in my opinion the older Q7 looked really well, the new one looks dull.
Trust me. It grows on you
You should've tested Audi with a 3.0 diesel engine, I'm pretty sure that that will cover 70% of its sales.