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Thank goodness Acura got rid of their trackpad and made their screen a touchscreen finally because not only the infotainment screen is easier to use but it also saves a little more storage space in the cabin
@@rahimi4762I have a 2016 that I bought from a dead old guy’s estate (31,000mi. Lolol), and I like the dual touchscreens. Way better than that trackpad crap.
I’ll keep my black/black 2023 ASpec with the touchpad. Easy to use and no fingerprints on the screen. Love my shark gray rims instead of these new black ones…
They kept their V6 and gave us a bigger touchscreen infotainment system! Love how the MDX is still around for decades and continues to evolve around such vast competition nowadays ❤
I was fine with the touchpad, no fingerprints and you get used to it. They did eliminate satellite radio, which is the opposite of a "fix". I was set to replace my 2022 MDX with a new 2025, but hard no without satellite radio.
I like the improvements, but why would Acura keep the piano black on the dash and upper console? They have nice wood accents around the door handle I would have preferred that over the shiny black trim.
Yes, the open pore wood that Acura has used previously would be so nice in the cabin. The piano black plastic just cheapens an otherwise nice interior.
not to mention there are some truly unique epoxy type materials that could have been used that are both durable and matte finished. Piano black is one of the worst car trends - ever.
I have the previous Gen 19 MDX Sport Hybrid powertrain with the 321hp and +26 mpg always. Going to skip the 4th Gen MDX because of no Sport Hybrid option. Planning to wait for the 5th Gen MDX or next Gen RDX to see if they bring back the Sport Hybrid powertrain. If not, might jump ship to another brand with hybrid tech.
Thank you for including the vertical dimensions for loading the hatch. It's amazing how a vehicle of this size won't be able to haul a pinball machine with only 29" of loading height yet the Honda Fit hauls machines without breaking a sweat. The front wheel setup is amazing but the lack of big brakes at the rear is a disappointing cost saving measure. Love the blue interior.
Just got a 2025 Honda Pilot Elite that has almost everything this MDX model has. All for 25K less 😮 with more cargo room/third row room/seating for 8 and ability to store the second row seat.
Yes, in this day and age with car tech the way it is there is always going to be a less expensive corollary to the luxury model. Take the VW Atlas to the Audi Q7, or the RAV4 to the Lexus NX, etc. But there is a reason why the luxury versions of cars sell, and it’s to a different consumer. If you care about things like open pore wood, premium sound systems, higher quality leather, and more dramatic styling, then the luxury version will be for you. But if you are someone that doesn’t care about those things, you would be crazy to pay the premium.
Well...there is the SH-AWD, air suspension, turbo V6, better sound system, and better dealer experience. But you're right, for families, the Pilot is a better option.
@@hellkitty1014 It’s funny that you mention dealer experience. I am on my third Acura so clearly I like the products, but I find the dealers to be maddening. The salespeople know nothing about the product, the service department waiting area is too small and not nearly as comfortable as it should be, and every time I get service they try to charge me, and EVERY time I have to remind them I bought the Acura Care Maintenance package (which is a prepaid program that covers all recommended maintenance). Then they look it up and go “oh you are right”. It’s actually appalling service for a “luxury” brand. Plus, they are unable to order a car in the combination you want. You literally have to wait until they get one in, and they can’t tell you when that is. It just feels like a very cookie cutter experience with little to no personal touch.
It looks good overall but I think the style of the previous wheels go better with the overall package. Love the frameless grille look, but I think Acura should've applied that same design with the lower front fascia. The black lip around those front lower intakes are just too large. The frameless design treatment would've clean things up.
Yup, the lower part looks ridiculous now. They took a big step backwards with that and those awful rims. Some companies just won't leave the good parts alone smh.
I think the front looks terrible the new grills over the fog lights is over powering the 2024 Type S front looked so much better, the touch screen for most people is a plus as for me I like the touch pad because I always have a clean screen,
Absolutely loving my 2024 MDX Type S Advance! The improvement can only make it better. One thing I noticed is that the steering wheel looks thicker than mine which is what I requested for Acura to make a change with, and I had no idea that lane change assist would become a thing. Loving the improvements. Great vehicle overall for the price. Offers lots of equipment. Not sure if that bang and olfusen is going to be better than my ELS, and I’ll miss the light up speaker. Note, reason type s doesn’t come with spare tire is because they have self healing tire technology.
Eh, I don’t know. For a luxury brand I would have liked to see more features for the rear seats. A Hyundai palisade should not have more luxury features than an Acura mdx, and for $20k more.
Exactly... love Acura but they're very overpriced for what you get. Yes the handling is superb but in 2024, gas mileage is still pure shit. Basic features like remote start only come with advance versions etc, lol. They are nickel and diming customers for every little thing.
You are objectively getting more in the MDX Type S though. Super handling all wheel drive, air suspension, 31 speaker stereo and Brembro brakes just to name a few. None of those items is inexpensive. I agree that this is a lot of money though, and I agree that the Palisade is a good value for the amount of features you get. I the MDX if you are a driving enthusiast, and the Palisade if you need a better third row and want to spend less money.
If you can wait til 5 to 6 yrs u will get the type S for a lot less from $70,000 , yes the mileage will be about high , but this is a Honda suv it is reliable assuming mains parts is followed I have MDX 2007 did major maintenance now it’s up to 240,000miles and still running, but look out for transmission it might gout out around 180,000
Love the trackpad. Nice place to rest my hand and absolutely hate fingerprints on screen. Hopefully they will be less transmission issues. Little mad that I had to replace mine a yr into the 22 model. Acura still missing the mark on storage.
If you’re going to use the 3rd row often, the Lexus TX is a FAR better choice, however I’d choose the MDX over the TX if the 3rd row is only going to be used sometimes as the MDX is sportier
Nothing was broken, however I understand Honda listen to reviewers more than customers as I have never been questioned as to what changes I want in my Acura or Honda products...example, I love controls in my 2020 2.0T Accord, but adding stupid looking volume nob because of nods reviewers complaining who had no intention of owning the products. Another is rather than touch and track pad which I prefer because I find it better on uneven roads and most occasions, yet again they follow reviewers who are not interested to purchase products only looking to make money to buy other vehicles. What us real customers want is more options and customization options more than red or black or white seats, like how about Grey, 2 brown, more colour stitching, or if I want white exterior and can get orchid interior...and improved technology like Acura used to be at top
I would choose this mdx over the Honda pilot black edition any day. The honda pilot trailsport is the only pilot trim I would pick over the mdx in terms of value. honda pilot has more 3rd row leg/head room along with a/c vents at the back compared to the mdx.
How is a luxury brand not offer heated seats and heads up display as standard? Did they make rear-cross traffic alert optional too? Typical Honda as of lately.
Regarding the a/c in the 3rd row..Today an Acura salesperson told me the a/c is behind the feet and in the second row it’s behind the feet and in the center console. I’m not sure if this is accurate because I didn’t look at the floor in the 3rd row to see the vents. I should have.
The Mazda CX-90 Turbo S Premium Plus (top of the line model) with rear wheel biased AWD, quilted Nappa Leather, heated and cooled front and middle row seats, 340 hp and 369 lb ft of torque has a lower MSRP than the Acura FWD Technology at $56,300 plus freight. You would have to be a fool to buy this over the Mazda.
I really appreciate the update of the MDX, mostly the infotainment updates. The blue interior looks great(but cmon Acura, thats waayyy too much black piano plastic fantastic to considered in the luxury class). The major elephant in the room for the Acura: The BMW X5 exists for the same money and is standard with B58 power. It probably has better lease terms as well. And has a better interior.
I think the BMW is a different buyer. For one, it no longer offers a third row. For me personally, a BMW is a car you lease, and an Acura is a car you purchase and keep for a longer time. Maintenance on European cars will start to drain your bank account after about 5 years. Also, the MDX is quite a bit less expensive if you compare apples to apples. To get all of the features on the MDX Type S on an X5 it would much more expensive. I can afford the Type S, I will probably keep it 8 or 9 years and I like knowing I am getting the top model with all of the goodies. But another buyer might say that the BMW nameplate and performance is more important to them, and are willing to settle for less options. Two different approaches.
Yeah. The center dash could still use a cleaner design without piano black. Don't know why they put so much of it. It shouldn't be in a luxury vehicle.
@@FirstHillSeattle We'll see how long this Gen of Acura lasts. The prior gen V6 conrod bearing failures, 10 speed transmission failures, have me questioning their reliability. So far the B58/ZF8 combo on the X5 has been pretty good.
WOW -- Acura once takes two steps forward and then one step back. $76K and no read ventilated seats and no 3rd rows AC vents? What boneheaded would drop that kind of $$$$$ on this? So many other choices……
Vents for the 3rd row that will be occupied maybe 5% of the time? Ventilated 2nd row my kids won't even have the option of feeling through their booster seats for several years?? I was also interested in the GLS 580, but between euro-reliability and a review showing the "power" seats folding (super slow, and what happens if/when the motor dies?) vs. the speedy manual simplicity in the MDX, lost interest. To answer your question: those more concerned about others' perception. I'll take what works as expected... when expected... any day.
@@MixedG80 adults sit in the 2nd row as well! As for the 3rd row, why does Acura MDX even have it if they are going to do it half-ass. Don’t defend them. This is a $76K vehicle and will be compared to everything else in that range. They did a nice job on the interior as a whole, but then dropped the ball. I leased two Acuras (TSX) back around 2010. Great cars but I went back to their Honda “cousin” because dollar for dollar the Honda was better equipped. I love the handling of the Acura but you could see Honda was putting more efforts into their main brand back then. Admittedly Pilots still do not have 2nd row ventilated seats even on the top trim while every other 3-row SUV does on their top trims. Money is money and I will go for the tech and features over a racy engine and handling any day, and without paying for premium gas! And even the guys pointed this out!
@@FunAtDisney I can only talk about my preferences and those with similar ones that have family including small kids. Adults will rarely ride in my back seat, and when they do, it likely won't be for any duration that will have them wondering why their seats aren't ventilated. The 3rd row isn't half-ass, it's what's possible without making the vehicle huge (which is precisely why I'm not really considering the new TX or larger vehicles), and will handle my kids (should adults need the 2nd row) or their little friends comfortably if I need to haul some around. If we really want to point out feature disparities, where are the [good] massaging seats in competing $76k models? Just me, but that was money much better spent (that will be used regularly) vs. cooling 2nd row seats. There will always be feature trade-offs, even when one spends in the stratosphere, but as it stands what Acura chose to invest in appeals best to what I'm looking for. Now to your point, why they changed the already outstanding ELS system is a mystery; that money could have gone towards ventilated 2nd row seats or any number of other tweaks, which is the real opportunity missed IMHO.
agreed they should extend the open pore wood on the Type S and Advanced trims, and on the A spec they should extend the brushed aluminum or textured aluminum trim it will feel a lot more premium than the piano black plastic
I saw a 4cylinder MDX on a used car lot. It was a 2020 and I was totally surprised to see that. Will Acura make 4 cylinder MDX in their fleet. It had great performance?
That was the smaller Acura RDX with a 2.0L turbo. All MDXs come with a NA V-6 engine, the +22 MDX Type-S have a Turbo V-6 , and the 17-20 MDX Sport Hybrid had a V-6.
Some nice updates, especially the tech, but the overall design is feeling a bit dated relative to the competition. At this price they are bumping up against the Germans, who pretty much defined the luxury SUV segment and Acura doesn't have the same prestige as of yet.
Does Acura RDX 2025 model also going to have the touch screen and B&O audio system, and when are they going to be available in the market for sale @CarConfections
We haven't heard any official updates from Acura as to what their future plans are for the RDX. It's about time for a full-redesign which anticipate seeing for 2025 or 2026 model year
Meh, the exterior design doesn’t wow for the price, especially the back end. Need A C U R A spelled out at least. The console has no good place to put your right hand either.
not really, it's par for the course in this class (barring the TX, which is also notably larger), and always something I considered a "there when needed" feature to either move more kids with or fit some extra adults in a pinch. I'm not interested in driving a boat on wheels, but only driving ~5-6k mi/yr total and living in the city, need a "do it all" vehicle that checks several boxes. All reviews I've seen suggest as a driver's car, it's in a different league with the models you mentioned.
Why can’t you full screen the nav in the gauge cluster. Why does it have to be so small? Sure, they got rid of the track pad and the small side screen, but why do they have to “nickle and dime” their updates? It’s that and a few other issues that’s just lack-luster..It’s just still not there yet.
Agreed! By all accounts the 3d sig was an outstanding system; why fix what wasn' broken, especially when the money could have been applied to other improvements...
Is the other guy in the video , not doing any narrating , the same brother that were in the other older videos ? If yes, then they look very different.
When the performance is as garbage as this, they didn't fix anything. Even a base model X5 xDrive 40i blows this "performance" model Type S away, much less any of the more potent versions of the X5. This and the TLX Type S are both incredibly underwhelming, weak efforts from Acura.
Don’t get me wrong engineering background I think the Acura MDXS type is very nice but I’m still gonna pass and get the BMW X5 M 60 I When you get it new there’s about a $20,000 price difference but when you get it used it’s less than a $10,000 difference For that $10,000 you get a V8 instead of a V6 and you get 500 hp instead of 350 on top of that your ranges 400 miles instead of 310 .
Minivan is the best way to go if you want really good 3rd row seating for adults. Even in a Chevy Tahoe, I don't like to sit in the 3rd row for longer trips. A Lexus TX 3rd row will be better than the Acura MDX 3rd row, but they both are still not very good for long trips for most adults.
The MDX is such a weird car to me. The new one(base model) looks really nice and modern to me but for some reason there's also a huge soccer mom vibe about it despite how large and tanky it looks. I can appreciate the car when I see someone drive it because again its a slick looking car but I don't ever see myself owning one because of how large and slow the car is. In fact I exclusively avoid very large or heavy cars(anything over 3000lbs) now ever since I got to drive a decently light vehicle.
Incredibly disappointed. I’m a 2023 Honda Pilot Touring owner, this is a downgrade with no 3rd row ventilation on the third row. That’s not even safe for your kids rating here in Texas; that’s a saving grace for my kiddos, although I wish the vents were ceiling mounted in our 2023 Pilot. For this price second row seat ventilation should be standard. I honestly don’t know who this car is for. As cool as the Acura styling has gotten, I wouldn’t recommend for parents of 3 kids.
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Thank goodness Acura got rid of their trackpad and made their screen a touchscreen finally because not only the infotainment screen is easier to use but it also saves a little more storage space in the cabin
Ppl complained when they had dual touchscreens 10 years ago
I dig the switch to the touch screen but I'm not feeling the new rims at all
@@rahimi4762I have a 2016 that I bought from a dead old guy’s estate (31,000mi. Lolol), and I like the dual touchscreens. Way better than that trackpad crap.
@bbbt8090 good thing you can change those pretty easily
I’ll keep my black/black 2023 ASpec with the touchpad. Easy to use and no fingerprints on the screen. Love my shark gray rims instead of these new black ones…
They kept their V6 and gave us a bigger touchscreen infotainment system! Love how the MDX is still around for decades and continues to evolve around such vast competition nowadays ❤
I was fine with the touchpad, no fingerprints and you get used to it. They did eliminate satellite radio, which is the opposite of a "fix". I was set to replace my 2022 MDX with a new 2025, but hard no without satellite radio.
I like the improvements, but why would Acura keep the piano black on the dash and upper console? They have nice wood accents around the door handle I would have preferred that over the shiny black trim.
Yes, the open pore wood that Acura has used previously would be so nice in the cabin. The piano black plastic just cheapens an otherwise nice interior.
not to mention there are some truly unique epoxy type materials that could have been used that are both durable and matte finished. Piano black is one of the worst car trends - ever.
A lot of people don't have nice things to say about wood grain either...just saying.
Just traded wife’s 2013 MDX Tech Pkg on a 2025 MDX Advanced. Unbelievable vehicle with all of the safety features, heads up, etc. A fabulous vehicle.
Just traded in my 2022 aspec and got my 2025 type s blue exterior and red interior. Absolutely IN LOVE
How much equity did you have left in your 2022?
@@voycodin5042 depends on the mileage on it typically they let you buy it off for like 30k-33k
@@voycodin5042 unless they were lucky and got a car in 2022 for under MSRP, they lost their shirt.
I was thinking the same thing! Did you break even or come out on top???
I have the previous Gen 19 MDX Sport Hybrid powertrain with the 321hp and +26 mpg always. Going to skip the 4th Gen MDX because of no Sport Hybrid option. Planning to wait for the 5th Gen MDX or next Gen RDX to see if they bring back the Sport Hybrid powertrain. If not, might jump ship to another brand with hybrid tech.
Thank you for including the vertical dimensions for loading the hatch. It's amazing how a vehicle of this size won't be able to haul a pinball machine with only 29" of loading height yet the Honda Fit hauls machines without breaking a sweat.
The front wheel setup is amazing but the lack of big brakes at the rear is a disappointing cost saving measure.
Love the blue interior.
Just got a 2025 Honda Pilot Elite that has almost everything this MDX model has. All for 25K less 😮 with more cargo room/third row room/seating for 8 and ability to store the second row seat.
Yes, in this day and age with car tech the way it is there is always going to be a less expensive corollary to the luxury model. Take the VW Atlas to the Audi Q7, or the RAV4 to the Lexus NX, etc. But there is a reason why the luxury versions of cars sell, and it’s to a different consumer. If you care about things like open pore wood, premium sound systems, higher quality leather, and more dramatic styling, then the luxury version will be for you. But if you are someone that doesn’t care about those things, you would be crazy to pay the premium.
Well...there is the SH-AWD, air suspension, turbo V6, better sound system, and better dealer experience. But you're right, for families, the Pilot is a better option.
@@hellkitty1014 It’s funny that you mention dealer experience. I am on my third Acura so clearly I like the products, but I find the dealers to be maddening. The salespeople know nothing about the product, the service department waiting area is too small and not nearly as comfortable as it should be, and every time I get service they try to charge me, and EVERY time I have to remind them I bought the Acura Care Maintenance package (which is a prepaid program that covers all recommended maintenance). Then they look it up and go “oh you are right”. It’s actually appalling service for a “luxury” brand. Plus, they are unable to order a car in the combination you want. You literally have to wait until they get one in, and they can’t tell you when that is. It just feels like a very cookie cutter experience with little to no personal touch.
i bet you didnt even test drive an mdx.
@@deepakkarki6062 exactly
It looks good overall but I think the style of the previous wheels go better with the overall package. Love the frameless grille look, but I think Acura should've applied that same design with the lower front fascia. The black lip around those front lower intakes are just too large. The frameless design treatment would've clean things up.
Yup, the lower part looks ridiculous now. They took a big step backwards with that and those awful rims. Some companies just won't leave the good parts alone smh.
I think the front looks terrible the new grills over the fog lights is over powering the 2024 Type S front looked so much better, the touch screen for most people is a plus as for me I like the touch pad because I always have a clean screen,
Absolutely loving my 2024 MDX Type S Advance! The improvement can only make it better. One thing I noticed is that the steering wheel looks thicker than mine which is what I requested for Acura to make a change with, and I had no idea that lane change assist would become a thing. Loving the improvements. Great vehicle overall for the price. Offers lots of equipment. Not sure if that bang and olfusen is going to be better than my ELS, and I’ll miss the light up speaker. Note, reason type s doesn’t come with spare tire is because they have self healing tire technology.
Acura’s are amazing SUVs. The only thing I wish the headlights did was auto level and swivel.
@@RC-117 but the headlights are extremely bright
@@bradleyscarreviews I’m glad you’re enjoying your Type S! They are 🔥
I just bought my 2024 MDX Type S Advance 7/10/24. IM ❤ING IT! THIS CAR IS AMAZING!
The front is overstyled. So glad I have the prior gen
agreed those side vents are not the best looking
The perfect car. Does everything. And it is Japanese engineered so it's the most reliable on the market.
Eh, I don’t know. For a luxury brand I would have liked to see more features for the rear seats. A Hyundai palisade should not have more luxury features than an Acura mdx, and for $20k more.
Exactly... love Acura but they're very overpriced for what you get. Yes the handling is superb but in 2024, gas mileage is still pure shit. Basic features like remote start only come with advance versions etc, lol. They are nickel and diming customers for every little thing.
@@Mansa_Musa. Yeah, I remember when Honda kept it simple too. I guess times change.
Theyre more of a premium brand, lexus is more luxury.
You are objectively getting more in the MDX Type S though. Super handling all wheel drive, air suspension, 31 speaker stereo and Brembro brakes just to name a few. None of those items is inexpensive. I agree that this is a lot of money though, and I agree that the Palisade is a good value for the amount of features you get. I the MDX if you are a driving enthusiast, and the Palisade if you need a better third row and want to spend less money.
If you can wait til 5 to 6 yrs u will get the type S for a lot less from $70,000 , yes the mileage will be about high , but this is a Honda suv it is reliable assuming mains parts is followed I have MDX 2007 did major maintenance now it’s up to 240,000miles and still running, but look out for transmission it might gout out around 180,000
Love the trackpad. Nice place to rest my hand and absolutely hate fingerprints on screen. Hopefully they will be less transmission issues. Little mad that I had to replace mine a yr into the 22 model. Acura still missing the mark on storage.
Glad you got to review this! They really need to add third row amenities 😅😢
If you’re going to use the 3rd row often, the Lexus TX is a FAR better choice, however I’d choose the MDX over the TX if the 3rd row is only going to be used sometimes as the MDX is sportier
Nothing was broken, however I understand Honda listen to reviewers more than customers as I have never been questioned as to what changes I want in my Acura or Honda products...example, I love controls in my 2020 2.0T Accord, but adding stupid looking volume nob because of nods reviewers complaining who had no intention of owning the products. Another is rather than touch and track pad which I prefer because I find it better on uneven roads and most occasions, yet again they follow reviewers who are not interested to purchase products only looking to make money to buy other vehicles. What us real customers want is more options and customization options more than red or black or white seats, like how about Grey, 2 brown, more colour stitching, or if I want white exterior and can get orchid interior...and improved technology like Acura used to be at top
Excellent video!!!
Why nobody reviews the basic trim, do you see type s mdx everywhere?
Where I live have not seen a type S but many, many regular MDX. Anecdotal I know, but do,wonder the sales mix.
Maybe it’s kind on expensive or just a lease
I would choose this mdx over the Honda pilot black edition any day. The honda pilot trailsport is the only pilot trim I would pick over the mdx in terms of value. honda pilot has more 3rd row leg/head room along with a/c vents at the back compared to the mdx.
Acura, if you put that big of a wheel with low profile tire, please throw in some sport/lowering springs to make that wheel gap much smaller..
You should get the TL then. Some of us will take this think camping and through gravel roads.
So happy they kept the V6. That alone will be the reason I buy one.
When I was going to watch the video, I saw an ad on a 2024 MDX
How is a luxury brand not offer heated seats and heads up display as standard? Did they make rear-cross traffic alert optional too? Typical Honda as of lately.
The piano black trim should have been carbon fiber....Still nice tho
I thought you 2 were the same person and you were using clever editing 😂
Big shame they got rid of tiger eye pearl as a color option.
Regarding the a/c in the 3rd row..Today an Acura salesperson told me the a/c is behind the feet and in the second row it’s behind the feet and in the center console. I’m not sure if this is accurate because I didn’t look at the floor in the 3rd row to see the vents. I should have.
I like the Acura MDX but I also like the Lexus Texas
The Mazda CX-90 Turbo S Premium Plus (top of the line model) with rear wheel biased AWD, quilted Nappa Leather, heated and cooled front and middle row seats, 340 hp and 369 lb ft of torque has a lower MSRP than the Acura FWD Technology at $56,300 plus freight. You would have to be a fool to buy this over the Mazda.
Really.???
Does Mazda has air suspension, 31 speakers, massaging front seats..???
@@thomasp3029 no, but it has premium leather interior instead of leatherette and will blow the doors off the Acura.
The Mazda is a compellingly option in this segment.
@@thomasp3029not the point 🤨
Yes too the CX-90
I really appreciate the update of the MDX, mostly the infotainment updates. The blue interior looks great(but cmon Acura, thats waayyy too much black piano plastic fantastic to considered in the luxury class).
The major elephant in the room for the Acura: The BMW X5 exists for the same money and is standard with B58 power. It probably has better lease terms as well. And has a better interior.
I think the BMW is a different buyer. For one, it no longer offers a third row. For me personally, a BMW is a car you lease, and an Acura is a car you purchase and keep for a longer time. Maintenance on European cars will start to drain your bank account after about 5 years. Also, the MDX is quite a bit less expensive if you compare apples to apples. To get all of the features on the MDX Type S on an X5 it would much more expensive. I can afford the Type S, I will probably keep it 8 or 9 years and I like knowing I am getting the top model with all of the goodies. But another buyer might say that the BMW nameplate and performance is more important to them, and are willing to settle for less options. Two different approaches.
Yeah. The center dash could still use a cleaner design without piano black. Don't know why they put so much of it. It shouldn't be in a luxury vehicle.
@@FirstHillSeattle We'll see how long this Gen of Acura lasts. The prior gen V6 conrod bearing failures, 10 speed transmission failures, have me questioning their reliability. So far the B58/ZF8 combo on the X5 has been pretty good.
That's a whole lot of elephant in the room right there.
WOW -- Acura once takes two steps forward and then one step back. $76K and no read ventilated seats and no 3rd rows AC vents? What boneheaded would drop that kind of $$$$$ on this? So many other choices……
Vents for the 3rd row that will be occupied maybe 5% of the time? Ventilated 2nd row my kids won't even have the option of feeling through their booster seats for several years?? I was also interested in the GLS 580, but between euro-reliability and a review showing the "power" seats folding (super slow, and what happens if/when the motor dies?) vs. the speedy manual simplicity in the MDX, lost interest.
To answer your question: those more concerned about others' perception. I'll take what works as expected... when expected... any day.
@@MixedG80 adults sit in the 2nd row as well! As for the 3rd row, why does Acura MDX even have it if they are going to do it half-ass. Don’t defend them. This is a $76K vehicle and will be compared to everything else in that range. They did a nice job on the interior as a whole, but then dropped the ball.
I leased two Acuras (TSX) back around 2010. Great cars but I went back to their Honda “cousin” because dollar for dollar the Honda was better equipped. I love the handling of the Acura but you could see Honda was putting more efforts into their main brand back then.
Admittedly Pilots still do not have 2nd row ventilated seats even on the top trim while every other 3-row SUV does on their top trims. Money is money and I will go for the tech and features over a racy engine and handling any day, and without paying for premium gas!
And even the guys pointed this out!
@@FunAtDisney I can only talk about my preferences and those with similar ones that have family including small kids. Adults will rarely ride in my back seat, and when they do, it likely won't be for any duration that will have them wondering why their seats aren't ventilated. The 3rd row isn't half-ass, it's what's possible without making the vehicle huge (which is precisely why I'm not really considering the new TX or larger vehicles), and will handle my kids (should adults need the 2nd row) or their little friends comfortably if I need to haul some around.
If we really want to point out feature disparities, where are the [good] massaging seats in competing $76k models? Just me, but that was money much better spent (that will be used regularly) vs. cooling 2nd row seats.
There will always be feature trade-offs, even when one spends in the stratosphere, but as it stands what Acura chose to invest in appeals best to what I'm looking for. Now to your point, why they changed the already outstanding ELS system is a mystery; that money could have gone towards ventilated 2nd row seats or any number of other tweaks, which is the real opportunity missed IMHO.
You guys hanging out the windows is giving me street takeover vibes!
😂
Although I hate Auto makers remove all the physical buttons, but I feel Acura did the opposite direction which proves too much buttons 😅
Great review. Nice lanyard. Where can I get one?
Thanks! Have no idea... Acura gave it to us
Way too expensive for what you get. Why would anyone choose an mdx type-s over a genesis gv70 3.5t or a bmw x3 m40i?
Genesis are garbage, and you should compare a X5 vs this, not a X3
For sure way too expensive! Give us the bigger engine without the frills on the regular MDX
Would be nice if Acura could get those mpg numbers up to par.
31 speakers but can't add couple airvents in the back.
I'll take the Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Edition thank you very much and save the money, since it will go 10+ years and 200K w/o any issues!
Any acura/honda can last ten years and longer too
Any Acura/Honda will last 10+ years as-well, or have we forgotten it is one of the most reliable brands next to Toyota
Now they just need to get rid of the piano black trim.
agreed they should extend the open pore wood on the Type S and Advanced trims, and on the A spec they should extend the brushed aluminum or textured aluminum trim it will feel a lot more premium than the piano black plastic
Wood is played out@philipemekaorjiako5342
I saw a 4cylinder MDX on a used car lot. It was a 2020 and I was totally surprised to see that. Will Acura make 4 cylinder MDX in their fleet. It had great performance?
That was the smaller Acura RDX with a 2.0L turbo. All MDXs come with a NA V-6 engine, the +22 MDX Type-S have a Turbo V-6 , and the 17-20 MDX Sport Hybrid had a V-6.
@@mrgold3591 Thanks for the info!
Love your car video
HONDA Pilot
Sunroofs in areas where there is golf ball size hail isn’t good.
Get rid of the piano black. Otherwise, it's a nice SUV.
*Type S* *very good price* *awesome car* *It's a pity it's not available in Europe* #officially...
Some nice updates, especially the tech, but the overall design is feeling a bit dated relative to the competition. At this price they are bumping up against the Germans, who pretty much defined the luxury SUV segment and Acura doesn't have the same prestige as of yet.
Wow, so they removed the household power outlet on the second row? Just why?
Likely somebody plugging in their pottery kilns or the like.
They don't show this interior as an option on their website ????
They should’ve kept the hand rest. Honestly thats gonna keep me from upgrading from my 22 to this.
It’s very nice! I like the blue interior
We want GRAND PILOT AND GRAND MDX PLUS THEIR HYBRID OPTIONS. Honda has hybrid for small cars but don’t want to make for the big ones
Does Acura RDX 2025 model also going to have the touch screen and B&O audio system, and when are they going to be available in the market for sale @CarConfections
We haven't heard any official updates from Acura as to what their future plans are for the RDX. It's about time for a full-redesign which anticipate seeing for 2025 or 2026 model year
I hope Acura can come to Germany too.
No one can’t compete to the 4Runners - miles 120000 still asking for upper 25,000 to 30,000
Meh, the exterior design doesn’t wow for the price, especially the back end. Need A C U R A spelled out at least. The console has no good place to put your right hand either.
Will this come with SiriusXM satellite radio?
Why would they keep the piano black?? 😩 Can we bring back wood but just don’t make it look tacky
Ppl complaining about the third row but compare this to SUVs with NO third row like x5....
Yes of course guys & I'm ready to afford this.
For 3k more just get Lexus TX bigger car faster tech. New design.
Honda Pilot for more family oriented and rear A/c vents
Insane that the third row is so bad despite this thing being 4" longer than the older generation and the same size as the pilot of telluride.
not really, it's par for the course in this class (barring the TX, which is also notably larger), and always something I considered a "there when needed" feature to either move more kids with or fit some extra adults in a pinch. I'm not interested in driving a boat on wheels, but only driving ~5-6k mi/yr total and living in the city, need a "do it all" vehicle that checks several boxes. All reviews I've seen suggest as a driver's car, it's in a different league with the models you mentioned.
Hi where is the lower models please not saying the basic the tech and a spec it’s important to us it will greatly appreciate it thank u
There is no spare on the S, run flat tires only, might be a deal killer.
Do you really need auto lane change feature?🤔
Damn I have to wait another 3 years to buy this used. I don't like to buy first year so 4 years.
Big mistake. No hybrid? We. Need hybrid!
I think I’m gonna get 2023-2024 models to save a few bucks. The new wheels look hideous.
Thank god for the prices😢
Why can’t you full screen the nav in the gauge cluster. Why does it have to be so small? Sure, they got rid of the track pad and the small side screen, but why do they have to “nickle and dime” their updates? It’s that and a few other issues that’s just lack-luster..It’s just still not there yet.
Can’t believe they moved away from els
Agreed! By all accounts the 3d sig was an outstanding system; why fix what wasn' broken, especially when the money could have been applied to other improvements...
@MixedG80 exactly, I hope the new system is a serious improvement. If it's only marginally better I'd say it's a waste
Is the other guy in the video , not doing any narrating , the same brother that were in the other older videos ? If yes, then they look very different.
That's Josh and he's not related to Mason and Drew
Is the engine still with timing belt instead of timing chain ? Do the backside windows one touch down/up or not ?
Definitely timing belt. It would require a complete engine redesign, which Honda hardly ever does on a refresh
Still no hybrid come on Acura
Does it still have the annoying VCM and auto start/stop?
Yes
I liked this vehicle until he said no 3rd row air vents
3rd row have air vents, they're under the 2nd row seats
So disappointed that this color is not available in the base or a-spec model. Shame on Acura 😢😢😢
When the performance is as garbage as this, they didn't fix anything. Even a base model X5 xDrive 40i blows this "performance" model Type S away, much less any of the more potent versions of the X5. This and the TLX Type S are both incredibly underwhelming, weak efforts from Acura.
Don’t get me wrong engineering background I think the Acura MDXS type is very nice but I’m still gonna pass and get the BMW X5 M 60 I
When you get it new there’s about a $20,000 price difference but when you get it used it’s less than a $10,000 difference
For that $10,000 you get a V8 instead of a V6 and you get 500 hp instead of 350 on top of that your ranges 400 miles instead of 310 .
Well they nixed the track pad but kept that lame gear selector
$76,900 a lot of money for a boatload of piano black.
Maybe I will trade my rxd for this..
Way too cramped 2nd row. Depreciates like a rock.
Listen guys if auto manufacturers are going to add 3rd row, it shd accommodate adults
That's why I purchased a Lexus TX and didn't even consider an MDX. I needed a usable third row.
Minivan is the best way to go if you want really good 3rd row seating for adults. Even in a Chevy Tahoe, I don't like to sit in the 3rd row for longer trips. A Lexus TX 3rd row will be better than the Acura MDX 3rd row, but they both are still not very good for long trips for most adults.
Piano black? No vents for the third row? Crash tests not the best? Unacceptable in today’s market
Finally, a touchscreen!!! Touchpads and dials are lame.
Lexus and Acura have surrendered. Mazda is the last hold out! 😆🤣
The MDX is such a weird car to me. The new one(base model) looks really nice and modern to me but for some reason there's also a huge soccer mom vibe about it despite how large and tanky it looks. I can appreciate the car when I see someone drive it because again its a slick looking car but I don't ever see myself owning one because of how large and slow the car is. In fact I exclusively avoid very large or heavy cars(anything over 3000lbs) now ever since I got to drive a decently light vehicle.
Incredibly disappointed. I’m a 2023 Honda Pilot Touring owner, this is a downgrade with no 3rd row ventilation on the third row. That’s not even safe for your kids rating here in Texas; that’s a saving grace for my kiddos, although I wish the vents were ceiling mounted in our 2023 Pilot. For this price second row seat ventilation should be standard. I honestly don’t know who this car is for. As cool as the Acura styling has gotten, I wouldn’t recommend for parents of 3 kids.
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Great video but still looks like an over priced Pilot! 👌🏽🙁
Drives nothing like a pilot, looks nothing like a pilot, and offers stuff not available to pilot.
Pilot engine 😂
@@LORDAKIRA818No.
This model or the new GX550 Premium +? and why?
This
The tech may be better but the overall interior design and all the piano black is terrible.
That ceiling mounted seat belt is atrocious.
where is your brother
He is at home working on other content 👍
Acura needs hybrids so bad
Type S $77,000 😮
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Way better than Lexus