I actually really like your reviews and I’ve seen you do the regular MDX and now the Type-S. The touch pad I believe you aren’t using it correctly. I saw that you are swiping to get to where you want to go and it actually doesn’t work that way. It’s a point and click type touch pad. So where ever you finger is corresponds to where you are at on the screen.
@@yashpatel4072 I am actually thinking a step that comes before your question - Did Acura do enough study on how normal user will think of using its system? Try looking at 2018 Q7 which has a pad and it works so effortlessly. In contrast one has to get acquainted and used to Acura’s interface. There are no wrong answers to this…but just detailed application of Human Factor Design concept
@@chintanshah18 right I understand what you are saying. I assume they must have done their research to implicate this style of touch pad against a “normal” one to try and make it safer and easier to use. Like anything there is a learning curve but after time should be better than a traditional touch pad. They could be wrong too lol it actually might not be easier to use once people are use to it and may change it down the line in future models. It is Acura’s responsibility to explain how it works when customers come to see the car and I hope they are doing so. Nothing against Kelly (I hope I spelled your name right if not forgive me) maybe she was just not informed of that feature. And that is why it’s “more” difficult to use.
I have the Acura MDX 2022 and while the touchpad was my biggest concern it took maybe 2 days to get use to. The only downfall is when the passenger wants to do something they have to also use the touchpad but no finger prints on the screen is a plus! It’s very easy to use once you get use to it and so glad I didn’t make it a deal breaker!
I am wondering the same too! Hard to find a midsize luxury SUV that doesn’t cost $60-70k with third row vents. I wish they would fix this already!! I don’t like driving giant SUVs. I want something that sits higher off the ground, can accommodate third row passengers for long road trips with ventilation, comfy seats and still have luxurious feel in the inside.
@@alycat9186 I don’t think those 3rd rows are meant for long trips. They’re more of a seat you can use for when you’re in a bind and have to carry an extra person for a short trip.
Do you think you’ll be able to get your hands on a Rivian R1S pre-production model? The exterior is kinda giving me Wagoneer vibes, but since it’s EV, i know it’s probably a much different experience… so exciting to learn more about. 🤗
I lease a 2019 MDX. The size/drive is perfect for me because my kids are grown. Really like the 2022 with the captain seat convertibility (2019 doesn’t have), BUT with the exorbitant gas prices in California, I don’t think I will continue to lease/own newer model because it takes premium gas. It’s over $100 to fill up and that’s Costco gas prices.
I have a ‘16 and was told mid grade was fine. Had a loaner 22 and would absolutely never buy it because of the no touch screen. Awful. The interface of my 16, which has a touch screen, is way better.
The touchpad is actually not intended to scroll through each icon on the LCD. The user is supposed to touch the touchpad at its corresponding location for the icon seen on the LCD. So an icon that is on the top right of the LCD would be accessed by a touch on the top right of the touchpad.
THANK YOU for saying which cars this car competes with!!! That was so helpful because if I like this car, now I know what else to look at! Would love to see that in your other videos (and maybe even links in the description to your reviews of those competitor vehicles!). LOVING your content!!
Totally agree about the infotainment screen, there is no way a car with this cost should come without a touchscreen (cheaper cars made in 2020+ come with touchscreens). This is my major disappointment and it is odd that their new (cheaper) Acura Integra will come with a touchscreen but not their flagship MDX Type S. The Type S Advance is exciting to drive and spacious, but thirsty (especially in sports+ mode). I am generally getting about 17mpg.
I really hate the latching mechanism for the removable mid console. The carnival SX have a better version where they have a track left behind rather than that metal bar/loop sticking up.
We compared an MDX Advanced to the S and it's not even like the same car when driving. The Sport is really fun to drive but gets way too expensive for what you're actually getting.
I usually enjoy your videos but not this one. I believe you mentioned 20 inch wheels but the type S has 21 inch. Also, if you review a Type S, you need to drive it. If you dont drive it, then you dont know what the turbo V6 driving experience is which is why when you went to option your MDX, you picked the tech package. If you dont drive it to get a feel for the car and then its the same as the regular MDX for the most part.
Great content - roof vents and childseats tilt are missing. Maybe will be fixed in next Honda Pilot which I hope will aslo have 3 isofix in middle row and come as plug in hybrid - only that power option have chance to land in EU:)
Can you also review the Cadillac XT6 whenever you get a chance? This is another one I am looking at. Thank you again for reviewing and helping us! These reviews are REALLY helpful!!
Thank you for the review. The third row is an afterthought. Manufacturers are trying too hard to make everything seem performance based. The MDX Type S and the Ford Edge XT are imitations of the real deal.
You nailed it on the media console. It is horrible to use. Even bigger problem which is very easy to overlook is that it's wireless charger is not compatible with iPhone 12 and beyond, which 65% of US phone share. It is a one big rectangle that sits on a 65k SUV center console, staring at you doing nothing. I got Acura to agree it is an issue but they denied to resolve it. As there are better things in life to do, I sold it last month and swapped it with x5.
Ford has same issue. It’s actually an issue with Apple. They changed the location of the battery so the chargers have a hard time locating it to charge. Sucks.
@@Darkangel-sw9lm I enquired with Apple and they have a well documented answer that it is not Apple issue. Interestingly, Honda Odyssey of same model year has no issues charging any iPhone model. Acura came very close to discussing reimbursement with me after I showed them the evidence. I just felt that getting reimbursement will mean I will have to use the defective product everyday, knowing that manufacturer does not intend to fix it. Hence, I just sold it. I am glad I got an X5….the interface is so awesome…i should have got it in first place
@@Darkangel-sw9lm I wouldnt agree more on reliability. But it’s not about phone charger, but more about company denying to accept the issue first. Once they accepted it unofficially over a phone conversation, they did not intended to resolve it. If you see Consumers Report in last few years - Acuras have taken quite a beating in reliability. Try going to a dealer and tell them about this issue - they will conduct test on every phone but iphone 12 or 13. And they also log as issue not found. Just tells a lot about company policy and directive
I literally cannot watch other car reviews since I’ve watched yours lmao, I just get annoyed with men/dads reviewing mom-mobiles. Like show me the important stuff 😂 thank you for your reviews
Thanks for another great video! Always funny, informative and authentic. I was thinking it would be helpful if you shared for each car what type of fuel they need (regular vs premium), and the interior lighting situation at night. Some cars have useless lighting at night, and that’s something that people don’t often think about when considering a new vehicle.
I think that if you watch her last video somethings she says are exactly the same but there are somethings she changed her mind on, definitely l think the Advance is nicer though
Looks great color & all then again I do drive a 21 TLX type s in the same color which gets compliments all the time. The touch pad I wasn't thrilled with because my 18 Tlx aspec had a touchscreen & I couldn't understand why Acura would take a step backwards but I've now gotten use to it
It would have been cool to see a less in-depth review of the car itself and more of a comparable review of the Type S to the standard MDX. The video felt a little rushed trying to highlight most of the MDX design when you covered it more in-depth with your previous review. But a lot people knock the touch pad, but I like it a lot more than having a touch screen. It’s easier to navigate quickly instead of trying to reach far to touch the screen, and helps me keep my eyes on the road more than trying to figure out which app/setting I’m trying to touch on the screen.
Great Review. I was considering this one. I wish that ACURA had a bigger SUV like the iNFINITI's... something that sits a little higher. Can you please review the GMC ACADIA DENALI, I would love to hear your thoughts on this one too! Thank you Car Mommy! 😀
I like your review fast and informative ..one suggestion is that the grill is called "Diamond pentagon grill".. and the color is called "Tiger eye Pearl". Actually it doesn't matter but matters addressing them when they have name.
I actually really like your reviews and I’ve seen you do the regular MDX and now the Type-S. The touch pad I believe you aren’t using it correctly. I saw that you are swiping to get to where you want to go and it actually doesn’t work that way. It’s a point and click type touch pad. So where ever you finger is corresponds to where you are at on the screen.
It's not about how it is supposed to be used, it is about how users/drivers will use it, isn't it? :)
Thank you for this tip!!!!
@@chintanshah18 well if the driver doesn’t use it the way the system is set up then who’s at fault? Driver or manufacturer?
@@yashpatel4072 I am actually thinking a step that comes before your question - Did Acura do enough study on how normal user will think of using its system? Try looking at 2018 Q7 which has a pad and it works so effortlessly. In contrast one has to get acquainted and used to Acura’s interface. There are no wrong answers to this…but just detailed application of Human Factor Design concept
@@chintanshah18 right I understand what you are saying. I assume they must have done their research to implicate this style of touch pad against a “normal” one to try and make it safer and easier to use. Like anything there is a learning curve but after time should be better than a traditional touch pad. They could be wrong too lol it actually might not be easier to use once people are use to it and may change it down the line in future models. It is Acura’s responsibility to explain how it works when customers come to see the car and I hope they are doing so. Nothing against Kelly (I hope I spelled your name right if not forgive me) maybe she was just not informed of that feature. And that is why it’s “more” difficult to use.
What happened to showing with car seats and stroller in trunk??
Totally wondered the same thing. No stroller, no car seats, no cup holders…
This event was out of state so I wasn’t able to bring everything- I have another MDX tour on my channel that shows it all!
I was thinking the same thing! Lol
She did a regular mdx review with car seats and stroller this will be the same
I have the Acura MDX 2022 and while the touchpad was my biggest concern it took maybe 2 days to get use to. The only downfall is when the passenger wants to do something they have to also use the touchpad but no finger prints on the screen is a plus! It’s very easy to use once you get use to it and so glad I didn’t make it a deal breaker!
Do you have kids in the third row. Not having vents back there concerns me.
I am wondering the same too! Hard to find a midsize luxury SUV that doesn’t cost $60-70k with third row vents. I wish they would fix this already!! I don’t like driving giant SUVs. I want something that sits higher off the ground, can accommodate third row passengers for long road trips with ventilation, comfy seats and still have luxurious feel in the inside.
@@alycat9186 I don’t think those 3rd rows are meant for long trips. They’re more of a seat you can use for when you’re in a bind and have to carry an extra person for a short trip.
They do have vents under the seat for the third row. Not an ideal placement for sure but it is something at least.
@@fhgrl2ur kids will not die just becuz they dont have vents in their row
Do you think you’ll be able to get your hands on a Rivian R1S pre-production model? The exterior is kinda giving me Wagoneer vibes, but since it’s EV, i know it’s probably a much different experience… so exciting to learn more about. 🤗
Love your content, Kelly! Would love to see your review of the Mercedes GLE-350.
I lease a 2019 MDX. The size/drive is perfect for me because my kids are grown. Really like the 2022 with the captain seat convertibility (2019 doesn’t have), BUT with the exorbitant gas prices in California, I don’t think I will continue to lease/own newer model because it takes premium gas. It’s over $100 to fill up and that’s Costco gas prices.
Agree. I think when a car requires premium fuel, Kelly should mention.
I have a ‘16 and was told mid grade was fine. Had a loaner 22 and would absolutely never buy it because of the no touch screen. Awful. The interface of my 16, which has a touch screen, is way better.
I just don’t get it… why they don’t do a touch screen??? Why wasting so much space for touchpad and all buttons? 👀
The touchpad is actually not intended to scroll through each icon on the LCD. The user is supposed to touch the touchpad at its corresponding location for the icon seen on the LCD. So an icon that is on the top right of the LCD would be accessed by a touch on the top right of the touchpad.
Not having a touchscreen is a dealbreaker.
THANK YOU for saying which cars this car competes with!!! That was so helpful because if I like this car, now I know what else to look at! Would love to see that in your other videos (and maybe even links in the description to your reviews of those competitor vehicles!). LOVING your content!!
Totally agree about the infotainment screen, there is no way a car with this cost should come without a touchscreen (cheaper cars made in 2020+ come with touchscreens).
This is my major disappointment and it is odd that their new (cheaper) Acura Integra will come with a touchscreen but not their flagship MDX Type S.
The Type S Advance is exciting to drive and spacious, but thirsty (especially in sports+ mode). I am generally getting about 17mpg.
I didn’t get this MDX just because of their reluctance to provide customers with a touchscreen.
Get your thing together Acura!
No cup holder reviews?! 😭
Congrats on the continental sponsor! Your reviews are great!
Thank you! They have been so supportive!
I really like this suv but I'm surprised that they don't have a hybrid or full electric
I really hate the latching mechanism for the removable mid console. The carnival SX have a better version where they have a track left behind rather than that metal bar/loop sticking up.
We compared an MDX Advanced to the S and it's not even like the same car when driving. The Sport is really fun to drive but gets way too expensive for what you're actually getting.
I really want to like this. Just hate the tablet on dash and non touch feature. Otherwise, this is a great contender to other third row vehicles.
I want this car so bad, but the lack of a touch screen is a deal breaker for me.
Same 😔
I would not like the touch screen. Dirty, distracting. Look at the crazy ‘24 BMW X5 touch screen.
torn between this and a Cadillac xt6. pleaseee do a review on this one. have a 6 yr.old and one on the way
I usually enjoy your videos but not this one. I believe you mentioned 20 inch wheels but the type S has 21 inch. Also, if you review a Type S, you need to drive it. If you dont drive it, then you dont know what the turbo V6 driving experience is which is why when you went to option your MDX, you picked the tech package. If you dont drive it to get a feel for the car and then its the same as the regular MDX for the most part.
Great content - roof vents and childseats tilt are missing. Maybe will be fixed in next Honda Pilot which I hope will aslo have 3 isofix in middle row and come as plug in hybrid - only that power option have chance to land in EU:)
2022 RDX Review? Curious on your thoughts about the refresh
Can you also review the Cadillac XT6 whenever you get a chance? This is another one I am looking at. Thank you again for reviewing and helping us! These reviews are REALLY helpful!!
Thank you for the review. The third row is an afterthought. Manufacturers are trying too hard to make everything seem performance based. The MDX Type S and the Ford Edge XT are imitations of the real deal.
I so almost bought this, but decided on Telluride. Still a great vehicle, but was a tad small.
Great overview. It would have been helpful to see you drive the vehicle and comment on the driving experience.
Really don’t like the brown/gold color but I like that purple a lot!
Tour the new Honda Pilot next!
21” wheels, not 20”😾😾
they keep making it smaller :(
The smaller interior of the MDX led me to a top trim Pilot instead.
mdx manual or automatic?explanation please
this whole video feels rushed...you in a hurry or Continental not paying you enough for your time?
Have this car. Love everything except the DAMN NON-TOUCH SCREEN!!! It’s terrible, hardly works. And nope you never get used to it 😂
You nailed it on the media console. It is horrible to use. Even bigger problem which is very easy to overlook is that it's wireless charger is not compatible with iPhone 12 and beyond, which 65% of US phone share. It is a one big rectangle that sits on a 65k SUV center console, staring at you doing nothing. I got Acura to agree it is an issue but they denied to resolve it. As there are better things in life to do, I sold it last month and swapped it with x5.
Ford has same issue. It’s actually an issue with Apple. They changed the location of the battery so the chargers have a hard time locating it to charge. Sucks.
@@Darkangel-sw9lm I enquired with Apple and they have a well documented answer that it is not Apple issue. Interestingly, Honda Odyssey of same model year has no issues charging any iPhone model. Acura came very close to discussing reimbursement with me after I showed them the evidence. I just felt that getting reimbursement will mean I will have to use the defective product everyday, knowing that manufacturer does not intend to fix it. Hence, I just sold it. I am glad I got an X5….the interface is so awesome…i should have got it in first place
I personally think Acuras reliability is way better than BMW and wouldn’t have made that trade over a phone charger. To each there own.
@@Darkangel-sw9lm I wouldnt agree more on reliability. But it’s not about phone charger, but more about company denying to accept the issue first. Once they accepted it unofficially over a phone conversation, they did not intended to resolve it. If you see Consumers Report in last few years - Acuras have taken quite a beating in reliability.
Try going to a dealer and tell them about this issue - they will conduct test on every phone but iphone 12 or 13. And they also log as issue not found. Just tells a lot about company policy and directive
I literally cannot watch other car reviews since I’ve watched yours lmao, I just get annoyed with men/dads reviewing mom-mobiles. Like show me the important stuff 😂 thank you for your reviews
Thanks for another great video! Always funny, informative and authentic.
I was thinking it would be helpful if you shared for each car what type of fuel they need (regular vs premium), and the interior lighting situation at night. Some cars have useless lighting at night, and that’s something that people don’t often think about when considering a new vehicle.
Is she a rapper? I thought I accidentally hitting fast playing button. I can hear clearly everything she said. She can be a great rapper.
…she needs to talk faster
Thanks for the good review and sitting in all the seats including the third row. This is helpful to see how big it is for an adult.
I think that if you watch her last video somethings she says are exactly the same but there are somethings she changed her mind on, definitely l think the Advance is nicer though
Looks great color & all then again I do drive a 21 TLX type s in the same color which gets compliments all the time. The touch pad I wasn't thrilled with because my 18 Tlx aspec had a touchscreen & I couldn't understand why Acura would take a step backwards but I've now gotten use to it
Kelly, could you get access to a Rivian 1S? I think you would have a blast exploring that one.
It would have been cool to see a less in-depth review of the car itself and more of a comparable review of the Type S to the standard MDX. The video felt a little rushed trying to highlight most of the MDX design when you covered it more in-depth with your previous review. But a lot people knock the touch pad, but I like it a lot more than having a touch screen. It’s easier to navigate quickly instead of trying to reach far to touch the screen, and helps me keep my eyes on the road more than trying to figure out which app/setting I’m trying to touch on the screen.
I can't wrap my head around how an Acura is 70k with a manual 3rd row etc.
Great SUV, btw it comes with 21in wheels not 20in as mentioned in the video.
Nice video review. That's what a true luxury-performance SUV looks like.
Hmm. 😍🤤❤️
Please speak faster. Thank you.
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I would love to see an Audi Q5 review!!!
Anothet great review from Stef 💜 💜 💜 💜
I have this car love everything about it!
I would definitely let her be my car mom 👌🏾
The console looks like an Aiwa stereo
man, she talks waaayyy too fast
355 horsepower should be fun.
Great Review. I was considering this one. I wish that ACURA had a bigger SUV like the iNFINITI's... something that sits a little higher. Can you please review the GMC ACADIA DENALI, I would love to hear your thoughts on this one too! Thank you Car Mommy! 😀
The MDX used to be considered a larger SUV in the early to mid 2000’s. Then they changed the look and went smaller and sporty.
Hi hope this helps she has an older Arcadia video on her igtv .. it’s near the bottom of the page
That color is fire
Knats not included.
Funny rich mommy!
Blah blah
very nice
Thanks
Honda?
Honda crv hybrid exl
I like your review fast and informative ..one suggestion is that the grill is called "Diamond pentagon grill".. and the color is called "Tiger eye Pearl". Actually it doesn't matter but matters addressing them when they have name.
hmmm, just a tour....it'd be nice if she actually turned it on and drove it somwhere like target or yoga class or to get her nails done
Love when a “Karen” on a Starbucks kick is giving a car review.
It looks like a Honda CRV
Aren’t they the same company? Or under the same parent company?
Nice joke lol. They look very but very different
@@Av3ntur0zky it’s not a joke Honda is the parent company who owns Acura. They came out with the Acura line in 1986
@@heels2flats lol we know all that, i meant the comment about the MDX that looks like a Honda CRV 🤦🏼♂️
@@Av3ntur0zky my apologies