Acura MDX Type S | Long Term Conclusion
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 มิ.ย. 2024
- After nearly 15,000 miles, we discuss the pros and cons of our long-term MDX Type S. We detail the costs and technicalities of setting up a luxury 3-row SUV at around $70,000. The other options we drove for comparison are Audi Q7, Mercedes GLS, BMW X7, Genesis GV80, Mazda CX90, Grand Highlander, and Kia Telluride.
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Index:
00:00 Interior and Exterior Story
3:30 Comfort and Tech
6:30 Audio System
9:18 Tuxmats, You Need Them, Chip Activated
11:45 Mechanicals, Costs of Ownership
15:17 Driving Impressions
19:52 Interrupt Request
24:10 Final Thoughts - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
On a high flow day, I can rest assured that my tux pads will protect my PT Cruiser, keeping it factory fresh like a day in a Spring meadow.
Lmaoo 😂
your tux mats will last longer than your car...lol I bought the weather techs for my 2011 MDX and for the use and abuse they get, they will out last my MDX too.
@danielmelendez9943 I have huskyliners in my 2017 and honestly they look brand new still. Both weathertech and huskyliner are outstanding floor mats. I wouldn't want anything else. Totally worth the cost.
Comment of the fucking year!
The loser cruiser
Not much makes me happier than seeing an everyday Savagegeese review descend into madness and then pop back to normal like nothing ever happened. I hope you guys are around for as long as you want to be. Thanks for all the great videos!
This might be the best TuxMat commercial I have seen. You did such a damn good job on selling them that I actually took a look at them.
This video really was a video of TuxMats with Acura MDX sprinkled around
@@Mediacontrol51paid sponsorship by Acura
I took a chance with TuxMats after years of WeatherTech and it’s so much better
The core temps for the Tuxmat implants really sold me, great thermal solution included with these
Great ad, but it looks like they cover one of the speakers in this car 🥲
I absolutely love Mark's rage skits during these videos 🤣🤣
Very immature
@@kurtkruger9903 Very funny
I like how you cover the audio system to a reasonable level. Despite being a very important element of any daily driver, other reviewers hardly mention it, if at all.
Keep it up.
Sadly it's hard to discern how good a car audio system is on TH-cam... Your video with whatever music you play is most likely going to get eaten by copyright bots,
Audio smokes
Audiophile here
Ya berg amp and b and w 850 diamond series at home with 2500 watts
I know good sound
Nothing touches this under 120000
And then it’s close
@@MT-xl8jy Panasonic > Bose . Wish they put ELS on Civic Touring as well. Probably it costs too much.
Everybody talks about how fantastic the BMW engines perform along with their efficiency etc. However, whilst it's a very commendable achievement by BMW engineers, we mustn't lose sight of their less than average long-term reliability, robustness & customer service. High ownership costs are another major issue. Acura may not have cutting edge drivetrains, but they'll probably way outlast most BMW stuff! 😉
Their inline 6 engines are bulletproof but other than that most of the other stuff will crap out quicker than Acura/Lexus but I agree with your overall sentiment.
BMW stands for break my wallet
TuxMat integration was solid. Get that bag to keep this thing going 👍
That interrupt request is one of the best things I've seen in the hundreds of car videos I've watched. Satire, yes. Truth, yes. Oh, and the overall review on the MDX is thorough and detailed, as usual from you savages. Keep up the good work.
Finally! Let's go! Glad you guys didn't have any creaks or rattles. My steering wheel is creaking like hell and the dealer is struggling to repair. Also a rattle on the drivers side near the vent. I think mine was built on a Friday. Even with the issues, I love it.
As usual you guys are the best at what you do. Thank you!
You might be able to Lemon law it if the dealer cant fix it. Get your money back
I'm actually thinking about buying a car. And when driving to work I told myself that creaks and rattles are literally the worst thing in the world with a car. I'm thinking of maybe getting a Honda Fit. I need something that will munch miles with good mpg, and cheap stuff like tires and breaks. It will be used for work.
It's a loose tie rod issue. Should be an easy fix
@@user-sp2ec6cd4v I wish. We swapped those already. And the steering cable. I think it could be the clock spring. Banging on the bottom part of the steering column causes the creaking to go away every time it starts up.
@baronvonjo1929 lexus ct200h. Imo , the best practical, good mpg, plenty of storage room, affordable , and good looking. Only down side is its slow. But overall it's like what a acura version of a Honda fit would be, only its built (better) in Japan
I know your brand of humor doesn't resonate with everyone, but I love it. Your ad content is probably the only one I bother watching. Thanks for putting in a little effort to make it funny - I'm not in the market, but I sent a tuxmat link to a friend who is..
Appreciate the segment addressing long term (component) costs. I drive my cars for 10-12 years and long term costs help with the decision which car I'll buy.
@@worldofz00Such a great deal!
Yes, that comes down to a tier 1 Asian vs a German sport brand. The MDX will never go into “Limp Mode.”
Agree thats why i went for this.
“A disfigurement like the BMW XM”
Nailed it.
12k miles on our Tech trim MDX and still love it.
That zoom in on Jack, and transition to AI Jack was hysterically brilliant.
One of my favorite SG reviews. Extremely thorough and super funny! As a BMW owner I never get tired of Jack’s adoration of and over sharing of the B58 and what a great engine it is😂. Mark makes a perfect straight man in a comedy duo! 26:15
Just placed a big order for TUXMATS to cover my family room, dining room, living room, kitchen, bathroom, porch, and garage floor.
My smokin’ hot Colombian housekeeper loves me for it.
Great review we have had one for 8,000 miles and 9 months. Absolutely love it.
Hit the nail on the head. My sister has this in that stunning blue, and for her and her kids flinging around crap its the perfect vehicle. I steal it whenever she comes over and I can tell you I haven’t had that transmission issue that you all have had. Other than that, yea, infotainment is a bit annoying but manageable, the car is ultra refined, and the drive train, while more than quick enough isn’t the most fun thing (other than having fun with the SH-AWD, which is outstanding). Truly a great car and getting a massage while blasting my favorite tunes is an absolute joy.
You guys seriously put out the best reviews! Thank you for covering EVERYTHING about this MDX that actual car enthusiasts look for in a review!!
Just bought one of these two weeks ago, with your last long term review being one of my favorites.
Been nothing but happy with it other than a few small things. Love the content, keep it up!
The absolute random chaos in this video was truly amazing. Please keep doing this. I truly appreciate this channel evolving (devolving?) into insanity.
I love my Acura MDX …best luxury nameplate I ever owned. Great product
Damn those Tuxmats must be good if Mark's buying $11,490 worth
The biggest issue with Acura and the "Type-s" trims, Acura themselves hype these thing to be something they clearly aren't. The precision crafted performance.. less talk, more drive.. Beat that.. Consumers are paying that additional cost for a performance trim that is clearly not a performance trim and terrible fuel economy. Not directly Acura's fault, but their dealerships are also marking these up, pricing them well over the competition. Prime example, the Integra type-s the average ADM is 25K. Seen one as high as 82K and a TLX-S PMC edition brushing nearly 100K. Acura is a small brand, selling only 4 models. They are no longer a value brand, certainly not with those ADM's prices.
Every time I watch you guys, I am amazed at your reviews. It is a step above the rest in so many ways. Thank you.
The Savagegeese brand of humour makes me laugh harder than any living comedian. Some of those deceased comedians tell really good jokes though, so you've got competition.
glad you guys touched on value. I can't compare to the BMW, but after driving this for a week, I could not justify the extra 40K for a daily driver.
Extrapolating further, there’s no reason not to buy the prior model MDX. You get 90% of the features for 30% of the price
Have MDX advance. Mostly like it, as you said its best value for the money. Pros: sound quality , ride , interior, low maintenance awesome awd. Cons: fuel economy in city, highway its around 25 which is not bad, Hard seat cushion, infotainment to some extent- but can add shortcuts or speech recognition to make it easy. i chose this over a van and am happy with it in every drive .
ROFLMAO …….that AI Jack “B58” segment was money! Great job guys!
You guys are the best. High quality content meets comedy. Well done.
I love that you highlight value across a whole slew of parameters
I love the humor sprinkled in always makes me smile
Great video as always guys, keep it up!
I just bought a 2023 MDX Type S Advance in the Apex Blue Pearl and I absolutely love this thing. I agree with everything said in the review EXCEPT I love the infotainment pad its great no finger prints on screenn its further back good visibility. The onething I think they failed is the exhaust is too quiet, trans tuning and mpg should be better.
I've lived with an aftermarket exhaust in a Civic, and I've grown to appreciate quieter factory exhausts with fake engine noises added for Sport modes. I don't want to annoy my neighbors (and wife) with loud exhausts anymore, and I get to hear the revs when needed. I still have the option to buy a louder catback, of course; but if the stock exhaust was already loud, it's nigh impossible to find a quieter aftermarket replacement that isn't worse-performing than stock.
Agreed on the pad. I love it. I wish my Type R had it.
Do not buy type s mdx.. unless u have money to throw away. Try genesis
damn those TuxMats are actually pretty affordable for what they provide, bookmarked a set for my Shelby
My friend has a X7 m50i and its awesome inside..but there is really no reason to need such a sporty engine and amazing handling (for the size) in a building sized SUV. Id take this anyday.
I’d instantly subscribe if Mark made a side channel for rage unboxing. 😂
Best video y'all have ever done.
Amazing vehicle breakdown and review!
Great review, when I got my MDX they had not launched the S Type yet and when I saw it I got a little FOMO. Then the more I thought about it, I wondered if it was really worth it already having the normal V6. I had a BMW X5 with the B58 before and knew performance wise it wouldn’t match, so it just didn’t make sense. To be honest though, I probably would have bought it if they had it launched when I purchased my MDX lol
You're the only TH-camr I will sit through a paid ad. Well done sir
I bought one because of you guys. Black on black. The wife couldn't stomach the Tiger Pis....Eye gold.
Excellent tuxmat segment, Mark
Great vid as usual. Too funny man. I recently bought a 23 MDX Aspec. All you need.
the ONLY channel that I watch large screen and at 1x speed, whereas everything else is 2x
hilarious!
11k dollar floor mats order, to the B58 zoom, the Jack AI ... *all great and good fun!*
Been waiting for this video for months. since the last mdx upload. lets goo!!
I will say you guys reviews are on point. I know we can only rate factory. I will tell you that this engine with a k tuner stage 1 tune is completely transformed in the TLX. The engine was nerfed by Honda on purpose and has potential. The tune is night and day everything that the engine lacks stock is there. It has crazy response, torque everywhere and it hold boost in the higher rev range. They just played it too safe. I'm so confident id bring you mine but im in South Florida.
K tune on the Type S v6? Sounds worth it for sure. But is there a reason why the engine is not as efficient as it should be? Seeing that other 3.0l turbo configurations can easily go 700 km while this' 500 or so, 13.5L/100km combined
@@cyanprince00 I'm not arguing that. Im arguing that it's a special engine and transmission just need a slight basemap to extract it.
@@cyanprince00 the performance is night and day
@@thebumpban4959 sure sure. At the end of the day, its a performance trim. Would be nice to have better mileage- not a deal breaker
I give 0 care about a 3 row suv. But I still watch your videos because I enjoy watching the content you guys produce.
As an owner of a 22 type s advance, I have to 100% agree with this assessment. It definitely has some flaws, but at the price point ( having owned more expensive performance and luxury SUVs currently and in the past) it pretty much nails the comfort and sensation requirements.
I've had the hard left turn acceleration cutoff occur, and it was scary the first time pulling onto a crowded road.
I 100-percent appreciate the fair and balanced reporting on the vehicle. Especially coming from somebody who owns arguably a nicer, higher-performing car on paper state they'd buy this as a replacement.
It's the goldilocks car for us.
Great Long Term Review Conversation.
Thanks for the video review! I’m going to buy one!
No lie, I would watch a 30 minute tuxmat ad by these geese.
I am a very wealthy, very important man, and I likewise appreciate the opinions of my peers.
And although Mark and Jack have made a very appealing case for the MDX, I regrettably feel the baristas I'm so desperately trying to impress in Dubai are more likely to grovel at my feet when I step out of a Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet, or if I embrace my outdoorsy aspirations by disembarking, shirtless and shoeless, in a pair of freshly ironed Levis, from a purpose - built machine like the Jeep Compass.
These seem to be the only adequate replacements for my Pontiac Aztek.
And don't worry about my weekend car, either.
*proudly jingles the keys of his Chevy Spark*
😂😂
I love you bro
You win the internet today.
Best reviews out there period.
Totally LOVE my MDX. Have it for 6 months now and no complaints. I knew the gas mileage was crap going in, so that's not a complaint for me. I am also all about physical buttons. I have another vehicle with touch screens and it's more distracting for me to adjust temperature, channels etc. Also, the elephant in the room for most people is the touchpad. Let me put it this way, if Acura had made it ALSO a touchscreen, I would STILL be using the touchpad 80% of the time. Seriously, it is that good, that ergonimically perfect, and as I always say, I feel like James T. Kirk on the bridge of the Enterprise slouching in my chair and working that control. It feels so natural. From a business standpoint, Acura would be smart to also make it a touchscreen for those who can't make the mental transition that touchscreen ability does3always equate to most practical. One thing I did which I have not seen on any other MDX in my area is add the body side moldings and the tailgate Molding. The MDX is already a good looking vehicle, a clean line masculine sportiness coupled with a premium look. The body side molding, for me at least, just gives it that nudge towards a more luxury appearance without the gaudy appearance that some SUVs have in an attempt to make them look luxurious. The MDX is just quite classic chiseled sophistication.
I love my mdx great visibility and drives and handles well
And everything works it super comfortable the mileage is good if you do a lot highway driving like me
LOL @ the quintessential soccer mom vehicle being described as "masculine". 😂
Soccer mom vechiles are good vechiles all I care if the car works and drives fine
thanks; I was concerned about lack of touch screen and you reminded me; i prefer buttons too for the same reasons
@@rockymntdan1 the no touch screen/ touchpad is really not a big deal like everyone seems to make it out to be i have a 22 aspec mdx and from day one i have never had any issue with the controls.
Great conclusion and skits!
Basically, this car doesn’t deserve the type s badge, it’s a marketing gimmick. This should be the highest trim on the MDX product instead.
Basically you didn't watch the video lol, good to know, and, it is the highest trim?? The M SUVs don't deserve the "M" badge either then.
These 5000 lbs SUVs aren't performance (drivers car) machines- the sedans are usually better.
Would it be worthy of a GS-R badge then?
@@cyanprince00lol wtf? Those M SUVs are way faster than this thing lol.
As a tlx type s owner in regards to the transmission issue. I experienced it once in my car making a left turn under full throttle. To be fair my car has some performance adders and I was on the stock all season tires( the floor was wet too). I haven’t had that experience again since that one time and I drive my car hard. Love the videos. I been watching since the frs.
I've tried to reproduce the issue over 50 times in my TLX Type S, which I've had for about 18 months now, it hasn't happened even once.
@@TheBreakfastLover I only had it happen once . Try when the floor is wet. It’s never happed on dry floor for me. Nor in my wife’s mdx Aspec.
@@TheBreakfastLover wet floor is probably what did it for me
I have Tuxmat on my MDX Type S as well. Great product!
Love my ‘24 Type S. Coming out of a ‘15 BMW X5. More comfortable, no lack of power. Tech and stereo much better. Had x-l😅ne with Harmon Karden. Like the physical buttons compared to the lack of them in the ‘24 X5. Amount of piano black no different. I have no problem with the infotainment in here coming from the old idrive. I like the cup holder placement better in the MDX. I had no charging pad. Compared to the one buried in the front of the X5 cup holders, I like the placement of the charging pad better in the MDX.
Great vehicle!
This is the funniest video I’ve seen by you guys. Hats off!
I bought a set of Tux mats for my 22 tundra after watching this vid. Excited to try them after always having had weather techs.. 👍👍
Gonna have to check out those tux mats
Hoping you get into the CX90 next.
Wish I had known about these tuxmat 2 months ago. They seems to be really covering the entire footwell area. Most weather mats partially cover the footwell area which dirt, rocks etc…eventually gets through. I’m tempted to sell my current mats and get these. 👌
Totally agreed with you! At least they just should add touch ability to the screen as an driver option. Maybe not move it closer in this generation if costs much. In perfect way I agree: remove touch pad, put in that place or on the left side of the tunnel: in parallel to the driver’s right leg the charger for the phone. But not horizontal, but as a slit with slider lock to fix the different sized phones. Move cup holders forward, improve space under armrest. And finally remove shiny black plastic or add as an option for type s some aluminium texture ( like bmw x5) or kind of darkened aluminium. “Gear box might put itself into neutral” wtf?! It must be fixed, otherwise it has no right for type s badge. I pay extra money to have an ability to shoot when needed in winter or summer, it’s my business( that issue might cost too much, when gear box thinks instead of you in the winter)! I pay money for that. That is a bug that must be fixed! As for engine + suspension, also totally agree, type s must be more powerful and efficient !
I reeeeeealy want one when my current box hits the grave (220k and going)
Need a three row for kids and would like some fun without German cost of ownership. Thanks for the honest review as always.
I just recently bought these mats for my wife’s Atlas(haven’t received them yet)and I’m glad to hear good reviews
WIll there be a CX-90 reviwe coming up? Seems to be a lot of interest. Thanks
Thanks!
LOL all the reasons they give for liking this car are the exact same reasons they said they don't like other cars, like the RX.
LOVE THE HDR
Savagegeese, I started watching your videos about 5 years ago when my 2005 Altima was breaking down and I was dreaming about new cars. I had a few beers after work today so I'm just gonna let it fly. I think you are fucking cool and your videos are really fucking good. Your jokes are good and you can bet your ass I will be paying attention to what you say before I buy my next car too.
This was the best and funniest promotion I’ve seen. 😂
Mark's thinly-veiled sponsored content rage sold me on the tux mats.
Great review
That was the greatest savage geese ending ever
I don't want to be like my old man...
Thanks for the push I needed.
Well Done.
best infontaiment ever bravo
Wow! what a thorough review!! Are there any tucks mats for my 96 Neon???
So much creative and hilarious content in this video...
The MDX just looks better and better the more I see it. The front-end is inarguably for me the most gorgeous in the segment. I’m still iffy on the rear taillights and I live the rear flanks of the GLE.
nice but looks like they copied the cx9
Hi tech video inserts was fun :D
The random humor is insane - keep it up
I come here for the thorough and sober reviews. But I always appreciate the touches of weird. Cheers gentlemen
Loving the older video style vibes on this one.
Great an HDR video again!!
Thank you for doing this. You gave me a very good sense of what it would be like to live with this car. I've watched all of the reviews of this can that I can find. I'd say your review is the most influential for me as to whether I would buy the MDX S type or not.
Let us know what you decide on.
5 grand more
X5 40i
No contest
This is one of the only truly competitive Asian luxury SUVs along w the gv80 and cx90.
This shows Acuras just fine. They care about execution and they possess the resources to create a proper luxury vehicle. The MDX RDX integra are well executed cars
That unfortunately cannot be said for some other brands like Lexus or infiniti
Still waiting for an RDX Type S!
I had a 2024 MDX SH-AWD (non S Type ) as a loaner from the dealership recently. My thoughts: excellent handling for a full size three row, very comfortable seats, and quiet inside. Good all around visibility. The push button shift setup takes some getting used to. The touch pad is finicky and frustrating. The black piano finish interior trim is a finger print magnet. The engine performance was good, but gas mileage was not…19.5 mpg highway. The adaptive cruise control system was easy to use and worked well. I returned the loaner to the dealership, picked up our 2018 Acura RDX, and sold it. Bought a 2024 Toyota Venza Hybrid Limited. 40 mpg vs. 19.5 mpg.
Yellow paint and blue interior This is my new favorite car!
Would love your take on this vs CX-90
I love how the HDR really makes me feel like I can almost taste the dust on the piano black.
I’d go for the top trim of the regular MDX and forgo the air suspension and style.
I feel like if you drove a car with air suspension and one without.. especially a SUV.. you’re going to pick the air suspension any time.
The variability of the counter paradigm synergies present here really hit me in the solar plexus thusly amplifying what I already envisioned emphatically ....
...tuxmat
Here was my solution to the power issue. I tuned my mdx type s using ktuner for stage 1. The engine is clearly robust ASF. The car has transformed tremendously.
I also own a TLX type S (yes I love these cars) and used the same tune and only the m340i x-drive is quicker. For the sedans issue with suspension roll I remedied it using swift springs and the car defies physics, no exaggeration. Next I upgraded the Android auto to wireless using a 80 dollar Motorola dongle and it works flawlessly.
Simple upgrades costing $1200 bucks brings both these cars as close to a complete package regarding driving dynamics.
how much gains did you get with ktuner v1, and did it affect you mpgs drastically?
Really great review series! I haven't found any comparisons of the new MDX Type S to something like a lease return certified pre-owned GLE 53 AMG at nearly the same price point with essentially the same features. This would be where the vehicle class comparison gets interesting. Yes, I realize one is used, but would you opt for the new MDX Type S or go with the used AMG for overall features, comfort, reliability, and drivability?
Great tux at ad, presume it’s an ad, but very entertaining. My weather tech have done pretty well for winter.
The way y’all snuck in the iHop commercial 😂