The New 2022 Acura MDX Has Two Crazy Features I Have Never Seen Before!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video, Tommy takes a look and review the brand new 2022 Acura MDX. For this year, the all new model comes equipped with some unusual options and crazy gadgets that definitely set it apart from the previous generation.
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At this point, I'm convinced that none of these auto channels want to actually learn to use the touchpad correctly. They don't even try. Just complain that it's not a touch screen.
It would help if they would watch a youtube video before giving advice saying it sucks
Nobody really wants a touch pad - they want a touch screen!
Agree. The touchpad is actually one of my favorite features in my MDX… after using it more than a few minutes.
@@cmdrdarwin3682is easy to use
1950s: in 2021 we will have flying atomic cars
2021: removable middle backseat! how 'bout that?!
Minivans have that
I wonder are there arm rests for the captain chairs?
Didn't the 2nd gen highlander had that?
@@zachf355 yes
🤣🤣🤣🤣
It's great that you guys are one of the first ones to test the MDX. That's so good!
Raites rides had it first
This guy still has not figured out the true touch pad 🙄 it's not a mouse pad it uses 1-1 positioning with the screen if you want to touch the top left corner of the screen you touch the top left corner of the touchpad...
What about the stuff in the middle of the screen. This is where I’ve had an issue when trying one out at an auto show a year ago
@@eleanormassaro5195 you touch the middle.
Until you try to use CarPlay, good luck!
@@mct8888 doesn’t it work like a standard laptop mousepad on CarPlay? Would be easy to use i imagine. Since that’s what we’re all used to.
@@Assgasyoda yes, which is completely different than the 1-1 positioning. We are all used to touch screen, nobody wants to use a laptop trackpad.
Tommy looked like a hostage in the third row. “I’m perfectly fine.”
🤣🤣🤣 ... he did say "in a pinch" and "mainly for small children"
Knees to the chest, “I’m perfectly fine” 🤣
I noticed as well.
ROFL!
"Knees to chest: You actually have pretty decent room!" As soon as I saw that I scrolled down looking for this comment...
Captains chairs in the second row are useless without armrests.
I prefer bench
@Samuel Warren I don't understand ether
2nd gen highlanders do a similar dismantling of the middle row...& has arm rests ;)
Not if they're being used for child car seats.
Doug is a type of a guy who travels in a child seat
I'm frustrated that so many 3 row SUVs come only with captain's chairs in the second row. This is a pretty good idea to have the center seat removable, however once it's removed the Captain's chairs don't have inboard armrests.
and no more cupholder either i guess!
Lazy design on Acura. My 2007 Honda Odyssey has the same removable center seat on the 2nd row but the the captain chairs have armrests. Plus the removed chair can be stored under floor compartment.
I agree with you about captains chairs. With three kids the captains chair setup does not work well because it means I would lose most of the trunk space. It really annoys me that the upper trim levels of many cars cannot be had with a bench. I'm glad Acura didn't go for this fad.
@@CoralSea gone are the days of that. Neither my 2013 nor my 2018 have the ability to store the middle seat in the floor. It is removable though! I wish ALL SUVs had the option to remove the middle seat!!
Good for fitting ice chest between seats. Some ice chests have cupholders.
I think the touch pad very very easy once you use it a couple times. The 1 to 1 positions are quicker than a mouse pad once you know how it works.
The MDX is a Iconic.
Own a 2008 MDX with 140,0000 miles. Everything works and still looks great. Best car I have owned. Now I have an excuse to let it go!!!
@CJ Malone What’s up with that? Respect one’s opinion.
It’s a lovely Doug friendly... excuse me, Dog friendly vehicle😅
Hahaha
This is a gorgeous car
The A Spec is even sexier
6:14 The system was designed as a 1:1 correlation between the pad and screen, and it’s not an invisible cursor. You don’t drag around to figure out where the cursor is; rather the selection is exactly where your finger is.
The last generation highlander had a removable and stowable center middle seat, it actually tucked under the front center console in a compartment.
I could be wrong but I think transit's MPVs had that aswell.
Yes thank you Acura for the removable middle seat, I never thought I’d say this but I’m in love with the all new MDX
My '05 Grand Cherokee had a reversible tray in the back also, definitely handy.
No touchscreen is a deal breaker. That haptic touchpad is a joke.
your lazy ass not being able to learn is a joke.
Acura did such a great job on this new MDX, really big step up from the outgoing model.
I love love love our fully loaded 2022 MDX. Amazing car!
Wow, everyone is making Doug Demuro jokes now! 😂
Probably dougs secret son
Tommy, great video as always! Just want to clarify one thing. The horsepower is 290, and the lb/ft tq is 267. Mated to a 10 speed Honda built transmission. Also, you left out some noteworthy features on your tester. Heads up display, 16 speaker 3D ELS Sound. 16 way power seats, standard panaroof, and standard remote car starter.
Why can’t Acura/Honda lose the piano black plastics!! Looks terrible once it’s used daily and gets
scratches. We had a pilot and couldn’t stand all the glossy black.
You are using the touchpad incorrectly. It’s not like a mouse or a pointer. It’s called True Touch and the touch pad is mapped exactly like the screen. If you want to touch the icon on the top right for example, that’s where you touch on the touchpad. If you want to touch the icon on the bottom center, you touch that same exact position on the touchpad. Works great. It is the same setup on my 2019 Acura RDX.
You're right, except that doesn't work in Android Auto (e.g. Google Maps, Waze, Spotify, etc.). It's only true in the Acura menu. I haven't tried Apple Carplay.
What were the crazy features? removable seat and double sided cargo matt?!
You have captains chairs but no armrests. Genius
I thought the same thing. Weak. Shouldn't be too hard to integrate into the seat.
Volvo XC90 has no arm rests 100% of the time. Luxury!
@@mct8888, I actually cross-shopped the XC90 (against my MDX Advance) but there were too many option packages to get the things I wanted, making it harder to find.
@@ScottParisi same here, but couldn’t get past it being a supercharged turbocharged 4-cyl. Too much to break, too expensive.
@@mct8888, I had the same concerns. You're right on that one. I was glad to see the new MDX with the NA V-6.
Great review, keep it up! Wish Acura would rethink what is included in each trim level. Imagine a tech package that doesn't include third row USB ports or a standard 120v outlet. One you splurge for the top of the line, you find yourself asking why you are not considering going with one of the better competitors at that price point. Stuff other cars have for ~15K less.
The 360 camera quality is the same as my 2013 MDX
Cmon Acura I knew not everything was as rosy as it looked
I mentioned in another thread something similar. The new MDX is very chintzy for a 2022. Look at what everyone else is doing. This car is several years too late.
The infotament its very easy to use and you do not need a cursor because its true tach its not mouse pad basicaly when ever you tach on the pad ypi are teching on the srean
That center screen control seems like pain in the ass and i know it will take time to get used to the push button drive and reverse modes. Other than that it looks sharp. Hoping the car maintains the quality we expect from Honda/Acura...
I hope it's much more reliable than the current RDX though it does have Honda's plagued transmission of recent.
Getting heavy Doug Demuro vibes here....not gonna lie 😂
more like dog demuro lol
Same here.
Right
The touch pad on the new MDX RDX is pretty amazing if you cant figure it out then consider your tech skill level is at - Rotary Dial Telephone
2001: My car HAS a computer! 2021: My car IS a computer. ...You dang kids stay off my lawn.
Blaze is so cute, Love the puppy
I'm looking forward to a Tommy/Blaze vlog series just documenting their daily hikes and adventures or at least, a blaze insta account. Get on this Tommy!
The change of the car in the display when in adaptive CC could be due to visual contrast while driving. Pretty important while driving to not struggle to find elements on screen. Just a hunch though...
Or the car could turn green when activated and operating
My 2008 has 300 hp.
14 years later 290 hp.
They need to hire some Ford or Ram HP hungry folks.
Lol it will still rape a 2008 in a drag race tho
@@RaY_77W true
They in it to make money. Those high powered models you speak doesn't justify the money in r&d and carbon tax fees
Waaaayyy too many gimmicks for my liking. Also a little soft on the vehicle Tommy. That third row is a total BS addition. This is a two row vehicle that should be shamed for the lack of room back there like any other cars you've tested. It's okay Acura we will still love you without the vestigial third row.
7 Seater? Look terrible from the second row back, tight and no room. Acura the MDX is a 5 seater... you want 7 seat, build a bigger SUV...
Good overview, Tommy! Interesting that Honda's luxury brand is now being styled after Mazda, at least at the front. Says something about the latest Mazda design cues. ;-)
The flippable cargo floor has been around for awhile, I have it in a 2012 Crosstour.
My 2011 RDX has it too.
A crosstour? The single ugliest car that has ever existed.
@@vitaly6312 Did you buy it? No. I did. And I like it.
@@marcusmanchester7095 what are you doing watching a car channel? You obviously have no taste in cars.
But I guess a good excuse to watch it would be if you’re finally selling quite possible the ugliest piece of machinery ever built for something decent. May I suggest, oh any other car in existence?
@@vitaly6312 Ugga, me macho, I insult car. He go cry.
I don’t know why every manufacturer thinks they have to reinvent the wheel with infotainment systems, if they just took the infotainment from the new accord and put a nicer looking skin on it like Lincoln does it would be perfect
Nope wouldn’t be luxurious enough . You can also scribble on the pad too.
@@rahimi4762 Okay, scribbling isn't luxurious.
@@alh06 say that to Audi, MB, BMW
@@rahimi4762 Never was comparing them, or commended them, I expected this stupid kind of argument from you.
Instead of jamming a 3rd seat in it would be a lot nicer to see a comfortable seat in the 2nd row. A luxury vehicle with sub compact legroom is a joke!!
I completely agree. I think nixing the 3rd row and improving the 2nd row where they could conceivably be scooted all the way back or *wink* *wink* completely flat would be more along the lines of a luxury vehicle
I was thinking the same. The MDX has always been functional, performance, affordable luxury
That would be where the RDX comes in.
Acura nailed it!
Acura needs to improve! With no "recommended" status on the current MDX and brand newly redesigned RDX from Consumer Reports, the Buick Enclave has been ruling the 3-row luxury segment in their rankings.
@@normt430mdx sold about 10,000 units more than the buick enclave in 2020 in the US and did you see the buick lacrosse 2021 seems like the design came from somehwhere.
@@reenachauriya4931 the Acura MDX doesn't have a GMC Acadia or Cadillac XT6 problem. 😜
@@normt430 take everything consumer reports say with a grain of salt. The Buick will be in the junkyard way before the Acura
@@JDMSwervo2001 Buick suvs are recommended by Consumer Reports, Acura suvs are not.
The new MDX is looking sweet!
The reason you having trouble with the touchpad because you using it as a touchpad instead as Acura tells you it is one to one touchpad. So that means if you touch the right corner then the right corner lights up.
Piano black in interiors should be outlawed.
What a huge improvement over the 2020 model. I do wish at least on the Advance trim, the exterior cladding was body painted and not flat black. I'm also surprised A/C is still not included in the 3rd row, it gets really hot back there & takes forever to cool down in Florida summers, even with 2nd row air on high. These are a couple things the new GV80 offers, but each has their own strengths. Regardless, this new MDX is going to sell very very well, especially with expanded cargo space as a highlight. My GSP will take Blaze's word for pup comfort🙂 Great review!
Awesome job Acura
LOL plopping that dog in the back. Dog is like, "I dunno but okay"
That trackpad interface for the infotainment is pure junk. A touchscreen is faster, easier, and safer to accomplish any task. Being frustrated by technology is not a luxury feature.
Yes that's something I'll never understand how come phones have had touch screens for years that are fast durable and responsive while new cars still haven't nailed it yet.
After owning a 2007 mdx for over -0 years I really wanted a a7 next bit now the 2021 mdx lookomg very interesting especially when the new v6turbo is out in fall!
I love the content you guys bring. And I love your dog too. But can you please just dial down the dog thing.
This will make Lexus (always late to the party) falling behind in tech again.
No touch screen is big fail.. Palisades have a better camera system... Removable center console trick already exist in old honda products with arm rest...
This is over priced and will never ride as cushy or have as luxurious interior as a Lexus...
Blaze isn’t so little any more.
Minor downside to the MDX - no door cup holders in the rear and no third row vent.
Agree the the headrest juts forward a bit too much. The only remedy I found was to push the lumbar of the seat forward
Hi Tommy 🙂, I absolutely can never get enough of your buddy review w/ your puppy Blaze. I love your videos and content.
Acura calls it a "True touchpad" and it does have a curser when the curser is required like when you are typing an address etc, I am by no means a tech savvy person and it took me less than a day to get used to that touchpad, I actually prefer it over a touch screen.
BTW, the wireless phone charger on 22 MDX does not work with iPhone 12 and up. Acura is aware of this issue and hopefully will come out with a fix.
I'm sure when all that computerized crap breaks it will be really cheap to repair.
Pretty much all modern day cars are all computers on wheels. What do you want manufacturers to do regress back? Less technology and features? Lol
@@f181234 some people still prefer to live in the past instead of accepting what the future holds.
@@ErikSamuel1988 well I got bad news for you all automakers are moving forward there not going backwards pretty soon petrol powered cars will be gone
Pretty much. I want crank windows, manual locks, an actual key, a radio with knobs, a heater with knobs hooked to a cable, a manual transmission, and no hole in the roof. Then you can charge about half of what you do now. I don't need to connect my phone with my car. Hell half the time I don't even carry my phone with me. Just because something is newer doesn't mean it's better.
@@CraigSmith568 there are plenty of 90s and early 200s GM cars in the junk yard you can choose from.
Tommy thanks for the quality review. The MDX looks great. Shout out to Blaze.
Hey Tommy...good morning. Just a suggestion, when considering Blaze rating rear of vehicles, a big consideration are air vents for our hot furry family members. Respectfully
Always happy to see a dog review! My 2 goldens are the main reason I want to upgrade to something larger
Best review of features I have seen yet. You have a new sub
Hey look, feature innovations that have been available on a Honda Odyssey for 2 generations. Glad Acura finally update the MDX but the back looks like a Qx60 and the front looks like a marvel superhero, way too plain and vertical in the front. All the design elements on the nose are in the top half.
The first gen BMW X3 had a 2 sided rear floor. I used the rubber side all of the time.
The 2016+ Honda Pilots have that same removable cargo floor trick. You can also insert the piece at the bottom of the compartment instead of flush mounted to gain cargo height.
For comparison, I'd like to see how the Acura stacks up against the Telluride as well as the Genesis.
Agreed. Based on this, I still like the Telluride and Genesis more. I'd love to see an apples to apples comparison.
I'd guess the MDX performs slightly better, but all other advantages go to the Hyundai/Kia models.
Why not touch screen
No air con for 3rd seat?
which model is this ? because i couldnt see that on the video , but seems advance
this is an a spec so one or two models below the highest
@@reenachauriya4931 seems best as mid size 3 raws and that price right? Mazda cx9 need to get redesign to catch up now
@@purplefurture6960 cx9 aint luxury and much cheaper.
@@reenachauriya4931 i think its expensive but yes not luxury
@@purplefurture6960 nah it starts like 13 grand cheaper and an entire class lower and im pretty sure it doesent come with a v6 at that price.
Someone has never used the True Touchpad on a recent Acura and it shows in this video. The pad is soooooooo much easier to use than a traditional "touchpad"
Need to do some research before reviewing car.
I have a 2017 Advance and it would have to great to hear about trim lines. I can't imagine $46,000 gives all the options you mentioned.
Good attention to details.
blaze the best presenter out of all the tfl crew.
Highlander had that seat design with the center section being removable about 14yrs ago. So... not sure on the innovation part. Lol
Same with minivans.
My 2002 and 2008 Honda Odysseys and 2017 Expedition all have that feature.
My 2008 highlander has that seat design with armrest
I’ve gone cold to Acura for the past 14 years, but this and the new TLX are really sharp looking, inside and out.
RDX and NSX
Track pad is absolute touch... the position you touch in touch pad is the same as the screen. So you always know where to touch. Put your most important apps in the 4 corners and just touch the pad corner like it is a button. No need to scroll or see.
Blaze Score! Great review! Tommy has developed into a top-notch pro.
agreed! Tommy's come a long way ... I can even see him going his own way soon
@@woxie4990 How, by copying Doug Demuro?
@@55afishead well clearly if you had a good answer you'd be doing that yourself, and that's why Tommy is reviewing and you're not ;-)
@@woxie4990 you make absolutely no sense. I didn't answer anything. I asked a question. 🤣
That new color is dope af
I didn't catch if he said what trim level this test vehicle is -- anyone catch it?
To me, it looks great inside and out. That said, Tommy's 100% right about Acura's infotainment having a steep learning curve, the german competitors are much more intuitive to use.
I believe it is the Advance package because of the walk away liftgate!
I love this interior, I think it’s an amazing design
Doesn’t even have all the technology from the Telluride, how can it compete with GV80. Lol Honda is so old
Cx-9 lawyers be callin
Another biased review. 😝 You have no room in the third row and you state you have "pretty decent room". TFL's credibility goes through the window with your favored reviews. Say it as it is or it's crap!
Honestly compared to its competition, like the RX L it is not bad at all
Do you know the cars it competes against? It has an actually usable 3rd row. Unlike Lexus and Genesis where they added a 3rd row to a two row SUV and it’s completely unusable. The MDX and XC90 have some of the best 3rd rows even though they are still small.
Another giant very expensive glass roof. And wayyy too many electronics to break. Have we as a society become this lazy or is it all the lawyers and ins companies and the massive lack of common sense that no longer exists anymore?
Dude I wish my wife's rdx didn't come standard with that useless roof add weight. Should be a option
I have a few questions. Does the instrument gauge cluster display the navigation screen? Not turn by turn instructions but the map? Can you pay for the HUD and surround camera view feature in the ASpec if you want it? I know it doesn’t come with it but is it possible to pay for them to option it? I want the Type S but I was also curious if they are making a Hybrid also.
Hey David! I'm not 100% about the gauge cluster showing the navigation, but I'm pretty sure it doesn't. Also, I'm pretty sure you can't get the HUD or the surround view cameras as an add-on unfortunately. As for the hybrid question, I have no clue. Hope this helps a bit!
Great review!
just wait. there will be a lot of accident as people get frustrated with the system. you now have to focus more on the screen to do stuff. terrible design
It’s been available for 3 years now
The removable second row middle seat is very cool
Unfortunately it doesn’t leave proper captain’s seats when removed. A huge bonus to a true captain’s seat is having two armrests.
@@bigboybiker yup, minivans do it better.
great video for MDX, thanks
How old is Blaze? We have a 6mth old Bernese . Great dogs. So happy.
Captain’s chairs without armrests. No thanks.
It's phantom violet "pearl", not "purple". The touchpad isn't hard to use at all... you place your finger down and the screen highlights the option you're on.. so it does tell you where you're selecting. This system isn't hard to figure out, it's actually really easy to use.
Blaze is freaking awesome
Came for the Acura stayed for the doggo.
Except that the larger 3rd row seated Cadillac XT6 beats the 2022 MDX by about a second in Motor Trend handling course. The XT6 also gets TSP+ and tops MDX with 310 hp!
Love Blaze!!! Cherish him everyday. We just lost 2 Berners within 5 days both to cancer. They took a piece of my heart with them.
I am sorry for your loss.
@@sachemrock Thank you.
Ewww why do they keep using piano black plastics up on the center dash??!
Omg how good it looks 🔥🔥 I wants this in Europe
Its a really big puppy u got there, makes the car looks small relatively. Cute dog :D
Yeah I think poor Blaze is just not feeling this.
LOL even in the 2nd row, your knee almost hit your chin. How can that be comfortable for any distance???
Way too much piano black around the shifter.. should have been matte black or wood