Acura MDX Review - Middlin' Argument - Test Drive | Everyday Driver
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Acura's 2022 MDX is the all-new redesign of their flagship SUV. We give it a test drive to discover what works, and if it beats the prior generation. Join us in real time to find if this is worth your money.
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This new MDX really is handsome in person. It's going to destroy the competition
As a normal person who uses this car as a daily driver, it’s a really good car. Feels real nice. I’m not all about every spec and every feel, it’s just a very good sturdy daily driver. The infotainment is not bad at all. The true touch is a good concept and I don’t have a million gross finger prints on the touch screen. Driver controls the music only the driver should control it.
My kids can control to music too by grabbing my phone off the charger or using the arrow buttons just below the power button next to the TouchPad. We haven't had a problem with passenger infotainment control.
The PDK proves it. 7 is the maximum number of gears an automatic should have.
LOL! The "bad" reviewer (I guess the name is Paul) needs to learn the meaning of the concept 'optimum.' If, you ask him about the best of the best of the best, I am sure he will start giving a lecture about the NOT existence of a PERFECT car. Yet, he whines about a perfectly built vehicle to obtain the optimum level, being mediocre. It is true that there is no such thing as perfect car. That's why engineers strive to achieve the optimum car. The optimum car does not excel on anything but does better than average on most aspects. If, this car reviewer can't understand that decently performing vehicle is not mediocre, just because it is not the best, but it could well be the optimum vehicle, he should stop reviewing cars.
This MDX, just like most of the Japanese cars, is more than the sum of its parts, a perfect recipe for an optimum vehicle.
Langolier, I agree wholeheartedly with your comments.... Paul is looking for the Perfect Car. He will never be satisfied. The other fellow is more in tune with the overall car. I just got mine this week. I absolutely Love it (Love maybe a too strong word for a car, so I Like it ALOT), after driving the new Telluride - too "floaty" and hated the silver control Buttons on the Dash), and coming form a 2019 MDX which I traded in ( on a lease -which had Equity). It handles better , is more "sporty" , much more stylish and clearly Updated over the 2019. Got mine in Fathom Blue Pearl with a Graystone Leather interior which Great - much more uniform than the Espresso interior that you see all over the InterWeb. There are VERY FEW Blue Acuras / Hondas out there of any year in my area {NY Metro Suburbia] that I notice. But I don't care ..... It look great with the Graystone leather. One of the best Vehicles I have ever had . I'm 69 yo, and have had LOTS of cars in my life. Some of them were exciting to get, others were only MEH.... But this 2022 MDX is exciting. The only 2 things that brings the rating to Fantastic from Outstanding is: The Touch Pad INfoT; and Acura removed the nice feature of an Internal Hard Drive / CD player I had in the 2019. You could play your CDs once, record them to the Huge HD and create playlists, scroll through your music , etc. Now I'm stuck with having to convert my CDs to a Flashdrive (which compresses the Music from the CD Audio format), and/or play Streamed Music from TIDAL, SPOTIFY , PANDORA (which if you want uninterrupted music you have to pay monthly fees !!),
@@Chiroman527 "I agree wholeheartedly with your comments.... Paul is looking for the Perfect Car. He will never be satisfied. The other fellow is more in tune with the overall car."
Well, they try to play the "good cop, bad cop" movie cliche, in the car review game.
I wrote the comment to show that it is NOT working, because trying to be critical about a superior machine won't work, since you have to exaggerate some aspects of the car to be able to do that. This is equal to lying or not being realistic..
And, yes, Acura MDX is one of the best products in the market with its high quality and superior engineering, that guaranties reliability and functionality.
The nitpicking about it not being what it’s not is beyond annoying. It’s not a sports sedan! If you want a sporty mdx the type s is coming. A-spec is an appearance package. No different than Honda putting “sport” on the back of an accord, relax!
This is with EVERY review. It’s like listening to people complain about why an lime isn’t as sour as a lemon. It’s not supposed to be ! Acura fortunately knows who their customer base is and honestly it’s people like me, in my early 40s, with money to spend, on a reliable vehicle that I want to put 200+ thousand miles on. I want it to be reliable and I know exactly what reliability I’m going to be getting out of the 3.5 L naturally aspirated V6. 290 hp is more than enough to get me through the 45 at 50 mile an hour speed zones to and from work and up and down the freeway on the weekends and on road trips to neighboring states if I wish. It looks great. It’s extremely comfortable and it’s going to be my next car. I don’t plan on racing anyone at every stop sign but if I do need to jump in front of someone, there’s enough power to do so. More than likely, I won’t be using the paddle shifters but I will sometimes need to bring a large purchase home in my trunk.
Acura knows there’s someone like me or a family of four or retirees etc. is going to buy this vehicle and absolutely love it. We shop insurance premiums and don’t want speeding tickets. It will give us the same type of pep that midsize SUVs tout and will be happy with it. Also, the type S isn’t quite as impressive given how heavy this vehicle is and it’s a smaller engine. If you really want the type of power and a luxury SUV, that’s going to put a huge smile on your face, you better grab 100,000 off the bank and tap BMW on the shoulder but without a doubt, unless you’re leasing it, if you purchase that vehicle, That smile will be wiped off of your face when the repair bill start to arrive
It's a driver's SUV through and through, I completely agree with reviewer number 1 in his assessment that it is a standout in agility, handling and overall driving dynamics. Not sure what reviewer number two was experiencing but when he said he preferred driving a Telluride and the previous MDX over the new MDX, credibility was instantly lost.
100%. I've driven a Telluride, it's great for it's category, I highly recommend it. The new MDX is much more agile and quicker.
Amen on this one. Just had the chance to test drive the new MDX. First reviewer has it spot on. Its incredible for what it is and you'd be spending your money very well. Id be coming from a 2nd gen MDX
Agree. The second reviewer saying things to be different than others.
Just to be different and he is nitpicking
Let's see if we understand where you are coming from then. You, who probably have never driven any of these cars, or perhaps one car, feel that the people who drive them are wrong and you are right, correct? Doesn't that sound like most of the commenters in these forums? You like it so its great everyone else's opinion does not matter?
the guy with the bald head should get some of this turbo charged four poppers with all the messed up tech in there and also should get informed about mechanical engineering before he talks about truck based chassis etc
Is this supposed to be a review or someone from acura pissed off one of the guys and he is just going at it. Amount of complaining is off the charts. One says positive, other immediately negative. And as a viewer who is trying to get information; that’s just confusing. May be this is a format this channel is going for; but not for me. All the best guys !!
Generally the guys are in the vehicle together for reviews done on this channel. This intercut format is used in our original channels comparison pieces and sometimes (like here) really showcases the divergent opinions the guys have. It is surprising how different the commentary ended up here but is the result of Paul and Todd’s different expectations. Todd likes the new MDX quite a bit. Thanks for watching and offering your perspective. We suspect you’ll enjoy the side by side format we normally use here.
@@TestDriveVideos this was honestly one of the most confusing and unhelpful reviews I’ve seen. One guy sounded reasonable and the other sounded like he thought this was supposed to be a supercar. I’m with the OP on this one.
The guy is obsessed with sport mode. Did he not care about anything else with the MDX? This blows driving dynamics out of the water compared to Pilot and Telluride
Agreed, super confusing review and this left me thinking that the reviewers were almost confused in THEIR identify vs the car being confused in its identify. To me, the MDX makes perfect sense. It’s a value proposition for that driver that needs to haul their family around, but wants just that little bit more engaging of a drive compared to a Highlander, pilot, telluride, or palisade.
I actually like everything except the infotainment controls. I don't want to be married to that touchpad. Just give me a simple touchscreen. C'mon. Android Auto and CarPlay are designed for touch.
It’s strange I’ve seen a couple reviews now of people not liking the MDX because it rides too luxurious and not sporty enough. I find that to be a strange complaint. If it drove more sporty people would say it’s not refined enough, now it’s too refined and not sporty enough. It seems like Acura is always held to such a high standard. I don’t get it. Wait for the Type-S it should give you that rigid sportiness you’re looking for.
The problem is the germans do it better and they are both refined and sporty. For the price, if you can spend more just go with a german competitor, if you want to spend less, just get a fully loaded CX-9 to be honest. And we all know Honda can do better they just choose not to.
@@sshhddoo9892 for him to compare the MDX to a telluride is ridiculous to me. The top end telluride is less than the starting price of an MDX and a Kia isn’t a luxury car. The Telluride competes with the CX-5, Highlander, Pallisade, and Pilot and doesn’t even sells as much as them. All those economy cars sell hundreds of thousands of cars a year. The MDX competes in the luxury segment and is absolutely dominating it at the moment leading the entire segment in sales. Of course the telluride is going to drive more rigid and less refined because it’s not a luxury car. I guarantee if a X5 drove like a telluride he would find it unacceptable. However simply because the A-spec is a sport appearance package but drives like a luxury car not a sporty car it bothers him. I don’t know how anyone can think the ZF9 was better than the new 10 speed. Or that the last generation was more responsive. I don’t think he’d get in an XC90 and say it doesn’t drive sporty enough. It’s simply because the MDX looks sporty that he has this issue.
@@AFCompany he just ruined his credibility with this bullshit review
Totally agree…….For some reason every and I do mean every car reviewer absolutely refuses to call out the German cars in any way at all. This review is assuming that the German cars offer everything in their SUV’s and they do not. And the other reviewer comparing a Telluride to the MDX is way off base and in no way does it out perform or handle better than the MDX. We’ll see what the excuses will be with the Type S that will deliver more horsepower that the standard V6 variants with all the options that would easily total in the mid to high 70k range in the German vehicles.
That's BS. I test drove this back to back with an X5 and the Acura was FAR sportier. Firmer and more controlled ride. Better turning effectiveness. Very stable. The X5 felt very floaty and very insecure. The steering felt completely disconnected. The MDX drove like my X3 M40i without the same power. That's the only thing that's missing for me in the non-Type-S MDX.
Very different options from anything else I've heard on the vehicle. I think if you drive the MDX without the perspective that a Type S version is coming. You'll find yourself looking for something not meant to be there.
Comment spot on.
Man so accurate!
We hope you noticed how different the guys perspectives were on this MDX. Thanks for watching.
"Very different options from anything else I've heard on the vehicle. I think if you drive the MDX without the perspective that a Type S version is coming. You'll find yourself looking for something not meant to be there."
So, if we sue your logic BMW X3, X4, X5 should not exist because there are MX3, MX4, MX5.
You haters are always so obvious with your idiotic remarks like this. Stop hating. Your alternative is a market dominated by crooked car companies from Europe. And they are crooked to their bone morrows and even down to their DNA.
I think what Acura did with the chassis is exactly what they mean by sporty. Not craming 30hp and calling it a day. You can actually drive it, hit corners and still be comfortable. Just wait for the type s.
Are all cars supposed to be fun ?? Or just functional ?? Can we just have a car that starts and drives to the store and work ??
If a husband and wife both want a fun car thats 300 to 450 hp are they both buying 150 k bmw m5 competitions ? What income do you need to have 120 k to 200 k in 2 cars ?
I keep hearing how these cars are so complex you dont want to own them after factory warranty. So they all get recycled every 5 or 6 years. ??
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!
If you want all that power on an SUV quit being cheap and buy an X5. This is a 7 row suv and you’re flicking paddles wondering why you only have 290? Sounds idiotic. Driver it for what it is; a comfortable luxurious SUV that isn’t slow and will last beyond 200k miles. Who TF is using paddle shifters on a heavy ass V6 with no turbo?
You guys need to remember that the buyers of this SUV target the US buyers not european buyers ,you both forgot that Americans had a lot of cars to dispose and use in their garage..the fun part you are looking for are americans we can get with their muscle cars and for hauling like trucks whichyou can see mostly in every household here in US but for daily use only and picking up kids with a lot of sense of comfort and luxury feels and comfortable to drive long distance as we loved to drive long haul. Its way cheaper than the germans and reliable and thats important for the americans bec americans love to buy cars unlike the european. Honestly americans enjoy more than the europeans in general driving and buying cars, in europe you barely can get this SUV by genara population due to its price and probably thats why this car makers made all this choices for everybody and dont forget his MDX are the most selling SuV in its class beating the germans and american makers and the important is its reliable than any of themakers in the market and thats what save you money so you can get more and more cars to experience and thats the fun factor for many general people who can afford diffrent cars they can experience.
The reviewers forgot not everybody loves what they like in cars. Using and reviewing cars a lot feels like bias most of time bec the genarl public do nit have those experince they can compared. The reason why in US people own various cars in their lifetime comoare to european counterpart due to its affordability and accessibility of these cars to the genera public.
Just. Make. Touch. Screen. Acuras are firing on all cylinders lately, but too many people won't buy a non-touch screen. I just can't for the life of me understand why they would try to over engineer something that didn't require it. Hondas have touch screens!
I've never heard the J motor called "thrashy" before. Hard to believe that. Maybe they messed up on the exhaust or are piping in fake engine sounds that sound worse?
2nd reviewer is expecting turbo performance from an NA V6...cmon.
Tbh I don’t want passenger controlling my radio
These reviews are spot on. Got a MDX 2022 and not very happy with it. Soft and mushy brakes, very mediocre fuel mileage. It’s mediocre Jack of all trades and nothing stands out as pointed in this review. May be this is a real car review channel and they don’t get money from anyone.
I don't know why but I think Paul gets stuck on reading brochures. Once he heard 'light truck platform' his brain stopped accepting any information from his actual drive. Todd is actually assessing it based on how it drives within the perspective of it's category (price/size included). This isn't new with Paul. SHAWD is amazing (even in our 2nd gen MDX). "feedback through the wheel"??? lol M3s don't have feedback anymore, why would a 3 row crossover?? Also there's a TYPE S for performance.
2022 Kia Tellurude Length: 196.9 inches. 2022 Acura MDX length: 198.4
Do your homework. Sloppy sloppy. Fact: the MDX has grown 10 inches in length since its inception. It's just packaged poorly. Kia Telluride and Honda Pilot are not bigger. Just packaged better. Sloppy. And sloppy.
A lot of that has to do with the design brief/philosophy. Telluride and Pilot compete in a segment where interior volume is priority 1 (typically). MDX competes in a cateogry (sort of) with the likes of Lexus RX, BMW X5, Merc GLE, Genesis GV80, etc where style/tech take precedence over interior volume.
I love so much about the new MDX, but the lack of a touch screen is a deal breaker. On road trips it's really nice to have my wife copilot while I focus on the road and traffic. Huge, huge miss by Acura
Same here, loved the car but the lack of the touch screen killed it for me.
Is the 4th Gen MDX perfect? No. very few vehicles are. However, we're now 3 model years in and take a look at not just what is said about the car, but who is saying it.
Reviewers take issue with various things in their short time with the vehicle, like the touchpad (steep learning curve, not perfectly optimized for AA/AC) or the fuel economy (mediocre - not horrific but not great). As an owner, I get it. There are things to be desired.
That said, listen to what the owners are saying. The touchpad is not that polarizing. It's hard to love or see as the future in market infotainment, but it's fine. You get used to it. The fuel economy is mediocre compared to say, an I-4 Highlander, but the MDX is infinitely more fun and dynamic to drive. It's not even close in that respect.
Owners trade these in for the latest gen constantly. There are shortcomings and flaws in every generation, as with any vehicle. Just take a look at how passionately owners love their MDX's in spite of their flaws to get a real idea of what it's like to own one.
I heard two very different reviews. I'm sure you both recognized this when you put the video together. I'm thinking, as a viewer, that Paul is too worried about a truck-like chassis and his pre-conceived notions of what that means to driving. Either way I enjoyed the review as I like Acura vehicles (where is my 1989 Legend Coupe??).
We pioneered the two review idea and sometimes (as in this review) it leads to quite different impressions. Over time we've seen this help people form their own opinions as they learn the differences in our hosts tastes. We're glad you enjoyed and appreciate you watching and commenting!
Sorry Paul, not sporty enough 4500 lb SUV? Went to trade my Genesis 2023 G80 2.5t Sport Prestige eight months old and 22k flawless miles. Traded my 2022 Genesis GV70 3.5t Sport Advanced with 31k flawless miles to get the G80. Big believer in what Genesis is producing and thought for sure I’d be in a 2024 Genesis GV80 2.5t Prestige.
The Acura dealer was right next to Genesis and the rep was able to sell both so I started by test driving a 2024 MDX Advance for shits and giggles. Then walked over and tested the beautiful GV80 and realized I hated the rock hard POS seat. Why…I got a G80, what’s the beef? The problem was my butt memory moments before driving the MDX said Huston we have a problem. When I got out I had to double check that seat bladder wasn’t all jacked up in the Genesis.
With as much time I spend in the saddle, the MDX was the obvious choice. That’s why you get an MDX not for sporty! I’ll drive my C6 if I need to scratch that sporty itch, not look for an SUV. Keeping an extra $7,000 in my wallet was kind of nice too.
Just looked up performance difference between my 2014 and this 2022 sh-awd on car and driver. Same 6.4 seconds to 60 and the weight difference is only 260 not 400. At 43xxlbs, my 2014 mdx was only 200 lbs heavier than the RL at the time. Great car and the 6 speed is smooth! I get great highway mpg as well!
Motortrend clocked the 2022 MDX at 5.7 seconds
@@drivescene6747 no way
Can't wait till you guys test drive a MDX #TypeS soon, whenever that comes out.
The balding little guy reviewer wants this $K55-62 MDX to have the power of an X7 M series. What a goof 😵💫
I'm fine wo the touchscreen. The track pad works well. A lot of controls are in the steering wheel anyway. I can answer a call, hangup, initiate a call. Use the microphone Hey Spotify, navigate, call etc.
I'm annoyed I can't have 2 android auto windows at the same time. Spotify and Google maps pls!
The piano black is not aging well. Dust, fingerprints, and it scratches easily.
This review is so disappointing, so much talking but not showing the 3rd row. One of the worst review available on youtube. Blah Blah Blah... I mean guys, we are talking about a 7 seater, most people including me wanna know how it can haul 7 people. We understand you say it's small, but how about you show it???
Make the infotainment touch screen, it’s a perfect suv.
It’s evident you don’t like mdx. Tell me a comparable car that is sportier for the same money. If you spend another 10K you should get more performance. Ill be waiting Thanks
We hope you noticed there are two hosts with quite different opinions on the MDX...
I agree with the interior size assessment. I’m 5’6”. I thought the second row legroom was a bit tight; I expected it to be roomier.
I was fine with the third row. For me, I only need that for emergencies or rare occasions. The trunk space with 3rd row down seems adequate for my family. We travel often and have lots of gear. I am really excited for the Type-S trim. Been waiting for that since Summer.
I think it’s intentional.
The type s will be the evil twin.
Are these dudes really driving a family hauler SUV around a highway and complaining that it isn’t sporty enough?
The premise of our reviews (since the beginning of our original channel almost 20 years ago) was to help people find a vehicle they enjoy driving no matter which segment, budget, or vehicle type they are looking for. Thanks for watching!
Wow that was very critical! Seems to be a huge disappointment specially since it’s their flagship SUV on the new platform.
I wouldn't go by Paul's word. Almost everyone else in the industry has glowing opinions on the new MDX for everything except the infotainment not being touch screen. I've driven a bunch of the new crop of SUVs in search of a next family hauler (everything from Telluride to BMW X7/Merc GLS as far as pricing... only one I haven't had a chance in yet is a GV80 but it's on the list) and the MDX is remarkably good as a not too big, but just enough space to still offer a very car like drive and a bit of fun, very rare in a 3 row mid sizer that's under 80k
so glad it still has the tried and true V6 still
Hey Guys, this was a really Fun and Informative Car review with nice contrasting comments. I'm out there shopping for a potential replacement to my current car: 2019 Acura MDX Advance. Leased until June 2022. I'm a Grandpa , 69, retired just this past month, unfortunately due to spinal disabilities / arthritis (SUX BIG TIME), and didn't need and won't need a 3 row SUV. Love the space , but don't need the 3rd row. I would really like to see a survey performed of the public who elect to take on a 3rd Row SUV to determine how many people Really Use that feature?? IMO, if you really have that need with 3 or more kids, then get Minivan (many now have AWD). Love to see you guys do this for other SUVs : 2021 Kia Sorento SX / Hyundai Santa Fe , VW Tiguan ... PS: Agree with the comments about that Freakin Touch Pad which Turned me off on the RDX in 2019 & it is perplexing that Acura didn't up the engine specs with just a slight tweak on the HP and Torque without the need for the new Turbo version coming in the next few months. Be well.
I'd say the best two row medium SUV is santa fe. Loaded with features. Genesis gv80 is also sweet if you don't mind paying premium for the interior luxury.
@@forcedlevy i would go with the urus or x5m
Second guy thinks this is a race car, he’s driving a suv but is trying to get a 911 out of it! These guys are clowns, moving on! This car is amazing , have one and love it, also have sports car that I use when I want to drive fast and race performance! You guys should be eating food, get off the car reviews!
Personal taste vary...for me the Telluride exterior is wanting. It looks too rugged and lacks that refinement that comes with the MDX. I love the cockpit sensation the MDX gives....like you and the vehicle moving as one and not the vehicle moving around you. That's the difference which makes the MDX a better driving experience for me. If someone is more focused on tech, then the Telluride or Palisades have the upper hand. But gizmos are my priority.
I think I like this format better. Paul and Todd are not forced to agree with each other just to be polite.
This is still our primary format, and used in all our TV episodes and work for our original channel. Generally, the pieces on here will be the combined format, but we greatly appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Also - the guys are typically more aligned about cars than they were here - further exaggerated by this format. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
I have the 2023 MDX and this thing is awesome. I had supra , m3 and Lexus in my past. The review is simply their opinion.
I feel like they deliberately held back on power so they could push the Type S MDX which will be the minimum of which this should have for size/weight. But its going to likely cost 10G more and at that price i don't think its the best in category. Other vehicles start looking better in that range. And they are out pricing it for me to afford also and I'm sure many feel the same. I did test drive the week it came out and was underwhelmed after test driving the GV80 2.5liter back to back. The Genesis wasn't amazing with the smaller motor but still felt better than the MDX power. And the giant infotainment screen that is touchscreen made it wayyyyy more attractive.
EDDs , just got my new 2022 MDX Advance. It is one very Pleasing vehicle. I'm sorry I don't know your names. I am truly Excited by it. The styling , the driving / handling enhancements, fit and finish, the many " amenities", the comfort, and the Safety controls make this SUV an outstanding value. The first guy , says it very well, You feel you are driving a smaller vehicle , Planted, not floaty, very enjoyable tpo drive. I'm 69 YO, retired, and now can't wait for the excuse to do for drive. It is a Faux Paux that Acura (who probably invested a lot of $$$ into the Infotainment system (TTIP) 0 so no turning back), is using the Touch Pad. Should have been a Touch Screen w/o a doubt. Even better : have Both. Your review is about the mechanics mostly, but readers should be aware that the 16 Speaker ELS stereo system is Outstanding which can be self tailored to individual tastes .... I haven't been able to do that yet, but playing it Right out of the Box , in the default mode... Sweet !!! Oh yeah, I had an internal HD / CD player in my 2019 , this one eliminated that .. Too Bad. Now I need to copy all my CDs onto USB Flash Drives. The internal HDD allowed for easy access to all your music. Play the CD once, record it to the HD , and you had complete control of Playlists, scrolling thru , etc. Now I have to use Flash drives and Stream the Music form the Streamers , which costs $$$ each month for Uninterrupted Music . Se Le Vie
Your saying almost 300 hp is not very powerful ?? Were you alive in the 70's to 2000 ? A 85 porsche 944 was 150 hp.. a 83 sentra was 60 hp. With fuel prices going up and people pretending electric cars are good for the environment do we need every family hauler to be 450 hp ?
I own the MDX and I can say I think its missing 40HP for its size and the fact it loses HP due to AWD drivetrain losses. That is the feedback I left acura. I also chose this over a bmw because it had a better quality interior (real leather not syntec) and I was willing to lose HP in my choice. The 10speed hides it well but you know it needs more.
@@chrisrobles2012 i own a 2nd gen with the petrol record of 300 hp and i 100% agree. Absolutely love my baby though
I feel you should look at the s trim of this .
We have drive the MDX, Type S. That review is also on this channel. Thanks for your interest!
We had a 2016 MDX, and just replaced it. We looked at the new MDX, but ultimately ended up with a top-end Telluride. Why? The biggest reasons were that new MDX has a worthless third row, and the infotainment controls are crap (I had an RDX loaner for days and couldn’t get used to it, and as you pointed out it’s infuriating for passengers). Those are basically the same problems we had with our 2016 MDX, so why upgrade to one that has the same problems? And for most of the day to day typical three-row family hauler stuff, the Kia is better - better cruise/self driving, better infotainment tech, more comfortable ride, and better use of interior space (like they said in this video of the MDX: “As big as this is, where did the space go???”). The MDX retains its “best handling” crown among three rows in this $40-$60k price range, but that’s not why we buy a three-row SUV, and other than that the Kia was an easy win.
We are huge fans of the Telluride. Congrats on a great choice!
Matt, Me too. I have a 2019 ACURA MDX. I test drove the RDX at the same time. I don't really need 3rd Row seating BUT the Touch Pad on the RDX, no employed into all new Acura Cars , Turned me Off !!! I 'm not looking at the Telluride (Good Luck, bc it is a really nice Ride), but seriously looking at the new 2012 Sorento SX with a2.5 Turbo. Santa Fe too...
Weird because the MDX felt bigger than a bmw and way bigger than our outgoing RDX. Kids easily get in and out now and can place their bags in the floor row . The third row is down unless we need it.
I have a 2019 ridgeline and they are very close to the same size.
The touchpad took a few days to get use to. Every one is complaining about having a touch pad but the screen is too far away. Second, acura gave a touchscreen and everyone complained they wanted buttons because it was too hard to change the volume and settings while driving.
So now the MDX doesn’t have a touchscreen and everyone is complaining again.
I passed on the new RDX because of the silver gauges . The new MDX has a full digital gauge , lighting package , sensors, camera, and is on par with bmw on how it handles.
The MDX will hold its value while the Kia or Hyundai will lose more over time. It’s unfortunate if you like to trade in. But if you hold for 10 yrs not a problem.
@@chrisrobles2012 You clearly haven’t been in a Telluride, because it makes the MDX feel cramped. You can equivocate all you want but the fact is that the “absolute position” touchpad is turning people off, big time. It’s as bad as the clunky dual-screen setup in our ‘16 MDX, just bad in a different way. Yeah, the screen is too far away to be a touch screen - that’s part of the bad design choices!
I’m not worried about trade-in value, but interestingly there are Tellurides nearly 2 years old that are going for over 90% of their *new* MSRP. They are currently the depreciation champs in this segment.
Matt Rogers ,
Passenger side front interior looks blah, driver gauges are old with no digital gauge. 2nd Captains chairs, so a missing middle seat and reminds me of a van.3rd row is tight for an adult. Rear storage looks to be less than the MDX.
Overall, there isn’t extra space unless you are 4ft tall with the front seats all the way forward, 2nd row all the way forward. And with only seating 4 normally why not get a crossover suv? The 3rd row only fits another 2 .
Outside front looks like a Yukon or gmc product. I only liked the rear for its different unique look.
For the highest model, 50k could be a bargain for what they offer but the depreciation of a Kia is insane.
I’d rather take my chances with a stinger as my first Kia [new]. In fact I’d rather buy it used and save 30%+.
Seems like Acura made a strange choice for its biggest money
maker to gain so much weight without a commensurate power bump. Good looking inside and out though. Great video.
The car is way too busy. Your thinking people can figure it out to use it ?? Give me a brake.. its a vehicle. Get in start and drive
Cant wait for the Type S review. Hopefully the increase in power will make it as good as it should be.
These guys are idiots for not liking the Honda V6. One of the best engines in the world. And 10 speed because fuel economy and because old ZF 9-speed was problematic.
We’re guessing you didn’t notice that the guys disagreed on the engine. Todd likes it quite a bit and said so. But thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
Just curious- are they "idiots" because they don't agree with you, or because Paul wasn't head over heels in love with an underpowered engine that, despite having a 10spd transmission, still get's sub-par MPG (that they both still said good things about?)
@@anthonyb8979 He kept talking about a light truck platform. Nothing could be more stupid than that statement
@@paulm6481 you specifically referred to them as idiots "for not liking the Honda V6". Also, calling it a light truck platform is far from a stupid statement, as, according to ACURA- "The 2022 Acura MDX introduces a new platform to the Acura and Honda lineup called the Global Light Truck Platform, and it's currently exclusive to the MDX". So, calling the platform named GLOBAL LIGHT TRUCK PLATFORM a "light truck platform" seems far from stupid, but rather, pretty accurate.
@@anthonyb8979 There are multiple reasons they are idiots. They see everything in their little paradigm of sports cars. That Paul dude is beyond stupid.
I have the 3rd Gen 2014 mdx and the body roll was too much compared to my father’s 2013 cayenne diesel. My free mod tip is to put 38 psi front and 41 psi. I would love to hear how the new mdx drives with the tire psi mod.
Love how much more aggressive it looks and thank goodness the infotainment was upgraded from the last gen 🙌🏽
Acura MDX Type S will solve all the short comings
Love the assessment. Similar to how I felt after my test drive. Hope what’s missing is in the “s” turbo coming.
290HP is pretty competitive in the front wheel drive luxury crossover segment. The Lexus RX has 295, the Infiniti QX60 has 284.
It all boils down to sriving dynamics, comfortable ride, power availability and what makes it a smaller SUV is the SH-AWD. I own a 2011 MDX, love the torque vectoring, car feels solid, great seating position and for 2011, the engine outs out 300HP, go figure more HP than a 2023 model🎉😂😅❤❤
It’s just not fast enough
If u Give me a bigger engine at that price ???
Game set Match
Don't forget to get a bigger gas tank or you'll be headed to the station all the time. I like to go once a week anything else is too much hassle - it's not the money, it's the time and route. I had a 2016 I went to gas station once a week unless I was driving a lot. I have a 2022 and I'm going 2X a week and I think I'm driving less miles. I can't even imagine going 3X a week - I'd hate that.
I guess You are A Sport Car Fanatic
Polar opposite view points haha..
Best vehicle in its class
These two guys are exactly the ones I leave off a guest list for a get together. I wouldn't let them in my house because they'd nitpick everything in my house and I'd have to kick them out. No wonder their subscriber count is so small. And I'm not avoidance of critical comments, that's not the point.
Keep in mind this is our second and far smaller channel. We always seek out the good and bad things of everything we drive, and many positives were stated here. And we also hope you noticed our guys felt quite differently about this MDX. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
Nice highways with amazing scenery.
Awsome review all great points about Acura "little bit if this little bit of that" at the end you will get the same vanilla SUV which achieved nothing
👍🏻 MDX
The infotainment controls are a mess. No doubt. Otherwise good vehicle. With better transmission now. I can’t wait till we see new Pilot and Passport on this platform.
I've had the 2022 for 6 months. I'd taken my 2016 MDX in for service used a 2020 RDX with the new infotainment and figured it out in 2 days and wanted it my MDX. I like not having a fingerprinted dirty touchscreen. I drove a GV80 with the touchscreen for 45 minutes and didn't like the touchscreen. Of course I did have the 2016 with the touchscreen and I was tired of turning on heated seats on the touchscreen.
One more thing to add is that adaptive suspension probably wasn’t included in the is first 2022 model and that really adds to the handling prowess of the mdx. And the price point is very competitive using the tried and true 3.5 v6. Can’t wait to see the 3.0 v6 turbo set up with adaptive suspension
Would love to see them come out with Ev version of the mdx with 3.0 or more motors
Paddles on the steer wheel ??? Why
you're describe the screen yet we dont see it. Shouldn't you take the time to do a recording on that so you can show it with some editing?
If youre wondering why the big boys have over 500k subscribers and you're stuck at 8.9k maybe step up your editing game.
We’re confused by your comment as both screens are shown multiple times throughout this video. Having said that, if you’d like more shots and editing you might enjoy our original channel - this one is far smaller and hasn’t existed very long.
@@TestDriveVideos 4:36 i like most of the video. And for the most part it is ver informative but this part does show some neglect in quality
At the moment you're discussing, the shot used clearly shows both the driver using the touch pad and the screen responding - in the same shot. Sure, there are other ways to have done this, but it does show what's being mentioned. Either way, thanks for watching.
@@TestDriveVideos Well, since youre describing it, it is pretty industry standard for the high quality car contents to show what you're talking about. All we see is your finger point at something as if we see the same thing which we did not. Showing prior before you are describing it is an after thought.
If you dont see the disconnect for the viewers then that is just too bad.
IMO this is what sets the 500k+ car channels from the rest - great content vs mediocre content.
Ugh
Can't believe it gained 400lbs and still has the same engine. The piano black plastic all over the dash looks really low rent. You can do much better for your money
Wow 400?! I love my 2014 mdx and I was interested in the sh-awd back then. I noticed mdx was only 200lbs? heavier than the RL an I was sold on the car. 400 more is too much
@@tnutss imagine an X5 with almost 1,000 lbs extra!
Jack of no trades, master of none
Would be great for you two to discuss this in the podcast. That said Atlas still for the win in this segment.