My father has an '03 MDX with almost 400,000 miles. No major repairs - only regular maintenance. That 3.5 V6 is bulletproof! Good work on the new MDX Acura!!
my dad has a 2012 MDX and he bought it in 2014, ever since then, the car has never given up on us and is still going strong! As well as regular maintenance too!
@SHEIKAH Q7, X5/6/7, GLS, RR, Bentaiga, Cullinan - this is luxury SUVs. Acura never was a premium brand, may be sub-premium, but not premium. Even Lexus costs more and have more expensive materials.
I watched this review almost daily until I picked mine up from the dealership. This is the first car I’ve purchased independently at 25 and I’m thrilled with it.
The new RDX has a good amount of problems but its still an alright car. I assume the MDX/TLX will be about the same if you give it a bit of time. I see these everyday being in Acura Service.
@@normt430 because they are Japanese cars. Remember Hiroshima ? Bitch ass US government doesn’t like Japan because they aren’t apart of the CCP/Democrat agenda for human trafficking. They’ll forever try to keep Japan underneath. You won’t ever see Acura/Honda getting pushed as it should.
@@OldSoulNewLife I have 3 19/20 RDX's in the shop this morning for rattles on one, infotainment screen wont shut off on another, and control arm bulletin on the third. I see these literally everyday here.
Very impressive what they did to the MDX. Sharp lines and you can definitely hear the VTEC kick in. I can agree the ELS studio is simply amazing and mind blowing! Makes you feel like your at a concert. Great Review friend glad you got a hold of it.
@@ag6371It sounds great but not best sounding. GTR sounds better. New Raptor V6 sounds amazing. Alpha sounds amazing. Hyundai Genesis V6 sounds amazing.
EXACTLY. It's adorable seeing youtube comments bitching about these cars but these are going to KILL it with buyers. These new Acuras are complete cars
@@amoncarter5083 why is that. Prices on those cars are pretty good and if you you know what you are doing you can get them for the same price as a cx9 if you apply for many of BMW’s tax incentives.
With more electrification coming manufacturers are not investing in new engine technology. The J35 was ahead of its time when introduced and has been improved over time.
@@sepehr7402 Or exciting. I’m not a fan of ICEVs. Once solid state batteries are perfected it’s game over for ICEVs. The Tesla model S plaid+ will have over 500 miles range and out accelerate any production gas car.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q and it'll be a yawn fest of an experience considering that Tesla doesn't let you turn any of the safety features off. That's why I love my old ICEVs. One fuse pulled and everything's off
What an amazing car. Im not a big fan of new cars but this one is money. Great exterior, great interior, physical buttons, v6, plenty of power, great suspension. If i was in the market for an SUV in this price range, this would be a front runner for sure. Only dislikes is the Piano black trim and the gear selection, wish it was a lever but eh, it's an automatic so it really isn't a deal breaker and when it comes to the Piano black trim, that's an easy fix tbh, can just vinyl wrap it to whatever else you want. Great car.
You are so right man. This MDX sound system is amazing. Its so clear, smooth and surround. This MDX sound system is way much better than the Telluride.
I sat in one at my dealership today. A-spec model. Honestly the sound system in person was a let down. Volume up high had massive distortion, it did drive great with the 10-spec
@@nicolasvelasquez4365 Are you sure it had the premium sound system? Is it included with the A-Spec trim, or is it part of a seperate optional package. Technology pkg, etc.
@@ajlee6933 of course not, it was via bluetooth. The whole car was amazing. The sound fidelity just wasn't there. It sounds good, it is acceptable but no up to par with other SUVs in the same segment
Bought one recently!! amazing sound system , ride quality and suspension. Traded a 21 cx9 for this and loving it so far. True touch is good except for in carplay mode. Overall would recommend to anyone who doesn’t mind the bad fuel economy. I’ve never hit the 21 average in first 900 miles so far. City average is 16.8 miles and highway is about 22. That’s the only thing I feel bad about switching from Cx9. It had excellent fuel economy for the size.
I’ve driven the Mdx and I would say that I love the steering lightness it reminds of why we started putting power steering in cars for the smooth turning and relaxed driving and the Mdx does it wonderfully In my opinion that steering feel screams luxury and a steering can definitely be light and direct at the same time!!!!!
I agree with you. I test drove a Mercedes gle, bmw x5, audi Q7 and an mdx recently. I've never driven or even took a ride in any of them from this generation. The most impressive one as far as ride quality and driving dynamics was the bmw x5 which shocked me. It was incredibly smooth to drive. This mdx was the most like the x5 in how it felt, which was also surprising. However the mdx is more comfortable and clearly less expensive. I love the way the x5 looks, but the mdx is very nice looking in this generation. Now that it has a touchscreen I think it's a no brainer.
@@ajlee6933 I’ll just wait for 2023 😂 ..... I do agree that it’s premature tho. I understand 2022 at fall of the prior year... but like we haven’t even ended Jan 2021... 😐
TheTopher when reviewing the 2030 Acura MDX A-Spec, i'm so glad they stuck with the 3.5L V6 and have not moved to an electrical system. It just fits this vehicle much better. mark my words.
The updates to the MDX are drastic, I'm usually a Lexus fan but this is genuinely better than the RX350, especially when it comes to SH-AWD vs the RX's whatever AWD.
Infiniti won’t be around for much longer anyway. Nissan has been thinking about cutting the brand completely to conserve money. Again, this has been in talks for over a year now so who knows. But if they do stay around, I completely agree!
Car industry is like that. The name of the model is the next year after the year it comes out . It gives the illusion that gives you an extra year that you car seems newer
@@justinnegron4843 I’m hoping they keep trying to one up each other by releasing cars earlier and eventually we will be able to buy the brand new 2035 MDX in 2030
@@junsimons The 2010-2015 Lexus RX started production in November 2008, with sales beginning in February 2009, yet it was a 2010 model year. I can list so many more examples.
I did watched your test on x5 40i and now this I look whole view from your overhead camera on both vehicles finally I still love my 2029 x5. Whatever you said good on this, man accura always behind x5 in turning, braking, throttle to moutains and much better than on snow.
This thing is SO much better than the Lexus RX... not even a remote contest. The new TLX and MDX are the first times I have EVER actually wanted an Acura, so good damn job Honda/Acura!
Nice to see Acura getting serious, they’re becoming a major player once again and at this rate will be able to give BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, and Genesis a run for their money.The only mistake Acura is making so far is discontinuing the RLX instead of redesigning it. Wonder if Infiniti will be able to turn around the same way Acura is.
@@alh06 it’s a slow selling segment, not dying. Besides every luxury brand needs its full size executive sedan, like the S Class, 7 series, Lexus LS, etc
@@lihul1234 Mercedes and BMW dominate that segment and it was a waste of money for Acura. That’s why Lexus got rid of the GS and INFINITI got rid of the Q70 as well.
@@AFCompany true, but they could’ve given it a mostly interior refresh to save money, the exterior was already great on the RLX, they just needed an interior to match
@@AFCompany besides the G80 has received much praise and I’m sure an RLX with an Interior refresh could easily steal some S class and 7 series buyers. As for the GS people were just buying the ES, surprised it wasn’t cancelled earlier though it sucked to see the GS go. As for the Q70, I’m not surprised it was cancelled, one look at the interior and any potential customer wouldn’t even bother giving it a test drive.
Nice review, pushing the MDX on high speed corners was amazing!! I have a 2018 Pilot Elite now and love it, I can see the MDX being a very nice upgrade. I'm very likely to get one now...
Great review! Be a sweet upgrade from my Mazda CX-5 haha. My favorite thing about this my third Mazda is how they drive. To some degree I think Acura's are the luxury version of Mazda's, offering a fun and sporty driving experience for those who enjoy driving and not just going from A to B. I'd rather a touchscreen but I'd live with the touchpad thingy. Some have said this does 0-60 in about 7 seconds others have said low 6 seconds. It's heavier than the previous version, I wonder has acceleration dropped slightly?
@@kristians2704 Honda/Acura are better vehicles. Better built, more reliable and other things such as tech and interior finishes are closer than ever. Overall a better product.
Go sound system and I can hear loud and clear. So nice to have a car like this while cruising on the road. It really feel like your engaging with the vehicle and the music.
I had a 2024 MDX SH-AWD for a loaner recently while our 2018 RDX was in the shop for a water leak to the interior. Absolutely loved the MDX, and would buy one except the water intrusion issue isn’t occurring with just the RDX; it’s also happening with the MDX. I’m wary of the possibility of getting another Acura with a water leak.
6:29 "...the ratio changes depending on your speed..." The ratio changes with steering angle - not speed. The amount of steering assist changes depending on speed.
What? Speed is a %100 a factor in changing steering ratio, are you smoking crack? So you telling me the car knows whether you're going 100mph on the freeway or 5mph in the parking lot just by steering angle? Think.
@@theautomator2001, the steering ratio is determined by the number of teeth on the pinion gear and the spacing of the teeth on the rack - those are machined parts that don't change with speed. See section on EPS at this link. www.acurainfocenter.com/vehicle-info/2021-tlx/feature-benefits/chassis
Interesting that Acura decided to offer V6 in this new MDX and not just went with the turbo 4. I wish they offered the V6 in TLX too. TLX engine bay area was clearly designed for it.
I have a 3.7 MDX, I’m on the second engine that blew due tointernals failing. The interior and exterior is still immaculate so I’m going for a third engine swap.
You should make it a habit to do a launch and a break test in every video at the exact same time because that's really only why I watch these videos unless I want the car
@@omairsh8true but again unfortunately people can be as biased/unbiassed as they like to be and a lot of people choose to go the biased route 😢, that’s why the opinions on this MDX and many other vehicles are mixed, though IMHO it’s a phenomenal product
@@k1awesomeness I am a firefighter/emt, that is in tribute to all the fallen firefighters and law enforcement officers. Nothing political meant at all.
@@wbwayne8887 i am totally fine with those intentions, just some people had to take that flags meaning and ruin it. couldn't tell if you were one them. thank you for saving lives!
My mom has a ‘16 and this is definitely a big step up from that! Perhaps it’s time for an upgrade soon👀 This definitely spanks the QX60 and RX in this segment, but personally, I might be tempted by an XC90 or a GV80 over this. Nevertheless Acura did a great job with this and deserves a lot of kudos.
For $60k this doesn't "spank" anything. That is a ridiculous price for a Honda product. Just get a real CPO luxury vehicle for that price. I don't see anything luxurious about that busy, overdone interior. I also don't see why anybody would waste thousands of dollars to get this over a Telluride.
@@mrsj1417 Lol the QX60 and the RX have each been around for like 5 years now! Are there better overall entries in this segment? Sure. But Acura has done more here than at any other point in the MDX’s history to separate it from the Pilot, while also still offering one of the strongest values in this segment.
@@renzodelacruz7281 True, the MDX definitely has a more athletic bent to it than the XC90, for sure. Though in this segment of three row luxury SUV’s I wouldn’t care as much about that if I was shopping in this segment. Hence why I said I might prefer the XC90 or GV80.
this car is much roomier and more fun to drive than the RX350L. the RX350L is just a 4.5 inch stretch of the current gen. Lexus should have redesigned it with more interior space in in order to continue competing in the 3-row luxury crossover segment.
You seem to really know your vehicle compared to other reviewers I've watched, thank you! I'm currently debating this '22 MDX A-Spec Certified or a new Subaru Ascent Onyx. Any advice? Obviously I think the MDX probably drives better and I'm coming from a '14 RDX.
While this is awesome I do miss the ruggedness of the 2nd gen. From hardware store visits to camping to towing trailers, its been capable and since 2014 the trans and power steering coolers are no longer standard. I doubt we'll ever see one but would definitely be interested in buying a Acura version of the Honda Passport.
This MDX is what the Mazda CX-9 should have been. I think this is Acura's best MDX to date. My only gripe is it's not rwd bias and the rear hatch glass doesn't open.
I love my MDX. Well I bought it for my wife but she wanted something else so I kept it for myself. Months later she was driving my MDX more than her car. She wanted my MDX. Sorry you turned it down it’s mine. We both just love it.
My parents also share a 23’ MDX and love it. Our other car is a 18’ QX60 with 73k miles that isn’t in the best shape and we barely use it. My dad is looking to get a new X5 or 5-series though. Only thing stopping us from considering another Acura is the fact the RLX is discontinued. If Acura redesigned it and brought it back on the market, we’d seriously consider.
The new QX60 looks promising but we’ll see how much it keeps from the monograph. Lexus is who I’m worried about. They aren’t doing refreshes for another 2 years
@@AFCompany The new QX60 is not as good. While outside styling is subjective, interior functionality is objective, and I'm not a fan of the capacative climate control panel on the new QX60, because I prefer real buttons, like what the new MDX has.
@@Blank00 ya the MDX has way better interior for sure than the QX60 will, I just really like the way the exterior looks. However who knows if it will actually look anything like the monograph.
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10 speed auto, amazing grip, killer sound system, great reliability & safety.......Acura is killing the competition here.
And you didn't even mention the looks, so damn sleek
Acura reliability
Acura is a forgotten brand. They aren't killing anything 😂
My father has an '03 MDX with almost 400,000 miles. No major repairs - only regular maintenance. That 3.5 V6 is bulletproof! Good work on the new MDX Acura!!
Acura makes good reliable car
was he puitting premium or regular to maintain those miles
my dad has a 2012 MDX and he bought it in 2014, ever since then, the car has never given up on us and is still going strong! As well as regular maintenance too!
Finally someone praises the MDX for its balance overall of luxury, sport, and comfort. This’ll sell better than ever 👏🏼
Agreed, the MDX hits the "sweet spot" that most drivers look for, better reliability is a bonus.
At 60k-ish, I’d be surprised if this sells in huge numbers. That’s an insane price for a vehicle.
@SHEIKAH I think that’s what he meant bro
@SHEIKAH because this is not a luxury SUV.💁♂️
@SHEIKAH Q7, X5/6/7, GLS, RR, Bentaiga, Cullinan - this is luxury SUVs. Acura never was a premium brand, may be sub-premium, but not premium. Even Lexus costs more and have more expensive materials.
I watched this review almost daily until I picked mine up from the dealership. This is the first car I’ve purchased independently at 25 and I’m thrilled with it.
What job do you have because this car is EXSPENSIVE to buy at the age of 25
I hope your not making payments on that, that’s a lot of debt to pay off.
Honda/Acura have been doing such a great job with all their cars lately. Makes me want to get this new MDX lol
Why is the MDX, RDX, and Passport not recommended by Consumer Reports?
The new RDX has a good amount of problems but its still an alright car. I assume the MDX/TLX will be about the same if you give it a bit of time. I see these everyday being in Acura Service.
@@normt430 because they are Japanese cars. Remember Hiroshima ? Bitch ass US government doesn’t like Japan because they aren’t apart of the CCP/Democrat agenda for human trafficking. They’ll forever try to keep Japan underneath. You won’t ever see Acura/Honda getting pushed as it should.
@@VisualAnalog I work at an Acura garage in New Jersey and that’s not true to what normally comes and gets serviced.
@@OldSoulNewLife I have 3 19/20 RDX's in the shop this morning for rattles on one, infotainment screen wont shut off on another, and control arm bulletin on the third. I see these literally everyday here.
I help build these! I'm responsible for the panoramic sunroof. Glad you enjoy the car!
And you drive a WRX, HA!
YOU HELP DESIGN THESE CARS??? Wrx
@@phantomjosh2148 I don't do the design, I'm just responsible for that component.
@@salmonowiczdavid that’s cool, yet your a wrx fan
Lol I like you a lot
OMFG THAT SOUND SYSTEM!!!!!!!! It deadass feels like I’m right there in the damn car!!! Well done Acura!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🔥🔥🔥
Facts bro 😎
Very impressive what they did to the MDX. Sharp lines and you can definitely hear the VTEC kick in. I can agree the ELS studio is simply amazing and mind blowing! Makes you feel like your at a concert. Great Review friend glad you got a hold of it.
This MDX has me excited for Acura’s overall future.. I just got a 20’ TLX SHAWD and I love it! Driving everyday is fun!
i can imagine you got that car for low 30K. lol smart move.
@@dirkcurritzki9585 yup! I was gonna wait for the 21’ but the 20’ I snagged a great deal!
Props to Acura for sticking with the V6. The V6 in my mom’s Pilot is 100% my favorite part of the car.
This almost sounds like an old NSX. So good
Honda/Acura has good engines: The best 4 cylinder and the best sounding V6
@@ag6371It sounds great but not best sounding. GTR sounds better. New Raptor V6 sounds amazing. Alpha sounds amazing. Hyundai Genesis V6 sounds amazing.
The new Acura’s are going to man handle their segments
EXACTLY. It's adorable seeing youtube comments bitching about these cars but these are going to KILL it with buyers. These new Acuras are complete cars
Yeah I agree. But I would rather buy the X5.
@@Jdplayz-bq4ys Better lease it Lol
@@amoncarter5083 why is that. Prices on those cars are pretty good and if you you know what you are doing you can get them for the same price as a cx9 if you apply for many of BMW’s tax incentives.
You were sending it on those ramps. That sound system is out of this world, Acura never disappoints there. Great review.
Past generation sound nuch more worse
@@ambassador8716 previous gen was still really good, just not nearly as good as this.
Love seeing the J35 still clinging to life!
With more electrification coming manufacturers are not investing in new engine technology. The J35 was ahead of its time when introduced and has been improved over time.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q sad
@@sepehr7402 Or exciting. I’m not a fan of ICEVs. Once solid state batteries are perfected it’s game over for ICEVs. The Tesla model S plaid+ will have over 500 miles range and out accelerate any production gas car.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q and it'll be a yawn fest of an experience considering that Tesla doesn't let you turn any of the safety features off. That's why I love my old ICEVs. One fuse pulled and everything's off
@@user-tb7rn1il3q Acura should give us a J35e...
What an amazing car. Im not a big fan of new cars but this one is money. Great exterior, great interior, physical buttons, v6, plenty of power, great suspension. If i was in the market for an SUV in this price range, this would be a front runner for sure. Only dislikes is the Piano black trim and the gear selection, wish it was a lever but eh, it's an automatic so it really isn't a deal breaker and when it comes to the Piano black trim, that's an easy fix tbh, can just vinyl wrap it to whatever else you want. Great car.
We don’t have Acura here in the U.K. but this car seems to be a big improvement on the older Acura I’ve seen on RUclips. I like this car a lot.
Just get an x5 lol
Nothing good ever goes to the UK
@@drunksquirrel2051 That’s a bald statement
@@drunksquirrel2051 Fiesta ST was made for the UK market. More like NA only gets big fat SUVs.
@@GamesWorld03 bold. Learn how to spell
jesus christ 11 seconds ago and there's 3 comments talking about being first
Do you people just sit there and refresh the page all day?
No I just click the notification as soon it pops up on my screen while I’m watching another video lol
😂😂😂
And then i try and comment as fast as I can lol
@@HughRussell06 when he starts giving away any given vehicle he is testing to the first commenter then I’ll start to take an interest on “first”
Lol
You was pushing it and I'm here for it all! Very impressed with the performance.
This is probably the most genuine review I’ve seen. Keep up the great work man
Wow the excellent sound system combined with binaural audio and earbuds is incredibly 3D and just fantastic!
Amazing. As a mostly Lexus owner, I am blown away by the new MDX. Acura is really putting on a punch. Great video.
They're back to where they belong with the new RDX, TLX and this MDX
Can’t wait to see the MDX Type S🔥
You mean the NSX Type S :) :)
It's already out. Check it out
@@aboy6974 and that too!
Mdx, and Tlx Type S not out yet. Both coming by July, 2021. Both will be 355 Hp.
Just shut up, you can't even afford it even if it's released.
You are so right man. This MDX sound system is amazing. Its so clear, smooth and surround. This MDX sound system is way much better than the Telluride.
holy shit, just having AirPod pros in and I’m still blown away by the sound system. can’t imagine what it’s like in person
The engine of this car is tremendously great! I like it when you do 0-60 from a green light!
It’s like a hotel room on the inside. And that door chime is like an elevator lol
I think that a typical elevator chime would sound closer to GM's chime
That sound system is insane. Even on my phone speakers, it sounds good. I can only imagine what you are experiencing being in it.
Dude I know if it sounds like this from my phone I can only imagine it in person. Everyone says it’s one of the best systems in the entire industry.
I sat in one at my dealership today. A-spec model. Honestly the sound system in person was a let down. Volume up high had massive distortion, it did drive great with the 10-spec
@@nicolasvelasquez4365
Are you sure it had the premium sound system? Is it included with the A-Spec trim, or is it part of a seperate optional package. Technology pkg, etc.
@@nicolasvelasquez4365, what source were you listening to? And please don’t say FM or XM, those are both extremely distorted.
@@ajlee6933 of course not, it was via bluetooth. The whole car was amazing. The sound fidelity just wasn't there. It sounds good, it is acceptable but no up to par with other SUVs in the same segment
Bought one recently!! amazing sound system , ride quality and suspension. Traded a 21 cx9 for this and loving it so far. True touch is good except for in carplay mode. Overall would recommend to anyone who doesn’t mind the bad fuel economy. I’ve never hit the 21 average in first 900 miles so far. City average is 16.8 miles and highway is about 22. That’s the only thing I feel bad about switching from Cx9. It had excellent fuel economy for the size.
How’s the fuel economy now ? Is it still much less than the 19-26 that Acura lists as fuel economy
@@Rsaint17i got a 22 MDX A-Spec for about a year and a half now. My mpg avg is 17.8 in mixed city and highway driving. Never went above that
man your voice is so soothing. keep up the great car reviews
damn even through the recording you can tell thats an amazing sound system
I’ve driven the Mdx and I would say that I love the steering lightness it reminds of why we started putting power steering in cars for the smooth turning and relaxed driving and the Mdx does it wonderfully In my opinion that steering feel screams luxury and a steering can definitely be light and direct at the same time!!!!!
Good point. Like
Old School Buick/ Cadillac
The best driving impression video out there, great job man! I enjoyed it a lot.
FINALLY!!...I've waited for this review so long that I forgot I was waiting on it
I agree with you. I test drove a Mercedes gle, bmw x5, audi Q7 and an mdx recently. I've never driven or even took a ride in any of them from this generation. The most impressive one as far as ride quality and driving dynamics was the bmw x5 which shocked me. It was incredibly smooth to drive. This mdx was the most like the x5 in how it felt, which was also surprising. However the mdx is more comfortable and clearly less expensive. I love the way the x5 looks, but the mdx is very nice looking in this generation. Now that it has a touchscreen I think it's a no brainer.
Wow. I really love the MDX. It’s really cool! Another great review!
this man is a legend for @13:19 😂😂
I'm sort of annoyed that car companies are releasing "2022" models when it's still early 2021.
Car companies have done this for decades.
@@joshblack269 Yea but it seems premature. Normally I feel like a 2022 would come out in the summer or fall of this year
@@clhjr0, it’s all a marketing thing. A 2022 sounds better than an 2021. You’d be surprised how many people think this way.
@@ajlee6933 I’ll just wait for 2023 😂 ..... I do agree that it’s premature tho. I understand 2022 at fall of the prior year... but like we haven’t even ended Jan 2021... 😐
Yeah but most of the times the changes are minor unless its facelift or new gen which is every 4-5 yrs
Wow! Now the MDX has the new smooth chime! Also it’s such a beautiful car!
TheTopher when reviewing the 2030 Acura MDX A-Spec, i'm so glad they stuck with the 3.5L V6 and have not moved to an electrical system. It just fits this vehicle much better.
mark my words.
The updates to the MDX are drastic, I'm usually a Lexus fan but this is genuinely better than the RX350, especially when it comes to SH-AWD vs the RX's whatever AWD.
I really like what Acura is doing lately, im impressed. Infiniti needs to follow suit badly.
Yeah definitely agree! When a “premium car brand” puts cvt’s in their vehicles they may already be too far gone
@@klever6913 And when they choose trendiness over functionality (capacative climate controls on the QX60 vs real buttons on the MDX, QX55, etc)
Infiniti won’t be around for much longer anyway. Nissan has been thinking about cutting the brand completely to conserve money. Again, this has been in talks for over a year now so who knows. But if they do stay around, I completely agree!
Nah let's leave Infiniti in the dust of these Acuras 😁
PMC RDX at 11:03 looking so fine 🔥
2021 has barely started and they’re already releasing the 2022 model!?
Car industry is like that. The name of the model is the next year after the year it comes out . It gives the illusion that gives you an extra year that you car seems newer
@@justinnegron4843 I’m hoping they keep trying to one up each other by releasing cars earlier and eventually we will be able to buy the brand new 2035 MDX in 2030
They’ve been doing that for decades, it’s nothing new really.
@@junsimons The 2010-2015 Lexus RX started production in November 2008, with sales beginning in February 2009, yet it was a 2010 model year. I can list so many more examples.
@@junsimons That’s unrealistic
Music:
Ganja by Ooyy
Look for the playlist: "The Topher Sounds" in Spotify for his music choices. :)
You are a fantastic reviewer. I'm already sold on the car!
I did watched your test on x5 40i and now this I look whole view from your overhead camera on both vehicles finally I still love my 2029 x5. Whatever you said good on this, man accura always behind x5 in turning, braking, throttle to moutains and much better than on snow.
This thing is SO much better than the Lexus RX... not even a remote contest. The new TLX and MDX are the first times I have EVER actually wanted an Acura, so good damn job Honda/Acura!
a much needed updated! 🙌 and a good looking and well done one too👏
thank god it has the more reliable 3.5L V6
As opposed to?
@@wayneguy6043 As opposed to a droney 2.0 turbo that will likely be less reliable.
Nice to see Acura getting serious, they’re becoming a major player once again and at this rate will be able to give BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, and Genesis a run for their money.The only mistake Acura is making so far is discontinuing the RLX instead of redesigning it. Wonder if Infiniti will be able to turn around the same way Acura is.
How is it a mistake? It’s a dying segment and no one is buying the car
@@alh06 it’s a slow selling segment, not dying. Besides every luxury brand needs its full size executive sedan, like the S Class, 7 series, Lexus LS, etc
@@lihul1234 Mercedes and BMW dominate that segment and it was a waste of money for Acura. That’s why Lexus got rid of the GS and INFINITI got rid of the Q70 as well.
@@AFCompany true, but they could’ve given it a mostly interior refresh to save money, the exterior was already great on the RLX, they just needed an interior to match
@@AFCompany besides the G80 has received much praise and I’m sure an RLX with an Interior refresh could easily steal some S class and 7 series buyers. As for the GS people were just buying the ES, surprised it wasn’t cancelled earlier though it sucked to see the GS go. As for the Q70, I’m not surprised it was cancelled, one look at the interior and any potential customer wouldn’t even bother giving it a test drive.
That Thermal orange RDX aspec looks so good in person 5:58
Best overwiev of a car I ever seen, nice work dude
It’s sound like I’m listening from my music app that’s amazing
Nice review, pushing the MDX on high speed corners was amazing!! I have a 2018 Pilot Elite now and love it, I can see the MDX being a very nice upgrade. I'm very likely to get one now...
I was smiling throughout the whole video. Sounds like you want to get one ;)
14:17 music is called ganja by Oyy
Great review! Be a sweet upgrade from my Mazda CX-5 haha. My favorite thing about this my third Mazda is how they drive. To some degree I think Acura's are the luxury version of Mazda's, offering a fun and sporty driving experience for those who enjoy driving and not just going from A to B. I'd rather a touchscreen but I'd live with the touchpad thingy. Some have said this does 0-60 in about 7 seconds others have said low 6 seconds. It's heavier than the previous version, I wonder has acceleration dropped slightly?
I was thinking it looks a lot like the Mazda. Lol even the interior
I like this MDX much better over x5
I like this over every SUV. I'm single but even I'm tempted to get this MDX in red. What a stunner
@@omairsh8 did you ever get it ? Lol single mdx
ok but the X5 is better in almost every way. It’s RWD based, inline 6 engine as standard, nicer interior, more tech
@@kristians2704 Honda/Acura are better vehicles. Better built, more reliable and other things such as tech and interior finishes are closer than ever. Overall a better product.
@@keynesianeconomics4113 the only thing that Acura/Lexus does better than the Germans is reliability but that’s it.
You know what else is butter smooth? TheTopher
the infotainment looks so nice and smooth and nice to use
Go sound system and I can hear loud and clear. So nice to have a car like this while cruising on the road. It really feel like your engaging with the vehicle and the music.
I don’t need an suv as big as this but if I did it’d be top of the list. The update looks excellent.
Exactly, I wouldn't even look at the competition. This MDX would be a no brainer
That is impressive😍 that corner at 8:15 seconds, you should use that corner to test vehicles handling
I had a 2024 MDX SH-AWD for a loaner recently while our 2018 RDX was in the shop for a water leak to the interior. Absolutely loved the MDX, and would buy one except the water intrusion issue isn’t occurring with just the RDX; it’s also happening with the MDX. I’m wary of the possibility of getting another Acura with a water leak.
That is a beautiful vehicle, inside and out. I love the angles.
Love this car. Can’t afford it right now, gonna have to stick to getting an older one for now. Great review.
You were riding out and it held up well. Very good review.
Best 3rd row SUV !! Looks, performance and great reliability
Nice. Can’t wait for the twin turbo v6 hybrid. I love Acura’s SH-AWD
I don't usually care for crossovers. But, this is fabulous.
6:29 "...the ratio changes depending on your speed..." The ratio changes with steering angle - not speed. The amount of steering assist changes depending on speed.
What? Speed is a %100 a factor in changing steering ratio, are you smoking crack? So you telling me the car knows whether you're going 100mph on the freeway or 5mph in the parking lot just by steering angle? Think.
@@theautomator2001, the steering ratio is determined by the number of teeth on the pinion gear and the spacing of the teeth on the rack - those are machined parts that don't change with speed. See section on EPS at this link. www.acurainfocenter.com/vehicle-info/2021-tlx/feature-benefits/chassis
This car is amazing!
Interesting that Acura decided to offer V6 in this new MDX and not just went with the turbo 4. I wish they offered the V6 in TLX too. TLX engine bay area was clearly designed for it.
The TLX Type S will get the V6 Twin-Turbo.
@@drewbenefield2001 twin scroll single turbo
@@drivescene6747 yep! There was some misinformed information online.
Everyone shut up with the first comments and enjoy the video
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I have a 3.7 MDX, I’m on the second engine that blew due tointernals failing. The interior and exterior is still immaculate so I’m going for a third engine swap.
@Ryan Gromoll thnks for the advice and do you think the ecu, awd system, etc would be plug and play?
Im not sure what sounds better, that J35 V6 or the sound system
That V6 😍🤤
You should make it a habit to do a launch and a break test in every video at the exact same time because that's really only why I watch these videos unless I want the car
Glad they kept the 3.5. 2.0t has no business in a 3 row suv.
you know it's a good year in america when honda makes a good MDX
Yet some American commenters on RUclips bitch about it. It's hilarious, these new Acuras are going to do really well in the market
@@omairsh8true but again unfortunately people can be as biased/unbiassed as they like to be and a lot of people choose to go the biased route 😢, that’s why the opinions on this MDX and many other vehicles are mixed, though IMHO it’s a phenomenal product
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My favorite new SUV, inside and out. With the exception of the ILX, Acura is back in a big way.
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@@nickp.4419 haha just had to make his prof pic political.. agreed
@@nickp.4419No need to counter random politics with more politics.
@@k1awesomeness
I am a firefighter/emt, that is in tribute to all the fallen firefighters and law enforcement officers. Nothing political meant at all.
@@wbwayne8887 i am totally fine with those intentions, just some people had to take that flags meaning and ruin it. couldn't tell if you were one them. thank you for saving lives!
I like how you were flooring the gas pedal a lot and testing out the SH-AWD
Excellent review, I can't wait to get one this year.
This was a top notch review!
Wtf @ The sound system... best one i've heard by far.
Definitely some Mazda influence in the front end styling. Looks great.
My mom has a ‘16 and this is definitely a big step up from that! Perhaps it’s time for an upgrade soon👀 This definitely spanks the QX60 and RX in this segment, but personally, I might be tempted by an XC90 or a GV80 over this. Nevertheless Acura did a great job with this and deserves a lot of kudos.
For $60k this doesn't "spank" anything. That is a ridiculous price for a Honda product. Just get a real CPO luxury vehicle for that price. I don't see anything luxurious about that busy, overdone interior. I also don't see why anybody would waste thousands of dollars to get this over a Telluride.
@@mrsj1417 Lol the QX60 and the RX have each been around for like 5 years now! Are there better overall entries in this segment? Sure. But Acura has done more here than at any other point in the MDX’s history to separate it from the Pilot, while also still offering one of the strongest values in this segment.
@@mrsj1417 Actually, $60k is on point for the A-Spec with Tech. Go ahead and buy a outrageously marked up Telluride. LOL.
You will be impressed by how the v6 sh-awd handles than the turbo 4 cyl xc90. But i I do like the xc90, q7, and the gv80 too.
@@renzodelacruz7281 True, the MDX definitely has a more athletic bent to it than the XC90, for sure. Though in this segment of three row luxury SUV’s I wouldn’t care as much about that if I was shopping in this segment. Hence why I said I might prefer the XC90 or GV80.
Can’t wait to get these in at work 🔥
Why is there no heated steering wheel on the A-Spec MDX and TLX?
Hopefully they take feedback from early buyers and add it down the road
this car is much roomier and more fun to drive than the RX350L. the RX350L is just a 4.5 inch stretch of the current gen. Lexus should have redesigned it with more interior space in in order to continue competing in the 3-row luxury crossover segment.
You seem to really know your vehicle compared to other reviewers I've watched, thank you! I'm currently debating this '22 MDX A-Spec Certified or a new Subaru Ascent Onyx. Any advice? Obviously I think the MDX probably drives better and I'm coming from a '14 RDX.
That J series..... beautiful soundtrack!
Awesome review. Well done.
I literally thought it looked just like the 2020 model on the outside. Very minor differences on the exterior. Interior is much different.
While this is awesome I do miss the ruggedness of the 2nd gen. From hardware store visits to camping to towing trailers, its been capable and since 2014 the trans and power steering coolers are no longer standard. I doubt we'll ever see one but would definitely be interested in buying a Acura version of the Honda Passport.
Can you do a night drive pov, we wanna see the ambient light
Wow, amazing sound system🔥
13:05 It's so nice to see that there are other people who drive SUVs the way I do... you know... like regular people. :)
The best suv Acura
This MDX is what the Mazda CX-9 should have been. I think this is Acura's best MDX to date. My only gripe is it's not rwd bias and the rear hatch glass doesn't open.
I love my MDX. Well I bought it for my wife but she wanted something else so I kept it for myself. Months later she was driving my MDX more than her car. She wanted my MDX. Sorry you turned it down it’s mine. We both just love it.
My parents also share a 23’ MDX and love it. Our other car is a 18’ QX60 with 73k miles that isn’t in the best shape and we barely use it. My dad is looking to get a new X5 or 5-series though. Only thing stopping us from considering another Acura is the fact the RLX is discontinued. If Acura redesigned it and brought it back on the market, we’d seriously consider.
I am glad Acura finally stepped their game up. Infiniti could certainly learn a thing or two.
The new QX60 looks promising but we’ll see how much it keeps from the monograph. Lexus is who I’m worried about. They aren’t doing refreshes for another 2 years
@@AFCompany The new QX60 is not as good. While outside styling is subjective, interior functionality is objective, and I'm not a fan of the capacative climate control panel on the new QX60, because I prefer real buttons, like what the new MDX has.
@@Blank00 ya the MDX has way better interior for sure than the QX60 will, I just really like the way the exterior looks. However who knows if it will actually look anything like the monograph.