I've driven one and it was a complete blast to drive. I really liked how it has multiple personalities. It can be relaxed and luxurious in comfort mode and normal mode. It can also be a blast to push in sport and sport plus mode. The total package is pretty impressive.
These are great cars. Comfortable when you want to loaf around, and responsive when you are in sport, or S+ mode. I look at it as a luxury car with more performance than you'll ever really need. Amenities are first rate, and the 3.0t, while not an outright numbers engine, has more than enough torque to move you along, even at quarter throttle. And I agree completely with the review, it seems to actually pull harder in 3rd 4th and 5th gears. Steering feel is not as good as our F Pace, and I'd guess the Jag handles slightly better. But no third row in the Jag. The 25 spkr ELS is better than than any system I've ever heard, home or car, including burmester ( the good one, not the one in the entry level Mercs) in our last gls.. Most of the critics have never driven one, nor any of the competition. If they had, they wouldn't be so quick to criticize. A car is more than its specs...
FR and offer a "performance" oriented rear suspension/arms. With bushings etc that are more suited for "grip/highspeed" cornering....it would be a very ideal daily/highway commuter car for those that can afford it. That can also be used to hit the slopes etc. Just a good allrounder that wont have the maintenance costs of "other brands"
I bought a regular MDX A SPEC WITH WHITE ON RED INTERIOR, for 70k they came out with this months after lol same damn car just turbo I can careless didn’t go to Acura for performance
@@dessancoleman1355 got a RDX aspect. Love it so far. Yeah the standard MDX already has a V6, that's why I think it would make the most sense to put that new engine in the RDX since it only has a 4 cylinder.
As much as I like the MDX Type-S, I'm not willing to part $80K (currently being sold at US dealerships) for it. For that kind of money, you can get a Tesla Model Y Performance with FSD and save thousands per year on not having to fill up with premium gas.
Great value for the money if you can get one at MSRP, if you shop around amongst others within its segment you will see the brilliance in this. It was between this and the GV80 for me and I preferred the looks and reliability of the Acura.
But in the end why did you say that this vehicle cannot be bought as an alternative to the german top 3? Is it because it doesn't drive as good as the german top3?
@@RoadsUntraveled I did finally get one, I had to drive 400mi from Vegas to San Diego to get it but I got it at MSRP plus I got 7k over what I owed for my 2020 ASPEC.
@@VegasSlotDoc Drove from Vegas to AZ to get my MDX Type-S Advance, C Hamp. Great vehicle but it has worse fuel economy than the car it replaced, a 2019 LC 500.
@@rhar1044 yea I’m only getting 15.8mpg. I suspect it’s because of the stop and go traffic around town, not enough road to drive a good distance. I also drive a 07 M45 and I’m getting better mileage in that.
Ummm.. Excuse me! But have we forgotten about the FX45, FX50S, and the Skyline Crossover (EX37)? Those were TRUE Performance SUV's based on Nissan's 350z/370z's RWD platform. This MDX Type S, while more attractive than any MDX before it, still sits on a Accord derived FWD platform and DOES NOT hold a candle to the aforementioned 3. So I believe the title should be changed to Honda's FIRST Quasi-Performance SUV. Oh, and BTW, This MDX (and all prior ones) are fully built in the US/Canada so IT IS NOT a Japanese product, nor any Honda/Acura product these days for that matter. Thank you.
Wrong. Those 3 are great suvs. But there awd system is trash. It doesn’t use the attesa-ets. So it handles horribly. All the did was throw a big motor In them. The shawd system makes this handle with the best of them. Your a Nissan guy I can tell. I’ve had 45 and had a 50 and while there quick they handle like shit.
@@apthashooter860 Even if they handled like squat, they were true Japanese products with lustful engines and quite avant-garde designs at the time, something this MDX will never be able to boast about.
Type S(low) Power:weight unimpressive. Another 45 HP and a touchscreen away from greatness, especially for the steep $$$ they’re charging to Acura fanboy soccer dads.
If I ever see one of this in the junk yard I'm pulling the motor and sticking it in my 6 speed manual accord. But to be honest I haven't even seen anything from an mdx newer then an 04 in the junk yard
@@Frost_Tiger yes I'm about to do a full acura TL type S swap on my accord.i got the LSD 6 speed manual and the factory brembos on it and im even putting a 3.2L OEM acura short block in.
So a 2011 MDX base has 300HP and 270 torque. Here we are in 2022 and a type S has 355 HP 354 torque, keep on mind both vehicles are we over 4500 lbs in some cases depending on trim it could be about 4750 lbs, so the weight has increase over the years. Can we justify the cost of the type S to be well over $70k?
I really like the extra performance but it's a little too late. And the price of gas is high. This is like yesterdays cars. Now it's all about electric vehicles.
Having had several Lexi, they lost their way with a "cow catcher" front end IMHO, and my 2014 Lincoln MKX had voice recognition that actually worked, unlike that in the RX350. So far, the MDX looks like everything I want.
The tech is okay. The type s emblem looks a bit tacky and cheap imo. For family/lux SUVs I would stick with EV tech. I would only keep combustion engine vehicles with stick shift. For point A to B kind of car the EV is king.
perfect hopefully the stay at home moms on the highway can manage to not break/swerve when the fwy does a slight variation. As safe as these SUVS are in accidents....hitting a commuter car and the conditions for the ppl in those vehicles arent at those speeds FML. Idk how ppl drive the other slew of 80K+ performance SUVS with at times much larger displacement than this acura...or even worse teslas with their subframe/structured design SMH and have the excuse of not being able to drive it in a single lane w.o train tracking/populating 2 at once....tires/grip matters....they slap on FAT rims and dont even look into ideal tires for performance just big rims+tires and no alignment its so obvious too. LMFAO. With the weight of the RDX if they push out an RDX it could be quite the ideal daily/commuter if they offer this v6 boosted engine. Actual rear suspension is a nice luxury and performance boost in a car that would seemingly weigh a little more than a large 4d luxury car. while still offering 4x4 options or etc "Drive up to the dessert/mountain" etc capability as well as the fun on the hwy/commuting and having the "PERFORMANCE" capability to have good wet/dry grip or any Potential evasive driving. Still nice to see an acura enter the fray of the 80K+ suvs...hell i remember when LA city council members were writing themselves "FREE" explorer limiteds with the tax payer dollar in a huge scandal...and i was like "Not surprised">..< what i was surprised about was that i was like does spending 80K+ on an explorer destigmatize the fact that its a ford to the "WOULD BE" non ford owners otherwise(SUV keeping up with the joneses "the california way") for the disillusioned. Used to work in DRP and those fords were actually quite the step up from the past linage of explorers.
Atrocious gas mileage. Doesn’t have ubiquitous options like drivers assist, lane change assist, park assist. Where’s the technology? This car is nearly a decade behind Mercedes and BMW.
Acura drivers know how to drive and don’t need advanced driving features like park assist, they have advanced safety systems and decent drivers support intervention. You get front/ rear parking sensors and a 360° camera view, side mirrors that dip when put into reverse, what more do you need?
I really dont care for fast trucks and SUVs. They're dumb in my opinion but I get why people like them. This particular MDX is too slow and bland looking for the price.
I've driven one and it was a complete blast to drive. I really liked how it has multiple personalities. It can be relaxed and luxurious in comfort mode and normal mode. It can also be a blast to push in sport and sport plus mode. The total package is pretty impressive.
Well balanced without question! JUST GIVE US THE NOISE!!
Hill climb test done on MDX smoked everything in the water! 2012 owner here! Oil turner for sure. But 3.7 Liters of Vtec power is fun.
Im also a 2012 owner looking to upgrade soon..I hope these engines don't burn oil like mine..
Always thought the original Infiniti fx35 was the first performance SUV from Japan, but this is much nicer
That was one of my favorite cars back in the day
don't forget the v8 version too
These are great cars. Comfortable when you want to loaf around, and responsive when you are in sport, or S+ mode. I look at it as a luxury car with more performance than you'll ever really need. Amenities are first rate, and the 3.0t, while not an outright numbers engine, has more than enough torque to move you along, even at quarter throttle. And I agree completely with the review, it seems to actually pull harder in 3rd 4th and 5th gears. Steering feel is not as good as our F Pace, and I'd guess the Jag handles slightly better. But no third row in the Jag. The 25 spkr ELS is better than than any system I've ever heard, home or car, including burmester ( the good one, not the one in the entry level Mercs) in our last gls..
Most of the critics have never driven one, nor any of the competition. If they had, they wouldn't be so quick to criticize. A car is more than its specs...
In my opinion the Infiniti FX50S was the first performance Japanese SUV
I had no idea what the FX50s was until now! Love this idea. Big V8, great suspension and rear steer... 😮
Faheem Khan that’s exactly right.
They need to put this engine in the RDX already! Or at least a upgraded type r engine
This engine in the RDX would be fun as well. May as well just make a TLX Type-S hatchback at that point and shave some more weight.
@@RoadsUntraveled I'm just so confused on why Acura would make a type s MDX before the RDX.
FR and offer a "performance" oriented rear suspension/arms. With bushings etc that are more suited for "grip/highspeed" cornering....it would be a very ideal daily/highway commuter car for those that can afford it. That can also be used to hit the slopes etc. Just a good allrounder that wont have the maintenance costs of "other brands"
I bought a regular MDX A SPEC WITH WHITE ON RED INTERIOR, for 70k they came out with this months after lol same damn car just turbo I can careless didn’t go to Acura for performance
@@dessancoleman1355 got a RDX aspect. Love it so far. Yeah the standard MDX already has a V6, that's why I think it would make the most sense to put that new engine in the RDX since it only has a 4 cylinder.
I ordered mine. It should be here sometime next week. Cant wait
When did you put in the order?
@@alucarus6Yes, inquiring minds...
The aftermarket turbos and tunes will make this an awesome car
Awesome review. Cant believe I just found your channel.
Q. How is the air suspension comfort compare to Germain luxury SUVs?
As much as I like the MDX Type-S, I'm not willing to part $80K (currently being sold at US dealerships) for it. For that kind of money, you can get a Tesla Model Y Performance with FSD and save thousands per year on not having to fill up with premium gas.
$80k usd is a bit much, agreed.
Great value for the money if you can get one at MSRP, if you shop around amongst others within its segment you will see the brilliance in this. It was between this and the GV80 for me and I preferred the looks and reliability of the Acura.
It’s not a twin turbo. This guy works for honda clearly but doesn’t even know it’s a single turbo twin scroll
Great review! My tiger eye pearl with azurite blue interior type-s advance will be here end of this week. Can’t wait!
The exact color and trim I'm getting. Should be arriving at the end of the month. I'm very excited!
What was the lead time in delivery?
@@robertmurdock7530 I'm actually on the way to pick it up now! I waited a month but It was already in transit when I reserved it.
Had mine 2 Months , you will love it
But in the end why did you say that this vehicle cannot be bought as an alternative to the german top 3? Is it because it doesn't drive as good as the german top3?
I think he meant don't get the Type-s version unless you like the extra horsepower and the lift feature. 10k is a lot of money.
Nice vehicle, test driven, convinced myself I wanted it- but not with a 10k mark up at my dealer.
No absolutely not. MSRP or another option. Good call!
@@RoadsUntraveled I did finally get one, I had to drive 400mi from Vegas to San Diego to get it but I got it at MSRP plus I got 7k over what I owed for my 2020 ASPEC.
@@VegasSlotDoc Drove from Vegas to AZ to get my MDX Type-S Advance, C Hamp. Great vehicle but it has worse fuel economy than the car it replaced, a 2019 LC 500.
@@rhar1044 yea I’m only getting 15.8mpg. I suspect it’s because of the stop and go traffic around town, not enough road to drive a good distance. I also drive a 07 M45 and I’m getting better mileage in that.
I love this performance minivan but I can’t afford it. The interior makes me very nostalgic with that Aiwaa cassette deck infotainment.
Technically, it was designed and built in America from my understanding. So, it's more American than Japanese. Lol
Ummm.. Excuse me! But have we forgotten about the FX45, FX50S, and the Skyline Crossover (EX37)? Those were TRUE Performance SUV's based on Nissan's 350z/370z's RWD platform. This MDX Type S, while more attractive than any MDX before it, still sits on a Accord derived FWD platform and DOES NOT hold a candle to the aforementioned 3. So I believe the title should be changed to Honda's FIRST Quasi-Performance SUV. Oh, and BTW, This MDX (and all prior ones) are fully built in the US/Canada so IT IS NOT a Japanese product, nor any Honda/Acura product these days for that matter. Thank you.
Wrong. Those 3 are great suvs. But there awd system is trash. It doesn’t use the attesa-ets. So it handles horribly. All the did was throw a big motor In them. The shawd system makes this handle with the best of them. Your a Nissan guy I can tell. I’ve had 45 and had a 50 and while there quick they handle like shit.
@@apthashooter860 Even if they handled like squat, they were true Japanese products with lustful engines and quite avant-garde designs at the time, something this MDX will never be able to boast about.
a regular x5 with a B58 would destroy this.
Type S(low)
Power:weight unimpressive.
Another 45 HP and a touchscreen away from greatness, especially for the steep $$$ they’re charging to Acura fanboy soccer dads.
If I ever see one of this in the junk yard I'm pulling the motor and sticking it in my 6 speed manual accord. But to be honest I haven't even seen anything from an mdx newer then an 04 in the junk yard
Same here plus we're vultures... we need mdx parts 😅
@@Frost_Tiger yes I'm about to do a full acura TL type S swap on my accord.i got the LSD 6 speed manual and the factory brembos on it and im even putting a 3.2L OEM acura short block in.
@@dillonkoch72 when you that drop a video I wanna see that rip 😈
“Performance”
this word is being thrown around
So a 2011 MDX base has 300HP and 270 torque. Here we are in 2022 and a type S has 355 HP 354 torque, keep on mind both vehicles are we over 4500 lbs in some cases depending on trim it could be about 4750 lbs, so the weight has increase over the years. Can we justify the cost of the type S to be well over $70k?
It's not just the engine that's changed between the 11 years, it's the ENTIRE vehicle.
@@SkylineLofe even heavier vehicle now..
That gen of MDX is very thirsty. The newer engines are much more fuel efficient if you can afford it.
@@johnsonluk3468 yeah, I get about 18 mpg highway and 15 mpg city driving
Gorgeous but they are trying to sell them here in California for $80k. Ridiculous.
Only thing that i don’t like on mine is the Auto On/off engine. Annoying…. 😂 but everything else is superb!!!
The auto on/off accessory can be disabled if you are not happy with it
I really like the extra performance but it's a little too late. And the price of gas is high. This is like yesterdays cars. Now it's all about electric vehicles.
Somebody swap this engine in a RSX or Honda Civic hatch..I need to see something real quick..
Rather cough up more money and get the RX350 f sport. Now that’s luxury
I went from that Lexus 350f to this. Just got the Acura type s advance….sorry to say…I don’t miss the Lexus at all
Having had several Lexi, they lost their way with a "cow catcher" front end IMHO, and my 2014 Lincoln MKX had voice recognition that actually worked, unlike that in the RX350. So far, the MDX looks like everything I want.
Not even japanese. This car is purely 100% made in USA
He getting a massage while working 💯
I like the way you phrased this xD
Thought acura was chinese brand 💜 💜 💜
TopBud U should have kept that to yourself 😂
Big big front logo. Can someone meme that ? Its already hilarious
The fromt logo is where the bulk of the sensor suite is, that is why it's ao big
too long winded
everything but the hat.
The tech is okay. The type s emblem looks a bit tacky and cheap imo. For family/lux SUVs I would stick with EV tech. I would only keep combustion engine vehicles with stick shift. For point A to B kind of car the EV is king.
under performance and expensive!
perfect hopefully the stay at home moms on the highway can manage to not break/swerve when the fwy does a slight variation. As safe as these SUVS are in accidents....hitting a commuter car and the conditions for the ppl in those vehicles arent at those speeds FML. Idk how ppl drive the other slew of 80K+ performance SUVS with at times much larger displacement than this acura...or even worse teslas with their subframe/structured design SMH and have the excuse of not being able to drive it in a single lane w.o train tracking/populating 2 at once....tires/grip matters....they slap on FAT rims and dont even look into ideal tires for performance just big rims+tires and no alignment its so obvious too. LMFAO. With the weight of the RDX if they push out an RDX it could be quite the ideal daily/commuter if they offer this v6 boosted engine. Actual rear suspension is a nice luxury and performance boost in a car that would seemingly weigh a little more than a large 4d luxury car. while still offering 4x4 options or etc "Drive up to the dessert/mountain" etc capability as well as the fun on the hwy/commuting and having the "PERFORMANCE" capability to have good wet/dry grip or any Potential evasive driving. Still nice to see an acura enter the fray of the 80K+ suvs...hell i remember when LA city council members were writing themselves "FREE" explorer limiteds with the tax payer dollar in a huge scandal...and i was like "Not surprised">..< what i was surprised about was that i was like does spending 80K+ on an explorer destigmatize the fact that its a ford to the "WOULD BE" non ford owners otherwise(SUV keeping up with the joneses "the california way") for the disillusioned. Used to work in DRP and those fords were actually quite the step up from the past linage of explorers.
Atrocious gas mileage. Doesn’t have ubiquitous options like drivers assist, lane change assist, park assist. Where’s the technology? This car is nearly a decade behind Mercedes and BMW.
Acura drivers know how to drive and don’t need advanced driving features like park assist, they have advanced safety systems and decent drivers support intervention. You get front/ rear parking sensors and a 360° camera view, side mirrors that dip when put into reverse, what more do you need?
Correct. Only difference is that bmw merc etc will sit at repair shop 90% of it life. I had one junk.
SUVs are just so stupid and ugly.
Until you have a family
its a flop..i have the TLX type S already...they dont need a MDX type S. they just needed a bigger SUV in the line up. something more rugged.
Flop.
I really dont care for fast trucks and SUVs. They're dumb in my opinion but I get why people like them.
This particular MDX is too slow and bland looking for the price.
@@JustinSherrod1991 They're just following the SUV trend and I get it. That's what's selling but nothing that tall and heavy should be moving fast.