2022 Acura MDX Advance Super Handling All-Wheel Drive Ups The Luxury And Sport
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- Опубліковано 26 кві 2021
- It’s easy to forget that Acura’s MDX was the first crossover to sport three rows of seating. 20 years later, the market is thick with competitors. So Honda’s premium division gave the 4th generation a double-wishbone front suspension, a new architecture with body rigidity improved by an impressive 32% and a lot more luxury in the cabin. The result is a much better MDX. Tom Voelk looks at an Advance model that comes standard with true torque vectoring Super Handling All-Wheel Drive and finds a family hauler that appeals to the entire clan. Well, there is the user interface…
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We purchased a 2022 Acura MDX Advanced with SH-AWD. About 1k miles now. Your review is spot on. Smooth power, quiet, great stereo. Easily accelerates to super legal speeds while passing. Handles well. Very pleased with the vehicle.
John, glad you like it thus far! A question if I may. Do you hear any "creaks" or noise from interior pieces rubbing each other on a bump?
@@adamlee3957 No. It is super quiet (until you turn up the stereo).😄And no discernable wind noise, even at the Texas speed limit (5 over).
I’m not seeing this I’m approaching 4000 miles on my Advanced and it’s FAR noisier than an X5. It’s not even remotely comparable. The biggest issue aside from the poor implementations of the vehicles AI systems and head unit is the MPG is abysmal. It’s shocking how bad it is especially comparing to the outgoing model.
@@johnfetter3252 Great to hear. Ty!
@@ahf5471 I just came out of a bmw that bought new. I was expecting the "ultimate driving machine" from bmw and was very disappointed. The new mdx is very very smooth (unlike the bmw i just had) and rivals the smoothness of the 2 mercedes that i had prior to the bmw. The mpg for the acura is anything but "abysmal" it's in line with the others maybe minus 1 or 2 mpg but seriously big deal. I am extremely happy with my mdx
NYT is where I first read your great reviews..thanks
Got my 2022 MDX in April 2021 and still absolutely love it.
I just bought one 3 weeks ago and absolutely love it. It does play very well with Apple car play and the interactive pad is super easy even when you're driving. I laugh when people say the track pad is cumbersome or will take some time to get used to because i actually had zero issues even when i test drove this.
Still love driving my 2022 MDX
Same here...just got mine and ZERO issue with the touchpad. In fact, I find it functionally perfectly located and a complete easy. That's why it's good for folks to test vehicles themselves and not simply fall for what's the new in-thing to say.
You do a really great job Tom! You & Martin's work is greatly appreciated!
Good review Tom. Just paid cash for my Pearl Red and I was most concerned about my wife of 53 years, as you know being married and buying a luxury SUV the wife should be involved. Well, I test drove every luxury SUV and the 2022 MDX is by far the best for overall price to value comparison, safety, long standing quality of service and engine design, (Honda makes great engines), looks inside and out with new design is off the charts nice! Having a naturally aspirated Big 6, (not concerns about turbos from 4's) just fine! A more powerful set-up is coming maybe by late fall, but this engine is terrific for the weight ratio. Great 10 speed transmission with wonderful fast responsive shifts working with the engine at correct times. So many plusses with this MDX you must just drive it with the European models and even the Genesis, which may not have the tried and true long term quality control that Acura has. Tiger Woods sure did not come out in one piece, but I give him 10 for that flying move and fast stop!
Many of the brands are just trying to push the buttons and the "snob appeal" gets many who do not do their homework by driving everything and looking at everything. They buy on emotion and want to impress their neighbors, but wait until that three year warranty runs out and you have to order parts on a BMW, Mercedes, Audi or Volvo, etc. Also, have you looked at the cost of just oil changes, five times more money on them. WHY? Scotty Kilmer will tell you why they cost so much and avoid them at all cost. The MDX is the best of all world's and I even noticed on the gas gap it says regular, or premium either is just fine! Very interesting when you see the difference from price over time using regular, etc. It adds up, but then why worry if you can afford a MDX or the others. Life is short. Also, life is a bitch and then you die, and also don't worry, be happy. For the next ten years just trade up every three years of so!
Holy Mackerel Jon, my exact Feelings. Just got my new MDX Advance in Fathom Blue Pearl / Graystone interior ( I looked at the Red, but none would be availbale in the immediate future with shortages with all cars). It us an Outstanding vehicle. Your dissertation is complete!!! I haven't been this excited over a new car in a long time. I leased mine, for 3 years, and now being retired since May 2021, after working 48 Years ( with Years worth of time Commuting in the NY Metro area), mine will have very low miles in 3 years. Based on health, and car market factors, although it usually isn't the finacially correct thing to do, I may Buy it at the residual value of $38K. That's why I will Baby this car !! Be well, and Good !uck with your new Luxury SUV . BTW, I am married 47 years this November, but I didn't bring the wifey along. She can be a PIA with these things. Cars are not her thing... she has her 2016 CRV and is very happy with that. I have the patience for negotiating , she doesn't. So I figured why bring a potential Dissuator along....haha. FTR, the Fathom Blue emits different sheens in different light, like tge Fathoms of tne sea.
Pertaining to the fuel choice for the new MDX, the manual says 91 Octane or higher is preferable. It was the same on my 2019 MDX. I found that if I used Premium ( BP, Shell, Mobil Exxon, mostly), which was 90% or more of the time, i would achieve about 1 more MPG, in similar driving patterns. I see a few reviews mentions it is OK to use Regular gas. Regular gas is 87 Octane , at least here in the NY Metro area. I know that Uncle Joey has helped to increase gas prices by over $1 in a matter of a few months. But after a slight break in of use, I will try doing the same comparison. There is plethora of information, right or wrong, that using premium gas is a waste of money. However, I'm a firm believer of top of the line products. Premuim gas is a top of the line product. IMHO, many , if not all manufacturers, put all their technologies into the top of the line product ( cars, appliances, stereos, you name it), and then Dumb it down to the base products. It may be the same with gasoline and the additives used. My 2 cents.
Your reviews are some of my favorites. Love seeing you keep doing them!
I LOVED your NY Times video reviews. They are sorely missed. I'm glad that I found your channel, as I did a few years ago. Keep up the good work.
sorely missed? these are the same thing
It is always such a pleasure to watch these reviews. Great video, thoughtful commentary, and just the right level of detail to gain a meaningful perspective.
I became familiar with you from watching your New York Times videos and reading your almost weekly columns in the Times back then. Naturally when you started your UA-cam channel I became a subscriber. You’re reviews are still the most informative and entertaining of all of the reviewers out there. I tip my proverbial hat to you.
I first found you via the NYT. Keep up the good work, Tom!
Tom Volk- best in the car review business. Alway straight forward and concise with important information!
Found you back in the N Y times days . Great quality. You are a top dog!
i really like how you present the pros/cons on every vehicle. you give an objective rational on all your reviews, thank you.
One of the best vehicle review channels, possibly the best! His coverage of the interior is well done. Nobody does it better in my opinion. I am 68, my dad retired from Chrysler Corporation in 1977 and I retired from the CA Highway Patrol, 22 years of self-evaluation of every make and model of cars, SUV's and pickups.
Thanks Michael. What did your dad do at Chrysler?
Great videography as usual. The choice of a graffiti background in the beginning for describing the car's styling is a true masterpiece
Great review as always. Excellent footage of the HUD too. Thanks!
Those are REALLY hard to shoot.
Great review as always. Especially enjoyed the blooper sound recording at the end.
Never got the start up video which is pretty cool
I first got hooked on your content through your NYT reviews. Was happy when Driven came along! Thanks from Vancouver BC
Love Vancouver, hope I can get up there soon.
Tom, thank you again for the quality, free content. Shout out to Mr. Campbell doing it for coffee and comradery.
Excellent balanced review. Kudos!
Always a pleasure to watch
Great, honest review as always!
Great video as always. I always look forward to the postscripts/fun facts. It’s like when my kid asks we wait around after the credits of a Marvel film to see what extra is revealed.
Not a bad looking vehicle. Great review as always!
Great job Tom! Nice story with the NYT.
My father has an '03 MDX with nearly 380,000 miles. No major repairs - only regular maintenance. In other words, it's easy to understand why these sell like hotcakes.
the 03 is just the right size
Today the Buick Enclave sells as many and is bigger with 310 hp. Unlike the MDX thr Enclave is recommended by Consumer Reports.
@@normt430 And yet, nobody has cared about the Buick Enclave for the last 14 years. Rightly so...it's an American piece of junk. I'd love to see an Enclave that's running well with over 200,000 miles on the odometer.
@@ThirdBrainLives there are many Traverse and Acadia's with 300,000 miles if the owner used full synthetic and changed oil at 20% remaining life. The dual AC system with one in the back cools the large suv down like none other. Enclave has a little older demographic and is not putting on the mileage as the others.
But the current Enclave is the one to get with top ranking in 3-riw luxury segment by Consumer Reports that the MDX is not even recommended for years now.
@@ThirdBrainLives MDX selling like hotcakes? Lmao. Yeah right.
A ‘Bob Newhart’ reference, that works, nice! Miss your NYTimes reviews. Thank You for this review Tom.
On ELS: when I was 15 the first thing I did when my Mom bought her 2007 TL was listen to Steely Dan's Gaucho from front to back. ELS/Panasonic make seriously excellent car audio systems (especially compared to her 1996 Accord's system). Great review as always!
Good choice, that album is a masterclass in production.
If it wasn't for the NYT, maybe I would've found you when you started your channel but would've taken awhile...anyway been a fan ever since then and will continue to be so. As for the MDX, I really like how it looks now with this new gen, hoping you'll review the Type S when available, was a proud RSX Type S owner back in '04. Kinda surprised though that evil twin didn't review the rear quarters this time around 🤔 and respect to Martin for always being there to contribute to these vids 👊🏽. That's my comment, I'm yojods...😁
Just give us a touchscreen!
Wow, Acura is back. Superb modern design and a future Type-S. 👏
You mean Consumer Reports might recommend the MDX again? Because they did drop the RDX from recommendation.
Looks stunning 👏
I've now watched over 5 reviews on the MDX and this one is easily the most complete.
Tom like always love the vlog, but honestly the New York Times story is my favorite part of this video. Also looking forward to trading in my 2021 RDX Aspec for the MDX Type S (of course after a in-depth test drive. Thanks Tom for your tireless devotion to your craft (and all who are involved).
Love your classic tone. I will wait for the yellow one.
Tom is one of the great reviewers out there. Love his reviews. Easy to understand, great voice and keeps you entertained. Just look at 5:31.....puts coffee cup down and some of it spills out onto center console lol love it!!!
Enjoyed the NYT story. Enjoy your web series. Value your advice.
Love your reviews ALWAYS 🖤, also the fact not many people test drive is crazy. Spending any kind of money on a car is a big deal!!. I spent 50k on the PMC TLX and that was just years of advice from you and my own intuition of testing cars over the years, seeing what I like and what I don’t.
Love your reviews, always very sensible and grounded. Very Consumer Report like... I do like the MDX a lot, but I’m waiting to see what the next Pilot will be. I’m also interested in improvements Volvo might bring to the XC90... MDX style is still a little over the top of you ask me, but I could live with it...
MDX looks great, especially in Performance Red over Parchment. Good thing that the track pad allows users to set up favs in each corner and the ambient lighting looks fine. At least we know everything will work on this & the GV80 after 175k miles ! ..Germans and Swedes =💸
Great job as usual Tom 👏🏽 & I appreciate you shouting out the camera dude that works with you 👏🏽
I like the easter egg footage at the end
Loved the Steinway reference.
Great looking car
Beautiful
Another Thumbs Up video Tom, i always have liked your videos and witty comments.
However, i do have a question, do you keep all of those packs of Toilet Paper of do you return them after you finish filming in the parking lot?
While 7 adults won't fit in an Acura NSX, I've personally seen 4 people (myself among them) squeezed into a mid 80's Toyota MR2.
It’s a nice looking CX-9…that said looks like a great package and value.
See if you can toss around the CX-9 like you can with the MDX. The AWD system in the CX-9 is nothing like the MDX.
@@MidnightAspec I’ve had time with both awd systems. SH-AWD only overdrives the rear wheel on throttle, off throttle it’s still a front drive chassis same as the CX-9. The new MDX seems more stable if it hits a bump mid corner than before and I won’t argue it may be “faster” but I’m not going to say it’s more fun. CX-9 is not bothered by mid corner bumps and the steering communicates more. I feel I have more fun in the CX-9, have more confidence pushing it, and can push it more smoothly. Luxury feel though I agree the Acura is a step up, that V6 sounds great, it drives great, and that ELS is second to none. My comment was more the new MDX reminds me of the CX-9 design wise. There are a lot of similar cues
@@MidnightAspec ah, come on. Who is actually "tossing" an MDX or CX-9 around? It's almost like comparing top speeds that no one will ever use
@@MK99112 lol, yeah right
Gorgeous fresco of Dr. King. 01:25
Love it
Tom - thanks for pointing out the hood seam "issue", if it is one. That's the kind of thing a prospective buyer might not notice during the typical shopping & test drive process. Hopefully it's just a pre-production/early production fluke and not an actual design flaw. No doubt, that would trigger my "OCD-ness" into overdrive if I discovered it six months after purchase. I'll be sure to check prospective samples closely from here on out.
The engine auto start/stop system turns on the engine when the driver turns the steering wheel is surprisingly impressive.
I'm an enthusiast. In the past year and a half, I bought a 2016 Camaro SS manual, 2019 Mazda 3 hatch, 2021 Audi SQ5. Didn't test drive any of em. Love all 3 in terms of ride, handling, nvh, dynamics. I research the crap out of them before buying though, and travel quite a bit to get the deal I want on the exact car I want. I bought the Camaro 15 months ago, and I can TRADE it in now for $10k more than what I paid for it. $1k more on the Mazda.
Nice update. MDX a serious contender for us as nobody will let me buy a mini-van. For the money it looks like a great value kind of not German SUV lux but worth the premium over say a Highlander or even the aged Lexus GX 460. Seattle scenery so cool too.
Yes the German cars are good , very good, with terrific handling. But IMHO, very overated, just a staus BS thing. For the buck and the quality of vehicle with the MDX Advance, it can't be beat!!! Load up any one of them with their Premium And Prestige Packages to be on par with the Advance, and you better hold on to your Wallet. Easily $10 + K more , Volvo included. muh guyva, drive them all, and compare for yourself and see what many have seen..... And keep in mind, Acura's SH-AWD is one of the best in the business with true Torque Vectoring. The new suspension and platform, with Active Suspension Dampening and the new 10 sp AT, make this SUV , truly Top Shelf. Sometimes, I select Sport Driving Dynamic Mode, and then Drive S , and this Baby flies and handles like a sports ssdan. Good luck , be well
I like the Bob Newhart reference.
Good review I think your opinions are fair and accurate. I’ve had my 2024 MDX Advance for two months now and 6,000 miles…yeh it’s a work car and the comfort of the seats sucked me in. Had a 2022 GV70 Advanced 3.5 then a 2023 G80 2.5 Sport Prestige that I was going trade for a 2024 GV80 2.5 Prestige. Funny thing happened along the test drive of the Genesis GV80, my butt remembered the seats of the MDX from ten minutes before getting in the Genesis. Long days in the saddle made me choose with my butt and not my eyes. My G80 was my favorite car of all time and I’m a Genesis fan but I’m digging my MDX a whole bunch.
I had mdx 2022 Aspec and We really loved it!!! What a comfort and sport mode really deliver. I just installed the running board and splash guard myself as online prices are way cheaper and DIY are ease and doable. Worth a price compared to unreliable and recall issues from kia and hyundai and european brands which costly expensive while the MDX has everything standard and no options like the other brands which the price goes up high.
That is a very handsome SUV.
Being a local Seattleite, I first saw your reviews on KING5. I was hooked from day one.
was this filmed in a Seattle suburb?
@@joshharrison1160 Yes
I have fond memories of my days with Evening at K5.
All the Tom that fits.
Great review. We have a 2012 Mdx advance with 180 thousand miles which is the best looking i think. We have kept it coz of the SHAWD which makes it fun to drive around corners and engine note from the V6. The hood on the new one is a touch too long. Also acura make the screen a touch screen pls!
You make the best looking videos on the internet in this genre, hands down. If I didn’t already have three MdX vehicles you’d make me want one.
I am very glad NY Times allowed you to develop a strong presence on youtube.
Great vid. I wanna get behind the wheel and drive this myself. GV80, & new Grand Cherokee, are also on my maybe list.
Get the GV80. Jeep has quality issues and Acura just isn’t nice enough
Yeah the gv80 is wayyy overpriced.
I don't know if this is something that you would want or not, but I would like to see another large company with deep pockets, like the NYT did, bring you on again. I appreciate every one of your reviews and want to see your (and Martin's) work elevated above UA-cam again.
...or am I missing where that has already happened?
By the way, nice review of the MDX. I like the styling direction that Acura is going with it and the TLX.
I'm always open to offers but things are just fine as they are. Cheers!
Does the second row seats have arm rests when you convert it to "Captain's chairs"?
Probably one of the cleanest, well
produced, and ‘most excellent’ of all reviews that I’ve EVER seen. Being a long time LA Times employee I have to hand a good choice award to NY Times. This review is very well done...
However.... Being a car guy that has touched hundreds of cars. The TRUE TOUCHPAD is the easiest system to learn on the entire lot! I’m sorry, if someone can’t learn this system in ten minutes, they should buy a Hyundai Excel! I’m serious! I get SO annoyed by every reviewer just copying others and saying ‘the infotainment system; hard to understand’ PLEEEEEEASE! C’mon, really?
I taught myself this system driving down the freeway going ‘65’ mph. Nothing to find, nothing to search for. AAAAUUUUGGGHH! It is the easiest system on the planet!!!
Other than the ‘copy of others on some elements’ this review is EXCELLENT! I mean really well done!
Glad you figured it out so quickly Matthew. I'll stand by my observation. And as a media guy, you understand that I can't just say, "It's easy, you'll figure it out", I need to consider the audience as a whole and be responsible. I think I gave the system a very fair shake considering some of the luddites that have slammed it. It's good, not great. And honestly, why the hell isn't LA Times of all publications doing car review videos? NYT, doesn't do reviews any more, that's their reasoning.
@@DrivenCarReviews Sad to say the LA TIMES is a shell of what it used to be. Extremely poor upper top level management over the past 20 years has pretty much destroyed any element of usefulness the paper/news outlet had. I totally understand your review and thank you for acknowledging. You are right, some of the ‘reviewers’ are still figuring out how to use pagers. I’m serious! It’s to take on technology people, it’s not going away. The LAT had award winners in every review category; food, cars, movies, etc. Now, forget it...
But your review was still top notch above all the others. ACURA is NOT it’s sister brand just wrapped in leather (Infiniti, Lexus) it’s a performance class of cars.
I was cross shopping an X5, a GV80 and the new MDX..........Actually I have been eyeing X5’s for years but never pulled the trigger on purchasing one because of the reliability, versatility, price and option packaging. This time around it came down to a choice between the GV80 Platinum and the MDX Advance from my 2016 MDX Advance. My selection boiled down to a few factors:
1. I like the exterior styling of the MDX over the GV80. Just a little too much chrome and the grill is a little too large for my taste.
2. The interior of the GV80 might be a little better than the MDX but not by much. They basically use the same materials but differently. I did not like the GV80 infortainment system. The touch screen is just too far to reach comfortably and the circle pad was cumbersome. The MDX touchpad really is a better option contrary to popular opinion.
3. The 290 V6 in the MDX is a better option than the 2.5 liter turbo 4. It is quieter and more refined. It will be interesting to see how the Type S 3.0 V6 Turbo will stack up against the 3.5 V6 Turbo of the GV80. I think for most people the reliable naturally aspirated 290 horsepower V6 has more than enough power.
4. You probably can guess I went with the MDX advance. The versatility of the MDX was the deciding factor. That said I was very close to pulling the trigger on a white GV80 premium with the saddle and blue interior. I didn’t know how rare that combination was since you really can’t find them anywhere right now. The dealer was asking for sticker at $72000 which again is rare since I hear people paying above sticker now. I’m happy with my MDX purchase it runs great and has the most comfortable seats in the segment IMO.
The GV80 will be twin turbo while Honda went cheap with a single 3.0l turbo.
DM 300, you and i and Jon , another poster here, are on the exact Same Page. I tested the new Pathfinder ( the Infiniti QX60 is still delayed, albeit it will e costing more than the MDX Advance), Telluride, had a 2020 BMW X5 as a loaner in late 2019 before COVID HIBERNATION. IMHO, tge MDX Advance wins hands down. Muscular exterior design enhancements, improved handling manners, a responsive 10 AT, Safety features Galore, a wonderfully engineered digital instrumentation including the HUD, good rendunancy of the commonly used controls with steering wheel controls ( and or voice commands) to control Navi, Phone, Stereo. Which BTW, the ELS stereo with 16 speakers is absolutely off the charts. My only MISSED feature, which I has in the 2019 MDX, was the included internal Hard Disk Drive / CD player. You could record hundreds of CDs onto the HDD and has easy access to your music And still had a USB port to connect Flash Drives. Now, I will need to load all my CDs o to flash drives. That will require time "burning" the cds via my PC, and copying to Flash Drive(s). In doing so, since I am a music affectionado, need to avoid MP3 compression which changes the CD audio quality. Of course, i could just use the premuim streaming services of TIDAL and Spotify ( i subscribe to both), to play music, but that HDD was great , easy accessible feature. I guess Acura and others have eliminated CD players. Oh well..... I'm enjoying this car than I have in long time. All Novelties wear off.....mine is only 2 weeks so far, but i really like looking at this car in my driveway, and of course, at a 69 yo retiree, look forward to go out to buy the newspapers!!!!!
The Third Row on my Kia Soul " seems a bit cramped " is there any reason for that???
It doesn't look that large when there is nothing to compare it to. Then, at 0:55 it looks large with you, a giant (of auto journalists, at least) standing next to it.
4:23 Tire cavity noise? That's a new one to me. What's next? A hush kit for the washers/wipers?
As always, a very thorough, and enjoyable review. Thanks Tom!
Acura is not the first automaker to try to quiet that.
Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Etc., cost at least $10K more than a car equipped like an advanced model. They also depreciate at least 30% in 3 years. MDX is not a parade (look at me) car!
Yeah ! Not every buyer wants an “I’ve made it” symbol in their driveway...and the issues that come with them after 50k miles 💸
Great comment, I say the same thing. Acura is not so in your face, I got money. but more like a hey life is Good.
And I watched every one of your NY Times reviews, as they each came out. I'm very tenacious, I heard someone say--
Any word on the Type-S release date?
Thank you for a great review. The MDX is too big for a densely populated metropolis and the fuel economy is average. I like the rear drive styling. I wish the RDX can get this engine! It would be the perfect size for me.
Great work as allways Tom. It looks Nice, but I don't see it among the top choices in it's segment. Those would ve Mercedes Benz GLE, BMW X5, the Lexus, Volvo xc90 and maybe Audi q7
Same story as all Asian luxury cars.
I do expect better fuel economy in 2021 even for this size. It is crazy how expensive these vehicles have become; at least the MDX has now (at last) an acceptable level of refinement for its class
Awesome review. If this make this full fledge suv 7 seater. I would book it ASAP. But Acura never does. Lincoln Navigator is only the contestant for comfort luxury as a family sedan
New MDX looking really good! But lack of hybrid power train! Come on Acura/Honda! We are in 2021!
You’re the best, Tom. I’d buy a car from you......after test driving three..... :)
Why you don’t have 1 mil subscribers is baffling.
I might not have quantity but I do have quality. My subscribers are awesome.
They seem to have abandoned Sport-Hybrid, which had the active dampers. The bad compatibility with Apple CarPlay is a deal breaker for me. The SH-AWD models drive so well, and our Sport-Hybrid MDX drove amazing.
I asked about the hybrid and got the usual "we don't comment on future product".
Holy Badge!
Yep, NYT is how I found you also.
Acura makes the most comfy seats among Japanese automakers
how about lexus?
Tom, WOW, 20% don't Test Drive the vehicles they are buying ????? I guess COVID may have something to do with that stat. Well, if those potential buyers don't test drive THIS SUV, they are making a big mistake. Without being prejudiced, i just a new 2022 MDX Advance in Fathom Blue Pearl with Graystone leather interior!!!!! This is a spectacular SUV, a if you compare it to the "luxury" competition, for what you get, SH-AWD ( one of the best in the business), fantastic ELS Sound system, road gripping manners and a responsive 10 sp AT, room and extremely comfortable front seats, a great Heads Up Display, Remote Start that ties into climate controls including the front windshield deicer, heated sterring wheel, and much more, It is the best Value by far. I'm a Shopper, always was.... Appliances, stereos, garage door openers, you name it, and certainly cars. I looked at all the Acura MDX reviews ( yours is a very good one), test drove tge RDX and the MDX, Telluride ( too Floaty IMO, and didn't like the silver climate control buttons, but really liked the huge Touch Screen InfoT. ), the new Pathfinder, a 2020 BMW X5, but after driving the 2022 MDX , I took advantage of an early lease termination come on from Acura plus the $1K Loyalty money to Acura customers, and traded my 2019 MDX. Even with the Equity in my current lease of $2500 and the Loyalty $$$$, paying the taxes & fees up front, and still resulting in a slightly higher lease payment per month, i went for it. Hey, after working in business for 48 Years, now retired at 69, Why Wait to enjoy the fruits of your Labor. FYI, the primary reason that I took the plunge, after receiving the enticing early termination offers via Acura, was tge fact that the SUV was Soooo much better than the predecessor. If it was a medicore upgrade, i would have passed and waited until June 2022. I don't use the term LOVE for a car ( Love is for Family), so I'll say that I really LIKE this car!!!!!
Tom... should've stuck the "Evil One" in the wayback.
Sometimes I need to do the hard duty, so I don't get soft.
That sheet metal uneven seam would definitely drive me nuts... On par with some Tesla’s I’ve seen...
It's a difficult seam to pull off and make look graceful.
You definitely don't know that I ve started reading the NY Times because of you Tom, just say! This Acura by the way is for me the only competitor for a Lexus and for US patriots this is made in USA!
How about a Passport sized two row, Acura?
If I was spending 62000 grand I want reliability good resale value you get it with acura an Lexus at trade in time or if you keep the vehicle long term
I seen 8 on the road, since it was released. I think Acura did a good job, not great. They still need some growing to do, heading in the right direction tho!
Is this usable for 400k to 500k km Without Any Big Issues?
Nope. No car is. Period.
Tom, while I don’t have the means to ever afford one of these, I love watching your videos due to the full service reviews, but...did evil twin get the boot? Lol...
He's not always reliable, as you can see.
Type S MDX will be twin scroll not twin turbo. The MDX does have active damper suspension.
Makes a person wonder what kind of hot system this audiophile has at home.
Great SUV with a wonky infotainment controller. That price puts it in competition with 5 which has a better engine. Still a great entry for about 50K.
Is the Els audio system better than mark Levinson?
I think so, that's my opinion. But both are quite good.
@@DrivenCarReviews Much appreciated. I have ML in my GX and am seriously considering this MDX for my next purchase. Amazing content as always Tom.
Hi Tom! MDX or Telluride?
T -RIDE and save thousands $$$$$
I looked at both, MDX a class above. I bought the MDX and happy with the choice.
It's sadly a deal breaker for me that you can't get a bench seat in the highest trims of the Telluride. Same (worse actually) with the palisade.
As a 6’4 dude, that Telluride was spacious enough for 3 other folks my height ! Plenty of room for knees, legs & feet & headroom for days !
Hi Mig, Both good choices but I don't ever do that. I'll leave that up to you, your needs and the real world pricing you get. Just buy the car you love.
Is there a 5 seat MDX (only 2 rows)
Either fold down row three or move to the RDX.
Test drove it. I loved it. Save your coins on BMW, MB, Cadillac, LEXUS, Infiniti. This car is well thought out.