The car just got released, I'm sure they'll work on a hybrid platform as well in a couple of years. They have one of the most advanced hybrid powertrains in their NSX, so I'd be surprised if it doesn't trickle down their lineup

The MDX is crap. I own a 2021 Q7 55 and it's way better!

Neither me. Seems no shortcomings other than hybrid as per your 10 min recording. I don’t like low powered compromised hybrid engine

@@officialwowow You like a more expensive car better...okay.

@@officialwowow The Q7 has looked the same for so long that I cant even tell what version suburban moms are even driving

@@Sam-rc7wd HAHAHAHHA. BURN!

Fyi there are vents on the third row. They are on the floor but still air circulating to the third row, better than nothing, right?

Yeah ok keep dreaming thinking this is a NA engine.

300k miles?? In your Dreams. U BETTER WAKE UP! HONDA/ACURA ENGINES ARE CRAP ONCE THEY HIT 25,000 MILES

Wym my dad has an acura tsx and it has over 225000 miles and it runs great

Yes sir, 2006 honda pilot with 180k. Runs great.

@@mario665421 My 2009 MDX Tech package has almost 200k and runs great. I have not spent a lot of money in maintenance other than tires, oil change and check up.

www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2019/11/least-reliable-cars-consumer-reports.html www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2019/11/14/consumer-reports-auto-reliability-study-2020-vehicles/2578463001/ Unfortunately Acura MDX has reliability issues.

@@user-yq3hj6wq1g This is stupid. Who is buying a Lexus GX or a Prius in 2021? At least half of the cars in that list are dinasours, and the rest, behind competition.

That’s because you don’t review cars like I do

That’s not an answer. Lolz.

I drove a q7bI could buy for 60k vs an MDX I could buy for 60k. The Audi is quieter, rides better, has better fit and finish, and seemed quicker... even with the 4 cylinder. The awfulness of that MDX touchpad cannot be over stated. I'm an IT guy and STRUGGLED to use it parked completely focusing on it. Audis system? Yeah no issues using it for the first time during the test drive.

@@SamCarLegion Come on, most vehicles don’t have it and the seat is mostly empty. If kids back there they won’t know that it doesn’t have it.

@@briantii How long did you “struggle” with it? When you have a new program to learn in IT, do you give up on it in a few minutes, if you don’t get it at first?🤔

Good point

Great point. Why make only two interior colours for the Aspec package.

Did you have any issues with the 2014? I’m looking at a 2016 with 200k miles, it’s only $10k.

It’s 62K for the fully loaded Advance Package, if a cheaper Hyundai Palisade has message seats, ventilated 2nd row seats, power folding 3rd row, and Highlander has digital rear view mirror, then there is no excuse for Acura not to offer more features. No one would have to complain if this is a Honda Pilot with cheaper price, but again, this is Acura, and it’s the most expensive Acura besides the NSX and Type S MDX.

I totally agree. For all those options he mansions I can care less. as long as I have a strong engine and good transmission.

Car manufacturers have tons of gimmicks to add $$$ to the cost of the car. To me it makes no sense that you are buying a luxury car and u still have to add options. If you claim to sell luxury vehicles simplify your trims entry level mid level and a luxury, if u buy luxury include ALL options! If acura does not listen to the customer, they will end up loosing customers cause Korean car makers are gaining market very quickly

Sorry I meant no LCD for the rear view mirror

Thank you

@@ajy457 Isn’t it on the main screen?

Hybrids are expensive and overrated.

It’s great but not perfect

BMW X5, great discounts off MSRP put it close to Advance package....

In USA $62,695 ? That's the price for the base bmw X5 , missing so many things like wireless charging, enhanced usb and bluetooth , 4 zone automatic climate control , no panoramic roof, rear heating seats, some safety features and having a mediocre sounds system and etc and probably no 3rd row as well. Which the MDX Aspec has all that included and it's only $58,625. The X5 barely comes with the engine and tranny for $62695.

@@Av3ntur0zky I got a loaded X5 with M package for $66k. $10k off MSRP, which included a $1k discount for attending a simple BMW event. For a few thousand more than Advance, X5 blows it away in every way.....

@Mik 4853 Pass away... LoL

Thank you

Style, drive, materials, performance, resale, 5 star safety. It’s a lot MDX offers over Tellurude. The AWD, ELS etc

You can use 87 in mdx now

I would not pick the tulluride over the mdx though. Although I would pick the kia stinger if I have extra money for a sedan.

@@sonniethuynh TLX type s. I hope they make a TLX Type S plus with sport hybrid

Could be

There is another SUV called the Honda UDX out in Asia. That may be the next Acura SUV

Under $50k for a base MDX. To get three rows in a GV80, you are well over $70k

@@golfhawk18 yes the MDX is cheap in a gv80 the gv80 is expensive

I don’t think most cars won’t fit a 7ft unless you get a van or suburban.

Most people really don’t care about that, i never expect that from an suv, but air ride yes, that most people want

They went double wishbone suspension on this one, rather than the McPherson setup we have in our 2010, and this is so much better, albeit based on my short test drive. Also the adaptive suspension is expensive when it fails, as I unfortunately found out 😓

@@SamCarLegion are you expecting people to buy an MDX for off-roading? It is a crossover wit SUV title to attract buyers. So adaptive suspension is a great feature for the road.

Acura is deliberately not going hybrid as it plans to go straight electric in 2024 especially at a time when electric will become cheaper than now. It's a cost saving strategy. Contract presently will GM to build the electric platform. Other brands have joined the contract.

Thank you

When is the type s coming out?

@@troymokwe18 late September

@@troymokwe18 TLX TYPE S: spring 2021. MDX TYPE S: SUMMER 2021

Type s will be the one

@@SamCarLegion they need more tho

I saw another KZfaq review of the mdx and the KZfaqr asked an Acura rep point blank if there was going to be a hybrid and the answer then was no plans for one because the type S is supposed to cover that sport category.

I agree if you are the one that is purchasing the vehicle, you are most likely going to be driving it and not riding in the second row . The front passengers have the feature. You should not miss the ventilated seats unless you are buying this vehicle to be chauffeured in which this is not the vehicle to buy

Sam is only suggesting how Acura could make a great SUV even better. Give him a clap

I had rear heated seats in my 2011 BMW X3 and no one used them. My kids were in car seats for years and it was an unused feature. When the car seats were removed, adults didn’t use the heated seat function in the rear.

@@davidwong9835 I think he may already have the clap.

I'll never understand why Acura thought ditching touchscreens were a good idea. The touchpad is NOT the way to go.

Glad it was helpful!

Fyi there are vents on the third row. They are on the floor but still air circulating to the third row, better than nothing, right?

@@xavierguillen638 agreed ....probably for heat rather or just air circulation rather than an AC vent. However, kids or small adults are complaining less air breathing while sitting in third row!! That's why I held it back not to get any upgrade any MDX since 2019...it sounds hard for them to add overhead AC vent like Highlander, Telluride, Palaside , 2022 infinity QX60 ....just a shame a little thing they could not commit to improve!

@@jpthsd very true, I just got 2022 and will test it when it gets hotter outside and see how that floor vent really works and hopefully is not bad lol

Thank you

And Gv80 3rd row is tighter

What about engine in GV80 - Dual CVT engine? No thank you! You are right GV80 is sexier. Acura went sportier like Audi in 2016.

That’s promising. Hopefully

I have driven this car for 3 weeks in total lol

​@@SamCarLegion Sam, you give the public free content, which by and large is informative. So for that, we ought to be appreciated. Let me rephrase it this way. Most of what you deem as the 2022 MDX's shortcomings might not be what Honda missed. Let me start with one feature that you mentioned in a positive light, and which I totally agree with. This is the feature that lets you push a button to close the trunk, and the car waits a few seconds and then closes it. This is an extremely thoughtful design, which is even more useful than the "kick to open/close the trunk" feature. Most people are more likely to need help closing the trunk than opening it. That minute feature gives a hint that Honda is actually quite thoughtful in its designs. So, I don't view the lack of a powered folding third row is miss. This is what I meant by comparing cars based on specs. I drove a shiny brand new rental Ford Expedition (model 2019), which drove really nice. It had powered folding third row. I couldn't get it fold the third row. Had to do it manually. Now the Ford needed it. It had that feature. It didn't implement that feature very well. The MDX does not need it and does not have it. You were standing right there. The third row is within reach. Just reach out and push it down. You don't even have to extend your arms. Further, the people who buy the 2022 MDX are likely not going to need that third row regularly. So, most of the time, the third row is down. Why add a tech feature to increase cost and possibilities of failure, when there's little need for it? So, it is something that Acura misses when you compare specs, but practically speaking, I don't think so. Another example is your complaint that Acura used essentially the same engine from the previous model that lacks features like a hybrid option. Now, a hybrid option is a real thing and many want that feature for a valid reason. But this is harder to explain than the previous example of the powered folding 3rd row, so let me give you an analogy. I just replaced my Honda lawn mower with a battery powered mower. The new mower is better than the Honda in virtually many ways, except one. The Honda mower is nearly 20 years old. That's saying something about Honda. Now, that Acura V6 is tried and true. Each iteration, Honda made it a little better. The fact that it is just a minor improvement from the previous model, and does not have fancy options, is not necessarily a bad thing. I'm glad you had 3 weeks of driving the Acura. This is infinitely better than those "reviews" from guys who spend 2 hours to review cars from dealerships. And I thank you for providing information and perspectives, some of which are very useful.

@@SamCarLegion still not very long, don’t get offended. he’s right gimmicky features is just a way to tack more money on the price tag, and cause headaches later when they stop working and cost a ton to fix. Give me a car that has great performance and decent features, then a shit engine and all these gimmicky features anyday.

Doesn’t that title belong to the Ford Explorer? The new Explorers totally suck in reliability and has a 30% buy back rate.

Good points too

Nsx sales is low because it's not practical and expensive. Acura mdx did have the mdx hybrid in previous generations. I think it will be out in the next few years again. With a refresh and covid they didn't have enough testing and time to redesign the engine. I think Acura should just stick the nsx engine in here.

If you're looking for Practicality you should not be looking at a Supercar for that. and I feel the Price Is Right where it should be compared to its competition most cars that have the same technology as the NSX it's in the million-dollar range. The only reason I feel the NSX didnt sell as much is because of the badge that's all. And the previous generation MDX hybrid didnt sell as much either that's why Acura didnt continued to make it. because if it was selling I highly doubt Acura would stop making it

@@bravaking3482 The 17-20 MDX hybrid didn't sell because most buyers just heard "hybrid" and didn't realize it was a "Sport Hybrid" that happens to get good mpgs. Some owners were complaining about not getting +30 mpgs in the MDX sport hybrid compared to Lexus RX/Toyota Highlander hybrids. Nothing eco about the MDX hybrid with 321hp, 7DCT, Sport+ IDS mode, adjustable electronic dampers, most advance tq vectoring system for any SUV, and +450 miles range per 19 gal gas tank. Offering a 321hp +22 MDX hybrid would hurt the Type-S 355hp sells as the new flagship.

Agreed

The tech is below A-spec so of course you have to go up to A-spec to get more features. All brands work that way. What I wish is that they offered A-spec styling on the advance/platinum elite model.

@@AFCompany Thats what I meant. Thanks for correction. Reason I didn't purchase RDX Aspec

@@dadoo985 ya you’ll have to wait and get a type-s to get everything rolled into one. They are gonna be scarce and extremely hard to get though. I mean it already sold out online in 8 hours in Canada.

@@AFCompany The MDX?

@@dadoo985 TLX but I’m assuming it will be the same for the MDX.

I do actually

I don't like the buttons for fold down seats. They take forever why don't I just grab the lever? I have kids do the 3rd row seats anyway! It is a the on the battery. I probably have to replace the battery every 3 yrs with all the screens, USB, and tailgate lift.

He keeps saying ‘No Hate’ over and over again…..means that he actually hates the new MDX.

That’s why I said it could have been the leader and be better than competitors

That sounds incorrect that they don't offer rear ventilated seats from those makers.

@@ericd.4460 look it up. Cooled seats will come in Type S Advance

@@SamCarLegion What matters more, a great sound system or rear ventilated seats? I rest my case!

This just came out in 2021 though right?

The Lincoln won’t handle nearly or drive as good as performance

@@rahimi4762 yeah but the Lincoln does handle good enough, watch the reviews, and it might be even faster then the Acura

Standard Lincoln Aviator engine is 400hp & 415 ft lbs of torque. Acura MDX Type-S will only be around 355hp & 356 ft lbs of torque. Lincoln standard engine is still more powerful.

@@phatphuk2761 Curb weight, suspension, tires, and brakes should be factored in also.

Cool down Tiara, relax. We are allowed to criticize them, this is my job, not to just to glorify them. If you don’t like watching car reviews than u shouldn’t. If you look at other online reviews, I was soft, they went hard lol

He keeps saying that he doesn’t hate the new MDX. Over and over again. Which means that he really the new MDX. LMAO. Probably prefers that aging Lexus RXL

@@SamCarLegion Cool down Sam, relax. When you post reviews, your review itself is subject to review. If it upsets you that you receive a negative review for your negative review, you might want to reconsider your profession.

Totally agree

Another thing I really want that is missing is the adaptive headlights that steers with the steering.

I think it does have that?

Well, that's a game changer then, will look into it.

No. There is no MDX that has have adaptive headlights

yes, of primary importance in shopping for a suv is the zero to sixty times.

@@trumpisastump9382 when you have 6-7 people inside and luggage power and torque is everything!

Acura mdx built in 22 and 23 have transmission noises like a whine or a hum and Acura says it is normal. I regret my purchase and looking to see how to dump it without a huge loss. Maybe a Rx350 or Infiniti for me.

Absolutely does

NSX and MDX have two different clients. The NSX is a great car

@@SamCarLegion MDX hybrid from the previous gen MDX also performed great. It's just that nobody bought those hybrids either.

Maybe it wasnt as great and also the market has changed.

@@SamCarLegion So why making a point of missing hybrid if its not selling? You cant risk of developing something that's not making a return profit.

I think Acura underestimated the popularity of the MDX hybrid. Very hard to find when new, more difficult to find used, and hybrids command a higher price in the used market for a similar option tech or adv 3.5L MDX. It was a 3rd Gen MDX Type-S that happened to get good mpgs. I was expecting a plug-in hybrid version for the +22 MDX; but, I might have to wait until 5th Gen MDX for that.

An aftermarket supercharger in the new MDX is seriously needed and would probably exceed HP of the MDX Type S.

Yep

I disagree. The furthest behind are Lexus, Infiniti . The only basic vehicles in some features is a telluride and its trying to take the world by storm. But Acura is the most practical and the top 3 most fun to drive.

And also much more affordable than the Germans.

All those things you said they missed I don't need just got one last week Aspec