2024 Acura MDX Type S | MotorWeek Road Test
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4 күн бұрынUnless you closely follow what’s going on in the auto industry, you might not know that the best-selling three-row luxury SUV of all time is the Acura MDX. That’s right! The MDX has been delivering great comfort, practicality and performance to American families since 2001. For 2025, the MDX story not only continues, but gets more intriguing than ever.
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@paulaiello9105 2 күн бұрын
I was 14 in 2001 and grew up with the 1st generation MDX when my parents had them. Now, in 2024 I bought a new MDX for my family and I. This car will always be in my family. Hands down most reliable and best SUV I've ever had, and I've had everything from Range Rovers to the Porsche Cayenne.
@barryfastcars25 2 күн бұрын
We are the same age. My parents got one of the first MDX ever produced in December 2000. I loved that thing. Took it on many road trips with the middle seats folded so the boys could sit in the last row with legroom to spare, playing halo 2 on a 15" tube TV! Those were the days.
@paulaiello9105 17 сағат бұрын
@@barryfastcars25 Simpler times! Miss those days! I remember going to my friends house back in the day to have Halo parties, everyone together in person playin Halo. Wish I could go back.
@loneric550 2 күн бұрын
Got this one & still have my 08 with 141K miles!
@dontelindsey5846 2 күн бұрын
They need a Type S with a twin turbo using the 3.7 they used to have.
@natelove187 2 күн бұрын
Twin repairs 🙈💰
@jamesconnolly3042 2 күн бұрын
A top contender for my wife’s next whip.
@BJ-sb9rk 2 күн бұрын
Still loving my 24 Type-S…white with red interior🔥🔥
@bradleyscarreviews 2 күн бұрын
Same here!
@rushmatic 2 күн бұрын
0-60 in 5.4 seconds seems nuts to me because I grew up with the Testarossa doing it in 5.2. Soccer moms put on your driving gloves!
@gtl1010 2 күн бұрын
Wait! You're testing the 2024 MDX Type S while everyone else is testing the just released 2025 already?
@Cornbread-gi6kt 2 күн бұрын
More than likely no significant changes that’s why.🤷🏼
@tyhyhh 2 күн бұрын
The mdx got hige changes this year lol @@Cornbread-gi6kt
@johnmiller4973 2 күн бұрын
@@tyhyhhthe 2025s that everyone else is testing are pilot production prototypes. The 2025s actually don't go on sale until August
@MikeForsythe 2 күн бұрын
@@tyhyhhno. Just a facelift and touch sceeen. No performance changes
@er1115 2 күн бұрын
Don't ever disrespect John D.
@8VD80Y 2 күн бұрын
Wow! She performs amazingly!!
@gigi9467 2 күн бұрын
Ive has new cars for the last 20 years trading them in every 2-3 years no no leases, just sold my last car and was in the market for another, boy with the prices today the value is just not there dont matter how many screens are on it, 70k for this??? Ridiculous man add the apr at all time high hard pass. I think so manufactures will get a reality check
@davedumond9268 2 күн бұрын
Now we just need a RDX TypeS.
@crisantogarcia6646 2 күн бұрын
Would love a hybrid version
@dohc1067 2 күн бұрын
I still believe hybridization would help Acura's overall sales, but I have seen a lot of MDXs over the years.
@tingokuman 2 күн бұрын
MDX is 70k. That customer does not care about fuel savings. Acura already tried it and failed.
@TheBreakfastLover 2 күн бұрын
Ironically, the previous generation MDX Sport Hybrid sold poorly. Acura was a bit too early when its market wasn't ready for hybrids.
@beb1527 2 күн бұрын
Agree 100%. Even mild hybridization would be appreciated. I have a regular MDX. Hard to get even 300 miles on a fill up as is.
@dohc1067 2 күн бұрын
@@tingokumanYet, Acura has not grown nearly as much as Lexus either..
@ExecuteBrandon 2 күн бұрын
I would buy specifically because it is not a hybrid.
@davidbaron6647 2 күн бұрын
Outstanding 👏
@movieguy1985 Күн бұрын
Pretty soon, driving a sedan will be history.
@TrailBlazerSS502 2 күн бұрын
Looks good.
@michaelgarvin8621 2 күн бұрын
A little late guys. The 2025 models are being tested. Still a good review and John Davis is the best!! 👍
@landonstarkmillerreturnsag2805 2 күн бұрын
Someone Just needs to invent a Type R version of the Honda Pilot. Like they put the Type S version of this MDX. After all it’s a 3 row crossover
@hungson215 2 күн бұрын
Just got this one. It's fun to drive and does not make me feel like driving a boaty 3 row SUV. Gas mileage is not good, but I don't live in California, so who cares
@stevenatwater7298 2 күн бұрын
People complain about Honda V6s still using a timing belt… but what they don’t have are catastrophic timing chain problems that have plagued other makes! I still think they are missing a niche without a RDX v6 turbo type S and/or not having a more off road “TRD” type of lifted, bigger tired version. Not necessarily going off road, rather, I’m taking my family to the mountains for a ski or camping trip where average cars better not go.
@mumwifeteacher Күн бұрын
You know they mean business when they put the battery in the back. Officially a race car!
@kenyachamp4425 Күн бұрын
I want one the price tag is crazy
@briang2034 2 күн бұрын
Great suv, where was this filmed? beautiful location...
@deansapp4635 2 күн бұрын
Boonsboro, Maryland is where the track is located
@demal1010 2 күн бұрын
They actually found another road in MD to use. Lol
@arevee9429 7 сағат бұрын
nice that they kept the V6. but why they needed to re-invent the gear shifter. I'll take an ordinary lever, please.
@jackchn23 2 күн бұрын
This or a Rivian R1S?
@alexgutierrez7029 Күн бұрын
Beautiful ❤
@saintsubie6661 Күн бұрын
A bit spendy, and the low gas mileage with premium fuel is concerning
@JarmelSingsKaraoke 2 күн бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@ahkeen 2 күн бұрын
Wait...2025 is out with a new interior, but we talking about 2024?
@phillyp92 2 күн бұрын
Sick
@blakestebbe7937 2 күн бұрын
Hope you feel better.
@phillyp92 2 күн бұрын
@@blakestebbe7937 lol
@fancycavegaming620 Күн бұрын
I think it's too much money for what you get. Sure it's more reliable than a BMW, but reliability isn't enough.
@regan8372 2 күн бұрын
5.4 seconds to 60 and a 13.9 second quarter mile is MORE than enough power for something this large. These are a hit in my area. Some of the people commenting and hating can’t even afford this car so stop being weirdos.
@PsychicMedium4747 2 күн бұрын
Exactly, lots of jealous broke people commenting. Acura mdx is a solid machine that’s why it’s the best seller
@iwhineTL Күн бұрын
@@PsychicMedium4747 slowest performance SUV for 80K. People aren't broke for not buying this, they are smart for buying the competition. Cope harder my friend.
@russellrobbins8467 16 сағат бұрын
Doesn't beat the BMW X-5
@carl8304 2 күн бұрын
Acura is top tier🔥🔥
@truonghthe 2 күн бұрын
20 years ago yes. But today is 2024 NOT 2004, Acura straight trash.
@rolo4733 2 күн бұрын
@@truonghthe LOL bro is stuck in the mid 2000's. Acura has been back on top for the last few years, 2020-present. Even their "not so great" stuff sold well and is still performing great. Maybe pull the stick out from your rear and try an Acura product. Plus, I am 90% certain that you aren't even over the age of 20 to even know what Acura was making back in the day. Stop being a hater for 0 reason.
@rolo4733 2 күн бұрын
@@truonghthe PS in 2004 Acura's were trash from transmissions but I guess you wouldn't remember that.
@truonghthe 2 күн бұрын
@@rolo4733 “sold well” how much they sold in the 1st quarter of 2024? 😆 especially compare to the rest of the competition. Pretty bolt claim idk what Acura made back in the day. At one point i own something called a Legend GS 6spd. Hate? So much hate that i still have the TL that bought over 12 years. Go and continue your nap.
@truonghthe 2 күн бұрын
@@rolo4733 but i guess you wouldn’t remember Acura offer 6spd MT at no extra cost. Beside how many MDX-S/TLX-S transfercase has left the chat prior Acura issue a recall? Keep talking IG/Tiktok car experts 🤣
@edf10000 2 күн бұрын
The 2025 has a touch screen, pass on the 2024 big time. The infotainment is horrible in all but the new 2025.
@user-cj4sm8hv9y 2 күн бұрын
Type SUV
@JamesUnderwood-tu2dl 2 күн бұрын
To acquire this top of the line ACURA suv your spending as much as a a BMW X5 that doesn’t perform as well as a BMW. My 2020 x5 outperforms this latest mdx and I get 24 plus to the gallon in combined driving and over 32 on the highway, while your at it the latest x5 really outperforms this Acura product. There is a reason that BMW is the number one valued and reliable Consumer Reports overall brand, because they are the best driving, reliable luxury/ overall brand in the world. Since the MDX comes up short why not just get the X5 since this version costs as much.
@bradleyscarreviews 2 күн бұрын
In a recent drag race, the mdx beat it. Also, does your x5 offer massaging seats, air suspension, every single driving assist feature, 25 speak sound system, for 75k? No.
@scottarmen9097 2 күн бұрын
The X5 will start having problems well before 100,000 miles and they are costly to repair.
@stevenfarley4738 Күн бұрын
@@bradleyscarreviews you are correct - a comparably equipped 2024 X5 will be north of $83K & no third row.
@loudawwg56 10 сағат бұрын
I have the new Type S mdx and have owned the 1st and 2nd Gens as well. I was able to get 230k miles on my older MDXs with no mechanical issues. I’m not sure how the BMW X5s do past 200k?
@ExecuteBrandon 2 күн бұрын
With its weight, it needs at least 50 more HP. Also, who the hell makes a V6 with a timing belt for a mainstream car these days? Rear looks pretty good, front end is ugly.
@DaveP-uv1ml 2 күн бұрын
Despite the timing belts, this is actually one of the best V6 engines in the world. It is especially smooth and quiet for a V6 and part of that is due to the use of timing belts. Timing belts are quieter than chains. That timing belt only needs to be replaced every hundred thousand miles and it probably is more reliable than a few engines out there that making use of chains. The reason Honda is continuing with the belt is because they do not have any plans to introduce a new V6 after this one is retired.
@moejr1974 2 күн бұрын
It's a SUV. No need for mega HP
@beb1527 2 күн бұрын
@@moejr1974 agree. We have the regular MDX. Sometimes I would want a little more torque off the line. The type S would fix that nicely. And if it wasn’t nearly 2x the price (in monthly lease payment terms) I’d have considered it. We got the MDX because it was one of the last vehicles to have the Honda V6. We would have taken an RDX otherwise. The 2.0T is plenty powerful, but it lacks the refinement of the V6.
@ExecuteBrandon 2 күн бұрын
@@moejr1974 Lol… that not how it’s marketed!
@ExecuteBrandon 2 күн бұрын
@@DaveP-uv1ml “one of the best” doesn’t mean anything. Timing chains made in the last 25 years are just as quiet as belts. The biggest noise difference is in induction, valve train, and injectors.
@BobsGT235 2 күн бұрын
The mpg is crappy for this size/power of vehicle. Should get 30-32 mpg on the freeway.
@bradleyscarreviews 2 күн бұрын
32mpg is crazy
@MartinGalway Күн бұрын
17MPG in the city is atrocious in a 2025 car!!! No wonder people are buying the Tesla Model Y instead
@iwhineTL Күн бұрын
@@bradleyscarreviews That's why you buy an X5 with a B58 that gets better fuel economy and performance
@bradleyscarreviews Күн бұрын
@@iwhineTL I own one buddy
@iwhineTL Күн бұрын
@@bradleyscarreviews Ya think? 😂
@sandiegoavgeek6 Күн бұрын
111ft. Very behind as always with an Asian car. At least there was no supposed fade.
@johnj8782 2 күн бұрын
$70000 for an Acura 😂
@truonghthe 2 күн бұрын
try almost $80k for advance. Message seat and HUD is consider "advance tech" in 2024 lmao.
@stevenfarley4738 2 күн бұрын
@@truonghthe The 2024 Advance is $75,150 including delivery, not $80K. Advance also gives you air suspension, ELS Signature Stereo, heated steering wheel and 16-way comfort seats as well as a few other goodies.
@truonghthe 2 күн бұрын
@@stevenfarley4738 $76k starting, option them out and you shall see 😂. $10k over Lexus RX500 H F sport with less tech than Lexus 😆
@stevenfarley4738 2 күн бұрын
@@truonghthe I did check it out and see (and bought a Type S Advance). There are no options (other than a couple of paint color options for $600) to have on the Advance package, so that is the MSRP all-in. A comparably equipped RX500h F is right at $71K, and it's a two row only and no air suspension.
@bradleyscarreviews 2 күн бұрын
@@truonghtheit has more tech than that Lexus, and one is a three row. I bought my mdx for 75,000. You cannot get a type S for 80k.
@harryhowell5644 2 күн бұрын
A type s SUV. Give me a break..lol😮
@allentoyokawa9068 2 күн бұрын
Will sell like hotcakes
@moejr1974 2 күн бұрын
go away homer. You're a broken record
@TheKingkingg 2 күн бұрын
Awesome suv and often reviewers misinterpreted and misinform because is not a luxury brand like Mercedes or BMW just like those are not like Bentley and Rolls Royce. Acura is premium brand to Honda meaning it offers more than a branded Honda. Mr Honda philosophy was being good at many things for less price with new innovations.
@dontelindsey5846 2 күн бұрын
Their website literally labels itself as performance luxury and talks about their first luxury offerings the Legend and Integra.
@KUROSHURA 2 күн бұрын
Is this a Joke?
@bradleyscarreviews 2 күн бұрын
Why?
@MartinGalway Күн бұрын
As usual Motorweek spews out another garbage ADVERTISEMENT VIDEO POSING AS JOURNALISM. When are people going to wake up and realise this is a marketing channel
@81lordnelson 2 күн бұрын
For an automobile at this overpriced point....I find it way too Honda to justify the 70K price tag. I stuck with BMW for that unique and special feel...
@charleskinsley2590 2 күн бұрын
It’s 2025 guys, I know you’re pbs but really?
@R.-et5fn 2 күн бұрын
It’s clearly 2024
@JeremyKasperson 2 күн бұрын
It's a nice SUV, but not at $76k when you could have a Honda Pilot for under $50k.
@MartinGalway Күн бұрын
"The benchmark in its price point"? What sort of baloney is that? Acura cars aren't any kind of benchmark in any way whatsoever.
@MartinGalway Күн бұрын
"We averaged a fine 20.3MPG on premium" - in what imaginary world is 20.3MPG fine? It's atrocious... dreadful... expensive, polluting and ridiculous given that people are switching to battery electrics that are much cheaper to drive and don't put out any air pollution
@Cornbread-gi6kt 2 күн бұрын
Underpowered for the high price!🤷🏼
@stevenfarley4738 2 күн бұрын
looked at a Q7 lately?
@moejr1974 2 күн бұрын
SUV don't need massive hp. It's not a sports car.
@stevenfarley4738 2 күн бұрын
@@moejr1974 agreed, however it still has more HP than the Q7 3.0 and XC90 T6 and the X5 had to add an electric motor to make more HP (375) than the Type S.
@Cornbread-gi6kt 2 күн бұрын
@@moejr1974 Tell that to Lamborghini, Audi, Bentley, Jeep, Ford. I bet you won’t🤷🏼
@moejr1974 2 күн бұрын
@@Cornbread-gi6kt unreliable junk brands you listed. You’re one of those people who think hp is the only thing that matters in a vehicle.
@MartinGalway Күн бұрын
Motorweek lives in a pretend world where America's Tesla brand does not exist. For this reason they never mention, compare with or review Tesla cars. Tesla's Model Y is the world's best-selling vehicle of any type in 2023+2024. (Not reviewed by Motorweek since 2020) The low-selling Japanese car they're advertising in this video is crushed by the Tesla in sales and in specs. 0-60 is 5.6sec in the Acura and 3.5sec in the Tesla. $66 to drive the Acura about 350-360 miles... vs. $20 or less to drive the Tesla 300 miles. 71cu.ft. storage in the Acura... 76cu.ft. in the Tesla. $69,000 for the Acura... $52,000 for the Tesla. Software so bad that even Motorweek can't lie about it in the Acura... vs. World's best automotive software in the Tesla.
@chrisa.8175 2 күн бұрын
Yes?? 2025 is out.. why are they putting 2024... i think acura can NOT SALE this gas guzzler, overpriced and not anything special mdx.. they should have put a hybrid version for 2025. That gets 25mg to 28mg on highway and drop the price by $20,000. I put my money on a Toyota rav4 hybrid anyday.!!! Way cheaper! Better in every way! 😊
@Thankyou_3 2 күн бұрын
Disastrous brand without any substance. Essentially it is an overpriced Honda. It is essentially a Honda Odyssey with weak all wheel drive.
@TheBreakfastLover 2 күн бұрын
Acura's SH-AWD beat Audi's Quattro, BMW's xDrive and Mercedes-AMG 4matic. Case in point, the Acura TLX Type S beat the Audi S4 and C43 AMG 4matc, and tied the M440i xDrive's lap times at MotorTrend's Figure-8.
@stevenfarley4738 2 күн бұрын
"Disastrous brand without any substance" - driven a Lexus lately?
@truonghthe 2 күн бұрын
@@stevenfarley4738 Been driven Lexus lately, i got 10 years voluntary warranty coverage. How them rod bearing recall along with high pressure fuel pump? XD
@stevenfarley4738 2 күн бұрын
@@truonghthe Yes, shopped (and drove) the TX 550h+ (as well as the X5 & Q7) when looking last year. Not sure what your other comment is about.
@stevenfarley4738 2 күн бұрын
@@MikeForsythe the TX500h also uses two electric motors (with an inline four) to achieve their HP output of 366. Not sure what the V8 comment has to do with this discussion.
@TheRasta4ri 2 күн бұрын
The 3.0 turbo V6 engine in type s variant has a peculiar problem torque converter is not transferring power properly to the transfer case or differential
@bradleyscarreviews 2 күн бұрын
How do you know about this?
@Phil-fw2ib 2 күн бұрын
“LATE TO THE PARTY MOTOR WEEK 😮” The 2025 is out !!! 🥱
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