The 2025 Acura MDX FINALLY Fixes the Car's Biggest Problem!

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@The_action_is_the_juice Ай бұрын

Damn. Thats a good looking suv. Love the new layout and touchscreen!!

@bobcoats2708 Ай бұрын

One Take Tommy! That’s gotta be challenging. Nice job guys 👍🏻 Thanks for the look at the new MDX.

@davva360 Ай бұрын

It looks great apart from all the piano black. It’s one thing i dont like in my current vehicle, the piano black shows up all the dust and fingerprints.

@ricatiman Ай бұрын

Love that Type S - When you opened the door, I was dreading having to see the so often overplayed red highlights...No Red Stitching! Just the most fantastic interior...Kudos Acura Design!

@geocam007 Ай бұрын

22 MDX advance owner here. This is the proper exterior look for an advance… no black plastic trim but color keyed. I didnt like the look of that grill though… reminds me of integra. Finally an open bumper air dam and Acura mentioned before that closing it (previous model) has no effect. Love the new touchscreen but I prefer the trackpad and I was expecting they will have both feature. Thanks for the review!

@wtfsherlock5447 Ай бұрын

those who complain of touchpads are usually who don't drive a car with a touchpad. Touchpads are easy to get used to and far superior navigating while driving rather than touchscreen!

@SMoore-vj7bt Ай бұрын

Essentially any controls that lack haptic/tactile feedback thus requiring the driver to take eyes off the road, should be illegal.

@msk3905 29 күн бұрын

@@SMoore-vj7bt so basically you are saying every control in a car should be illegal then right because back when I had dials I had to look away to find them?

@SMoore-vj7bt 28 күн бұрын

@@msk3905 look up the definition of haptic and tactile.

@ruturaj47 19 күн бұрын

@@SMoore-vj7btso you can use touchpad without looking at screen?

@SMoore-vj7bt 19 күн бұрын

@@ruturaj47 touchpad maybe but touchscreen doubtful. I hope you understand that the prior gene had a touchpad which operated the touchscreen. I prefer dedicated knobs and switches, not a touchpad.

@Motorheaddoc Ай бұрын

Tommy has really come into his own. Great video.

@robervin9107 Ай бұрын

I see what your doing tommy and I like it Including Zack more that’s why your the best. ❤ well done Zack

@Maybe1Someday Ай бұрын

Pretty intuitive. Type S with an exhaust would be an insane family car

@MS-mr4zm Ай бұрын

Or you could buy a base X5 M for less $$$ & go faster…..

@nathancheatwood6315 Ай бұрын

Less money? Not even close, X5 M's starting price is $50k more. What the hell are you smoking?

@nathancheatwood6315 Ай бұрын

Love mine! I've got a full turbo back exhaust, charge pipes, HPS intake, bypass valve and lowering links. It's about the most fun you can have in a family vehicle in the pricepoint without being nickle and dimed on maintenance.

@MS-mr4zm Ай бұрын

@@nathancheatwood6315 I don’t know why I put the “M” there (it IS an awesome SUV) - I meant you can get a regular X5 3.0 & have a faster SUV for less $$$ & better MPG

@peterouuu Ай бұрын

how is the spare tire space saver size when it’s AWD? Wouldn’t that mess with the transfer case

@TravisSloat-ln2xv Ай бұрын

Took away my favorite feature. The wrist rest with the most conveniently placed volume knob. The ELS stereo was amazing. Not sure why they changed it. What they needed to fix: - No padding on the door elbo rest. - AC was not very strong for hot days. Kept the sunshade closed to keep UV out - nowhere for wallet and keys - 115v outlet only had 2 prong. - Lane keeping was terrible. - speed sign recognition was always wrong - no light under the hood Other than that I loved that car in 2023

@StopandThinkMedia Ай бұрын

Are they bringing back the hybrid?

@jeffbollet3544 Ай бұрын

Engine noise? have they made it more soundproof?

@senorgato70 Ай бұрын

Hah. Love Tommy's personality. Love these updates. Just wish for a few more to make it perfect: 2nd row vents in headliner, 3rd row vents, lockable rear underfloor storage for security. Otherwise, the Type-S is at the TOP of my shopping list, especially in that new Urban Gray color.

@bradman7110 Ай бұрын

Maybe I missed it will the infotainment changes go to the other vehicles as well such as the RDX?

@atmartens Ай бұрын

The RDX will *hopefully* have a new model this fall for 2025.

@kevinbarry71 Ай бұрын

Finally! if it's anything like Lexus which did this a few years ago, the Japanese back home never understood why the old system was so terrible.

@jimmy-buffett Ай бұрын

Is that memory seating for the passenger? That's freaking sweet.

@popz4470 Ай бұрын

Yup

@phrankdatank Ай бұрын

What chairs are those?

@alexandermaliy3515 Ай бұрын

ELS was also great! great changes! Was expecting piano black plastic replacement for Type S.

@user-do9ir8lv2m Ай бұрын

Will sell like hotcakes

@ryanb8736 Ай бұрын

Type S for almost 80k is too much for it. BMW is a much better buy.

@rafaelgarcia5974 Ай бұрын

@@ryanb8736you will spend more on fixing the bmw.

@Lexrolla-1 Ай бұрын

@@ryanb8736 yeah if you want to SUBSCRIBE to the heated seats your car is already wired for..go ahead...😅

@ronvicera2259 Ай бұрын

I wonder if they would offer the bronze wheels as well.

@jnmaher1967 Ай бұрын

Why not have a flush screen? Unless there’s some storage or usable connection for devices behind it.

@The3358151l Ай бұрын

Packaging for the stereo and that would require a new dash design when they use the software across other models. And a lot of Acura fans are starving for it or they would have put it in one of their vehifels

@Shambles7698 Ай бұрын

The interior update really impressed me huge change 👍

@denniszhaunerchyk6191 Ай бұрын

Not a huge change, very minor.

@nathancheatwood6315 Ай бұрын

I prefer my track pad. After a couple months you learn the shortcuts and it becomes very intuitive with no finger prints!

@milkovas556 Ай бұрын

No the first thing we noticed and everyone else will be glad to welcome ...is . NO MORE MOUSE PAD. GONE IS THE OLDE LEXUS SYSTEM.. finally a touch screen. Has long been waited for .

@monterann1822 Ай бұрын

Wish they would bring the hybrid back, or go for a plug-in. Always liked these suvs, but the mileage needs to improve.

@Sola_Scriptura_1.618 Ай бұрын

Hybrids are great if you like doubling your maintenance and reliability issues. This will no doubt impact your resell price. Most new owners will have a factory warranty to back them up, not so much for the reseller.

@ShaiyanHossain 9 күн бұрын

id trust a honda hybrid to last longer than their turbo engines @@Sola_Scriptura_1.618

@cokoblaze Ай бұрын

I think they should have still kept the touchpad. I think having the option would have been better. Most vehicle gives the option.

@MegaRetr Ай бұрын

Are they bringing back the hybrid?))

@supersteve1585 Ай бұрын

Now, is this setup going to carry over to the TLX? Because its in a situation where it already got refreshed once.🤔

@atmartens Ай бұрын

Kind of bothered they didn’t do it for the TLX even though they know it’s an issue and people don’t like it… but they did the refresh without it.

@highoctaneadventure Ай бұрын

Looks really great. I’m not into front wheel drive-based luxury vehicles but would still choose this over something like the new Lincoln Nautilus since Honda/Acura do front wheel drive-based platforms the best I think.

@nathancheatwood6315 Ай бұрын

Type S has a rear drive bias.

@ShaiyanHossain 9 күн бұрын

its a crossover it doesnt matter, most of these will end up doing 5 under the speed limit on the highway anyways

@Topside27 Ай бұрын

No SiriusXM radio??

@Leah006 Ай бұрын

Mdx is my dream suv

@Inferno45 Ай бұрын

Glad Honda is still keeping their v6 in their large suv’s and ridgeline

@Artome001 Ай бұрын

Yeah! Thing is Honda is dowsizing the entire range. Now the most powerful Accord has 204HP!!

@88toypicup Ай бұрын

Something to try with the model t

@LuisFlores-wd3jy Ай бұрын

Finally maybe I’ll buy one in the next 3 years

@nlken7175 Ай бұрын

Another lovely primer grey colour. LOL

@nattran92 Ай бұрын

I didn’t notice any overhead hvac vents for the 2nd and 3rd row? Kind of a deal breaker for me.

@huydang7191 Ай бұрын

There is for 2rd and 3rd

@oldfella2247 Ай бұрын

Any word on the RDX infotainment changing?

@wooable Ай бұрын

It will remain the same until the next gen RDX which should come out next year based on their compact suv production cycle of 5 years.

@jeffrey3280 Ай бұрын

RDX is really behind now. It really needs some updates asap.

@atmartens Ай бұрын

Should be a new RDX concept this fall or hopefully summer.

@bassomatic72 13 күн бұрын

Love the Omega...

@ADF-fe7fv Ай бұрын

Doesn't matter that the touchpad is gone. The media will find something else to complain about with the MDX...as they do with ALL Acura's. Seriously, it's a joke how negative they are towards this excellent Brand vehicles.

@djtrepound2407 Ай бұрын

i thought they’d got rid if those buttons for the transmission. between the buttons in the lincoln, the circle knob in the ford and genesis when will they learn like chevy did WE WANT A PHYSICAL LEVER to change gears lol

@nathancheatwood6315 Ай бұрын

No we don't!

@gimne 15 күн бұрын

Literally don’t want a physical button, my Acura and Honda have the buttons and never had an issue with it.

@princeboateng4395 Ай бұрын

I’m not seeing Nathan and Roman do videos together like they used to, What’s going on between those two?

@soiceyboy33 Ай бұрын

I guess I’m in the minority here, but I really don’t like touch screens when driving. Takes too much effort to focus on what you’re trying to touch. Mazda, Mercedes, BMW got it right. After driving with those systems, I never want to go back to regular touch screens again. Feels way too archaic

@jcwatts5000 Ай бұрын

Im with you on that takes less out your eyes when driving focus more on the road and not your screen while touching moving your eyes and fingers where to touch I been using tracked pad for 3 years plus and I don't have a dirty screen filled with fingerprints

@denniszhaunerchyk6191 Ай бұрын

Previous MDX had the touchpad control, which is perfect. I did not liked it in the beginning though

@Bigbillyrayfan Ай бұрын

Here here. Glad we got the ‘24

@watchreport Ай бұрын

I prefer a touch screen and apple car play and the simple reason is, I’m only tapping on it occasionally when driving, and the input to me is like I’m using my phone. When I’m driving, I’m rarely actually using the screen. If I’m on a trip and using maps, it’s set before I go, I have CarPlay up, I have my climate settings on auto and when I want to change a song I tap on my steering wheel buttons.

@SMoore-vj7bt Ай бұрын

You are not in the minority among those who are older than 50. I will never buy any vehicle with digital speedo and tach. And touch controls that replace tactical knobs for things I need to adjust while driving. Sorry digital addicts. I will stockpile parts and drive my old vehicles until I die. Btw, I am a computer programmer so it is not that I am averse to technology. Just don’t need to stare at digital screens 24 hours a day.

@ryanb8736 Ай бұрын

So only big change is no more track pad.

@nathanielcooper8694 Ай бұрын

Great design, BUT that is too much blank plastic trim. I wonder what that plastic trim looks like after a year of use.

@richard112360 Ай бұрын

Very Impressive interior but have done away with the timing belt in the v6?

@volcalstone Ай бұрын

it's the same engines so no. Honda and Acura are very old school and I won't be surprise if they still kept it for their models in 2-3 years. I moved on to an EV recently after being a Honda & Acura fan. No maintenance other than the tires.

@richard112360 Ай бұрын

@@volcalstone Honda/Acura have an electric car that's just about to be released.

@volcalstone Ай бұрын

@@richard112360 if you could call them that since it's half a GM car as well. No thanks. I'll wait for a fully made by them EV instead.

@Kjhgr01 Ай бұрын

I wonder how this will impact the re-sale value of the 2024 and previous years...

@nathancheatwood6315 Ай бұрын

It's really not that big of a change. I prefer the track pad and like the interior design with the wrist rest far better than the old. Non type S new front facia is nicer . However, new type S front facial is butt ugly. 🤷‍♂️ I'd prefer my 22 type S over new.

@luiscruz-if1sg Ай бұрын

Still waiting for the RDX😢

@trandizzle5 Ай бұрын

Dang Lexus vs Acura 😮

@atmartens Ай бұрын

As an Acura fan, I’m pissed that they are neglecting the TLX and RDX. When is the new RDX coming?? It’s been out in 2019 and still no word. The issue with the TLX is the touch pad. Besides for its weight, that’s the other issue is the touch pad. I’m glad they’re addressing it but upset they haven’t fixed it on the other models. Mostly because it’s the two I’d consider. 😂

@XavierMathewsEntertainment Ай бұрын

The new tlx got the fully digital gauge and I believe the new touch screen. RXD gets no love and I’m sick of it. It desperately needs a Type S.

@atmartens Ай бұрын

@@XavierMathewsEntertainment Honestly, I don’t personally care for the digital gage cluster. I liked the physical gages. That money should’ve gone to the touch screen.

@alexgutierrez7029 Ай бұрын

Beautiful 👁

@casawimill Ай бұрын

Looking like I might trade in my '22 for this one if I get a bargain 🤞🏾

@Mayhemsr1 Ай бұрын

You wont

@grouchosays 8 сағат бұрын

How much would you pay for it?

@akmalhawari3291 25 күн бұрын

We got a touchscreen acura mdx before gta 6

@chrisrodriquez2639 Ай бұрын

Not liking the painted wheel arches in piano black over the wheels. It makes the the wheel opening look larger diminishing the look of the wheel size. It also cheapen the look of the vehicle. Would look more premium the body over the wheel arches were painted the same color of the car. Also Acura should have tucked that wiper blade under the spoiler for a more cleaner look.

@jakepearson4957 Ай бұрын

Don't think the base 3.5l engine is turbo charged.

@steveh545 Ай бұрын

ok, only 2 mins into the vid, but why couldn't they make the hood 1 piece? Ok, it is 1 piece, but why couldn't they just include the very anterior part as part of the hood? why the seam across the front of the hood?

@gqami Ай бұрын

No rear A/C vents or controls for the 3rd row? USB-A, no USB-C? It's still 2005 tech in some cases. Come on Acura/Honda. You're better than that. I'm glad to see the screen updates, instead of that silly jog wheel and touchpad type of controls. Great video guys.

@volcalstone Ай бұрын

yeah I don't get it on those 3rd row vents as they do them in their Pilot. You would think a luxury version of a car would have the same if not better things than their standard vechicles.

@nathancheatwood6315 Ай бұрын

Has both type A and C USB.

@genxtechguy Ай бұрын

Its biggest problem wasn’t that big of a problem. This SUV (2025 S Type variant) is now nearly perfect in my opinion.

@jimmyjimmyeegalok Ай бұрын

AWD model needs better mileage or a bigger gas tank. Got to be able go a minimum of 550 miles before refueling.

@TravisSloat-ln2xv Ай бұрын

That's true. I got 450km if I was lucky.

@nathancheatwood6315 Ай бұрын

It's not a diesel truck. 🤣

@Lexrolla-1 Ай бұрын

Hmm...when an acura is resdesigned...does anyone notice?

@emmanuelalvarico6014 Ай бұрын

Why didnt they do this in the tlx?

@ryanb8736 Ай бұрын

Cost. Not enough money to update them all.

@volcalstone Ай бұрын

it's a sadan as well.

@AllStars2525 Ай бұрын

A TOUCHSCREEN???!!! NO WAY!!! 😅

@msk3905 29 күн бұрын

I want to like the MDX but IMO just too small for an SUV but atleast they improved the look of interior layout, when I was looking at them it was awful!

@miketitus3592 Ай бұрын

I guess we all have to live with all these vehicles being $20ish K overpriced. By "live with" , I mean I am not buying new.

@oliverbai8506 19 күн бұрын

gloss piano black inside and out is a downfall.

@jasoncrymes9608 Ай бұрын

Never have and never will like the front end of the Acuras.

@piggybox Ай бұрын

Better interior than TX

@michaelmi7903 Ай бұрын

TX is significantly larger, which means a much better third row and cargo space. For anyone that needs max space, the TX will have the better interior by virtue of size.

@F510C Ай бұрын

TypeS still needs 400hp and the old wheels look better

@HULK515 Ай бұрын

Fancy Honda Pilot

@mitchelldinkin6948 Ай бұрын

Still havent addressed my biggest complaint besides the track pad, it's a large 3 row SUV with only an 18 gallon tank that at best gets 21mpg making it horrible for road trips.

@kevanneclarke3363 Ай бұрын

If u can afford the type s u can afford gas

@mitchelldinkin6948 Ай бұрын

@@kevanneclarke3363 Where did I complain about the cost? I didnt. I complained about the range for road trips. Thanks for your reply.

@CarGeek360 Ай бұрын

It’s not an EV so 300-350 miles of range is MORE THAN sufficient for long road trips

@Inferno45 Ай бұрын

Now get Mazda to come to their senses and remove their shit system

@KT_One Ай бұрын

Went in for an MDX for the wife. She was immediately put off by the interior. We walked out, no test drive.

@toology55 Ай бұрын

Get a new wife.

@KT_One Ай бұрын

You offering lol?

@cablebrain9691 Ай бұрын

So after 3 years I have to pay for Google Maps??

@user-mg4bw5ly8r Ай бұрын

The same thing happened with Lexus. They had the stupid track pad to control the screen for the longest and people made excuses for it, then as soon as they ditched it and finally came to the 21st century with actual touch screen... Everyone said "wow! What a great upgrade!". Meanwhile Hyundai, Kia, Ford, even Chevy have had touch screens since 2013 lol.

@user-do9ir8lv2m Ай бұрын

There is NOTHING wrong with the pad, that being said kia and hyundie are piles of junk

@user-do9ir8lv2m Ай бұрын

Hyundie and kia are JUNK

@user-do9ir8lv2m Ай бұрын

and there is NOTHING wrong with the track pad

@user-do9ir8lv2m Ай бұрын

hundie and kia are rubbish

@ryanb8736 Ай бұрын

@@user-do9ir8lv2mIf there wasn’t, why would they change it then?

@NA0533 Ай бұрын

355hp in type s just not going to cut it in 2024. None M cars have 380hp from 3.0 turbo. And that's German horsepower, so probably around 400 in reality

@nathancheatwood6315 Ай бұрын

M cars in this segment are $30-50k more. It's not competing with 3 row M cars. You also don't have $3500 in maintenance every year on an Acura. 🤷‍♂️

@NA0533 Ай бұрын

@nathancheatwood6315 I said NONE-M cars have close to 400hp. And no they dont have 3500 in maintenance obviously, just have to look at reliability reports. M cars have close and over 500hp

@michaelmi7903 Ай бұрын

This competes with Lexus and Infiniti, along with entry level German offerings. It's fine.

@eseir64 Ай бұрын

Love the car. I do not love what will probably be close to $70K, Just buy a 3 year old..... Just saying.

@saabaru007 Ай бұрын

The Left hatch edge (above the tail lights) is not aligned properly. The Right hatch edge is not as bad. QC is not too good for a brand new SUV.

@wooable Ай бұрын

its a cobbled together pre-production vehicle what do you expect lol

@amirkazemi2517 Ай бұрын

Milk Studios

@chrisa.8175 Ай бұрын

What they should have changed the knob for sport setting from in the middle.. should be moved down.. it still will not sale... hybrid where is it???

@atmartens Ай бұрын

They used to do a hybrid and they didn’t sell well. Acura has also said they were skipping hybrid and going electric. I’ll be curious if they still with that mentality.

@nathancheatwood6315 Ай бұрын

Still won't sell? The MDX was is the best selling SUV in its class. Not sure where you get your info.

@jmartyt9810 Ай бұрын

That's good... Now if Mazda could follow, and stop being stubborn on the infotainment control. Mazda not having full touch screen is a deal breaker for me.

@Lexrolla-1 Ай бұрын

Mazda believes it's too much of a distraction...which by all accounts it is

@rogercameron3030 Ай бұрын

there's an easy fix make and sell cars for under $20000

@mattm9619 Ай бұрын

Acura's have gotten much better looking they were one of the uglier cars out there for quite awhile I guess Lexus takes that crown now.

@nismokid2533 Ай бұрын

Not a true 3rd row.

@cinthe3 Ай бұрын

Piano black will have to be a no from me. Call it petty, but they need to stop.

@user-do9ir8lv2m Ай бұрын

we don't care

@cinthe3 Ай бұрын

@user-do9ir8lv2m thanks for taking the time to care Dale :)

@schuylerking6704 15 күн бұрын

Nothing here. Bye!

@zulzulzulaan2396 Ай бұрын

Back of the car is ugly

@Lionelrockz Ай бұрын

Acura is kinda getting boring

@marcinlasota8712 Ай бұрын

Acura lost that sensual look decades ago. Looks still like an oragami bird. Interior part Buick, MB, bmw from 2005.

@user-do9ir8lv2m Ай бұрын

YEAH okay troll

@Thankyou_3 Ай бұрын

Acuras are disastrously overpriced and overrated. Mazdas are better quality, much more reliable and at a lower price.

@nathancheatwood6315 Ай бұрын

That's funny! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Phil-fw2ib Ай бұрын

I’m not fan of Rim’s 🛞 this suv

@Freepalestinefromzionazi Ай бұрын

That Acura logo on the front looks awful, why so freaking big and ugly?

@user-do9ir8lv2m Ай бұрын

Get your eyes checked, nothing wrong with it

@atmartens Ай бұрын

It’s also serving as the radar. They don’t use the plate system anymore. Looks fine to me. Better than that clear plate.

@Freepalestinefromzionazi Ай бұрын

@@atmartens my rx350L has has the radar behind the logo but it isn't as hideous and big as this.

@atmartens Ай бұрын

@@Freepalestinefromzionazi I’m pretty sure the logo on the Lexus is the same size lol. It’s pretty big.

@Freepalestinefromzionazi Ай бұрын

@@atmartens no it's not.