PREVIOUS Acura MDX models had EVERYTHING ON SCREENS ( INCLUDING touch ) now they went back to buttons and mouse pad? come on! it is 2022 not 2012.

8:08, not sure why there’s a cut away afterward…

Andrea I'm left handed too. We're more adaptable than all these complainers.

IMO, they should tune the Type S for 400BHP/400ftlbs with 91 AKI fuel, and 375/360 with 87 AKI fuel.

I gave up on the MDX after owning a couple over the years because it's always the last Acura/Honda model to get the cool tech/infotainment system.

I had an RDX and wanted to graduate to an MDX, but my wife said another make. So, we were looking at Audi, BMW, Mercedez and finally ended with a Lexus RX. After buying Lexus, my wife says she would have preferred an MDX. I am like, "really, you serious now..." I am always for Honda Engineering. People never understand. All other brands offer features for an extra cost. With Honda all the features are included in the baseline trim.

I used that middle chair outside during camping in the park lol! It works for emergency seats for camping

To each his own but not really liking the front end. Great performance though.

Type S will be twin scroll, not a twin turbo.

The shifter is just fine. Had my Pearl Red MDX 2022 now for a little over two months. Plenty of power in the big 3.5 six, especially combined with the fantastic transmission, so smooth! Great total redesign and lots of room too. Love the ride, a lot like the BMW X5, but sure Acura/Honda has the best quality control and proven reliability for years of trouble free driving, not like most German vehicles. They did not mention that all the safety features come standard on the MDX, including adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring and lane assist, etc. It is loaded and will be a 5 star safety pick like last year, but even better with those front lights. The tires and breaks are huge and it stops the heavy 4,500 pound big boy in the most impressive time of anything I drove in the luxury class. I do not feel a need for the new 355 house power turbo, but many just want even more power, but my wife and I are most impressed with the engine and transmission gusto! We love the hidden truck holding area for groceries, etc. Perfect! The big computer info screens are just perfect too. Acura spent a lot of time thinking about what would make the baseball moms happy too, so many will buy this seven seater over many mini-vans and be glad they did. It is selling very fast and keep in mind Honda/Acura sold over a million of the MDX's, more than any other seven passenger luxury SUV, ever! Their owners are most happy and will love this even more!

My advice as an owner of one: Get a used and loaded 2016+ Volvo XC90 with B&W sound system for $35k (new equivalent is over $80k) and forget about this push-button car. I absolutely love my XC90 T6 R-Design and the optional B&W system is nearly reason alone for me to drive it into the ground.

Great review, guys!!

This is so cool

All of these MDX reviews always have the tallest people getting into the third row 😂

I've had a Pilot for three years and just got an MDX, I have to say I love the push button shifter! I think it looks more streamlined and I like not having the gear shift thingie sticking out and in the way of everything. I can't be the only one!! To each their own, though! :)

your life suck. I am also left-handed. T T

I don't like the push button shifter or the fact Honda/Acura all use timing belt verse chain

That's underrated power plant.

Waiting on the mdx type s...I think thats me!

such a shame another good car I cant consider due to disgusting piano black plastic

Their design seems going backward.

Stop buzzing in your wife when she is talking. Bro, you need to chill out sometime and let her speak. I want to hear her opinions too.

why not touchscreen , it working way better with the track pad .

I do not like the dynamic dial button location...how the heck did it get decided to be there? That location is so inconvenient for driver reach to be there!!

Pushbutton shifters let you crawl across the front without getting your clothes caught on the shifter. Think trying to crawl out in an emergency.

It looks so much more elegant and classy than the Telluride and Palisade, mane even the G90.

MDX all the way!

i thought RX350 is the best selling NOT MDX. I never like it's front end

Seems like a nice suv but a bit bland / id be interested in the type s

I used to be a car salesman. Bringing Andrea in is brilliant. You never ignore the wife as she is usually really buying the car or can sabotage your deal. I always get the lady's opinion before buying and this will add to your audience.

You recently said that the BMW X5 was the best. Opinions change but I am confused. Which do you like better?

I think many people may get a wrong impression: it's a three-row SUV, not a Porsche 911. It's a minivan with a V6 engine and sporty appearance. Yes, it's smooth, yes, it has a decent third-row seating. The price for this comfort is size and heft. And you do feel it in town. It drives like a limo. It's almost the size of a Sienna and almost the same weight. It's not an agile and nimble 2-seater. New 4-cylinder vehicles with less than 10 gears to shift will accelerate faster and stop faster. Take a good test drive before you commit yourself. It's also much more thirsty than the manufacturer claims. Especially if you drive it in town like a small, sporty sedan. It likes premium gas and premium-size parking spots. It's designed for inter-city rather than inner-city use.

So the MDX is good at its price point but still not fully up to the German competition?

great review and i love the fact that you guys laid out the negatives about the vehicle per driver. And based on the price point; that's a steal of a deal at that price.

I would be curious how many folks out there has dealt with the Acura Touch Pad (ughhhhh). I tuned down an RDX in June 2019 and took the MDX instead on a lease because of that Touch Pad !!! During the test drive (and I loved the way the RDX drove), dealing with that Touch Pad - turned me Off. Couldn't they have included BOTH , a touch Screen and the Touch Pad.... I would have to get a loaner for a few days to see if I could live with that issue... I can deal with the Push button shifter (have it now on the 2019). I will tell you, it takes getting used too as well.

The two of you give out awesome, on point & concise reviews with a touch of humor! Love it... I'm a fan!

How do you compare it to Lexus RX 350?

When motor journalists give the numbers and it means nothing, it only gives half the story, let me explain, let's talk torque, 267 ft/lb, what does that mean? What if I say 267ft/lb at 1800 rpm or 267 ft/lbs at 3400 rpm see the difference? Those two cars are going to be totally different with the same numbers. The same goes for power. We spend 80% of our lives driving under 3500 rpm. See my point? Keep up the good work.

Love the look of the mdxs going back 2008… but transmission problems non stop year after year

Sorry righty leftys rule and passengers don't get the options

The Acura TLX Type S V6 motor is, from what I've read, a twin scroll single turbo. Do you think the MDX Type S version of the V6 will have two turbos, or will it be like the TLX Type S V6? I don't have any issues if it is a single turbo, and someone made the remark that the twin scroll single turbo is "more efficient" than two turbos (I'm not sure what that means.) Thanks and great review as usual!

Great review guys

Why not touchscreen instead of a trackpad ? This looks exactly like the RDX’s interior from 2019 . Rather than pushing the boundaries they’re taking it safe .

Ok I thought its Mazda 🤦‍♂️

thats why im getting this after my tlx aspec last wk 2 acuras the best

Why do they keep advertising the car

Is it just me or it looks like a Highlander

Between GV80 and MDX, it comes down to trust and resale value. I think I'd choose the MDX. Will test drive one soon and see how it goes.

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I loved the push button shifter on our TLX and RDX, it makes the center stack more airy and less confined. I

Push button selection is brilliant! Older folks like to complain about it cause that's what they've had all their lives, and by goodness you better not change anything or else they'll shake a finger at you. I took the measurements myself, it takes LESS real estate than a shifter. If it's not a manual transmission there's no reason to have a physical shifter

Same old piece of shit!!! Same old engine, third row low to floor and knees up in your chest! Even second row is at lower seating position! Buttons more than an airplane cockpit! Not paying a penny to this so called “suv”.

This is too big for little ole me. I hope they up their game for the 2022 RDX.

I'm a lefty and ...does my life suck because of it? I think not. But there are times ....trying to find a left-hand guitar I like. Showing up for golf lessons back in the 90s and the instructor had to go back to his trunk to see if he had any left-hand clubs. As a kid dealing with scissors for right-handed people, etc.

I saw that on the road for the 1st time today. I was like ummm.... they ran out of materials to finish making the MDX 🤔

Except that the larger 3rd row seated Cadillac XT6 beats the 2022 MDX by about a second in Motor Trend handling course. The XT6 also gets TSP+ and tops MDX with 310 hp!

great review. Too bad the acura get so poor gas mileage compared to their competitors.

Very good review. I live in Windsor, Ontario and purchased a 2022 MDX Elite from the nearest dealership in London, Ontario. I was wondering if you tried the navigation system. I find it works well for short routes and is easy to use but when I try to start a route for a longer distance say 300 + km it is very slow to calculate and longer routes it just messages "failure to calculate". I have contacted the dealer in London, Ontario where I purchased it but just wondering if anyone else is experiencing this issue?

But my Gen2 mdx can tow 5k lbs. I can’t pull my boat with this latest...sad.

Nice car

A masterpiece? THIS? This is a joke, right?

No way I’m paying more for the Genesis than the MDX.

That Track Pad and Push Button shifter would be a deal breaker for me. That was the main reason plus the turbo that I bought a 2018 RDX than a 2019. I am not sure about the 10 speed. The maintenance of the 9 and 10 speed is sky high ($600 vs $229 (6 speed)to change fluid). You did not mention the SH-AWD which is much better than the competitors. Of course the low price would beat them all. I am just waiting for them to make the MDX like the Passport (2 seats and shorter). NOTE: I am an old timer and hated all the black features.

They went the same lay-out as the RDX with the giant mode selector and push button shifter and I agree that I don't think it needed to do this. Just put a short shifter like Audi does.

That track pad kills it for me. I'm going CX-9

Can't believe they used the same old V6 that's in my Honda Ridgeline. Kind of a miss Acura

I bought my 2016 mdx new. Never again I'm buying acura!!! It's not like how they use to be transmission is garbage.

I'm a 2020 RDX owner ... The touchpad is always a point of complaint in reviews but it's not fair criticism. You need about a day to get used to it and then it works extremely well. It doesn't work like a laptop touchpad (where you move a cursor) like others. Those require a lot more attention. It's a direct ration to the screen, so if you want the button in the bottom left, you put your finger in the bottom left. It's really easy and takes vastly less concentration once you're used to it than a cursor, or even a touch screen, which both take an extra dimension of coordination. However, Apple CarPlay is awful on this. That's not really Acura's fault, but CarPlay DOES work like a laptop cursor, so in other words differently than the main system. I try to avoid using CarPlay input and just ask Siri for most things. Touchscreens are irresponsible and I can't believe how far we have gone in that direction, or that auto journalists are pushing that. People should be comfortable with a 1-2 day learning curve to use a dial or a better input method. Touch screens are death. As a runner, I've had 2 near death experiences where I could clearly see a driver coming toward me unaware while poking a touch screen on the dash of their Audi... Yes, both were Audis... And the shift buttons? Really?

I have 2011 mdx and I can say that it is a GREAT suv. I can only imagine how good is this one!

same motor thats in pilot essentially.thought it be more serious considering the price.

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Great review. I'm 73 years old and I have to tell you the shift buttons are so easy to use and so is the track pad. The track pad is so accurate and intuitive with great response. You can type out a word as fast as you like and if you make a mistake you swipe back to delete a letter. It takes about one day to practice and I love it over the 2017 RDX which I traded in for the 2022 MDX Platinum Elite). You are going to love the Heads Up Display (especially for the speed limit which you can change from Kilometers to Miles display and the navigation and other Apps which you can scroll through). This is one great vehicle with style and class way above anything else within in 20K of its price range .

Zack, every time you say "this is the best SUV I've driven yet"... so which is it? I'm confused! 🤣😂

I see Acura has taken some design from the Mazda Cx-9.

Honda Pilot needs to go back to the big boxy style!

Planning on buying a Model Y but after seeing this it makes me think twice. The interior and infotainment system are stunning, the only I don't like is, it requires premium gas.

Here's the question....If you're spending $50k USD, is a loaded Telluride or a base MDX the best choice?

New 2021 mdx or X5 ? Tisk tisk

Overall, the new generation Acura MDX is good. Both the exterior and interior. For the exterior nice aggressive stance. Nice slim/sleek headlights and taillights. Good the exhaust tips are exposed as well. For the interior nice second row bench/captain chairs combo. Very clever. From a distance it almost looks like the Mazda CX-9. However, within range you'll automatically discern the two vehicles. The Genesis GV80 has better performance numbers, but that's where the fun stops with that vehicle. The Acura MDX destroys it in third row seating accommodation, cargo space and overall appearance. Also, the MDX is cheaper in price. At the 13:53 and 14:19 time marks the Lexus RX 350 with the third row seating is not the "RXL" like what was mentioned twice in this video. It's actually the RX 350L. That's the full description of it. As for the MDX they should've made it with a rotary dial shifter. That would've added additional luxury feel to it. They also should've made the infotainment screen both track pad use and touch screen. More flexibility for that combo. Other than those two blemishes, this new generation MDX has more to offer than the competition.

The push button gear shift is also a great safety feature. I have a 2019 MDX A-spec with push button shifter and if you open the drivers door when your seat belt is un-buckled, and the car is in any gear (forward or reverse), it will automatically shift to park! This way you can't run yourself over, I know that sounds unlikely but people have been killed like that.

So I have listened to this review and many others! I was so impressed by the reviews we went and drove a 2022 Acura MDX last week! I can honestly say I was as disappointed as I have ever been in my 58 years of driving in this vehicle! The ride was uneven on good roads and terrible on side roads! The 10 speed transmission was disappointing as its shits were constant! The instrument will require a large learning curve! The interior of the car was very nice and it did have leather seats! We are Lexus, Toyota and Mercedes people! I did own an Accord, Civic and Fit and we likes all those cars especially the Fit and Accord! We did not like and would not buy the MDX!

Great MDC and Nice video.

You two are hilarious!!! And awesome together!

I know the rest of the car is great, but the pig on gas non turbo 3.5 liter is a massive deal killer for me. Question- what watch with the blue strap are you wearing?

down to this or an X5....

Honda another car manufacturer who make cars that knows they have issues. Best SUV driven brand new how about you drive it for a year then let me see you say the same thing. Honda sucks Honda is a manufacturer with no ethics.

Overall boring design inside and out, but amazing review, good job, you got another new subscribe. Nice Omega seamaster by the way.

The push button shifter would be a deal breaker for me. I feel like I would have to look down to find it.

Nice review. Any AC Oulet or Vent for the 3rd row?

The car is great but I wish they also offered it with 2 row option. The 3rd row is useless for many and I am sure there are people who would prefer to have a larger regular storage area.

Looking for three row midsize. Can't wait to test drive it! Love the big wireless charger. Will have to learn the track pad. This looks so flexible! The removable 2nd row seat - I will never use it. One big omission is no massage seats on the top trim. Come on Acura, massage seats are awesome for long drives! They charge so much for the Advance package in the US. These should be on the top trim. I saw one on the road last weekend and it looks much bigger than the previous generation.

I was going to give you thumbs down for saying in the opening -" This may be the best suv I've driven ..." since I thought that was too much to say given how many nice cars you have actually driven. However, when Andrea pointed out that it has a new transmission gear I let it pass since I didn't know that.This Acura only offers heated steering wheel on higher trim which is ridiculous for this price range.Secondly, there is no excuse for not having touch screen and the built in navigation is not good. This review was really good as I'm used to watching one man review and here it is the two of you contributing harmoniously , very nice.

Машина шикарна! Кто знает, есть ли отличия между машинами для Канады и для США?

Love it

Good review, but damn, way too many commercials throughout. Turns me off from watching any more videos on your channel. (just trying to offer my humble opinion.)

Wait, is it a Mazda CX9

She is sexy!

Wise and Practical

Congratulations Honda another ugly grill.

The new MDX is, IMHO, by far the best value in the segment- it's beautifully designed, and the cherry on top is Honda reliability. Now, if only they would put a real shifter in the thing. I don't understand why automakers are getting rid of them, but they're wrong in their choice to do so. #savetheshifters