The X5 is more powerful, the XC90 more mature, and the TX 500h more efficient... but is the MDX Type-S the most balanced blend of performance and luxury?
The 3.0 liter turbo V6 engine has a problem thats very curious the transmission has a problem putting power properly throughout the transfer case once an experienced driver operates the vehicle you'll feel it with that being said MDX in any trim peforms @ a level of vehicle twice the price
True. After driving it for a while, the tuning is all over the place. Transmission is awful. Amazing interior though. Acura needs to do lots of work to drivetrain. You definitely need an extended warranty.
Sporty near-luxury 3-row SUV is a pretty narrow niche but it is one that the MDX Type-S doesn't really share with any other vehicle. The German's more sporty offerings are priced well above this. How many people want a sporty SUV though. I remember when the original with SH-AWD MDX came out Car and Driver said, rhetorically, "who wants to canyon carve in an SUV?"
And yet here we are with Lamborghini making the Urus, Audi the RSQ8, and Ferrari the Purosangue. The MDX is leaning luxury over sport in my experience. Massage seats are amazing, materials great, tons of room, etc.
Really valid question. Now that SUVs are the majority of car sales (by far) I believe this does fill a niche for some. I happen to be married with no children, but we have two dogs and are in our early 50s. We live quite a distance from both sets of our elderly parents and are often taking road trips with the dogs to check in on them. We currently have an RDX and it has been a wonderful vehicle, but we desire more room when we road trip. And, because our road trips take us through the mountains, we want a car that handles well. If the MDX were a hybrid it would be perfect for us. With that said, the cost of gas isn’t a deal breaker. We have the income to afford a German counterpart, but aren’t particularly interested in those and we don’t like how the XC90 drives (plus it’s just a bit too big). So, we are very close to purchasing a new MDX Type S.
You guys comparing this car value and reliability to the Lexus reliability from years ago and that’s not exist anymore with Lexus new crap turbo 4 cylinder and the plastic interior.
Good morning sorry if I came out wrong , I’m just simply trying to say that they keep raising the prices for same engine . Which is direct injection which leads to carbon build up and turbo that swallow up our pocket .I do have 2007 MDX with 230,000 miles .im shopping for new suv for my retirement gift to myself . Eventually they would have to follow up with a hybrid max system style.
a bit skeptical about oil dilution and leakages, from what I've heard but looks great though and worth considering... anyone can confirm these rumors about it.... how reliable is it
Great honest review. I have the 2023 Mdx Type S Ultra and love it. Does everything almost perfect. For the money, it can't be beat. The only thing I dont like is the track pad, so if someone wants to design a digitizer that somehow plugs into the track pad so you can choose between touch or pad, you can take my money!
Lexus do have one GX,TX don’t forget Lexus is very reliable then MDX anytime . If u remove the turbo from MDX it will have an adequate hp. So please come correct .
Reliable? What? The twin turbo v6 that has 1 million recalls 😮 or the GR Corolla engines burning, i’m just waiting for the new problem coming for their new 2.4 turbo
Lots of issues with these MDX. 10 speeds are weak. Tuning is all over the place. Honda needs to remap the tune. Lots of complaints on these. You will see many trades in to other brands. NA V6 is slow at only 290 hp. Although its tuning is much better than Type S that is so unpredictable.
Nice SUV but too expensive especially when you’re buying NEW. You could get a BMW for that price with better driving handling and performance than the MDX. But IF you’re buying used, say 3-4 years old certified preowned, then it’s a better deal than a BMW!
Acura has problems. My 2016 acura 18k miles tranmission went out. 98k miles, my motor went out due to rod bearing. It's similar to other mdx in recall, but mine did not fall in the vin number!!! So they won't fix it.
True and true! The engine was developed by both Japanese and American engineers from Honda and Acura. Honda being a Japanese manufacturer. Without Honda, there is no Acura. By your logic a BMW 3-series and Audi Q5 are Mexican vehicles because they're built in Mexico. I would still call them German vehicles, but maybe that's just me. I suppose it's all a grey area. I've changed the thumbnail though! I can see the confusion.
Nice Aesthetics, However, the Drive Train is simply outdated for this Price Point. The BMW X 5 is a better buy hands down. The BMW is faster, handles better and gets better gas mileage. Acura seems to be betting on their reliability ratings in order to attract customers. I own a MDX , so I can objectively say that Acura is “ so close “ to being Great. Acura simply needs to Match the power train performance of BMW, or at least come close. Lastly, the seats in the MDX are good. However, it would be nice if they were Great, like the Seats in the X5.
I’ve owned all gens. Of MDX’s currently have 22 tech. I love it but still considering x5. for exact reasons u said. I like y MDX’s for reliability and cost of ownership but it needs a little more performance. I test drove the 2025 type s last week and it doesn’t hit the mark still of German engineering
@@cmirk5286If you get an X5, get the base with B58 engine. Best drivetrain and super reliable. Never thought I would say that. BMW has leapfrogged everyone in build and reliability with this drivetrain. You can also get amazing deals on pre owned too. Lease turn ins. They sell fast though. You have to put your name on a list. Acura has many issues with MDX. It’s sad. Love their interiors though. 10 speed is not reliable. Worst part is they use timing belts. Bad if you plan on keeping for long time.
X3 M40i will run laps around this for cheaper, X5 M60i is practically a super car compared to this for about 10-15K more. Can't imagine who would actually buy this.
X3 is smaller. It works if you don’t need third row. X7 is equivalent to MDX. Yes. B58 drivetrain is the best in the car industry now. BMW mastered this amazing drivetrain for past 8 years now. BMW Twin turbo V8 are still not as reliable as B58 straight 6. Not yet anyway. Still a fast twin turbo V8. Also don’t forget the Audi SQ7 7 passenger. Twin turbo V8 that sounds amazing and has 500hp. Its drivetrain is shared with Audi, Porsche, Bentley, and Lamborghini. That puts a smile on your face. Instant gratification. Acura has had a lot of issues. 10 speeds are weak. Lots of quality control issues. That’s why you see a lot of them traded in. Acura also lost the lawsuit on bad engines. Now they have to replace tons of V6’s. Moonroof issues too. MDX S is overpriced for what you get. Especially only 355 hp for their top tier.
XC90 has the best seats in the industry bar non and is achieved through designing great seat architecture. This has always been a Volvo hallmark. But where the XC90 falls short is in the Powertrain department. The 4cyl engine is trash compare to the European in line 6 and even Acura MDX V6 turbo. The Acura MDX can’t match the platform,Powertrain offerings and trim levels of the BMW, Mercedes, Audi because let’s be frank the Acura MDX is front wheel drive trans verse mounted engine architecture. It’s compromised substantially to try to compete with the German rear wheel drive platform architecture. Evidence of this can be found in the number of electrical shenanigans (SH steering, etc.)that Acura has employed throughout the MDX to try to make it a competitor to the BMW, Mercedes, Audi. That being said the Acura MDX does offer a balanced package of an SUV that’s Premium and not a full luxury player. It’s got great styling, premium interior appointments and a nice Powertrain that will not disappoint consumers looking for a premium experience above main stream offerings. So I see it as an alternative to the XC90 or a slight step up from the Mazda CX-90 top line offering.
Hard to recommend these when the explorer st and Lincoln aviator exist. Ford is giving more horsepower, more torque, better fuel economy, and better weight distribution, longitudinal motor, and rear wheel drive bias. By no means is the explorer more refined, but it’s a ton cheaper. Ford also offers an ST tune that adds about 30hp and about 45 ft/lbs…
@@t3h8ar0n well that was just one example. You also have the CX90, Durango and a few European options. The type s is way too expensive and underpowered for the segment.
@@bigchimpin4215 How exactly is it "underpowered" for the segment? If you look at its power-to-weight ratio, it outperforms the BMW x7 xdrive40i, the CX90-Turbo S, the Lexus TX500h+, and the Mercedes GLE450... the Genesis GV80 slightly edges out the MDX Type S. The MDX is right around or better than most of the other 3 row SUV's in its price range...
Looking at data seems the TX 500 and 550 have more power and much more torque and hold their own. Infiniti has the QX80 Acura has zero product for. Mazda beats this thing too
@@salimrandall wrong. Mazda has better interior and more torque. It’s also rwd based with a plug in I-6. TX has more power and torque. larger brakes, torque vectoring and rear steer. QX80 acura has no answer for. LX 600 acura has no answer for. Explorer ST has more power. Genesis gv80 has more power. All the germans have more power. Lincoln has more power.
WHY?? ARE THEY KEEP REVIEWING THIS GAS GUZZLER ⛽️. and did not fix the MOST NEEDED( HYBRID) GAS MILEAGE 🤔 who cares about the dump changes.. outrageous prices.. that is why they can NOT SALE!!!!
It’s not out of japan. It’s not sold in Japan. It’s made and sold in the USA for the USA. Lexus and Infiniti have products with much more power. This is awful journalism
