Been waiting for this one for a while. In my opinion this is the best SUV period all around. Not stupidly priced like a Merc, reliable, beautiful and enough horsepower. And also well equipped even as standard.
I just bought one after having an RDX for a year and a few months I was able to transition to one of these for MSRP (which right now is difficult) and was only upside down $1500. I got the advanced trim and am totally thrilled, it’s the most luxurious thing I’ve ever been in. It’s currently at Ceramic pro getting full front PPF and a 2 year costing and getting the leather seats coated, can’t wait to get her back!
I bought this type a advanced gold color week ago, it is so smooth, and steering wheel is super soft, handling is amazing and driving in comfort level just relaxing daily
I have always liked the MDX, and this one looks stunning. But, if the CX 60 release in Europe is any indication of how the CX 90 will be for us, I'll gladly wait and give it a chance.
Alex, as much as you dislike the center rear shoulder belt coming from the ceiling, there would be NO way to have the removable center seat (which you love) and have the belt anywhere except the ceiling.
The MDX already had an adaptive suspension (front only). It was magneto-rheologic instead of an air suspension. Mysteriously it disappeared in the previous redesign. It worked very well.
Nice middle row, but Acura should do childseat tilt as in Pathfinder and Atlas and make it very family friendly. Looking at renders I hope CrV will grow to fit this kind of interior space - sacrificing trunk. This is 5m long,if CRV will be 4,8m long - possible:)
Alex you made us laugh so hard. "Baby poo yellow". My colleague called it goose shit yellow. Makes me wonder what they are on when they choose the color. LOL
Good review video for the Acura MDX Type S. That's nice you have a partner doing the review videos now. I'm glad Acura brought back the Type S badging and also glad that this is their time putting it on a SUV. In terms of performance another mid-size third row seating SUV to include as a competitor is the Jeep Grand Cherokee L with the V8 engine. Performance numbers for that vehicle comes in at 357 horsepower and 390 pound feet of torque. Between the two vehicles, the horsepower is almost identical. Just two more for the Jeep. The major difference between the two would be the pound feet of torque, giving a 36 advantage for the Jeep. It would be nice if the Acura MDX Type S and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L with the V8 engine go head to head in a drag race. That would be interesting. It would be 355 horsepower along with 354 pound feet of torque vs 357 horsepower along with 390 pound feet of torque. The interior for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L in the Overland, Summit and Summit Reserve trims would compete well with the interior found in the Acura MDX Type S. Same premium materials used, almost identical features and almost the same amount of tech found in both vehicles.
Acura's are more of an all weather paved road performance and handling. They can; but, are not really made for off road driving or towing duties like the Jeep. The MDX will drive/handle overall very sporty compared to anything else from Japan or USA in the same price range. Acura's never been a 0-60 mph burner; except, for the NSX.
Love the new MDX! This Type S just sweetens the deal!! Keep the Aviator, this looks far better. The XT6 is my usual preference but until Cadillac gives us a XT6-V or at least V Sport...Acura for the win!
If the Navigator was you know, even mildly reliable (lots of issues since launch), I would take it over this...better on inside and outside but this is very good looking and comes with the expected reliability of a Honda... But...I am waiting for something with 7 seats in this price point that also is an EV...nothing pops to mind for me yet as an option...
I don't like plastic on wheel arches. I understand the function, but it has never looked good...well they looked good on my 1999 Tacoma..but this isn't a Tacoma.
Black accents are good, especially here in Wisconsin. If you keep your vehicles long, that part of the vehicle gets heavy wear from salt. If the black accent in the wheel well is protective then I actually like it.
It would have been nice to have a cover for the exposed latches or have them flush to the floor. Like the option of removing the center seat or just popping it up if you have a long leg adult in the 3rd row to put their legs there. No built in arm rests was a big miss considering Honda's have arm rest on their SUVs and vans.
@@naveenthemachine Sure they do. I'm pretty sure they don't offer seven seats on their performance models. If you need three seats in the middle row, the cup holders are a reasonable sacrifice. For families with three kids keeping the third row folded (for adequate luggage space) and three kids in the second row is ideal.
@@AAutoBuyersGuide Believe it or not my 2007 Honda Odyssey doesn’t lose its cup holders and armrests when the middle seat is removed. Plus it doesn’t lose the middle seat either because it can be stored under the floor. I would call it smart design. Just something about the younger engineers/designers I believe they lost the brilliance of the older generation.
I didn't mind Brian's laid-back outfits in previous videos. But this casual attire sure looks much better and expected for AoA. Keep getting better, gents!
You can Flash the memory on a Turbo Civic and get another 50Hp, has anyone done it on these yet? 400+ would be cool. The Type S MDX has hardened gears in the transmission for severe duty.
Why why why do they bother to put these rubber band 21 inch wheels...added weight...slower 0-60..put on some forged 18's on that sucka and see the acceleration ,fuel mileage, braking and handling all improve by a noticeable amount..
@@f181234 they usually don’t have smaller wheels because they usually have monster brakes on these suvs to slow them down. As a rule of thumb, The heavier the car, the bigger the brakes necessary to slow them down. Of course, This is a practical reason why they need larger brakes for the suvs, but, of course, I’m convinced that these design choices eventually become aesthetic trends, as most of the manufacturers (regardless of practicality) do this for aesthetic purposes too. Consumers see the larger wheels on the more expensive models of luxury brands (base models have the smaller wheels), so the big wheels become associated with the more upscale luxury products. Everyone wants to be seen as upscale, so everyone adopts larger wheels. Of course, Those upscale cars that use larger wheels usually have sophisticated suspension systems to manage the rougher ride, and that adds costs (which isn’t a problem on expensive luxury cars). But it is a problem for non-luxury suvs trying to imitate the look. In effect, One solution creates a new problem, and so on and so on.
I was so confused by the "2" roller bag score and accompanying video of 2 roller bags, plus Alex sitting in the back. How does 18.1 cu ft of storage space in an MDX only fit 2 roller bags, while a Camry with a 15.1 cu ft trunk can fit 5 roller bags. It's almost like SUV cargo capacity numbers are a lie.
Because it's cubic feet, which counts height as well. Theoretically, if you can block off the bags from falling into the third row, you could probably fit 6.
You have to take into account Length Width and Height. I have a 2015 Camry XSE and the trunk is wide and deep but not tall. This suv is wide and tall but not deep
@@musicmann7891 Exactly. I find Alex's reviews very thorough, and I'm hoping he stops relying on provided "cu ft" numbers when describing/comparing vehicles' cargo capacity. I was recently car shopping and spent a lot of time measuring trunks and hatches. Because in the real world, it's length, width and depth that matter most to me when packing a trunk. Sure, it's nice to have a little extra "headroom" in a hatch when the main "trunk" space is filled, but if the "footprint" of a hatch is small or too vertically proportioned, then all that hatch-provided space is not important. I won't pack to the ceiling blocking rearward visibility. I had dreams of making the Acura Integra work for my family. And went in with an open mind when checking out the hatch in part because so many folks rave about how roomy the Integra and Civic hatchbacks are. But for me, it was a big nope.
It looks attractive on the outside, but the dash layout and the touchpad kills it for me. I lived with that system for several days with an RDX loaner, and I hated every minute of it. Just put a touch screen in already. The drive mode button being so big and centered in the dash is ridiculous for something that very few people will ever touch, and there’s way, way too much piano black. Finally, the MDX doesn’t “feel” very big on the inside - I don’t know why but it feels a bit cramped for its size. We had this problem with our last-gen MDX, and when we checked out the new one we felt the same way. For the physical size of the vehicle, the interior should feel more spacious.
I am new to this channel and for the most part I enjoyed your video. I watch these videos to learn about new and updated vehicles, but it is also entertainment. The look and feel of the production was very professional. I enjoyed the presenters and the pop-up lists are really helpful. I know you pack a lot of info in the video and may have time constraints, but I would enjoy it more if you slowed the delivery slightly. For me the fast talk sounds unnatural and almost manic at times.
Alex, I really can't see the benefit of having a partnership here especially since this seems like an unequal pairing. The dynamic manner of your reviews and the wealth of information and experience you bring, stands on its own-- without distractions, which is a huge part of your appeal.
Acura's 1991-1995 Legend sedans and coupés exemplified understated elegance and timeless style. Unfortunately, the days of pretty acura cars are long gone.
When the new Aviator first came out it checked all the boxes for what we wanted in a luxury suv. There is even a hybrid variant as well, which Acura has none available anymore. But we stopped considering the Aviator after seeing the low JD Powers/CR ratings and reading so many online consumer reviews on how unreliable it is 😓
At least they got that advanced model on the MDX. Acura totally Shafted us TLX Type-S owners. No digital dash, no HUD, no rear heated seats, no spare tire, no auto dimming side mirrors and USA doesn't get the 360 camera.
During the driving portion of this video, both the camera pointed at Alex and Brian and the forward-facing exterior camera suffered from continuous blurring and pixilating.
@@drivescene6747 Lexus won’t bother making RWD bespoke platforms for any of their cars. Their RWD cars aren’t selling well at all. The LS sells in 4 digit numbers not 5 digits like the other rivals. The ES and RX each that are fwd outsell the LS and LX and IS by many many miles. If Lexus commits to fwd they are doomed and will be wiped out by genesis before they know it. Unless of course the RX magically becomes RWD on a bespoke platform like their GS platform but more updated and more powerful and definitely more luxurious like the LC. If Lexus did that then my answer would be totally different
I think that the goal is eventually Brian will be doing videos on his own for the channel and Alex is training him as well as getting people used to Brian but I do have to admit it’s weird especially considering we are used to just Alex unlike say TFL, where there are usually 2 hosts/reviewers if not more.
I don't like the two-person format, esp. since Brian is, um, a bit green. Alex knows so much about the entire vehicle market--I want to know his opinion, not Brian's. Alex is basically teeing up questions for Brian to answer. Why?
Really nice car overall. They did a great job with the styling inside and out. It's just that......well, they type S costs as much as an X5 and still slower, plus the lack of a touchscreen may be a dealbreaker. Looks to be more spacious inside than an X5 yes, but if you're looking to maximize interior volume you're looking in the wrong class.
If only that turbo V6 was pointing the right direction (longitudinal rather than "sideways," which just reminds me it's a front wheel drive architecture.)
Having to use the little touch pad thing instead of moving the screen up and making it a touchscreen is the weirdest decision for 2023. The whole dash, shifter, infotainment, etc looks and feels so unintuitive.
Nothing unless you need to seat seven. Most brands don't even have that optional on the highest trim levels. It isn't really for adults, but it's realistic to put three kids across the middle, or put a rear-facing child seat in the middle with a kid on each side. For families with three kids it's handy to have three in the middle row and keep the third row folded, only deploying it when your kids have friends along.
thank you for giving other car reviewers a chance and gainful employment in a career enviroment. much better than being a wage slave at amazon, usps, or walmart
Acura got rid of the 17-20 MDX Sport Hybrid powertrain too soon. It had 321hp/289tq from the 3.0L NA engine with 25-27 mpg always. Make the Type-S a Sport Hybrid and you would have +420 hp/tq and 22-24 mpgs always.
Pretty much all vehicles are steer by wire, shift by wire, throttle by wire, and/or brake by wire. Acura just removed the gear shift because it doesn't shift anything? I have two previous Gen Acura vehicles and it only takes a day to realize how much it cleans up the interior and you have more space with the push buttons.
Aviator for me. A bit more lux means more to me than canyon carving on a vehicle this large. Actually, the RDX looks more appealing to me than the MDX.
The black trimmed wheel wells make it look weird. Big would get rid of those immediately. Other than that, it looks great inside and out. Overall, I would say it's a middle of the pack offering, all things considered. That's more than you can say for the TSX. I still think the Genesis and the Lincoln are head of the class.
It"s nice for sure. Yet I think the standard MDX w/SHAWD is the route I'd go if I were in the market for a 3 row SUV with considerations given to the Hyundai equivalent. But right now? The GV-80 really is impressive. Considering the price asked, any touch points that feel like plastic is a flat NO-GO to me. Also, the piped in sound? Why would "I" actually want that? The best/only redeeming value if this platform and indeed the Acura models in general is their SHAWD systems. It flat out performs! So, $72K for this SUV? Well, The X-5 feels like a better deal to me. The Aviator hybrid would be my 1st choice.
Brian I see that Alex sent you into his closet for those 🥜 buster slacks huh 😁? Brian blink twice & grit your 🦷 if Alex changed your factory programming. The amount of detail that you guys put into your reviews is super helpful. I always feel like I’ve really been informed about these vehicles after watching an AOA review. This is a good looking vehicle! I’ve always liked the look of the MDXs. We had one for about ten years and it was a really strong vehicle. They’re not incredibly fun but definitely comfortable and reliable. I’m still not buying this as a 7 seater. It has 7 seats but until a vehicle can comfortably seat 7 Alex type consumers it’s just a 5 seater for me. And in that respect why would I want that over something simple like a Sorento? Good looking vehicle though Acura. Kudos 👏👏👏
True, but the BMW will kill you down the road with expensive maintenance and frequent repairs with overpriced parts. I'd rather have the more reliable Acura.
Been waiting for this one for a while. In my opinion this is the best SUV period all around. Not stupidly priced like a Merc, reliable, beautiful and enough horsepower. And also well equipped even as standard.
I just bought one after having an RDX for a year and a few months I was able to transition to one of these for MSRP (which right now is difficult) and was only upside down $1500. I got the advanced trim and am totally thrilled, it’s the most luxurious thing I’ve ever been in. It’s currently at Ceramic pro getting full front PPF and a 2 year costing and getting the leather seats coated, can’t wait to get her back!
I bought this type a advanced gold color week ago, it is so smooth, and steering wheel is super soft, handling is amazing and driving in comfort level just relaxing daily
They really went crazy with the piano black plastic - nothing says luxury like enormous amounts of the stuff. Thanks Acura.
I have always liked the MDX, and this one looks stunning. But, if the CX 60 release in Europe is any indication of how the CX 90 will be for us, I'll gladly wait and give it a chance.
Alex, as much as you dislike the center rear shoulder belt coming from the ceiling, there would be NO way to have the removable center seat (which you love) and have the belt anywhere except the ceiling.
Awesome dual person review. I think two people chiming in gives your videos more flavor.
Really wasn't expecting to be impressed, but after actually driving one, it's near the top of our list, competing with the X7, surprisingly enough.
We feel exactly the same! What did you end up buying?
Nice car love that it still has buttons not one big television on the dash
The MDX already had an adaptive suspension (front only). It was magneto-rheologic instead of an air suspension. Mysteriously it disappeared in the previous redesign. It worked very well.
I believe it was not reliable
@@sars001 One of my struts did fail at just before the warranty expired. They were also superbly expensive.
Nice middle row, but Acura should do childseat tilt as in Pathfinder and Atlas and make it very family friendly. Looking at renders I hope CrV will grow to fit this kind of interior space - sacrificing trunk. This is 5m long,if CRV will be 4,8m long - possible:)
I don't even know why these vehicle reviews were embargoed until today. People have already purchased these a week ago.
Alex you made us laugh so hard. "Baby poo yellow".
My colleague called it goose shit yellow.
Makes me wonder what they are on when they choose the color.
LOL
I can wait till next year to buy this model. Unless they allow you to choose a different paint. Baby poo was my exact thought before he said it.
Brian is a great addition to the team! Well done Brian!
Loved the review guys. Keep up the great work!
Cheers,
MM
I agree like the tiger color but I would get the blue seats interior.
I wish the blue interior was available in Canada 😩
Good review video for the Acura MDX Type S. That's nice you have a partner doing the review videos now. I'm glad Acura brought back the Type S badging and also glad that this is their time putting it on a SUV. In terms of performance another mid-size third row seating SUV to include as a competitor is the Jeep Grand Cherokee L with the V8 engine. Performance numbers for that vehicle comes in at 357 horsepower and 390 pound feet of torque. Between the two vehicles, the horsepower is almost identical. Just two more for the Jeep. The major difference between the two would be the pound feet of torque, giving a 36 advantage for the Jeep. It would be nice if the Acura MDX Type S and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L with the V8 engine go head to head in a drag race. That would be interesting. It would be 355 horsepower along with 354 pound feet of torque vs 357 horsepower along with 390 pound feet of torque. The interior for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L in the Overland, Summit and Summit Reserve trims would compete well with the interior found in the Acura MDX Type S. Same premium materials used, almost identical features and almost the same amount of tech found in both vehicles.
Acura's are more of an all weather paved road performance and handling. They can; but, are not really made for off road driving or towing duties like the Jeep. The MDX will drive/handle overall very sporty compared to anything else from Japan or USA in the same price range. Acura's never been a 0-60 mph burner; except, for the NSX.
Love the new MDX! This Type S just sweetens the deal!! Keep the Aviator, this looks far better. The XT6 is my usual preference but until Cadillac gives us a XT6-V or at least V Sport...Acura for the win!
If the Navigator was you know, even mildly reliable (lots of issues since launch), I would take it over this...better on inside and outside but this is very good looking and comes with the expected reliability of a Honda...
But...I am waiting for something with 7 seats in this price point that also is an EV...nothing pops to mind for me yet as an option...
Having Alex on the thumbnail and then throwing the other dude in is a bait and switch
Great video guys, question: does the Advance Type S have the auto "foot" opener for the trunk? Thanks.
Yes. One review I've seen of this they didn't even mention it but did use it in the demonstration.
Good to see auto start/stop disable button, do Acura now have a way to turn off VCM?
Yes, drive in sport or sport plus all the time
Hey Alex, can you put out a full review video of this MDX Type S?
I don't like plastic on wheel arches. I understand the function, but it has never looked good...well they looked good on my 1999 Tacoma..but this isn't a Tacoma.
Idk. It will prevent a lot of body damage with those big wheels. My wallet would appreciate changing those wheel arches vs body work.
Where is the full review video Alex! I have been waiting for the last 6 months :)
the massage seat is only available in Advance trim, right?
correct.
Bring back the TSX wagon!
Why? Nobody bought it
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You would think that Acura would/could replace some of the piano black trim on this more expensive package. Tiger Eye Pearl is a great color!
Black accents are good, especially here in Wisconsin. If you keep your vehicles long, that part of the vehicle gets heavy wear from salt. If the black accent in the wheel well is protective then I actually like it.
Direct injected only? Anyone knows whethe Honda has figured out how to keep valve stems and intake runners free from carbon deposits?
Hmm, there’re speakers on the ceiling for the third row but no air vents. I would like to have air vents instead.
No mention of the GV-80...?? They are about the same size right??
That shiny black around the wheel wells will get scratched up, just like piano black plastic in the interior 😞
New dude is a good addition to the channel!
They could have found a better solution for the exposed latches when that middle seat is out. Also why no arm rests on the sides of those seats!?
It would have been nice to have a cover for the exposed latches or have them flush to the floor. Like the option of removing the center seat or just popping it up if you have a long leg adult in the 3rd row to put their legs there. No built in arm rests was a big miss considering Honda's have arm rest on their SUVs and vans.
I Really like the Color...👍❤️👍😍
So is the car Very Nice 👍👍 I will buy One
So if you remove the middle seat in the second row, you lose all the cup holders?
There is a downside to everything
@@AAutoBuyersGuide although the X5 gv80 have zero downsides at all. Zero compromises
@@naveenthemachine Sure they do. I'm pretty sure they don't offer seven seats on their performance models. If you need three seats in the middle row, the cup holders are a reasonable sacrifice. For families with three kids keeping the third row folded (for adequate luggage space) and three kids in the second row is ideal.
@@naveenthemachine all vehicles have downsides and compromises.
@@AAutoBuyersGuide Believe it or not my 2007 Honda Odyssey doesn’t lose its cup holders and armrests when the middle seat is removed. Plus it doesn’t lose the middle seat either because it can be stored under the floor. I would call it smart design. Just something about the younger engineers/designers I believe they lost the brilliance of the older generation.
I didn't mind Brian's laid-back outfits in previous videos. But this casual attire sure looks much better and expected for AoA. Keep getting better, gents!
Its so odd the MDX gets the type s treatment before the RDX.
You can Flash the memory on a Turbo Civic and get another 50Hp, has anyone done it on these yet? 400+ would be cool. The Type S MDX has hardened gears in the transmission for severe duty.
with that 22inch roller bag standing like that the rear door will never close. You cleverly edited that out. I see what you did there.
yeah, that was pretty stupid. Not sure what his point was.
Why why why do they bother to put these rubber band 21 inch wheels...added weight...slower 0-60..put on some forged 18's on that sucka and see the acceleration ,fuel mileage, braking and handling all improve by a noticeable amount..
And ride quality…
@@CG-rb4xo since it alredy has decent ride quality on those 21's putting 18's would absolutely take the ride to a different league...
No one in this segment has 18 inch wheels they all have 20inch plus
@@f181234 they usually don’t have smaller wheels because they usually have monster brakes on these suvs to slow them down. As a rule of thumb, The heavier the car, the bigger the brakes necessary to slow them down. Of course, This is a practical reason why they need larger brakes for the suvs, but, of course, I’m convinced that these design choices eventually become aesthetic trends, as most of the manufacturers (regardless of practicality) do this for aesthetic purposes too. Consumers see the larger wheels on the more expensive models of luxury brands (base models have the smaller wheels), so the big wheels become associated with the more upscale luxury products. Everyone wants to be seen as upscale, so everyone adopts larger wheels. Of course, Those upscale cars that use larger wheels usually have sophisticated suspension systems to manage the rougher ride, and that adds costs (which isn’t a problem on expensive luxury cars). But it is a problem for non-luxury suvs trying to imitate the look. In effect, One solution creates a new problem, and so on and so on.
I was so confused by the "2" roller bag score and accompanying video of 2 roller bags, plus Alex sitting in the back. How does 18.1 cu ft of storage space in an MDX only fit 2 roller bags, while a Camry with a 15.1 cu ft trunk can fit 5 roller bags. It's almost like SUV cargo capacity numbers are a lie.
Because it's cubic feet, which counts height as well. Theoretically, if you can block off the bags from falling into the third row, you could probably fit 6.
You have to take into account Length Width and Height. I have a 2015 Camry XSE and the trunk is wide and deep but not tall. This suv is wide and tall but not deep
@@musicmann7891 Exactly. I find Alex's reviews very thorough, and I'm hoping he stops relying on provided "cu ft" numbers when describing/comparing vehicles' cargo capacity. I was recently car shopping and spent a lot of time measuring trunks and hatches. Because in the real world, it's length, width and depth that matter most to me when packing a trunk. Sure, it's nice to have a little extra "headroom" in a hatch when the main "trunk" space is filled, but if the "footprint" of a hatch is small or too vertically proportioned, then all that hatch-provided space is not important. I won't pack to the ceiling blocking rearward visibility. I had dreams of making the Acura Integra work for my family. And went in with an open mind when checking out the hatch in part because so many folks rave about how roomy the Integra and Civic hatchbacks are. But for me, it was a big nope.
I would not buy the babypoop yellow nor an Acura. But still watch your videos.
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It looks attractive on the outside, but the dash layout and the touchpad kills it for me. I lived with that system for several days with an RDX loaner, and I hated every minute of it. Just put a touch screen in already. The drive mode button being so big and centered in the dash is ridiculous for something that very few people will ever touch, and there’s way, way too much piano black. Finally, the MDX doesn’t “feel” very big on the inside - I don’t know why but it feels a bit cramped for its size. We had this problem with our last-gen MDX, and when we checked out the new one we felt the same way. For the physical size of the vehicle, the interior should feel more spacious.
Why didn’t you include bmw x7, bmw iX, Tesla model x and Tesla model y in your size comparisons? They appear to be on either side of this vehicle
I am new to this channel and for the most part I enjoyed your video. I watch these videos to learn about new and updated vehicles, but it is also entertainment. The look and feel of the production was very professional. I enjoyed the presenters and the pop-up lists are really helpful. I know you pack a lot of info in the video and may have time constraints, but I would enjoy it more if you slowed the delivery slightly. For me the fast talk sounds unnatural and almost manic at times.
Sooo where are the performance numbers?
What's up with this tandem thing now? Is he your son?
They’ve been asking that of Batman for decades!
Alex, I really can't see the benefit of having a partnership here especially since this seems like an unequal pairing. The dynamic manner of your reviews and the wealth of information and experience you bring, stands on its own-- without distractions, which is a huge part of your appeal.
The color combo sells it for me, but the mpg is abysmal.
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Acura's 1991-1995 Legend sedans and coupés exemplified understated elegance and timeless style. Unfortunately, the days of pretty acura cars are long gone.
I miss my legend coupe with the 6spd. Ran her for almost 300k miles
Does it take premium or regular gas?
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Premium recommended.
I think for the money....the Lincoln Aviator, hands down!!
The aviator is beautiful, very luxurious, but still even in reserve trim with similar options yet not as loaded as the MDX it is $70k🤔
Appeals to a very different buyer despite both being three row SUVs
When the new Aviator first came out it checked all the boxes for what we wanted in a luxury suv. There is even a hybrid variant as well, which Acura has none available anymore. But we stopped considering the Aviator after seeing the low JD Powers/CR ratings and reading so many online consumer reviews on how unreliable it is 😓
I like the latest MDX but the Type-S trim isn't just so convincing.
Summer tires aren’t necessary on this kind of car. They are annoying to manage in parts of the country with snow.
At least they got that advanced model on the MDX. Acura totally Shafted us TLX Type-S owners. No digital dash, no HUD, no rear heated seats, no spare tire, no auto dimming side mirrors and USA doesn't get the 360 camera.
…which contributes to why it’s such a better buy, a better dollar value not counting its superior reliability.
During the driving portion of this video, both the camera pointed at Alex and Brian and the forward-facing exterior camera suffered from continuous blurring and pixilating.
A pure SUV - look at the infotainmentscreen!!!
please do a comparison of AWD SUV’s like Acura MDX Type S vs Audi Q7 vs BMW X5 vs Genesis vs Lexus vs Mercedes GLE450 vs Infiniti vs Mazda
Lexus doesn’t have a competitor to the MDX Type S
@@drivescene6747 and they never will 😂. Lexus like Infiniti is dead
@@naveenthemachine I will say that about Infiniti but as much as Lexus has an outdated lineup, it’s very far from being dead
@@drivescene6747 Lexus won’t bother making RWD bespoke platforms for any of their cars. Their RWD cars aren’t selling well at all. The LS sells in 4 digit numbers not 5 digits like the other rivals. The ES and RX each that are fwd outsell the LS and LX and IS by many many miles. If Lexus commits to fwd they are doomed and will be wiped out by genesis before they know it.
Unless of course the RX magically becomes RWD on a bespoke platform like their GS platform but more updated and more powerful and definitely more luxurious like the LC. If Lexus did that then my answer would be totally different
To all the YT pretentious RWD "bespoke" (FLMAO) platform wannabe experts.... Lexus will keep crying all the way to the bank, about it....
Why the second host? Im so confused.
I think that the goal is eventually Brian will be doing videos on his own for the channel and Alex is training him as well as getting people used to Brian but I do have to admit it’s weird especially considering we are used to just Alex unlike say TFL, where there are usually 2 hosts/reviewers if not more.
I don't like the two-person format, esp. since Brian is, um, a bit green. Alex knows so much about the entire vehicle market--I want to know his opinion, not Brian's. Alex is basically teeing up questions for Brian to answer. Why?
Why would anyone want summer tires on an SUV that is meant to handle in the wet , snow or sand..
with this MPG and current gas prices this is cars for wealthy people)))
Uh, it costs 71k. Who exactly did you think was buying this?
isn't the aviator the least reliable suv in the world?
I like Alex. I personally don’t care for the other guy.
this thing must weigh a ton but i love acura.
Really nice car overall. They did a great job with the styling inside and out. It's just that......well, they type S costs as much as an X5 and still slower, plus the lack of a touchscreen may be a dealbreaker. Looks to be more spacious inside than an X5 yes, but if you're looking to maximize interior volume you're looking in the wrong class.
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I like this format!
New channel name: Alex and brad on cars.
I honestly think if Brian is going to go on the EVs, his channel should be called Brian on EVs. Cheezy, but it follows Alex on Autos.
@@MDKN22 As cheesy as the intro music?
If only that turbo V6 was pointing the right direction (longitudinal rather than "sideways," which just reminds me it's a front wheel drive architecture.)
I know, I wish they would've used that long hood for an actual RWD platform
It it’s surprisingly rear wheel bias
Having to use the little touch pad thing instead of moving the screen up and making it a touchscreen is the weirdest decision for 2023. The whole dash, shifter, infotainment, etc looks and feels so unintuitive.
Brian 😍
Beautiful vehicle, but the panel gaps are so pronounced in this color.
I'd left that middle 2nd row seat segment off. Nothing wrong with a 6 seats SAV.
Nothing unless you need to seat seven. Most brands don't even have that optional on the highest trim levels. It isn't really for adults, but it's realistic to put three kids across the middle, or put a rear-facing child seat in the middle with a kid on each side. For families with three kids it's handy to have three in the middle row and keep the third row folded, only deploying it when your kids have friends along.
7 seater sporty..? Weird suv to make it a type S.
thank you for giving other car reviewers a chance and gainful employment in a career enviroment. much better than being a wage slave at amazon, usps, or walmart
Who is the other guy?
Wow..
"coming" soon or "comming" soon?? 👀
Ooops...
With gas being 4.50 a gallon, its not going to sell very well
Acura got rid of the 17-20 MDX Sport Hybrid powertrain too soon. It had 321hp/289tq from the 3.0L NA engine with 25-27 mpg always. Make the Type-S a Sport Hybrid and you would have +420 hp/tq and 22-24 mpgs always.
Always love the MDX! But just bought the X5. The big turn-off for me with Acura is the push button gear shift.
Me too
Pretty much all vehicles are steer by wire, shift by wire, throttle by wire, and/or brake by wire. Acura just removed the gear shift because it doesn't shift anything? I have two previous Gen Acura vehicles and it only takes a day to realize how much it cleans up the interior and you have more space with the push buttons.
Aviator for me. A bit more lux means more to me than canyon carving on a vehicle this large. Actually, the RDX looks more appealing to me than the MDX.
The black trimmed wheel wells make it look weird. Big would get rid of those immediately. Other than that, it looks great inside and out. Overall, I would say it's a middle of the pack offering, all things considered. That's more than you can say for the TSX. I still think the Genesis and the Lincoln are head of the class.
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It"s nice for sure. Yet I think the standard MDX w/SHAWD is the route I'd go if I were in the market for a 3 row SUV with considerations given to the Hyundai equivalent. But right now? The GV-80 really is impressive. Considering the price asked, any touch points that feel like plastic is a flat NO-GO to me. Also, the piped in sound? Why would "I" actually want that? The best/only redeeming value if this platform and indeed the Acura models in general is their SHAWD systems. It flat out performs! So, $72K for this SUV? Well, The X-5 feels like a better deal to me. The Aviator hybrid would be my 1st choice.
The only one that meets my criteria is the qx60.
Brian I see that Alex sent you into his closet for those 🥜 buster slacks huh 😁? Brian blink twice & grit your 🦷 if Alex changed your factory programming. The amount of detail that you guys put into your reviews is super helpful. I always feel like I’ve really been informed about these vehicles after watching an AOA review.
This is a good looking vehicle! I’ve always liked the look of the MDXs. We had one for about ten years and it was a really strong vehicle. They’re not incredibly fun but definitely comfortable and reliable. I’m still not buying this as a 7 seater. It has 7 seats but until a vehicle can comfortably seat 7 Alex type consumers it’s just a 5 seater for me. And in that respect why would I want that over something simple like a Sorento? Good looking vehicle though Acura. Kudos 👏👏👏
The third row and middle of second row are strictly for kids. This is a family hauler, not for seven adults carpooling.
no reason to buy the tlx, SO SAD
I don't know, this is up to well loaded X5 pricing now.
True, but the BMW will kill you down the road with expensive maintenance and frequent repairs with overpriced parts. I'd rather have the more reliable Acura.
I don’t know where you’re finding X5’s brand new for 72k I see used ones with 30k for 69,999
You guys missed the Buick enclave....... I think it's a bigger & better less horsepower SUV
The Buick and the Chevy Traverse are both nice riding vehicles.
that infotainment system kills the car completely. Also all that piano black in the interior :(
Acura just needs to add touchscreen functionality with the touchpad and an option other than piano black. Not crazy about the piano black craze.
Il take Acura over any of those endless money pit German cars any day.
Another failed luxury 3rd row implementation. A 60k+ suv with no AC vents? Wtf Acura.
Fail? Imo I’ve seen much much worse…
Why you get a co-journalist? You must didn't want to do reviews by yourself anymore. I guess having two journalists do a review is a trend.
No touch screen and all that piano black ruins an otherwise good looking vehicle.
"You and me baby ain't nothing but mammals so let's do it like they do on the Discovery Channel!"
That color....I thought it looked like baby poo too. Can't get over it. Just no.
Otherwise an excellent SUV by all accounts.
baby poo color
#closethesky