Alex consistently offers the most thorough, detailed, comprehensive auto reviews I have seen. Well done!

AA has the best detailed car reviews in youtube.

They nailed it on this model. This should sell well.

@hkhvr13

3 жыл бұрын

Everything except the touchscreen infotainment stuff they nailed

@Wised1000

3 жыл бұрын

He's overcompensating, I'm sure Mom sits right up front and tells him he's driving too fast 🤣

@paulfazi

3 жыл бұрын

Mileage isn’t great, along with premium gas penalty

@kpokfposkf

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulfazi premium gas isn't required, this goes to most modern sporty/luxury models

@KRIPSYNODUTS

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulfazi base 87 gas only required , 91just recommended.

Congratulations Acura. I haven’t desired a single Acura since the Acura TL Type-S. Looks like they finally got their Mojo back

Had a 2015 mdx advanced and currently a 2017 tech. Every time I try the competition I come back to the MDX. My take is it does everything VERY well but nothing perfectly. I don't need perfection, just something that works out very well and on budget. Type S is probably next for me.

There are plenty of auto reviewers on youtube BUT THERE'S ONLY ONE ALEX. He's in a class by himself. Thanks Alex!

@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName

3 жыл бұрын

And there’s only one Sofyan in town

The Acura is sharp looking and has arguably the best awd system in its class. Add that with great value and pricing...We will be at our local Acura dealer this summer.

@tejasmurali9986

2 жыл бұрын

It's just as he said. You want a third row that's actually usable so you say bye bye to the Lexus showroom for the Acura mdx

So glad Acura kept the V6. A 2.0T has no place here.

@KRIPSYNODUTS

3 жыл бұрын

You never know, soon they may come up with 2.0 engine with 198 hp 😬.

@thatkidjoly

3 жыл бұрын

@@KRIPSYNODUTS Why would they?

@furiousfragment7082

2 жыл бұрын

@@KRIPSYNODUTS No they won't because turbochargers engines have lower towing capacity therefore.

I’m in Half Moon Bay temporarily for work and those winds were ridiculous. Great job as always. Big fan of your work.

Your is always the no-nonsense, pragmatic and clear review I look for. Thanks for another terrific one!

How fast it down shifts and that Engine growl. My gawd, Vtec just kicked in yosss

@joetacchino4470

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that VTEC screams all the way to 60.....for 7 seconds. Sloooooowwwwwww

His review is the most accurate and informative! He is very knowledgeable. I am enjoying his reviews.

Hi Alex! Just popping in to say that I live your reviews. Years ago, I had contemplated maybe doing car reviews on KZread. I saw your reviews and went no further. Honestly, there’s no better review around. I watch others, as well, and they are good, but you’re the best. I can’t imagine buying a car without watching your review first. Be well and continued success.

The removable middle first debuted in the 2008-2013 Highlander. Slid into a spot underneath the front center console. Definitely was a awesome feature, glad to see Acura bring this feature back from the graveyard.

I did not realize until now that you are local to me-- hope you are safe and not washed away!

Update! After driving every luxury SUV. I bought the 2022 MDX. Super smooth, super silent, super comfortable and the boxes are X for sure. Very smooth 10 speed. Pick it up Monday at 11:00 A.M. Bought the super bright red metalic. Like the full moon roof too. This thing is huge, but drives like a much smaller SUV. Acura is on a role with this MDX!

@bodegaboys7475

3 жыл бұрын

We drove them all too and settled on the A Spec. Pick it up Wednesday.

@sonnyjay1347

2 жыл бұрын

How do you guys like it so far?

Best reviewer on KZread. Hands down.

@wayneedwards5515

3 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%!!

The 2022 MDX looks so good!

Great review/info Mr.Alex, Acura should have made ventilation on all seats standard and have a front passenger moonroof standard on the base models with the full length sunroof been standing on the other models.

Well done Acura

Finally a truly premium Acura flagship SUV is back

Just got the internet offer for the Advanced spec for $48.4K without tax and destination charge. Looks like a good deal for 13K of the list at this time of year. I am in NC

Sh-awd is standard on A-Spec and Advance trims. Optional on tech and base.

@ruturaj47

3 жыл бұрын

They should just make it standard.

@kpokfposkf

3 жыл бұрын

@@ruturaj47 sometimes I still wonder why people are dumb enough to overlook AWD/SH-AWD options, it literally just make resale 10x harder in the future, or in other words, lose a chunk of the car's value when selling.

@joetacchino4470

3 жыл бұрын

@@kpokfposkf Because a lot of people who own these will never drive them in anything worse than rain. Chosing RWD / FWD saves initial cost as well as increases fuel economy. If you search for say, X5’s, in Houston, 80% of the 6 cylinder models are the S Drive RWD.

@kpokfposkf

3 жыл бұрын

@@joetacchino4470 right probably a market difference then, up here in west coast Canada, where it only snows 1-3 times a year, people still prefer AWD SUVs, on the east coasts, older/used AWD SUVs can be valued twice as much as FWD/RWD.

@kpokfposkf

3 жыл бұрын

@@joetacchino4470 then there's always that connotation with FWD/RWD vehicles, FWD for economy cars (hence sedans/vans/hatchbacks with better aero for fuel economy), and RWD for sports cars (obviously people want to enjoy better handling and speed, therefore SUV's ground clearance and weight don't help). But I guess people are counterintuitive nowadays. *shrug*

Great review as always Alex, can't wait to see your review on type S.

Excellent review! I really enjoyed it, very informative! Much appreciate!

The MDX TYPE-S is going to get an air suspension. When they first announced the teaser video they said on their website that it will get an advanced air suspension, but they took it off and replaced it with just Brembo brakes.

@bg693

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’ll still have it! The MDX-S should be great.

@ahf5471

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that’s what the missing two buttons on my advance are going to be.

Excellent review as usual. Thank you. 👍🏾👌🏾

This guy is the best auto reviewer on the Internet. I think I'll subscribe.

Always enjoy your reviews, Alex. This is at the top of my list, but I'm super curious about the Type-S version. So it looks like I'll have to wait a little while longer.

I’ve watched like three other reviews about the new MDX but I am waiting for Alex for the review.

Excellent reviews on MDX 2022

The base model of MDX gets you so much for the money. Our lease on Pilot is going away in 5 months. MDX it will be this time in Black.

@LoneWolfHustle

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@billyjoejimbob56

3 жыл бұрын

We own a '17 Pilot w/ 50K... zero issues so far. Nice vehicle to drive, although not sporty. This new MDX has the same great V6, w/ 10AT, great interior, more features, sporty road manners. MDX Tech trim level in red with parchement interior will be our next SUV... no doubt. Kudos Acura!

@henrybrar

3 жыл бұрын

@@billyjoejimbob56 Same here, we have had 5 round trips from Baton Rouge to Austin and it's so much fun. Few thing I wish we had were heads up display, a better infotainment system and much improved sound system but other than small things it's a complete package.

@narongcham3157

3 жыл бұрын

@@billyjoejimbob56 any issue with VCM ? Variable Cylinder Management to cause high oil consumption?

@billyjoejimbob56

3 жыл бұрын

@@narongcham3157 My understanding: Honda has produced three generations of VCM on 3.5 V6 engines. Gen 1 launched on MY '05 Odyssey... we had an '06 Odyssey with that system. Work OK when new... when it was well past 100K miles, the active motor mounts failed and NVH became pretty bad. I installed an aftermarket VCM defeat device. Never had oil consumption problems, even at 200K miles. Gen 2 came a few yeas later,,, 6/4/3 cyl. capable. This is the system that has oil consumption problems, I have heard. No personal experiance with it. Gen 3 launched on MY '13 Accord (mine is now @ 108K) and Acura RDX (I also have one of these... MY '16 @ 45K) Same VCM system is on 3.5 V6 w/ direct injection as found in current MDX and Pilot starting MY'16 (we have a '17 @ 50K). Gen 3 system on all three vehicles works perfectly, with no oil consumption. BTW... I change oil on all at 15 -10% remaining life, 0W-20 full synthetic as recomended.

Soooo glad to see the new 10 speed in there

If I remember correctly, the China versions have had massage seats as an option for years on the TLX and CDX... weird they just haven't done it elsewhere.

@AFCompany

3 жыл бұрын

Ya it’s crazy they even load the RDX up to the max in China but not in North America and idk why.

You can get a heated steering wheel on all trim but it’s only standard on the advanced. It’s a like $500 add on for all the other trims.

Really good job on the narrative.

Very nice Acura. Will take this over the RX anyday. Very handsome SUV

@jsfbay1

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed but I never like buying 1st model-year vehicles...

Just got a ‘24 MDX SH-AWD with tech pkg. crazy discounts right now because the ‘25 is coming soon with touch screen.

Many thanks for great video as usual👍 Do you know by any chance if it will be released on European markets?

Will sell fast and quick , moms already has interest for this over gv

Mom's about to run to the dealerships. Good job Acura!! This will continue to be the Best selling 3row lux suv.

@reenachauriya4931

3 жыл бұрын

Lexus rx outsold it in 2020 but then cause a new model was coming up so it didn't make any sense to buy a 2020 version.

@Slim1986

3 жыл бұрын

@@reenachauriya4931 yea Lexus 2 row out sold it, not the 3 row RX.

@reenachauriya4931

3 жыл бұрын

@@Slim1986 oh didnt know it was the 3 row optional.

@Slim1986

3 жыл бұрын

@@reenachauriya4931 yea Lexus added the useless 3rd row last year. That's why I said the MDX is the best selling "3rd row" lux SUV, not 2 row lol

those rear lights make me think of the square root sign (or mirrored if you're looking at the right side) lol *although they're not an exact match, I know*

Thanks Alex!!! I waited for the outgoing model to be replaced with this new one, very glad I waited! Now with my ‘18 RDX, all of my everyday cars have a J35 variant!! 🤠 That means I’m going to be doing Honda timing belts & water pumps for the remainder of my life, seems like 🤣

@VicReinz52

3 жыл бұрын

FYI, still waiting for that J35A4 in my Odyssey to kick the bucket.. 275k & counting 🥳

Looks like there’s a decent amount of space in the engine bay , which should make it easier to work on!

Cannot wait for you to show us the A-Spec! This new MDX might just quash my Euro-Lust... Thanks Alex!

@stanpowers600

3 жыл бұрын

sorry, Type-S! ;-)

Ur the best car reviewer in KZread. THANK U

I find it odd they didn’t include vents in the 3rd row. My Pilot has it and is perfect for animals in the trunk.

@ahf5471

3 жыл бұрын

I find it odd that there’s no option for lane-change assist, co-pilot assist/co-pilot360, no active driving camera, no turn camera, no valet feature, no self parking, no second row captains chairs like the outgoing model (in the Advance), no ability to display maps or directions on the “digital cockpit” (which is just a digital instrument cluster), I could go on. This is certainly not a flagship car.

@IdrisFashan

3 жыл бұрын

@@ahf5471 who do you work for? This is Iike the fourth time Ive been reading you shitting on MDXes. ☺️

Ha the 3rd seat for your mother in law exactly. Brilliant!

250lbs heavier does suck with no extra power but with the new design, interior its a great buy. Plz make a Sport Hybrid for a mid range model!!!!

Trunk comfort 9/10 😂👍

once I found out that the type-S was an extra 12k more. had to settle for the regular advance trim (non type s)

Ultimate Luxury Family Hauler 🤔

Hi Alex, can you please complete your final review of the 2022 MDX?

Really looking forward to test driving this. I wish the infotainment was a touchscreen, other than that it's basically perfect for me.

@JoeLegeckis1

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. I'm not a fan of touchscreens, but that control pad thing looks horrible. That said, If it's anything like my 2016 TLX, I'll almost never use the touchscreen because the wheel controls are where it's at. Plus the only things I do use on the touchscreen of my TLX are the seat heaters/environmental controls and that's all in physical buttons below the screen on this MDX. So, maybe it's not a huge deal?

@VelocitronVoyager

3 жыл бұрын

the touchpad isn’t that bad. take a bit of time to learn it and it’ll be fine. people are whining too much about it lol. take it from me. i have had that touchpad for over a year now. not bad at all

@maxmx767

3 жыл бұрын

I mean You can touch it It just won’t do anything 🤣

@StephenChen72

3 жыл бұрын

@@JoeLegeckis1 I've had a 2020 RDX as a loaner for a weekend and I find the touchpad to be very nice. The absolute positioning really does work well. I mastered it in about 15 minutes of playing with it. I personally hate touchscreens because I can't stand fingerprints all over it.

@rogersmj

3 жыл бұрын

@@StephenChen72 Conversely, I also had a 2020 RDX as a loaner for a few days but I hated the touchpad. I got used to it ok, but I never enjoyed it or found it natural. The lack of a touchscreen is a giant negative for me in this car, I don’t want to use CarPlay with an absolute position touchpad. There are lots of other good options out there so something like that is a dealbreaker for us.

Hey Alex, as usual Perfect review. I was looking confused between 3 row suv or mini van. I have a 6 yrs old. But after watching this I am leaning towards max. Am a fan of SH-AWD which i will miss in mini van if I buy one. Did you really throw the keys to show the proximity hatch sensor 😀

The key throw out the trunk to activate the trunk close, lol!

I want to run out and buy one right now but I must wait for the Type-S to come out. I'm probably going to buy the A-Spec but if the Type-S isn't 70K it's mine.

It’s possibly the gear ratio and rev limits for the first few gears that leads to slower 0-60

12:41 Time to play hide and go seek with the keys. lol

The Toyota Highlander use to have a removable middle seat in the 2nd generation

@volcalstone

3 жыл бұрын

He said luxury SUVs not peasant SUVs. 😐 I rather wait for the new 2022 Pilot tbh, save some money.

Have you driven the 2022 base model mdx? Would like to see a review on that. I wish acura would include sh awd on all mdx instead of a option .

Price needs to be adjusted to include replacement key costs associated with trunk comfort indexing.

@kencoleman8929

3 жыл бұрын

Ha-ha!

@kevinsonnenberg2868

3 жыл бұрын

Now that is funny!

Alex's most favorite: "Winding mountain road" Alex's least favorite: "Your mother in law"

@ruturaj47

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, true.

@JamesRussoMillas

3 жыл бұрын

Amber lamps are a close second

@naveenthemachine

3 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t Alex also say the word “0-60” a lot in his reviews? More often than winding mountain road

@ruturaj47

3 жыл бұрын

@@naveenthemachine that's a standard test in reviews.

@naveenthemachine

3 жыл бұрын

@@ruturaj47 i wasn’t referring to the actual test. I’m referring to how many times he says it.

great video

As usual, better than the Lexus equivalent.

@naveenthemachine

3 жыл бұрын

Lexus was already dead due to its irrelevance in spite of its high sales. Cmon Lexus make the most aggressive comeback...🤞

The Advance @ $60k is interesting case. The loaded GV80 2.5T is $64k, but has primo interior, better infotainment, and arguably better styled. However, it is missing the vaunted 3rd-row and Acura customer base, plus resale is unknown(the G90 and G80 don't have exactly high resale values).

@bodegaboys7475

3 жыл бұрын

And reliability is still somewhat uncertain

@MrPaiam1

2 жыл бұрын

Right now Genesis has been adding a market adjustment of 5k to all their vehicles. I am not willing to pay 5k over the sticker for a few extra features. I purchased the 2022 MDX A-Spec and I absolutely love it! Acura definitely won me over.

I swear it looks alot like a CX-9 which isn't a bad thing at all

@joalblo9581

3 жыл бұрын

So true! 👍🏿

@srikumarantp

3 жыл бұрын

Yes 👍🏻 that cx9 is one of the best looking cars ... not sure y not many cars on the road

@briancoleman971

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely

@TrueMetalGaming

3 жыл бұрын

I don't like the CX9 look and this is now similar to it. I prefer the look of the previous generation.

@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName

3 жыл бұрын

Mazda might become a luxury brand one day

Hi Alex, Thank you for your always accurate and independent reviews. I see you added in the comparation entries like the X5 and GLE, and others like the XC90 wich have a 3rd row on all trims, but you left out the Genesis GV80. Is there any particular reason? I mean you are adding front and rear wheel drive, as well as 3rd row standard and optional. I'm considering the GV80, But I would like to cross shop with the new MDX, so if possible, please include the GV80 on your full review> Thank you!

@gregkramer5588

3 жыл бұрын

It was a weird omission. I would lean GV80 also.

@preventer333

3 жыл бұрын

I've noticed recently that a lot of reviewers praise Genesis brand cars on their reviews, but always omit them to compare against whenever Japanese or European brand cars are being reviewed. Is this because Genesis is still not an established brand? Or even they can't still get past Hyundai/Kia origin? I don't know, but it certainly is quite weird. I thought Genesis at least finally brought a major competition through G80 and GV80.

@ahf5471

3 жыл бұрын

The Genesis cost more much more to lease per dollar of car value than any of the above.

@gregkramer5588

3 жыл бұрын

@@ahf5471 Interesting, where can I find this information?

@entertained...

3 жыл бұрын

he does mention the gv80, but i think it's not mentioned as much because that third row is just way too small. i need a 3-row for my family because i have older kids, and the gv80 would not be on my list even though it's a great suv. although, i also prefer a mini-van over a 3-row suv...

That grill screams Game of Thrones.

They should have placed the e-brake switch in the same area as the brake hold and auto start/stop button.

dam he really yeeted that key

The drive mode and gear button selector look out of place. Positioning closer to the driver would have been better.

No brainer, MDX is my picked above all

I’ll be interested to see how folks like the infotainment system. The MDX is an awesome car from many standpoints. I had a 2005 and 2015. Loved the powertrain, seats, 3rd Row, handling, and size. I loved the SH-AWD, but it’s a bit overrated since most people aren’t going to be throwing this thing through cornes and htting the gas while hitting curvy roads (SHAWD doesn’t engage if the gas isn’t engaged!). BUT, my issues with: Suspension would bottom out on not so broken pavement AND for the 2015 and beyond, the reason I will never buy another Acura...the infotainment system. They look great and work fine when you test drive and have it for a short time. HOWEVER, when living with one, it’s death by 1,000 papercuts...there is no one single issue, but an accumulation of head scratching, frustrating things found throughout Honda/Acura no matter how hard they try...I’m not betting this one will not fix that. Some tell tale signs: why did they make the Mode button THE largest button on the dash? How often do you need that? And the touchpad...hello, Lexus...can you inform Acura that touchpads are terrible? Overall, I liked my X5 better, and LOVED my 2017 Q7 better than both in every way. But, if price is a factor, the Acura isn’t a bad deal if you can deal with the infotainment....

Alex, Can you do a review of this vs the CX-9? I am on the fence, I like both cars. Wondering if I should wait and get this or get the Cx-9, the only issue about the mazda is that it looks like other Mazdas

Would the massage feature propel the front seat score to 10/10?

What is an Infiniti Q7...think you merged Audi and Infiniti in your thoughts there. Lol. But as always great and fair review ...always appreciate and have great new year!

It's been well over a dozen years since I could call an Acura, stunningly handsome.

How is the new MDX priced against the GV80 in the States? Here in Canada, the top trim MDX is only about $3000 more than the base GV80.

This car is great

quick question: are there any "child seat" anchors on the 3rd row of the new MDX?

@rogersmj

3 жыл бұрын

Good question, I’d like to know that too. We discovered after we bought our 2016 that it had none in the 3rd row.

@BrncosFan

3 жыл бұрын

No Latch in the 3rd row, but there are Tether Anchors.

i want one!

I am curious about the comparison to Aviator when you do the full review.

@dorado0359

3 жыл бұрын

LoL...the Lincoln Aviator is on another level.

@kirkmulder1599

3 жыл бұрын

A Ford. So on a lower level in my book.

@bodegaboys7475

3 жыл бұрын

@@dorado0359 a Ford. Way oower

You need to take over for motorweeks John Davis.... when he retires(he is great) Absolutely best reviewer on KZread and mainstream media.

We picked this!! And now a 2 month wait.

@kevinsonnenberg2868

3 жыл бұрын

Just ordered the advance. 2 month minimum.

@kirkmulder1599

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah ours is supposed to be built next week. The build is a 5 day window. Then 3-4 weeks it arrives on west coast. Can’t wait! But...have to

@kevinsonnenberg2868

3 жыл бұрын

@@kirkmulder1599 my wife is getting excited. Had to buy up at a Minneapolis, MN dealership as the one on Iowa (where we live) was making a warranty and winter package mandatory for $1,899...no exceptions. I didn’t mind the winter package but the exterior and interior warranty was $1,399 that we didn’t want or need. We are driving an hour and a half further out of state so we don’t get bent over. I’d never been force fed a warranty like that. Oh well, they lost a good customer!

@kirkmulder1599

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t like dealers who take advantage.

Outstanding review. Question: does this MDX have reverse automatic braking when a fixed object is detected? I’m going to sell my 2019 RX350L for the new type S when available.

@kevinsonnenberg2868

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I was told it does but you have to be going under a maximum speed and I can’t remember what the salesman said.

What do you think about the black piano finish for the front panel? It was such a disappointment for me.

Has the hybrid been discontinued in the mdx? I hope not...

It would be better if Acura has a 2nd row center console as dealer accessory. That way, you don’t have to choose between captain’s chair or bench seat, you get both.

I like MDX but timing belt. I wish Acura engineer could use timing chain.

Are there LATCH anchors on the third row seats?

So the XT6 also has a NA V6 just like the MDX & they have nearly identical 0-60 times, but the XT6 is called slow & under powered? I know, at the the MDX is going to have a more powerful turbo engine available soon. But still...

When I first saw the design before I glanced at the badge ... was convinced it was the next gen Mazda CX-9

Seems like more of a competitor for the Telluride/Pallisade and not fairing especially well to them.

Sign me up for the MDX Type S.

This car looks like a good match for Alex

Alex, how does this drive compared to a Telluride? A decked-out Telluride and a mid-spec MDX are pretty comparable -- almost the same options, same size, same power, pretty close in price.

@Sola_Scriptura_1.618

2 жыл бұрын

HYUNDAI is doing some great things. Love the GV70 but I would only ever lease a Korean car, as I would for anything that was not made by Toyota or Honda. No car manufacture holds value or reliability as does Toyota or Honda, not a slam but a reality.

I would like to see what the Type S has to offer and how much it will cost. I owned the 2017 FWD MDX and I was not a fan of limited horsepower. If the Type S comes with A spec and tech packages like the TLX does, i think i may be a buyer or leasee

@wongchai807

3 жыл бұрын

65k at least..I want one. The potential for the tuners are sky high

I have wasted a bucket load on so called German reliability. I had a 3 year old CLS 320CDI with 32,000 on the clock. I changed front shocks, and some suspension bushes. I had an intermittent engine warning light. The centre console had an annoying and constant creak, which I eventually managed to reduce to a bearable level with the assistance of folded card and a few strategically placed match sticks. All of which occurred before reaching 50,000 miles. I believe that the car was a £50,000 + purchase from new. I have had similar issues with the other highly rated and highly recommended marques that are so adored by the automotive journalists. I bought a Mazda 6 Tourer, fully loaded and good spec. I admit that I needed to change it for work purposes, but I was determined not to buy an estate from the aforementioned marques. I was really impressed by every aspect, and now I am currently looking towards a Genesis saloon. There doesn’t seem to be many available, but I am sure I will find a low mileage that is still under warranty. I have friends who have bought Lexus and have never looked back. A 1-2 second difference in 0-60 times is irrelevant in regards to the daily commute. I am interested in comfort and overall reliability...........

Hello sir how are u hope ur doing fine can u recommed me a car between this and volvo xc60 or even a better one