RDX10

I am very confused about the paddle shifters in the 2G mdx. I went and seen a 2007 mdx tech today and when I went to reach for the paddles, I was shocked to see it did not have any.

Then I read an ottowa based review on the 2007 mdx and they stated that the MDX now had sequential shift paddle shifters. What am I missing? .

I know I seen reviews and pictures with paddle shifters...I didn't pay attention, but is it possible this was a US model and that the Canadian 2007+ models had paddles while the US 2010+ models had paddles? What is going on here? I even seen threads discussing putting a 2010-2013 wheel on the 2007-2009 MDX....umm?

mrgold35

I just assumed all 07-09 MDX had the gear shift mounted +- Sequential SportShift mode and the +10 went with the paddles like the 07-12 RDX. You have more flexibility with the paddles since you can down/up shift at anytime in "D" mode and return to full auto once you hit the gas. You can go into "S" mode if you want to hold a certain gear longer (towing, hills, acceleration). You have to take one hand off the wheel more to do the same thing on the 07-09 MDX.

My TSX has a gear shift SportShift mode while my RDX and MDX have paddles. I think the reviewer might have confused model years or other Acura models with paddles and gear shift modes.

RDX10

Unfrotunately looks like you are correct. Looking onlin at local classified ads, I do not see any paddles on any of the 07-09 models. Really dissapointed at that, also no "S" position on the shift gate either. Really really disapointed at that.

When I go home in the evening, I drive down a very steep hill that merges 3 times in quick succession, the paddles help because I downshift on the way down and it gives me a nice controlled roll down the hill vs using my brakes.

I rarely use the paddles in my RDX for driving fast, the go pedal and the turbo usually do a good enough job at it, but during the occational times where I do use them, it gives a really impresssive acceleration.

I guess I could always just use the lever to downshift down the hill. But the absence of sport mode bothers me.