Timmy18

Skip to 1:27. SH-AWD is working the rear from a light stop.

KeithL

SH-AWD will kick in under mild acceleration. I also believe it kicks in when climbing a substantial hill.

Colin

It's not that simple. Through it's (almost) 10 years on the market, SH-AWD has had several guises. In a lot of ways, it's similar to VTEC where several versions share one brand name.

Common to all, is the ability to shift torque rearward under any condition that needs it. As noted, acceleration, going up hills etc.

What is different and changeable is the side to side component. In some, it was locked out in 1st gear, in in some it is a fixed overdrive ratio, in the RL it is a planetary gear allowing ~5% overdrive. In later years, the first gear lockout was removed, and in the old MDX-A Cooperative VSA was added.

Sad to say that in this time, SH-AWD is still a little understood technology by most, and generally underutilized. As evidenced by all the negativity on forums, it has done little to raise the brand value. (IMO)

Timmy18

I've known about SH-AWD being different on each model through out the years. I was making a point of how SH-AWD on the MDX DOES put power to the rear under normal driving. And KeithL is right too.

I was correcting him with the video that showed normal driving. Don't know why you quoted me. I said I was pretty sure, lol.

Colin

^^ Wasn't calling you out or anything...

Timmy18

Oh ok.

TiggaMan909

Am I reading Acura.com build configurator right? If I want a spare tire, I have to spring for SH-AWD, otherwise i get a "Tire Repair Kit"?!!?

Is this true or am I just misunderstanding the language here?

TLbullet

I read it as your getting a can of fix-a-flat for 45k$ also. Talkin bout saving a few bucks. Jeez

TiggaMan909

Well now I know where they are getting the additional 1 mpg on FWD! No spare tire to weigh the car down!

I don't think its gets any more lame then this! Seriously Acura? This is how you want to get to top tier luxury?!!?

Kyrra

Wow, thanks for noticing that. That really annoys me as I was considering the FWD model (being down south) and will be using this car for road-trips. I really don't like the idea of not having a spare when driving across the country.

I believe you are correct. Spare tire is only with the AWD model, no go with the FWD version.

Fibonacci

Feel free to hop up to your local Benz dealer if it bothers you that much. You can spend another 30 gizzle for your spare tire on a GL.

alkus77

100% true ! And all other luxury brands dumped the spare few years ago.

Pitbull11

In Missouri and Nevada you get the tax credit even it you sell it to someone else.

Colin

The TSX Wagon, ILX Hybrid and RLX all have no spare. It is available as an accessory in parts.

TiggaMan909

I wasn't aware that so many manufacturers were opting out of the whole spare tire business... I just purchased an M37S a few months ago and I know it comes with a spare tire so i just made the assumption that this was still considered to be an industry standard.

Appreciate the education but I would still prefer the option of having a spare on board just for peace of mind. Having to pay a 2K premium for a feature that i dont need (SH-AWD) to get a spare tire is still pretty ridiculous IMO.

TiggaMan909

So I can still purchase FWD and purchase a standalone spare that I can have mounted inside or underneath the vehicle? I'm just wondering if the housing for the spare still exists on FWD and that isn't something thats exclusive to SH-AWD.

OhioMDXer

Just got an email from my dealer that their first batch of the new MDX just arrived and I can now schedule a test drive. I previously put a $500 deposit on a forest mist metallic with eucalyptus interior SH-AWD Advance trim.

Acura_Dude

TinyRK

I have a test drive scheduled for tonight 6:30pm! BAM!

And he has the full load:
I am getting wet panties :gheyfight:

AcuraHL91

Please let us know how the Forest Mist Metallic with Eucalyptus look. Few pics would be great.

RTA Supra

Still waiting for these things to show up here at my dealer in Tampa. I keep squinting at all of the deliver trucks to see if our cars are on them, haha.

OhioMDXer

Unfortunately they don't have any forest mist metallic MDX yet. They said it will be a week or two until they get that color. They only have white/parchment, graphite/graystone, black/ebony and black/parchment right now.

AcuraHL91

Thanks for the info.

Colin

I think that's a safe assumption but haven't confirmed with parts personally. In the other examples, the 'kit' includes all the mounting hardware, jack and tools. IMO, it's kind of pricy for us here. Earlier someone said a can a fix-a-flat was only $45 so this is what Acura is saving... actually it's what they're spending. What they're saving is the cost of the spare and goodies that go with it.

RTA Supra

I guess I just had to bitch about them not being here for them to finally show up!

OhioMDXer

Wow! The new MDX in white looks very nice. I think I might reconsider my choice of color.

RTA Supra

I just wanted to snap a couple of pictures when they got here. If you have any specific things you'd like to see, I can take more. Can't wait to see these guys all cleaned up.

OhioMDXer

Do you have the forest mist metallic MDX? I would appreciate a few pictures. If you can also get some shots of the eucalyptus interior, that'd be great.

Thanks!

RTA Supra

Just Crystal Black Pearl and White Diamond Pearl as of now. They are still unloading though.

RTA Supra

A few more quick pictures. The white MDX is the Advance, the black is the Tech.

07Acuradude

Thanks for the pics!

RTA Supra

No problem. The accessories should be getting installed tomorrow or Thursday.

free598

can wait to pick mine up on thursday

TLtrigirl

iTrader: (1)

having already seen, touched and played in one last week, i'm interested in bringing it all together with a test drive in the near future!

i'd be interested in seeing the other "brighter colors" (forest mist, the blue and the red-not that those would be my top choices in car colors, but just curious). also want to see what the eucalyptus really looks like.

Gsmooth33

Thanks for the pics....the exhaust looks cheesy

SkylineUSA

Interesting! It looks like the Advanced gets Michelin Latitude Tour HP, while the Tech gets Continentals.

Btw, one of my local dealers has the spare wheel/tire for the FWD model for $727, installed.

alkus77

Here in FL no chance to see the forest mist advance till end of July !
I'm wondering why?? They offered me to get the white advance today! Nice color , but I will wait for the forest mist....another 45 days ! I'm sad now!

TSX_831

That white one looks great. Can't wait to see the rest of the color lineup.

Acura_Dude

The 3G MDX is beautiful. I don't care to much for the exhaust, but it's no big deal.

Acura_Dude

45 days will fly by before you know it.