jjl12

Does anyone know when the 2015 MDX will be available and what the changes are going to be?

LongBallLarry

I'm wondering if the 'next generation' SH-AWD that the 2015 TLX will feature in a couple months is already on the '14 MDX or if it will be on the 2015.

driver

I don't have any proof that it isn't but I'm going by the fact that they don't mention this in any of their marketing material so it is not 'next generation' SH-AWD.

http://www.acura.com/Features.aspx?m...allwheel_drive

RL06tech

The 2015 will be exactly the same as the 2014 don't expect anything significant till 2016.

mazymus

Same pricing too?

Maybe more color options?

LongBallLarry

That's pretty much what I figured. I'm guessing that the 2015 MDX will get the next gen SH-AWD.

However the tranny on the new TLX will probably not be a match for a vehicle that may tow so I doubt there will any 'upgrade' there.

H_CAR

It'll be the same. No real changes until 2017

hadokenuh

They are still working on fixing the existing bugs lol. Why would you think there will be more changes?

driver

I would be happy just having better build quality with things they have! If they did add any features I would love to have the camera on the side mirrors like Honda Accord.

nhhiep

I am on the same boat. don't want 2014 because of 1st yr model. Called the dealer today and they said 2015 will be on the lot around Oct/Nov.

still too far out, I think everybody are clueless now.

akat

I would be happy with just a packaging change for 2015. Advance Package without Entertainment Package.

upnorth85

I will second that!

technil

I went to the dealer yesterday trying to pick up a 2014 MDX with Tech Pkg but all of their cars got hail damaged. They said they'll give me $500 discount off the lowest price or will repair it for me. I don't know how it's going to be after repair so I decided to wait for the new shipment.

After checking, they said that 2015 MDX will be in with the new shipment in a couple of weeks. Anyone heard anything else about the 2015 MDX release date? Should I wait for the 2015 MDX or get the 2014 with a better discount.

Don't have any extra details on the 2015 though. Googling didn't show up much.

upnorth85

I am in touch with two dealers about the 2015 model, both of whom have placed orders. The pricing has not been released nor the features. I am told the cars will be exactly the same with very minor software changes to the navigation system etc and price increase will be of the same order as for the RDX model. I think $500 discount for hail damage is too low. Most insurance companies total older cars for hail damage. It is hard to repair it. $1500 would be the least discount I would expect for hail damage.

The cars will hit the dealers early June. Expect to see Acura announcement end of May/1st week of June.

technil

thanks for the response upnorth85. They offered $46,388 AWD with Tech Pkg and an additional $500 for the minor hail damage. I guess I'll be patient and wait for the 2015.

upnorth85

smart decision to wait. It is not going to be too long anyway.

DOHCtorTHRUST

The 2015's will be no different than the 14's currently in stock. Better to buy the 14's now as most dealers have them in the color and trim levels on the lot. 15's will hold MSRP until 14's are completely sold. Just FYI.

nhhiep

with all the noises from the engine and interior, I think it's better to wait for 2015 for them to fix some of that. I test drove one last month and all the noises turned me off. Maybe it has to do with the fact that this is the first time they build Acura at the plant in AL

beach109

2015's will be no different, just more money. We have 2014's on order and scheduled to be built for quite a while longer.

FYI, the 2014 MDX already has next gen SH-AWD. That's another part of why it lost so much weight and had a huge increase in fuel efficiency.

upnorth85

I was told 2015's will arrive in May/June onward and Acura is accepting orders for 2015 from dealers. Is this schedule still valid?

driver

My local dealers stated 2015s will be coming June/July. Also do you have any information to support that 2014 MDX has next gen sh-awd? I would have expected to see this on their marketing materials but I saw no mention of this at Acura.com or interviews with chief engineer on youtube.

beach109

The 2014 MDX is a next/latest ten vehicle already, and is equipped with a more recent lower weight and more efficient SH-AWD system. 27 mpg highway fuel rating on AWD models did not appear from nowhere, nor did the 300 lb weight loss. This was one of the first models with next gen SH-AWD, followed by the TL and others in the future.

There is no new system, except for the same "next ten" mention now in the TLX...again, compared to the current/previous system as in the TL, it is next gen.

2015 orders are sitting in the system but with the number of 2014's still pending schedule and build, don't expect to see any 2015 MDX's start production until June/July time, or a full year after introduction of the 2014 last summer. I just looked in our order system and that remains the case, for schedule.

Colors, trim levels, etc. all identical.

db22

The MDX updates move slowly - the 10, 11, 12 and 13 were all identical. I suspect that the 14 will stay the same until MMC in about 3 to 4 years.

upnorth85

Which month did the 2014 model come to the Dealers last summer?

LongBallLarry

That's not a great comparison because it was the launch of a new gen. Release dates vary wildly.

upnorth85

Any updates on the 2015 model? Maybe some one working at the Acura factory can tell when we can expect to see it in the showroom? I do not want to ask my dealer salesperson. He will know how keen I am for the next modal and make it hard to bargain.

LongBallLarry

Why don't you contact dealerships around the country if you believe (which I disagree) that your bargaining power will be lost.

beach109

2014's are still on order and being built. 2015 production will start mid summer, or approximately in the next 1-2 months.

No changes to colors or model line ups. Pricing changes will be announced closer to introduction, once production has started.

upnorth85

Have you placed orders for 2015 model from your dealership as yet?

TSX69

Highly Acclaimed & Award Winning Acura MDX Remains the Luxury SUV StandOut for 2015

Acura's award-winning MDX luxury SUV goes on sale June 3, returning for the 2015 model year. The MDX is once again available in 2-wheel and Super Handling All-wheel Drive (SH-AWD) drivetrain configurations and four luxuriously-appointed grades. The 2015 MDX starts with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $42,5651.

With 2014 accolades including Autoguide.com "Utility Vehicle of the Year" and a Top Rating from Edmunds.com, to U.S. News & World Report naming the MDX "Best Luxury 3-row SUV for Families" and "#1 Luxury Crossover SUV," plus Kiplinger's Personal Finance awarding it the "Best Value Award," the completely reengineered 2014 MDX debuted to critical acclaim. Discerning luxury SUV customers echoed the critics' sentiments, purchasing Acura's 7-passenger luxury SUV in record numbers.

For 2015, the MDX returns with the same superior level of luxury comfort, quietness and technology features, combined with exhilarating dynamic performance, top-class fuel efficiency and advanced safety performance ratings. The luxurious and versatile cabin has roomy seating and a 2nd-row seat with reclining seatbacks and an Extended Slide feature that offers 6-inches of fore-and-aft travel. For ease of access to the 3rd row, the MDX has wide and low step-in access and the 1-Touch Walk-In feature that moves the 2nd row seat out of the way at the push of a button. Superior cabin quietness and overall refinement is accomplished with the use of 3-layer acoustic glass for the windshield and front side windows, thick rear door glass, triple side-sill door seals and Active Noise Control technology.

Boasting an abundance of standard luxury features, the 2015 MDX includes Smart Entry with Push Button Start, Jewel Eye™ LED headlights, exterior and interior LED lighting, an 8-inch On-Demand Multi-Information Display touchscreen, Expanded View Driver's Mirror and a powerful 432-watt Acura sound system. Upping the luxury and technological quotient even further, the range-topping MDX with Advance Package includes a wide range of features including Lane Keeping Assist System, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, remote engine start, an Ultra-Wide DVD Rear Entertainment System with HDMI connectivity, and front and rear parking sensors.

The 2015 Acura MDX is powered by a 3.5-liter, 24-valve i-VTEC direct-injected V-6 engine that produces 290 horsepower2 and 267 lb-ft of torque3, while also featuring Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) for enhanced fuel efficiency. The powerful and efficient engine is paired with a standard 6-speed automatic transmission with Sequential Sport Shift. The MDX is available with front-wheel drive or Acura's signature Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system. The two-wheel-drive MDX is anticipated to achieve an EPA rating of 20/28/23 mpg4 (city/highway/combined) and the MDX with SH-AWD with an expected rating of 18/27/21 mpg4 (city/highway/combined).

Equipped with Acura's next-generation Advance Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, and available with advanced safety and driver-assist features such as Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Keeping Assist and Collision Mitigation Braking System™, the 2015 MDX is expected to again earn top safety ratings from the U.S. federal government and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, including an expected TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the IIHS.

The MDX was designed and developed in the U.S. and is manufactured in Lincoln, Alabama5. View, build and price a 2015 Acura MDX at acura.com/ModelLanding.aspx?model=MDX.

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$42,565
    

20/28/23

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$46,840
    

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MDX with Technology and Entertainment Package
    

$48,840
    

20/28/23

MDX with Advance Package
    

$54,780
    

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$44,565
    

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MDX with SH-AWD and Technology Package
    

$48,840
    

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upnorth85

so is there anything new? I am unable to see the difference between 2014 and 2015.
thanks.

aces2412

There has to be something new like different style wheels. Something.

aces2412

Is it just me but the Acura MDX selection on their web site is down. I bet they are updating it for the 2015's....

nvasquez269

http://www.automobilemag.com/feature...a-mdx-pricing/

The 2015 version of the Acura MDX three-row crossover gets a slight uptick in price, with a new starting cost of $43,460 with destination. That’s just $275 more than the 2014 MDX, and the car does not receive any significant changes for the 2015 model year.

This starting price is for the standard 2015 Acura MDX with front-wheel drive. This model comes standard with a rearview camera, automatic climate control, heated front seats, and Bluetooth, while Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive system that costs $2000 extra, as it does on all trim levels. Instead of option packages, the 2015 Acura MDX offers four distinct trim levels with various levels of equipment.
First is the MDX with Technology Package, which adds navigation, an ELS premium audio system, pushbutton start, satellite radio, and various active safety features like blind spot warning, forward collision warning, and lane departure warning for an extra $4275 over the base model. The Acura MDX with Technology and Entertainment Package costs another $2000 and comes with a 9-inch rear video screen and DVD player, along with a 110-volt outlet and heated second-row seats. Finally, the 2015 MDX with Advance and Entertainment packages gains heated and cooled front seats, adaptive cruise control, a lane keep assist system, a wider entertainment screen, collision-mitigating braking, remote engine start, and front and rear parking sensors for an extra $5940. All in, a loaded 2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD with Advance and Entertainment packages costs $57,675 with destination.
All 2015 Acura MDX crossovers are powered by the same 3.5-liter V-6 engine making 290 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque. In combination with a six-speed automatic, this engine achieves EPA ratings of 20/28/23 mpg city/highway/combined with front-wheel drive and 18/27/21 mpg city/highway/combined with all-wheel drive.
The 2015 Acura MDX goes on sale this week.

aces2412

Ok I need some advise. I got my last offer on an advance, awd and entertainment. 51900. Should I grab that or wait and deal on a 15?

upnorth85

There does not seem to be anything in the new Advance.

GenXY2k

just talk to few dealers from the Chicago area, was told they'll have 2015s in stock by the end of June. and of course they were pushing hard on the 2014s.

upnorth85

One dealer in Minneapolis said they will get new MDX in August. I did not beleive him, because they are trying to push the 2014 without having to make a deep discount.

aces2412

Well the 15's are available to order. Headed into the dealer saturday to nail down a deal. Surprised no incentives on the 14 right now!!

upnorth85

Please do give an update on expected delivery date for the 2015 MDX.