acuranj18

I heard that the 2016 MDX will be released early in 2015. Anyone heard any word on any revisions for the 2016's?

panamera125

I don't know of any, there could be minor things, but the MDX isn't due until the 2017 model year, if I'm correct.

RDX FAN

Google 2016 Acura MDX and you will get some info.

Edward'TLS

If Acura is still sticking to the 5-year product cycle for the MDX, then the 2016 model will be the exact copy as the 2015 model, and also will be a short production run.

Then the 2017 MMC (mid model cycle refreshed) model will be released ~6 months earlier to fulfill the 2.5 years pre-MMC time frame and the 2.5 years post-MMC time frame.

sf_oc_la

I also heard 2016 being released in a few months...no idea on updates but whatever they maybe it's icing on the cake for me. I almost pulled the trigger on 2015 this week.

When was the 2014 first available? I see June 2013 posts for pricing, not sure when it was the eligible to take home.

sf_oc_la

I hope the 2016 has the updated Jewel Eye® LED headlights... that would be a nice update. And perhaps standard fog lights?!?!

bovicious

They'll be at dealers by April/May...adding the Acura Watch "package" to every trim with the exception of the advance package because it already has those features...Advance will now stand on its own with Advance/Entertainment as another trim level...hope this helps

beach109

Correct, and 2016's will be out sooner rather than later, starting production already in February. This is due to the fact the all new Pilot is ready to go and the line will switch over early.

Many new trim levels (so many it may likely get confusing thanks to the Acura Watch packages), and new colors mostly with Slate Silver on the TLX this year replacing Silver Moon on every Acura for 2016.

Power train changes will be in the 2016 too, despite what many expected, but the rest of the car should appear the same aside from this and all the new trim levels.

Tigmd99

Acura Watch packages?? What is that?

Powertrain changes? Don't tell me CVT???!! Yuck. I guess that is one way to get even better MPGs.

TLtrigirl

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Acura cycles the SUVs on 6 year intervals, not 5 years (for the sedans). They only extended the last gen for (TL/TSX, MDX) by a year (6 and 7 year respectively) due to tsunami. I would imagine they would go back to the 5 and 6 cycle with a refresh after 3 years (unless they need an emergency facelift...RLX).

hondu

I am pretty sure it would be the 9-speed auto, same as which is in the TLX.

beach109

This is correct. And you will see "Acura Watch" packages with LDW, FCW, Adaptive Cruise, etc. available as a separate package on every single trim level even base models moving forward. Then the other Tech, etc. will add more just as they do now.

Won't be long, as production starts in February/March due to the switchover of the all new 2016 Pilot as well.

beach109

Zero need for foglight, due to the power of the LED Jewel Eye lamps. Just an appearance change few people add.

The Jewel Eye lights are incredible as is, so foglight will remain a separate rare item.

Tigmd99

Ahh...thank you.

RSGGSR

God I hope so!

I was chatting with one of the Honda engineers (from the Aliston plant) and he was explaining what a fight they had with the Honda higher-ups when they wanted to put a LSD in the last Civic SI. The management and marketing guys wanted fog lights

If anyone who cares about driving the Honda way, and buying the Si would not give a rats a$$ about fog lights. and would GLADLY give up fog lights for a LSD!
Biography: Biography Soichiro Honda (Founder Honda Motor Company)

…and with the jewel eye headlights, fog lights are a cosmetic addition.
I would rather have the electronically adjustable dampers…or at the minimum, the choice.

Tigmd99

Choice is good, but in this case, i rather Honda tune it with good old dampers and springs. Electronic stuff breaks...and are very costly to repair/replace. The current setup is pretty damn good IMO. The ride is pretty close to perfect compromise. And lets face it...3G MDX went 8 SECONDS faster around the 'Ring than the old MDX with adjustable dampers. 8 seconds is a freaking lifetime around the track!

Edward'TLS

^^^^^

You know, if the 3G MDX had had the Magneto adjustable dampers, it could have go around the Ring much faster than the "8 seconds" over the 2G MDX.

I absolutely don't mind an even faster 3G MDX than it is now.

hondu

Looks like the 2016 MDX will be revealed three weeks from now in Chicago as well to go along with the 2016 RDX and Pilot.

Tigmd99

We're talking about handling here, right? You have explored the handling limits of 3G MDX?

AND you don't mind shelling out thousands to fix or replace it?

Tigmd99

http://www.mdxers.org/forums/74-2007-2013-acura-mdx/38876-check-active-damper-system.html#/forumsite/20587/topics/38876

No thanks!

RSLTSX09XMNAVWX

If you go over to the section on recalls, TSB, they just added the info on the 2016 MDX.. read both service bulletins, basically a pre-delivery check list, they mention several new features, like a 9 speed auto.

Ian Andrews

Definitely 9 speed will be added to the 2016 MDX SHAWD models. The TLX's road departure brake hold features and some newer camera tech should also be expected. We take delivery of our first 2016 on the first week of March.

Tigmd99

2016 MDX sounds like a great car for sure!! I am shocked that Acura would make so many significant changes so soon! But that is probably due to rising competition esp with the new Lexus RX coming out.

CybrRdr

If these rumored updates are true... I am glad Acura is taking a "proactive" approach. Yes it may suck for current owners but great for new buyers in a competitive market..

hondu

I don't think it sucks for current owners. Maybe to dealers holding 2015 inventory, but I think this will make zero impact on a 2015 resale value if you own the vehicle for at least 3 years.

paigoomein

I would have considered waiting a few months to pick up the 2015 since dealers would likely be more willing to negotiate on pricing. Of what has been mentioned so far, the option to add on the safety features (blind spot info, lane departure, etc) without having to get the tech package (we didn't care of the upgraded sound system or nav) would have been nice.

I'm no car buff, but I'm guessing a 9-speed transmission will likely provide better mpg?

Tigmd99

Better highway mileage (my guess, 2 mpg improvement)...and thus, combined mileage will be better. City mileage will likely be the same.

hondu

I don't think the 9-speed will really net you much in mpg in real world driving. I think they added it to stay ahead of the 2016 Pilot and better differentiate Acura from Honda.

I personally would rather service and have the 6-speed. Also, anything beyond 7-gears in a transmission is really there more for bragging rights than any real world performance/efficiency gains.

CybrRdr

True the resale value shouldn't be impacted that much. I am speaking more of tech envy. There will be some (not all) 2014 and 2015 MDX owners that will be mad that the 2016 MDX has a "new" shiny feature they don't have. They will surely voice their frustrations on the forums. Lol

JeffS

You can thank the Pilot. They are ready to switch the factory over for the new Pilot, which is receiving the 9 speed auto, and therefore the MDX will receive it too.

hondu

Yeah, the grass is always greener... I can tell you this 2015 owner feels better I pulled the trigger now, rather than later.

HokieAcura

I'm considering selling our 2010 TSX to purchase a 2015 or 2016 MDX. I'm very interested in the 2016 for the 9 Speed ZF tranny but after doing some research the last few days I wonder how reliably this tranny will be? It seems the current 6-speed is pretty robust and thought highly of from the reviews I've read (motor trend, C&D, ect).

I'm usually not a fan of the "first model" year of a vehicle to let the manufacturer work the bugs out. I guess I'm almost talking myself into it for the fact that 2-extra mpg would be nice and that maybe with the TLX and other vehicles with the 9AT that it would give enough time to figure out the bugs. I hope there is a convenient way to do a drain a fill of the AT similar to my TSX and the current MDX tranny.

Does the new tranny scare any buyers or will it make it more desirable?

Tigmd99

Mileage only matters if you drive highway a lot. For me,i drive on the highway quite a bit. But the 2015 already has good fuel economy.

Reliability? Probably good since isn't this tranny used in other brands too?

HokieAcura

So far I think this tranny is used in the Jeep Cherokee, Land Rover Evoque, and TLX. It's rated at 480 N*m or roughly 354 lb/ft of torque. I think 9th gear can only be engaged at over 80mph so essentially it's a 8spd for legal driving.

Curious to hear more as Acura releases the details. I've been impressed with our TSX's build quality and have had my eye on this 3rd gen MDX since it was introduced.

accord1999

I have the TLX and it'll use 9th gear even at 100 KMH (~62 MPH) with the engine at 1300 RPM.

beach109

The MDX mix of fuel economy and performance is still at a higher level than any competitor out there, real world, without any funny hybrid, etc. tricks.

Add in the 9-speed, etc. for next year along with another power train feature from the TLX, and we should see even higher fuel economy ratings plus performance.

xedap1998

This is good news since I don't like the current one. The one on the 2016 ILX looks good

F23A4

As the lease on my 12 MDX Tech winds down, I'm looking forward to getting the 16 SH-AWD Tech/Ent in a few months. What I'm very much looking forward to are:

- 9-speed automatic transmission with electronic gear selector
- New twin-clutch SH-AWD system

If anyone gets a 2016 before me, please chime in with your impressions. Thanks.

iutodd

It seems they are hitting dealers - I imagine we will be getting feedback soon enough...I'm guessing the mags and websites will have reviews or something soon too.

Someone (I think he is a salesperson) over at TOV says they drove one and was very positive about the 9AT.

Here's the quote:

FWIW I just drove a 2016 MDX. The TLX V6 I am driving now has 4500 miles on it.
I would never guess the transmission is the same. Everything I don't like about the 9AT in the TLX doesn't happen in a '16 MDX. No hard shifts or hunting or delayed upshifts.
FYI-the IDS is still Comfort/Normal/Sport. No Sport+.
Also, the heated seats appear to link to the climate control in all trim levels now (I drove a base AWD).
As long as we don't see failure rates increase this is a net positive.
I also suspect that the EPA testing method is not particularly kind to the 9 speed and that real world MPG will not suffer.

Maybe Acura figured out how to program the 9AT. We've heard some positive feedback from TLX owners who have had updates from dealers so maybe they are close to getting it right. For damn sure the MDX (and TLX) is important enough for them to spend whatever amount of money they had to in order to get the programming right.

Fibonacci

As an owner of a 6AT 3G MDX Tech/Ent and 9AT TLX Tech - you guys had better well damned hope that Acura has figured out how to properly program the ZF.