2017 MDX Sport Hybrid SHAWD?

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Old 07-15-2017, 05:15 PM
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2017 MDX Sport Hybrid SHAWD?

Anyone try a 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid SHAWD? I'm interested in the Sport Hybrid SHAWD Tech. Dealers near me have plenty Sport Hybrid MDX but every single one is an Advance!! I do not want Advance because of the 2nd row Captains Chairs. I need a 3 person second row. I do not want to special order, as I don't want to overpay and get poor value. Really disappointed that I cannot find any MDX Sport Hybrid Techs. I have no interest in normal MDX solely because of the ZF transmission.
Old 07-15-2017, 06:42 PM
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I just got one 3 weeks ago - an Advance. It is a great drive. The dual clutch transmission is the smoothest I have ever experienced. The ICE can go on/off and you do not even notice. Sport mode is amazing and hard to believe you are driving a 4500 lb SUV. Although I have never driven a SHAWD MDX, I had SHAWD in a 2004 RL. The rear electric motors torque vectoring are far superior than my RL in terms of handling.
So far, I am exceeding the mpg on trips even using cruise control at 75+ in normal mode.
This is the best driving car I've owned and it is the quietest as well. Immediate prior car was the RLX PAWS.
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Old 07-15-2017, 08:43 PM
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Great to hear the Sport Hybrid MDX has a great transmission ans drivetrain. Problem is I cannot find any dealer that has a Tech package version. I have my pick of SH-SHAWD Advance Package. The 2nd row Captains chairs kill it for me. The 3rd row is only for little kids, so do not want a 4 adult SUV. I'm very disappointed that there are no Sport Hybrid Tech package 7 seater MDX vehicles available. Acura website says they make a 7 seater Sport Hybrid Tech. Vehicle was offered over 3 months, they should be out by now. It looks like a winner.
Old 07-15-2017, 09:04 PM
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have you checked all the dealers near you
I used Cargurus.com. I think I saw one Tech trim in the entire SF Bay Area
You really need 3 adults in 2nd row?
Old 07-17-2017, 09:08 PM
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I think they are all in Advance trim from what I can see. It is an awesome vehicle. Having two sport hybrids I can say without hesitation that it is very unique technology and does not have a true apples to apples comparison in another vehicle.
Old 07-18-2017, 12:17 PM
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Might be hard to find since Acura is only making a limited number of hybrids. Before I bought my 17 I test drove it but wanted bench seating instead of captains chairs for the middle row. I ended up with 17' Tech AWD




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