Acura MDX PMC will follow
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This should finally settle once and for all that the 4th gen MDX redesign isn't happening this year.
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Originally Posted by bobby2478
(Post 16410456)
This should finally settle once and for all that the 4th gen MDX redesign isn't happening this year.
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Originally Posted by MrJames
(Post 16410469)
Pretty much. Still no software updates for the RDX so I'm turning my sights to a '19 Sport Hybrid. I don't need to tow so the electric torque boost in daily driving and gas mileage in rush hour traffic would be nice. Keeping an eye on local dealer inventory so when the 2020 carry over gets announced, I should be able to get a better deal. It's just a matter of getting one in a color combo I want.
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I tried to look used/CPO for a 18 sh-sh-awd in Fathom Blue Pearl Adv coast-to-coast with zero luck (wanted Apple Car Play). I figured an used 18 Adv would be about the same price as a new 19 sh-sh-awd tech. I gave up looking because there was nothing out there either because of low availability OR owners are not giving them up. I used a car buying service with my USAA bank and the wait time for the sh-sh-awd that wasn't on the lot was about 2 month average or longer if you wanted a specific color/trim level. I got lucky and my local dealership just had 4 MDXs sh-sh-awd roll off the truck late March that wasn't enter into the inventory (still had all the transport wrapping). They had the exact color combo and trim level I wanted and I purchased ASAP. The other choice was to wait until May to get the same MDX from another dealership. Local dealership wasn't a part of the USAA car buying service; but, they did match the price (saved me a trip from ABQ to Boulder, CO).
I don't need towing and the sh-sh-awd is already holding steady at 25-26 mph with city driving (less than 300 miles). Even with the all new MDX in the next year or so, I don't think a 4th Gen sport-hybrid version will available until a few years after that? I'm think you might have to get a 3rd Gen 2019/2020 sh-sh-awd OR wait until 4th Gen MMC in +2023 for a sh-sh-awd. |
You bring up an interesting point, as they are working on a Type-S variant of the 4th Gen MDX will they also continue to offer the Sport Hybrid in 4th Gen? Then the MDX would have FWD, AWD, Sport Hybrid, A-Spec and Type-S variants (assuming they don't carry PMC forward to 4th Gen rollout)...
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My TL is a black/parchment combo so that is what I'd like to stick with. I like the way the parchment looks but I may go red or white if I can't get a black exterior.
I wouldn't be surprised if the Type S ends up being a hybrid. Electric motors with the new 3.0T engine would be interesting. |
Originally Posted by MrJames
(Post 16410725)
My TL is a black/parchment combo so that is what I'd like to stick with. I like the way the parchment looks but I may go red or white if I can't get a black exterior.
I wouldn't be surprised if the Type S ends up being a hybrid. Electric motors with the new 3.0T engine would be interesting. Edit: From what I've seen so far, the electric motor is mounted in the front, attached to the ICE. The battery related stuff looks to be positioned towards the rear. |
If this is similar to the TLX PMC, where they loaded it up with A-Spec items AND Advance package items, I might be interested. The biggest thing keeping me out a new MDX right now is that you can't get it in Sport Hybrid trim with the Advance package. So I guess for me it would have to be sport hybrid and advance, but the A-spec goodies look good so I would hope for those too.
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Originally Posted by DJ Iceman
(Post 16412107)
If this is similar to the TLX PMC, where they loaded it up with A-Spec items AND Advance package items, I might be interested. The biggest thing keeping me out a new MDX right now is that you can't get it in Sport Hybrid trim with the Advance package. So I guess for me it would have to be sport hybrid and advance, but the A-spec goodies look good so I would hope for those too.
If you are just looking for a MDX Sport Hybrid with Advance package that should be an option for you provided you can find inventory (sport hybrid inventory is limited). If however you are referring to A-Spec with Advance package then you are correct this isn't possible right now, except you may be able to get it via the PMC edition, however not sure what premium (there has to be one) they charge to have your vehicle "hand assembled". |
Yeah, you're right. I just went to "build and price" and it is indeed the Entertainment package that cannot be had with the Sport Hybrid. Since my kids love the integrated screen in our current MDX, not being able to get that is a deal-breaker.
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Originally Posted by DJ Iceman
(Post 16412432)
Yeah, you're right. I just went to "build and price" and it is indeed the Entertainment package that cannot be had with the Sport Hybrid. Since my kids love the integrated screen in our current MDX, not being able to get that is a deal-breaker.
In car Ent systems are just as dead as in car cassette players a few years ago and CD players now. |
Originally Posted by mrgold35
(Post 16412466)
I have the Ent package on my 11 MDX Adv and probably used it 5 times. I haven't had need once data plans, tethering, 4G, smartphones, and ipads hit the market. Good thing about ipads/smartphones is you can take them with you at home, on the beach, office, plane, hotel, etc... More bang for the buck and 100X more access to entertainment, movies, games, apps, email, streaming services, banking, photos, and make your own vacation vids, compared to the cost of a in-car Ent system.
In car Ent systems are just as dead as in car cassette players a few years ago and CD players now. |
I gotta say. Both my kids have iPads but we all prefer that they watch movies and experience it together with the one screen. I’m looking at the MDX A package then adding an after market entertainment system in the back. The dealer offered to do it at no cost. Amazon sells complete systems for around $200.
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