https://www.autoblog.com/2018/07/17/...-enhancements/

Some of the changes are revised start stop system and transmission software plus adaptive dampers avail on Advance?

Hopefully this will lead to 2018 MDXs being sold at a discount which may help 2019 RDX prices. I still want the 2019 RDX advance

 

Acura tends to offer tantalizing loan rates and lease deals to move product, rather than big cash incentives to dealers. Dunno. Not like the full model change for RDX, IMO.

 

Also, it seems a base FWD MDX comes in between the A-spec and advance trims of the RDX in terms of price. That's a lot of content you've giving up for that 3rd row - I don't see a lot of cross-shopping between the two models.

 

I may very well look at the MDX next time I am buying as I really like the V6. Will have to try the new RDX Turbo to decide.

 

I was against the 4 cylinder until I drove the 2019 RDX. I can honestly say that the 4 cylinder is not an issue and this RDX perfroms much better than the V6 ever did.Once you drive it you will know right away.

 

I traded in a 2017 MDX for my 2019 RDX. I really liked the MDX. It was roomy, quiet, smooth and overall very nice to drive. The MDX has the smooth V6, but its hampered by the slow shifting ZF9 and dated tech compared to the RDX. The RDX is much nicer in my opinion and Im enjoying it thoroughly.

 

 

 

True. We have seen TLX mules around, but no MDXs. Maybe they figured the TLX needs an upgrade first as the current MDX is still a strong seller.

 

Damn, was hoping for a 4G MDX next year to give me another option to consider. I don't plan on waiting until 2020 to buy so it looks like I'll have to choose between a modern new cockpit with less room or a dated cockpit with more room. Probably going RDX then.

I see they are adding the "premium" colors to the line up for 2019 same as the RDX. New wheels look good to me as well. Still scratching my head at how they screwed up the RDX Advance wheels so bad.

Here are all the specs, features and packages to look through.

https://www.acura.com/news-and-press...ticle=10470-en

 

Not too surprised considering the 2G MDX was also in production for 7 years (2007-2013). Given the 3G MDX is still selling strong, I can see Acura also trying to do another 7-year model year run. It's an important model for MDX. So it gives them a bit more time to nail it again.

Having said that, I feel like the RDX and MDX target different people. For me, the MDX interior looks too dated compared to the new RDX's interior. I also don't need the extra space in the MDX. The new RDX also feels more luxurious IMO.

 

My GM said the "new" MDX will be a 2020. The '18...and soon to be '19 MDX's are just a great SUV and one of the most desired in it's class. It may be "dated" compared to the new RDX, but, still a very comfortable, quiet, full of
all the goodies you need....2nd row Captain's seats in the Advance....rear entertainment system optional....it's just a great SUV. The 2020 I'm sure will have the all new cockpit and other exterior design changes, etc.
I most likely will get a '19 MDX Advance next Spring. They are worth the money. Maybe if my overall needs and timing were different..next Spring...I'd wait for the 2020. But, the last year of a long model run is not a bad thing.
They are usually the best ones of the whole run. The updated, new version can come in, oh...2021 or 2022. Who knows? I don't! LOL!

 

I also had an MDX loaner recently. I drive it into my garage to see if it would fit. The folding mirrors help, but it was a tight fit. If you are cross-shopping the RDX and MDX, make sure the MDX fits in your garage or parking space. It is 4 " wider than the RDX.

 

About this time last year I was seriously considering the Hybrid MDX but the only ones available then (an possibly now) were the Advance trim. Per my dealer the Tech trim MDX hybrids are probably the rarest things on earth.