2022 Acura MDX to Make World Debut Dec. 8
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2022 Acura MDX to Make World Debut Dec. 8
December 1, 2020 — TORRANCE, CALIF.- America’s all-time best-selling 3-row luxury SUV1 gets its most dramatic and far-reaching redesign in 20 years
- Bolder inside and out, Acura’s new flagship is the most premium, performance-focused and technologically advanced SUV in Acura history
Viewers can tune-in to Acura.com/2022-MDX on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 11:30 a.m. PST for a first look at the new 2022 MDX.
The fourth-generation MDX joins RDX, the best-selling model in its segment2, and the recently-launched TLX sport sedan as the latest model to be designed from the ground up around Acura’s Precision Crafted Performance brand DNA. The new MDX, featuring a 3.5-liter VTEC® V6 engine, 10-speed automatic transmission and available 4th-generation Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®), will arrive at dealers early next year. An MDX Type S, Acura’s 1st high-performance SUV variant, will follow in the summer of 2021.
The original 2001 MDX was the industry’s 1st 3-row SUV to be based on a unibody platform, with superior comfort, space and driving performance than existing truck-based SUVs. Upon its debut, MDX earned critical praise, including 2001 North American Truck of the Year and 2001 Motor Trend SUV of the Year awards. Over the past 2 decades and three generations of advancement, MDX has earned its place as America’s all-time best-selling 3-row luxury SUV, with cumulative sales exceeding 1 million units.
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Acura is a leading automotive nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to expressive styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features 5 distinctive models – the ILX and TLX sport sedans, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar. All Acura models sold in North America for the 2021 model year are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.
Additional media information including pricing, features & specifications and high-resolution photography is available at AcuraNews.com. Consumer information is available at Acura.com.
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Ordering an Advance
After hopefully learning all I need to know about the "specs" and any "stand alone options" next Tues, my New Car Mgr is ordering mine on Dec. 14th.
Acura is sending them a red/parch Advance to kick things off, but, his first big order will be the 14th. And I'll be getting their very first white/parch Advance
around March 1st...give or take a week. That will be followed by a TLX Type S, whenever Acura has the reveal for it and the order date is known. I'll be
getting their first blue/red Type S. Since I've bought so many Acuras from my dealer, they always put me ahead of the line on their first orders. Helps to be
a loyal customer. But, they always treat my wife and I like royalty.. Pricing is where I want it....also get big discounts on Accessories, etc, etc. We love shopping
there.
Acura is sending them a red/parch Advance to kick things off, but, his first big order will be the 14th. And I'll be getting their very first white/parch Advance
around March 1st...give or take a week. That will be followed by a TLX Type S, whenever Acura has the reveal for it and the order date is known. I'll be
getting their first blue/red Type S. Since I've bought so many Acuras from my dealer, they always put me ahead of the line on their first orders. Helps to be
a loyal customer. But, they always treat my wife and I like royalty.. Pricing is where I want it....also get big discounts on Accessories, etc, etc. We love shopping
there.
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I think Acura MDX will be a huge hit. It's already very popular for its driving dynamics. A big SUV but drives very well. With all the upgrades in for the 2022. I am sure it will be another homerun for Acura.
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I like the option of having memory seat for the front passenger. My wife is 4'11" and she likes both front seats max height depending if she is driving or passenger and I like them both at lowest setting at 6'3". No more standing outside the MDX pressing/holding the new 16-way multiple seat control buttons to adjust for me as passenger (I can't fit into the our current MDX/RLX in her seat position).
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2022 Acura MDX reveal: How to watch the luxury SUV's debut
It's time for a new MDX, and it should be a real stunner.
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Dec. 7, 2020 1:09 p.m. PT
Tomorrow, we're in for a new Acura MDX. Tuesday, Dec. 8 is the date the Japanese luxury brand chose to reveal the luxury SUV and you can watch all the fun unfold right here with us with a livestream of the event in the video player above.
Even though we're yet to see the production car, we already have a really good idea of what to expect from the 2022 MDX. Acura showed off a prototype version of the SUVback in October that basically gave away what the production car will look like. It's hard to see the vehicle changing drastically for production. And if it does, that would be a shame, because it looks quite good. Ditto for the interior.
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Happy?....Not so much?.....Want one?
Overall it's a winner. Disappointed that the massage seats and the 25 speaker, 1,000 watt 3D sound system is only
going to be on the upcoming Type S!! Thought they'd be on the Advance. Fooled again!! But, overall I like what I see.
I'm in for one. Which one...I don't know yet. I thought it was going to be the Advance, but, that red interior of the A-Spec is
WOW!! But, what do I give up by not getting the Advance?? Not enough info yet. Need build and price on the Acura site.
With arrival due on Feb. 2nd, we should be getting B&P......TODAY!!!!
going to be on the upcoming Type S!! Thought they'd be on the Advance. Fooled again!! But, overall I like what I see.
I'm in for one. Which one...I don't know yet. I thought it was going to be the Advance, but, that red interior of the A-Spec is
WOW!! But, what do I give up by not getting the Advance?? Not enough info yet. Need build and price on the Acura site.
With arrival due on Feb. 2nd, we should be getting B&P......TODAY!!!!
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Some things I've noticed are the fancy stitching is only available on the Type S, and the amount of gloss black trim on the dash is atrocious. Probably should have inverted the wood and gloss back pieces. Seems like they took the opposite approach to the TLX and made the MDX Type S fully loaded, though it would have been nice to have some those options in and Advanced for those that don't need the performance version.
Overall, it seems quite nice, but with so much going on with other manufacturers, not sure if it breaks any new ground. Will still sell in large numbers most likely.
Overall, it seems quite nice, but with so much going on with other manufacturers, not sure if it breaks any new ground. Will still sell in large numbers most likely.
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My dealer was right about this new MDX hitting in Feb. I'm guessing they're also right about the TLX Type S hitting in Feb too. Only 2 more months!
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Wow, just wow! Acura have a home-run here with new MDX. Too bad no new Sport Hybrid were announced. I'll be waiting for more info on that Type S.
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Overall it's a winner. Disappointed that the massage seats and the 25 speaker, 1,000 watt 3D sound system is only
going to be on the upcoming Type S!! Thought they'd be on the Advance. Fooled again!! But, overall I like what I see.
I'm in for one. Which one...I don't know yet. I thought it was going to be the Advance, but, that red interior of the A-Spec is
WOW!! But, what do I give up by not getting the Advance?? Not enough info yet. Need build and price on the Acura site.
With arrival due on Feb. 2nd, we should be getting B&P......TODAY!!!!
going to be on the upcoming Type S!! Thought they'd be on the Advance. Fooled again!! But, overall I like what I see.
I'm in for one. Which one...I don't know yet. I thought it was going to be the Advance, but, that red interior of the A-Spec is
WOW!! But, what do I give up by not getting the Advance?? Not enough info yet. Need build and price on the Acura site.
With arrival due on Feb. 2nd, we should be getting B&P......TODAY!!!!
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I found the info in the Specs for the Adv. and also it's in the News and Press release. The 25 speaker is only on the Type S. Adv. gets the 16 speaker, 700 watt, 16 channel system.
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I wouldn't count on it. So far, the "menu" for the MDX appears to mimic the one for the TLX.
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Sorry my mistake. Thought you wrote MDX Type S. My bad. Hope you are right on the TLX Type S. We need a reveal on it, and order info...SOON. I want one.
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My main takeaways from the official release video:
1) Why is no one talking about the wireless CarPlay? Will this be the first one from a luxury/premium Japanese maker?
2) First double wish-bone suspension on MDX coupled with latest SH-AWD. No need to buy a current model (get this one!).
3) They managed to hide the radar much better than on the new TLX. I have no clue where they put that in the front.
4) Exterior looks like a logical expansion of the current RDX look. Reminds me quite a bit of the Mazda SUV's.
1) Why is no one talking about the wireless CarPlay? Will this be the first one from a luxury/premium Japanese maker?
2) First double wish-bone suspension on MDX coupled with latest SH-AWD. No need to buy a current model (get this one!).
3) They managed to hide the radar much better than on the new TLX. I have no clue where they put that in the front.
4) Exterior looks like a logical expansion of the current RDX look. Reminds me quite a bit of the Mazda SUV's.
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and 25 speakers. More details released closer to it's on sale date of LATE in the summer.
Not available on any other model. Damn it. That Type S will get also....that fancy seat stitching that they teased us with, the massaging front seats too.
The tires will be 275 series on 21" rims. And using 4 piston Brembos...like the TLX Type S.
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Shutter type lower grille...!!
Did anyone see this. Looks like all MDX's will get, "Active Shutter Grille." In certain conditions the shutter will be closed to
divert air around the vehicle, thereby reducing aerodynamic drag. When the demand for cooling air increases the shutters
reopen. Wow...never saw that one coming. Seen it in a couple of other vehicles.
divert air around the vehicle, thereby reducing aerodynamic drag. When the demand for cooling air increases the shutters
reopen. Wow...never saw that one coming. Seen it in a couple of other vehicles.
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And, yes, what the heck will be the MSRP for the Type S??? Wow...the Advance with Del. Cost. MSRP is $61,675. IF the Type S has EVERYTHING the Advance
has PLUS it's own special goodies....then, wow, where can that MSRP be? Closer to $70K. Prob. between....$65K and $68K...probably?? I can't see it hitting
$70K....just NOT Acura like.....LOL!!!
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Did anyone see this. Looks like all MDX's will get, "Active Shutter Grille." In certain conditions the shutter will be closed to
divert air around the vehicle, thereby reducing aerodynamic drag. When the demand for cooling air increases the shutters
reopen. Wow...never saw that one coming. Seen it in a couple of other vehicles.
divert air around the vehicle, thereby reducing aerodynamic drag. When the demand for cooling air increases the shutters
reopen. Wow...never saw that one coming. Seen it in a couple of other vehicles.
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With the MDX Advance starting at $60,650 and the MDX A-Spec starting at $57,100 I find it hard to believe the A-Spec will be the most equipped. Also, the ELS Studio 3D premium audio is listed for both A-spec and Avance. Where do you all see it is only available on A-Spec?
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Ok I'll bite; why weren't you expecting it to be on the new MDX? They're on cars ranging from Fords and Hondas to BMWs and Mercedes. What makes it surprising for the MDX to have it?
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Sounds like us hybrid owners might have to wait until the MMC in a few years to see if Acura drops that model. Hopefully, the tech from the Type-S like 1000 watt 3D ELS and messaging seats might make it down to the Adv models by MMC time. Does that mean the passenger memory seats will be only for the Type-S also?
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With the MDX Advance starting at $60,650 and the MDX A-Spec starting at $57,100 I find it hard to believe the A-Spec will be the most equipped. Also, the ELS Studio 3D premium audio is listed for both A-spec and Avance. Where do you all see it is only available on A-Spec?
So far, the MDX version of A-Spec and Advance tracks nicely with the similar TLX offering. 3D ELS starting from A-Spec and above and plain ELS for Tech package.
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Sounds like us hybrid owners might have to wait until the MMC in a few years to see if Acura drops that model. Hopefully, the tech from the Type-S like 1000 watt 3D ELS and messaging seats might make it down to the Adv models by MMC time. Does that mean the passenger memory seats will be only for the Type-S also?
Also, to change from a 700 watt system to 1000 watt system (along with more speakers) is not cheap. Are you thinking of PMC instead of MMC?
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Honda doesn’t even have a plug-in hybrid for the US outside of the Clarity, which for all intents and purposes exists strictly as a compliance vehicle. Even teeny tiny Subaru has a PHEV these days. Methinks they’re gunshy about electrification given the lackluster response past offerings (CRZ, Insight, Clarity, Accord Hybrid, etc) saw.
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They shouldn’t be devoid of electrified powertrains, and yet here we are...
Honda doesn’t even have a plug-in hybrid for the US outside of the Clarity, which for all intents and purposes exists strictly as a compliance vehicle. Even teeny tiny Subaru has a PHEV these days. Methinks they’re gunshy about electrification given the lackluster response past offerings (CRZ, Insight, Clarity, Accord Hybrid, etc) saw.
Honda doesn’t even have a plug-in hybrid for the US outside of the Clarity, which for all intents and purposes exists strictly as a compliance vehicle. Even teeny tiny Subaru has a PHEV these days. Methinks they’re gunshy about electrification given the lackluster response past offerings (CRZ, Insight, Clarity, Accord Hybrid, etc) saw.
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They shouldn’t be devoid of electrified powertrains, and yet here we are...
Honda doesn’t even have a plug-in hybrid for the US outside of the Clarity, which for all intents and purposes exists strictly as a compliance vehicle. Even teeny tiny Subaru has a PHEV these days. Methinks they’re gunshy about electrification given the lackluster response past offerings (CRZ, Insight, Clarity, Accord Hybrid, etc) saw.
Honda doesn’t even have a plug-in hybrid for the US outside of the Clarity, which for all intents and purposes exists strictly as a compliance vehicle. Even teeny tiny Subaru has a PHEV these days. Methinks they’re gunshy about electrification given the lackluster response past offerings (CRZ, Insight, Clarity, Accord Hybrid, etc) saw.
Don't get me wrong, I like what I see from what is being offered at the top of the new MDX line up. And by no means am I a tree-hugger who has to have a hybrid. Just hopeful they don't abandon a good thing. Even if being replaced with other good things.
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I hear you. I mean, hell, Ford is putting a hybrid in the F-150! Acura will not be totally out of the game. They still have the NSX. So maybe there is some hope. Maybe they are taking a pause to refine things. Work out the all new kinks with the 21' MDX. Guess we'll just have to wait and see.
Don't get me wrong, I like what I see from what is being offered at the top of the new MDX line up. And by no means am I a tree-hugger who has to have a hybrid. Just hopeful they don't abandon a good thing. Even if being replaced with other good things.
Don't get me wrong, I like what I see from what is being offered at the top of the new MDX line up. And by no means am I a tree-hugger who has to have a hybrid. Just hopeful they don't abandon a good thing. Even if being replaced with other good things.
It makes sense to go back to the drawing board.
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I was surprised to see them on the MDX. It IS the first time. Does it mean I didn't KNOW about them?? No it doesn't. As a matter of fact...the concept was developed and used
in the engine and vehicle world....before you were born. So, stop trying to make something simple into a platform for you to espouse your "supposed expertise in shutters."
Simple was...as simple is: I was just not looking for it and didn't see it coming. Period. End of a simple statement. I'm done with this topic. Now you can find another one where
you try and impress us all with your "deep knowledge" of all things automotive. We can't wait. Have a great Acura day!!
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You'll bite?? You are trying to show, I guess, your "expert knowledge on shutter grilles" and question..."Why" would I make such a statement. VERY SIMPLE. I simply said...
I was surprised to see them on the MDX. It IS the first time. Does it mean I didn't KNOW about them?? No it doesn't. As a matter of fact...the concept was developed and used
in the engine and vehicle world....before you were born. So, stop trying to make something simple into a platform for you to espouse your "supposed expertise in shutters."
Simple was...as simple is: I was just not looking for it and didn't see it coming. Period. End of a simple statement. I'm done with this topic. Now you can find another one where
you try and impress us all with your "deep knowledge" of all things automotive. We can't wait. Have a great Acura day!!
I was surprised to see them on the MDX. It IS the first time. Does it mean I didn't KNOW about them?? No it doesn't. As a matter of fact...the concept was developed and used
in the engine and vehicle world....before you were born. So, stop trying to make something simple into a platform for you to espouse your "supposed expertise in shutters."
Simple was...as simple is: I was just not looking for it and didn't see it coming. Period. End of a simple statement. I'm done with this topic. Now you can find another one where
you try and impress us all with your "deep knowledge" of all things automotive. We can't wait. Have a great Acura day!!
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If you're surprised about that because it's the first time the MDX has had them, you must be absolutely shell-shocked that it's getting stuff like a full digital dash, 10 speed transmission, removable 2nd row seat, and all the other firsts for the MDX. Hopefully all these surprises doesn't result in heart palpitations
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