2022 Acura MDX Reviews
#481
Calm down my good fellow. Welcome to the forum. To start with, please stop with the "dude" talk. Aren't you a bit too old for that? You sound like Bart Simpson.
This is a forum my friend. We are all here to exchange facts, knowledge, thoughts, issues, suggestions and OPINIONS. Yep....Opinions. Even if those opinions are repeated and you don't approve of them. If you don't care for a member's post(s), don't read them. Agreed?? Now...how would you know this "salty" guy can't afford an MDX Type S ? Just your OPINION ?
This is a forum my friend. We are all here to exchange facts, knowledge, thoughts, issues, suggestions and OPINIONS. Yep....Opinions. Even if those opinions are repeated and you don't approve of them. If you don't care for a member's post(s), don't read them. Agreed?? Now...how would you know this "salty" guy can't afford an MDX Type S ? Just your OPINION ?
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#482
I created an account on this forum just the chime in with this important information.
ColoRDX is one of the biggest trolls I've ever seen. GTFO this section of the forum you don't even own the car and do nothing but shit on it and complain. The biggest tell that you are just salty you cant afford one is how you constantly complain about the price and how it has "bad value" LOL!
"I only care about 0-60, 5-60 doesnt matter!" come on dude. Most car owners, even enthusiasts with performance cars never use the launch control or brake torque their vehicle more than 2 or 3 times to try it.
ColoRDX is one of the biggest trolls I've ever seen. GTFO this section of the forum you don't even own the car and do nothing but shit on it and complain. The biggest tell that you are just salty you cant afford one is how you constantly complain about the price and how it has "bad value" LOL!
"I only care about 0-60, 5-60 doesnt matter!" come on dude. Most car owners, even enthusiasts with performance cars never use the launch control or brake torque their vehicle more than 2 or 3 times to try it.
Find it very odd that you would make an account, your 1st post being here, directed towards ColoRDX, right after a rambling response made by Colorado Guy AF Ret.
Oddly enough, it also seems as if you type the same way as Colorado guy. You know the LOL, the !!!!!!! ect.
If it really is you, enjoy the vacation as it's a violation to the site rules (multiple accounts).
@Yumcha Seems like Colorado Guy AF Ret. has made another account.
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#483
Find it very odd that you would make an account, your 1st post being here, directed towards ColoRDX, right after a rambling response made by Colorado Guy AF Ret.
Oddly enough, it also seems as if you type the same way as Colorado guy. You know the LOL, the !!!!!!! ect.
If it really is you, enjoy the vacation as it's a violation to the site rules (multiple accounts).
@Yumcha Seems like Colorado Guy AF Ret. has made another account.
Oddly enough, it also seems as if you type the same way as Colorado guy. You know the LOL, the !!!!!!! ect.
If it really is you, enjoy the vacation as it's a violation to the site rules (multiple accounts).
@Yumcha Seems like Colorado Guy AF Ret. has made another account.
Lmao, I am not from Colorado but it seems like this Colorado Guy AF Ret knows Colo RDX is a troll too...
My account is made through google and is verifiably not tied to any other account on the web. I also have thousands of posts under this name on other forums.
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#484
I 100% agree with you, what kind of person goes into other car forums and tells people that their car is bad? Either a jealous person, or someone with very little self worth, who can only elevate themselves by trying to push others down.
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#485
I disagree. When I'm "clicking away at the keyboard in front of the computer" I have the very same mindset as if I'm actually going to purchase a vehicle or not. I turn my vehicles rather quickly and I'm almost daily on Youtube and "clicking away at the keyboard" looking and comparing vehicles to determine which vehicle might be my next acquisition. I usually have a specification spreadsheet running on the vehicles I have interest in and continually add to it. I'll acquire my next vehicle when the mood hits me.
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#486
Find it very odd that you would make an account, your 1st post being here, directed towards ColoRDX, right after a rambling response made by Colorado Guy AF Ret.
Oddly enough, it also seems as if you type the same way as Colorado guy. You know the LOL, the !!!!!!! ect.
If it really is you, enjoy the vacation as it's a violation to the site rules (multiple accounts).
@Yumcha Seems like Colorado Guy AF Ret. has made another account.
Oddly enough, it also seems as if you type the same way as Colorado guy. You know the LOL, the !!!!!!! ect.
If it really is you, enjoy the vacation as it's a violation to the site rules (multiple accounts).
@Yumcha Seems like Colorado Guy AF Ret. has made another account.
#487
https://www.audizine.com/forum/member.php/109430-IanCH
No need to "look into it" tough guy
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#488
https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.../ianch.128422/
https://www.audizine.com/forum/member.php/109430-IanCH
No need to "look into it" tough guy
https://www.audizine.com/forum/member.php/109430-IanCH
No need to "look into it" tough guy
I AM NOT ColoRDX. I have ONE...Mr. Moderator.....ONE account, and am on only ONE Acura site...this one. OK all you speculators...whomever you are...it's so easy
to think you know everything....esp. IF you don't really....at all...KNOW the person you are trying to throw heavy shade on.
And, ColoRDX is a trouble maker and an idiot. Thinks he automatically knows what's behind someone's words. Grow up!
I don't pop veins, or get all upset....ONLY when I'm attacked with some real nasty stuff. AND, the moderators finally got those idiots toned down some time ago. Once in
awhile another troll slips in. Moderator...watch them....not me. I'm Colorado Guy AF Ret. and that's my ONLY handle on this site. Period. Mic drop!!
#489
Wow...there are so many unhinged folks on here...and there are some decent folks that have common sense, try to help, share what they know, etc...LIKE ME.
I AM NOT ColoRDX. I have ONE...Mr. Moderator.....ONE account, and am on only ONE Acura site...this one. OK all you speculators...whomever you are...it's so easy
to think you know everything....esp. IF you don't really....at all...KNOW the person you are trying to throw heavy shade on.
And, ColoRDX is a trouble maker and an idiot. Thinks he automatically knows what's behind someone's words. Grow up!
I don't pop veins, or get all upset....ONLY when I'm attacked with some real nasty stuff. AND, the moderators finally got those idiots toned down some time ago. Once in
awhile another troll slips in. Moderator...watch them....not me. I'm Colorado Guy AF Ret. and that's my ONLY handle on this site. Period. Mic drop!!
I AM NOT ColoRDX. I have ONE...Mr. Moderator.....ONE account, and am on only ONE Acura site...this one. OK all you speculators...whomever you are...it's so easy
to think you know everything....esp. IF you don't really....at all...KNOW the person you are trying to throw heavy shade on.
And, ColoRDX is a trouble maker and an idiot. Thinks he automatically knows what's behind someone's words. Grow up!
I don't pop veins, or get all upset....ONLY when I'm attacked with some real nasty stuff. AND, the moderators finally got those idiots toned down some time ago. Once in
awhile another troll slips in. Moderator...watch them....not me. I'm Colorado Guy AF Ret. and that's my ONLY handle on this site. Period. Mic drop!!
#490
Let me try getting this thread back to topic. One thing I like about MDX-S is the range of the adaptive suspension. Acura might as well send owners a book that reads "How to tune your car - spring rate, travel, and damping". Each IDS mode gives you distinct character, and together they compose a step-by-step guide on how to fine tune a suspension setup. The car reminds me of the lessons I went through tuning the suspension of my other car.
The lift mode is especially interesting, as it deploys the stiffest damping at low speed, but has the longest travel. As if this combo is not interesting enough, the ride height/damping changes based on speed. So you get different response at different speed, and depending on road surface, sometimes this mode works well, sometimes the stiff damping can be rough and render the car into a rattle box. I still find this outliner mode amusing, and would like to applaud Acura engineers who came up with it!
The lift mode is especially interesting, as it deploys the stiffest damping at low speed, but has the longest travel. As if this combo is not interesting enough, the ride height/damping changes based on speed. So you get different response at different speed, and depending on road surface, sometimes this mode works well, sometimes the stiff damping can be rough and render the car into a rattle box. I still find this outliner mode amusing, and would like to applaud Acura engineers who came up with it!
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#492
Let me try getting this thread back to topic. One thing I like about MDX-S is the range of the adaptive suspension. Acura might as well send owners a book that reads "How to tune your car - spring rate, travel, and damping". Each IDS mode gives you distinct character, and together they compose a step-by-step guide on how to fine tune a suspension setup. The car reminds me of the lessons I went through tuning the suspension of my other car.
The lift mode is especially interesting, as it deploys the stiffest damping at low speed, but has the longest travel. As if this combo is not interesting enough, the ride height/damping changes based on speed. So you get different response at different speed, and depending on road surface, sometimes this mode works well, sometimes the stiff damping can be rough and render the car into a rattle box. I still find this outliner mode amusing, and would like to applaud Acura engineers who came up with it!
The lift mode is especially interesting, as it deploys the stiffest damping at low speed, but has the longest travel. As if this combo is not interesting enough, the ride height/damping changes based on speed. So you get different response at different speed, and depending on road surface, sometimes this mode works well, sometimes the stiff damping can be rough and render the car into a rattle box. I still find this outliner mode amusing, and would like to applaud Acura engineers who came up with it!
I've only looked at 4G MDX's but never driven one but would be interesting to drive a MDX-S with it's pneumatic suspension and see how well it works. SG were very complementary toward the MDX-S suspension and how composed it is over various road surfaces . My brother had a Cayenne Turbo with pneumatic suspension and it was pretty cool to adjust it or leave it in auto and let the ECU take control over ride height depending on speed.
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#493
#494
Keep comments civil and no personal attacks. Next person to do so and go off topic in this thread will have a week vacation. Duplicate accounts are a bannable offense for all accounts.
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#495
Moving forward .......I sold my 2021 Passport Elite back in October after completing all the extended road trips we had scheduled in our retirement. I decided to scale down in size to something that had a bit more luxury than the Passport and purchased a 2021 RDX Advance. We're now missing the roominess of the Passport and want to return to a midsize crossover. We really enjoy everything about the RDX except for it's physical size. The MDX Advance (not the Type S) is now in our sights because it looks so much like an RDX Advance but larger. I know the 3.5L V6 in the MDX is the same as in the Passport. My RDX feels quicker than the Passport but, the 0-60 time says it's not. Question.......for those of you who have owned and or driven both RDX and MDX, which one do you perceive as quicker from a dead stop? Straight line acceleration is an important factor to me and I don't want something less than the RDX. Thanks .
#496
I drove both back-to-back and I can say the RDX feels very very slightly faster or rather like it has a bit more Torq but to be honest, it does not make that much of a difference. What does make a HUGE difference is passing or acceleration at highway speeds and in that respect the MDX KILLS the RDX. At highway speeds the RDX feels toped out with no power where as the MDX has plenty of power and still puts you in your seat. Difference of night and day on the highway. Hope this helps
#498
I drove both back-to-back and I can say the RDX feels very very slightly faster or rather like it has a bit more Torq but to be honest, it does not make that much of a difference. What does make a HUGE difference is passing or acceleration at highway speeds and in that respect the MDX KILLS the RDX. At highway speeds the RDX feels toped out with no power where as the MDX has plenty of power and still puts you in your seat. Difference of night and day on the highway. Hope this helps
#499
Thanks for your input. I appreciate the peppy acceleration the RDX has in pulling out into traffic & merging on the interstate/freeway. The RDX just feels quicker doing so than the V6 in the passport I had. I'm hoping the MDX with its 3.5L and 10 speed trany can do better than the 9 speed passport.
Even with the turbo 4 in my 2.0 TLX (same as in RDX), it feels a lot sportier despite being only 500 lb lighter than prev gen MDX. I would imagine the RDX is similar. My rec is to stick with RDX if you want to maintain that sporty feel w/o overpaying for MDX Type S.
My 2 cents.
#500
I drove both back-to-back and I can say the RDX feels very very slightly faster or rather like it has a bit more Torq but to be honest, it does not make that much of a difference. What does make a HUGE difference is passing or acceleration at highway speeds and in that respect the MDX KILLS the RDX. At highway speeds the RDX feels toped out with no power where as the MDX has plenty of power and still puts you in your seat. Difference of night and day on the highway. Hope this helps
RDX will feel faster and more nimble due to less weight up front, plus that fairly quick torque response. MDX will take a little longer to get moving, but once it does it's great, esp on the highway if you need to get upto 85MPH/90MPH (TX speed limits are WOW)
The big issue is weight, the MDX's engine is plenty for most folks but if you want something quick than the Type-S is a much better option.
#501
It's the turbo response of the 2.0T that makes it feel so much faster. The V6 in the MDX (almost all honda/acura) needs to be wound up to at least 3K RPM's to get that power that the 2.0T has due to the turbo. Acura did a great write up showing the difference in the 2.0T and the v6 in the old TLX. Pretty much shows the 2.0T takes initial lead.
RDX will feel faster and more nimble due to less weight up front, plus that fairly quick torque response. MDX will take a little longer to get moving, but once it does it's great, esp on the highway if you need to get upto 85MPH/90MPH (TX speed limits are WOW)
The big issue is weight, the MDX's engine is plenty for most folks but if you want something quick than the Type-S is a much better option.
RDX will feel faster and more nimble due to less weight up front, plus that fairly quick torque response. MDX will take a little longer to get moving, but once it does it's great, esp on the highway if you need to get upto 85MPH/90MPH (TX speed limits are WOW)
The big issue is weight, the MDX's engine is plenty for most folks but if you want something quick than the Type-S is a much better option.
#502
I had the prev gen MDX and it never felt like it was “sporty”, esp going up a steep hill. The current gen MDX is heavier and has the same engine so I would prob feel even less satisfied.
Even with the turbo 4 in my 2.0 TLX (same as in RDX), it feels a lot sportier despite being only 500 lb lighter than prev gen MDX. I would imagine the RDX is similar. My rec is to stick with RDX if you want to maintain that sporty feel w/o overpaying for MDX Type S.
My 2 cents.
Even with the turbo 4 in my 2.0 TLX (same as in RDX), it feels a lot sportier despite being only 500 lb lighter than prev gen MDX. I would imagine the RDX is similar. My rec is to stick with RDX if you want to maintain that sporty feel w/o overpaying for MDX Type S.
My 2 cents.
and the eng. mapping. I was very surprised and liked the quickness...off the stop light, and on the open road. Did not disappoint. Only reason I still don't have it...wife's car....she felt
it was too big for her to wheel around the city in. So, now it's the '22 RDX A-Spec/Adv, which is pretty damn nice. But, I'd take the MDX Adv. back.
#503
My "nickel".....I have owned both...prev. Gen MDX and had a '22 Adv. I can definitely say, that the '22 was just as quick. Big difference, was the tuning done to the 10 spd. trans.
and the eng. mapping. I was very surprised and liked the quickness...off the stop light, and on the open road. Did not disappoint. Only reason I still don't have it...wife's car....she felt
it was too big for her to wheel around the city in. So, now it's the '22 RDX A-Spec/Adv, which is pretty damn nice. But, I'd take the MDX Adv. back.
and the eng. mapping. I was very surprised and liked the quickness...off the stop light, and on the open road. Did not disappoint. Only reason I still don't have it...wife's car....she felt
it was too big for her to wheel around the city in. So, now it's the '22 RDX A-Spec/Adv, which is pretty damn nice. But, I'd take the MDX Adv. back.
#506
Whew, Whatta Journey on this thread. sonyfever's description of the adjustable ride and suspension is one of the four reasons that make me a bit "jealous" of the 2022 Type S MDX. I have a 2022 MDX Advance since 8/2021. Traded UP from my 2019 MDX on an early lease termination deal. After watching numerous reviews of the 2022 MDX On Line and then seeing and driving the 2022 LIVE, I was Hooked. The redesign is IMHO a vast improvement over the 3rd Gen MDX. The 3rd Gen was very good SUV - but the new one does take the model to the next level. The Type S was NOT out in July & August during my upgrade consideration. My MDX Advance, sitting in my driveway (no room in my garage ) is still"winking at me" even after 11 months!
The 4 things that I envy are: 1) The adjustable suspension with automatic dampening (the auto dampening feature which is in the RDX BUT omitted in the American version of the 2022 MDX is a "slap" [But it is incluced in the Canadian version?]); 2) Massaging seats (my bad back would have welcomed that); 3) The Turbo 3.0 Engine (too bad Acura didn't make a Hybrid version available in 2022 - that would have been a No-Brainer - More HP, Torque and better MPGs for $1800); 4) Bembro Brakes on 21 " Wheels (according to reviews - the brakes on the Type S are far superior to the non S with a more firm pedal and quicker stopping times). Would I have spent another $10K for this? I don't know? If there wasa Type S to test drive at that time, knowing me, I might have taken the Bait !! You know the old saying: Once You have Steak, It's Hard to go back to eating Hamburger".
Hopefully, this thread gets back to it's created intention. Bottom line for me... I'm glad, very glad I selected the 2022 MDX Advance.Every car has Pros and Cons, so subjectively, the one most prominant factor for me was the Exterior redesign that Grabbed me immediately upon seeing it.
The 4 things that I envy are: 1) The adjustable suspension with automatic dampening (the auto dampening feature which is in the RDX BUT omitted in the American version of the 2022 MDX is a "slap" [But it is incluced in the Canadian version?]); 2) Massaging seats (my bad back would have welcomed that); 3) The Turbo 3.0 Engine (too bad Acura didn't make a Hybrid version available in 2022 - that would have been a No-Brainer - More HP, Torque and better MPGs for $1800); 4) Bembro Brakes on 21 " Wheels (according to reviews - the brakes on the Type S are far superior to the non S with a more firm pedal and quicker stopping times). Would I have spent another $10K for this? I don't know? If there wasa Type S to test drive at that time, knowing me, I might have taken the Bait !! You know the old saying: Once You have Steak, It's Hard to go back to eating Hamburger".
Hopefully, this thread gets back to it's created intention. Bottom line for me... I'm glad, very glad I selected the 2022 MDX Advance.Every car has Pros and Cons, so subjectively, the one most prominant factor for me was the Exterior redesign that Grabbed me immediately upon seeing it.
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#507
I highly recommend you try the MDX-S when you have a chance, because the normal version is no comparison against Type-S. If the former is warmed milk, the latter would be a latte, perhaps a little bit of mocha flavor when you switch to Sport+.
#508
Oh yeah that is so true. Everytime I drive my MDX-S then go back to RDX, I want to push the RDX off a cliff. Yes, MDX-S is ~1.5x more expensive so it has to be better, but I feel it is worth every penny of the premium. The car responses well dynamically with a much larger sweet spot and way more convincing manner than RDX, let alone standard MDX.
I highly recommend you try the MDX-S when you have a chance, because the normal version is no comparison against Type-S. If the former is warmed milk, the latter would be a latte, perhaps a little bit of mocha flavor when you switch to Sport+.
I highly recommend you try the MDX-S when you have a chance, because the normal version is no comparison against Type-S. If the former is warmed milk, the latter would be a latte, perhaps a little bit of mocha flavor when you switch to Sport+.
Having said all of this, I know Me.... If I test drove a Type S, it would tempt my passion and compulsion
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#509
2022 Acura MDX Type S review // Expensive but worth it?
One of the best reviews from a couple's point of view, the guy suggests the MDX-S is in a class of it's own in his conclusion.
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#512
The major problem I have is the comparison to the BMW X5 M50i and the claim that it's only around $9,500 more. That's complete horseshit. If you add in all the similar options that the Type-S Advance has, that M50i is almost $30k more not to mention the maintenance will easily be 2x the cost.
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#513
#514
The major problem I have is the comparison to the BMW X5 M50i and the claim that it's only around $9,500 more. That's complete horseshit. If you add in all the similar options that the Type-S Advance has, that M50i is almost $30k more not to mention the maintenance will easily be 2x the cost.
#515
I'm strictly speaking to normal wear-and-tear items like belts, brake parts, etc.
#516
To be fair, you can get into an M50i for $9,500 more. And for those valuing drivetrain and performance over features, it's certainly worth considering. But given the performance difference, I'd argue it shouldn't have been compared to the M50i at all. The X5 xDrive40i (starting MSRP $64k) is where most savvy shoppers will focus their comparisons.
Of course, comparing an M50i to a MDX Type-S isn't really apples to apples in the first place, as you pointed out. I'm not at all saying that the M50i isn't a sweet ride, cause is it. But it's certainly in a higher performance and cost category. That's always been the case when trying to compare Japanese and German vehicles. Typically, and I mean historically, Japanese 'luxury' comes with less performance, better reliability (ie, repairs and cost of repairs), and lower cost. If better performance is wanted and increased cost isn't a major concern, then obviously BMW, Audi, and Mercedes are better fits.
#517
They've only been out since February. Regular maintenance shouldn't cost more but then there are other things that might go bad on Type-S Advance like the seat massagers, the air suspension system, etc.
I'm strictly speaking to normal wear-and-tear items like belts, brake parts, etc.
I'm strictly speaking to normal wear-and-tear items like belts, brake parts, etc.
#518
They've only been out since February. Regular maintenance shouldn't cost more but then there are other things that might go bad on Type-S Advance like the seat massagers, the air suspension system, etc.
I'm strictly speaking to normal wear-and-tear items like belts, brake parts, etc.
I'm strictly speaking to normal wear-and-tear items like belts, brake parts, etc.
#519
I've already had to have the moon roof (the section that opens) replaced due the seal failing and coming off in the front. The dealership says it's happened to other 2022 MDX's (non Type-S) and replacing the seal itself had bad results so they replace the entire glass panel.
#520
Interesting comparison; not sure how many people would cross shop a Durango SRT and MDX Type S. However, I think they’re right that either the MDX doesn’t live up to the Type S badge, or that the Type S badge doesn’t live up to performance.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...-392-compared/
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...-392-compared/