2017 Acura MDX: Full Review | Base, Technology, Advance & SH-AWD

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan]

6 years ago today!! Still my dream vehicle.

[@hotness1338]

me too ^_^

[@dgjrllrivera0610]

Wow! I can't believe it, a $40-50k car and no Android auto or car play, honestly Acura needs to step up it's game. Tks for the detailed video

[@pursuitofpeaceatmind]

yep only thing I hated about the car, otherwise I love it.. my 2016 dart had apple CarPlay/andriod auto smh a ecnomoy car!

[@ciberneche]

The must complete review so far

[@tydrives4846]

Wow, this is a great looking exterior update!

[@mariagrota7089]

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[@CarConfections]

Thank you for watching this detailed review of the 2017 Acura MDX Advance! Be sure to tell us what you think about the refreshed MDX in the comments below and don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE.

[@jamesvergara5979]

You did a good job.

[@ediemariekoehler2010]

CarConfections hello

[@nigelyoung3295]

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[@de89456]

I don't know why everyone is hating on the front grille I like it better than that bar going across it

[@gnexiagundam]

David Esposito its called '' Bird evolved into a panda

[@bryceporter5484]

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[@graysonibrahim9078]

@Bryce Porter i dunno try Flixportal. just search on google for it :P -grayson

[@bryceporter5484]

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[@nickstark8640]

Great review. Very detailed and professional. Keep them coming!

[@CarConfections]

+Nick Stark Thanks! We will!

[@RavivDental]

Nice and detailed review! Would have loved a bit more info on the different buttons (what’s traction control, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist etc...) but still pretty comprehensive. I love Acura and this car in particular. They did an amazing job everywhere (although I do find the 2 screen dashboard system and buttons a bit confusing at first). Thank you!

[@Trustiieee]

Finally Acura has changed their styling. Nice review

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@daveanddaphner.7290]

Excellent review...one of the best I've seen. My 2017 MDX is being built this week. One question I had was the adjustability of the 2nd row seats. It looks like they recline some, but do they move forward or back at all? I was a bit disappointed that you can only get the advance package with the 2nd row captains chairs....I would've preferred the additional seat...but I wanted the advance package...so I'll live with one less seat. Thanks again for the very nice review.

[@CarConfections]

Thank you for the kind words! The second row captain's chairs *do* slide as well (you can see how far they slide by watching our older Acura MDX review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/an3Wh6Wfad-Cbdk; skip in the video to 23:32). We appreciate your support, and congratulations on your new MDX!

[@geminidreamz6704]

Great review, wish I watched this before I went to test drive this weekend 😅

[@4coolking]

Excellent in depth. Please do more of these

[@CarConfections]

Thanks, and we do! Check out our channel and subscribe for many more videos like this one!

[@MathewPhilip]

I found it Solid and stylish since I use a 2017 one.

[@Sattarifarhad]

Awesome! Thank you for the detailed review. Looking forward to get one.

[@CarConfections]

You're very welcome! We're glad you liked it :)

[@saigon16]

Thank you for your complete review. Very helpful !!!

[@harryneely8198]

very well done video with up close review .. Thanks

[@CarConfections]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@boboc50]

Great can't wait to see the difference.

[@raiishonjames6119]

nice im getting one..thanks for the detail video

[@CarConfections]

+Raiishon James You're welcome! It's a very nice car!

[@l.reneecooper5839]

Very helpful. thank you for doing this.

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan]

I'm thinking of buy the used 17' Acura MDX.

[@jonboyi8523]

Does the second row captain chairs fold flat?

[@danishnadir9547]

Good job, man! Nice review for a nice car.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@laboumboom]

Can Acura base can show apple car play on the screen??

[@habibbenabdelkader9709]

Hello, is it normal that there's no sound comimg off from the rear speaker? How can I adjust that?

[@trentwring9603]

Acura is getting there. I'm curious about the sport hybrid model. Seems like a pretty good value when a Tahoe with these features is pushing 70k

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

I just bought a 2017 MDX Advance with $900 in additional options for a total of $55,500, not including taxes at my local dealership. It'll be assembled next week and will be delivered in 4-6 weeks. The Tahoe Denali is a very nice SUV and has slightly better off-road capability than the MDX. It's also a bit larger, and much larger if you get the XL version. If you don't need that much space and rarely go off road though, the MDX is a far better deal, has better expected reliability, better fuel economy, better safety features, and lower cost of ownership, and better resale value. :)

[@joer736]

They completely ruined the Grill... I'm so sick to my stomach this morning watching this review :--(. R.I.P... 2016... May you rest in peaceee.

[@GoofieNewfie]

It is time to lose the beak. Acura sales are down, the beak isn't the only thing to blame but it's either you hate it or like it scenario and hate to tell you but most people do not like it. They toned it down on the TLX and ILX and that worked a bit.

[@blvckfiretrvpfire15]

I myself didn't like it at first, but then I seen this new MDX in black & one in red...that's when I changed my mind real quick

[@chadsingleton7632]

Steve Correct Acura cut there sales in half when they added that beak.

[@DESmoRASHAD]

Great job on the review!

[@CarConfections]

+Rashad Koroma Thank you!

[@4dzone]

Am I mistaken or did the new MDX take a hit in MPG in the negative?

[@yalosaben2]

nice,,,, now i know my 2017 MDX

[@RossMac023]

$50K on a car whose second row backseat doesn’t recline. I tried it out in an Acura dealership so uncomfortable as shit. I pointed this out to the salesman why the back seat does not recline he said well the passengers can always lay their head against the door window if they want to sleep. hahaha! Goodluck going on a road trip with your friends, make sure you give them lots of painkillers because their backs and necks are in for a lot of hurt.

[@TheMa5cmpb]

Nice review

[@CarConfections]

+TheMa5cmpb Thanks!

[@bmcginnis6543]

I can't imagine why Acura went back to the exhaust exiting out the bumper. If you don't clean it often, you end up with nasty build up which can be impossible to remove.

[@msimm8612]

Love my mdx

[@boboc50]

Which car should I buy the Acura MDX 2017 or the Infiniti QX 60 2017.

[@CarConfections]

+boboc50 Hey! We actually have a comparison video between the two of those cars coming within the next couple days. We will post a link when it is uploaded.

[@bmcginnis6543]

If you need all wheel drive, the Acura AWD system is the most advanced in the industry. Nothing comes close to it. If Infinity is using the same system they had a few years ago, their AWD is a joke. It is more for performance and gaining traction under acceleration, not for trying to drive through snow safely and slowly.

[@ladyvee7110]

Acura needs to change there whole line to this grill or something other than the beak they've had on their vehicles for damn near ten years.

[@GlenWFord-ps8ts]

Good job. Would like to have seen a test drive.

[@CarConfections]

Thank you! We will hopefully start doing short test drives in the future.

[@tihomirtodorov7201]

Awesome review

[@CarConfections]

+Tihomir Todorov Thanks!

[@uglybuzzard4188]

Did i hear remote start is not standard on all mdx???

[@bigbigyao1442]

it is really a nice suv

[@Tundra0128]

My dad got a 2016 but i dont really like the dual screens inside

[@peterstemniski5023]

Does the 2wd MDX get a spare tire

[@jimresor6904]

Is there any reviews on the RDX model?

[@CarConfections]

Yes all kinds of models years. Just search Acura RDX Car Confections and you'll find them!

[@dgsports69]

Cool, since all is free compared to the completion the fully equipped model is priced the same as the base version.

[@koolkan86]

Thanks for the review! Did you also get chance to Test Drive it? - Wanted to know how ZF 9speed transmission feels in 2017. Few ppl had complains about how 9speed shifts in 2016 model. - Is Siri integration working good?

[@CarConfections]

Thanks for the comment! Unfortunately, we won't be much help on either of those topics as we neither drove it nor had an iPhone to try out the Siri integration. That said, however, in all our research we never saw anything indicating changes to the transmission so its *probably* identical to the '16's.

[@1warcquel]

Does the 2017 MDX come with HUD and ventilated rear seats?

[@CarConfections]

The MDX Advance gets a standard Head-Up Warning (HUW) display and ventilated rear seats are not available on any MDX. Thanks for the comment!

[@1warcquel]

+CarConfections thanks for the quick reply... what do you mean buy HUW.. is that like a flashing light to brake?

[@CarConfections]

That would be correct. My understanding of it is that warning lights are displayed on the windshield when an emergency braking situation is encountered.

[@1warcquel]

+CarConfections thanks

[@KevinELLL]

They really need to join the two infotainment screens and have it like Tesla's vertical touchscreen. Honda and Nissan's luxury brands just lag behind in their respective segments so much :/

[@SSMWRX11]

Why do all these manufacturers go with push and hold engine start? When it's easier to just make it push 2X like Ford.

[@LakeNonaSports]

Why do the hazard lights look like they vibrate?

[@CarConfections]

+Kermmit “Deadlox16” D On some vehicles the frame rate of the camera syncs with the cars lighting and causes it to appear as though it is flashing or bending. To the human eye it appears as continuous light.

[@blvckfiretrvpfire15]

Only on cameras daytime running lights do that

[@richbf2]

Hello Domo. That is how 'ALL' led look under camera. Our normal human are not able to catch the fast blinking led light; only under camera will our eyes be able to see it.

[@lmiller4121]

Folding mirrors new for 2017? Canadian models had that since 2002!

[@BernonCars]

Power folding?

[@lmiller4121]

Canadian models had that as an option for many years. A good option for those of us living in urban areas with tight streets.

[@elitespeeds6278]

Review the 2016 infiniti qx60

[@CarConfections]

Hey Kevin! We already reviewed the QX60, and you can check it by clicking this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGSxlnqvZq6iaKM

[@jacobbio2310]

I wish the mdx had the blinkers of a rdx

[@balkee42]

does anyone have graystone interior?? happy with it?? tryinng to decide btwn it and ebony

[@KrayzieCD]

I have graystone interior on my 2016 MDX, only because it was the only interior color available with a fathom blue pearl exterior color. If I had a choice I would have went with ebony, simply because when ebony gets dirty it isn't visible. With the graystone it isn't blatantly apparent when the seats get dirty but you can notice the difference.

[@balkee42]

+KrayzieCD yea I was able to check out the graystone on a TLX but realized quickly it wasn't for me. Guess I just like the darker interiors. I can see it looking good with that fathom blue tho.

[@ahmedzakaria5854]

All I hope is that they update the dashboard for future years.

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

"Premium fuel is recommended but not required." Assuming the 290HP is with 93 (AKI) octane fuel, what's the HP with 87 octane?

[@CarConfections]

Acura does not distinguish between Premium (93 octane) and Regular (87 octane) fuel for their horsepower ratings. That said, however, the Honda Pilot comes equipped with a very similar (if not the same) engine, which runs on regular 87 octane fuel. That engine is rated at 280 horsepower, so I would assume if you ran your MDX on regular it would not be any less than 280 horsepower. Hope that helps!

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

+CarConfections Makes sense. Thanks.

[@abyjhnsn]

interior need to be modernized like other luxury suv's

[@jalmonte0414]

interior is still very gaudy , with all the technology it should've been a electronic display gauges like on most suvs in its class. the navigation should also be a touchscreen like the new pilot

[@calex2892]

No panoramic sunroof are u kidding me.. even the 2013 bmw x1 comes with a panoramic roof. Plus when you remote start the car there is no indication that the car actually started because no lights come on.

[@patriot8087]

I wish they would switch to a metal timing chain.

[@ShumsPublishingCorp]

The new Audi Q5 and Q7 already look aged from the front. Audis look dated quickly. This or even the 2016 doesnt look dated at all yet...

[@rmsjern]

superman grille, and the key looks like a brick

[@neverendingtravels6514]

Apple CarPlay ?

[@ssjMaximum22Goku]

Good review. The interior of the MDX looks very cheap.

[@maryz7272]

nice car!!

[@coffeeblak86]

superman logo grille

[@fughsy]

WHAT ABOUT THE ACURALINK APP REMOTE CONTROL?! oops caps

[@pablito2164]

The thing that really I don’t get the point is. Why as a engineer and designer put such a beautiful piece of art and unbelievably design and technology on headlights and blinkers but you go to the taillights all of them are the classic ugly old school incandescent light bulbs. Why? It is that hard to jump fully LED or what it’s the deal?

[@visuals12345]

Music = hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey

[@Foxie635]

How far can you be to perform the remote start?

[@CarConfections]

It would probably be about the same as any other key you've used for locking and unlocking, so probably a hundred feet or so?

[@valentynfrunza6159]

I will buy it in 2022 for 25k $, that’s my plan

[@dgbarton7304]

Lol!

[@sandyperalta3734]

why don't you forget about the the infinity please. f the infinity.. nice car.

[@etoyize]

omg. 12 years and they can't come up with a new look. wowzers. its like they had some old guy sitting there saying I think we'll just keep this 1990s look and change the lights a bit. It doesn't help dude!!! the lights still ugly. Maybe they got rid of their design team?

[@eden20111]

I hope the starting price is $10,000

[@BernonCars]

Yeah, if its 10 years old

[@Reno2324]

It's actually better. It's free, all you have to do is bend over.

[@hr.1980]

even so you could’t afford it

[@jcjohnson0]

The grill is ugly and the emblem is ridiculously large.

[@raylegend808]

Horrible front grille, I like the new Audi Q7 or bmw x5😎😎😎

[@vincentphillips5248]

although the ugly grill grew on me, this is still a cheaper option compared to the Q7 and X5

[@vincentphillips5248]

you seeing in person?

[@practicalguy973]

It looks bad to me, like a 2011 Kia Sorento and a land rover had a baby. Super outdated exterior. I like the previous gen MDX.

[@vincentphillips5248]

it doest look that bad in person, but to each's own

[@jalmonte0414]

and do away with big ugly knob for nav.

[@rnwnsfla]

10 years out dated interior, and ugly hell like Buick.

[@skacura04]

9 speed trans. Is the worst trans. In the market.

[@Darksyne]

+Jason NOT Bourne and its not even an Acura transmission. I don't understand why they couldn't make the 8 speed dct work for the V6 engines >.>

[@jeckyhsea]

I like to drive with stick not with touch button

[@jeckyhsea]

no you dont

[@tyleraliff5518]

the mdx was never on top so it can't remain on top

[@CarConfections]

tyler aliff The MDX is the best-selling three row luxury crossover

[@Orange-yp9bl]

over priced Honda pilot ....

[@iamsam8446]

Unlike the new Accord/TLX, I think the MDX is significantly differentiated from the Pilot in both styling and features. The MDX is quite a bit more luxurious in terms of materials. The Pilot is a very capable people hauler with many standard features that would satisfy most. But if you want to step up a little, the MDX is a good option in terms of style and price. You get way more value than MB, BMW, or Volvo with similar options. I personally like that the MDX does not have a 4 cylinder option to cut cost.

[@joer736]

YA DONT SAY !

[@iamsam8446]

Joseph C yep

[@iamsam8446]

Joseph C You sucker!

[@motorhead_jt21]

You clearly don't understand cars even on a basic level if you think the MDX is the same as the pilot.

[@GTSCoupe]

SHOULD GET ATLEAST 350 HP SMH. 290?! SMH👎