2019 Acura MDX A-Spec | MotorWeek Road Test

[@jod4689]

That intake sound from the good old 3.5 is unbeatable

[@drivecfl]

Same great J35 in my TLX. It's a bullet proof engine that just keeps going when you get on it. So fun!

[@rashad_6speed]

so everyone going to ignore the fact it did 0-60 under 6 seconds and sounds great doing it i might add

[@tonywellington7854]

Can’t hear anything beside the idiot narrating the video he won’t shut his mouth

[@tonywellington7854]

But yes I’m happy to ignore the 0-60 time - this monstrosity of a vehicle is completely irrelevant

Tony Wellington shut the fuck up dumb bitch

[@nman2563]

Handles and sounds great! Better than my BMW sportcar

[@user-xt8pw4jn6e]

@ calm the fuck down you pos

[@basithph8958]

Can’t wait for MDX Type S!

[@basithph8958]

@@queenqutie9236 yes it is did you not see the MDX reveal?

[@Balkanmotorsports]

JOHN DAVIS, YOU ARE THE MAN!

[@davidaubin3902]

Yes he's been a great host and narrator for the road tests from the Honda Fit to this, and Acura NSX

[@meanmugginj]

Love Acura very underrated awesome performance and efficient

[@wanchalermowattragool1058]

Need to add LED amber turn signal tail light like Lexus does..

[@MrDgon23]

Why are they showing a RDX in the intro?

[@ytyoloumherebecauseofquara5619]

Acura is going to shock all other cars in the next couple of years. Mark my word.

[@shopwithaaron]

Let's hope!

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

I actually think they are great, especially if you lease cars.

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

@-TheManInDboX - no , I sold them for 6 years and the head guys think the letter names are more upscale .

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

@-TheManInDboX - I'm on my 9th acura and I do agree somewhat . My ILX has been in the service dept 3x for the AC not working . My wife's TLX AspecAWD is really awesome though . I pay $500 per month with absolutely 0 out of pocket on a 3 year lease. A base audi a4 was 605 and a bullshit CL Mercedes was 596 per month .

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

@-TheManInDboX - my 2003- cl s type gave me 250 problem free miles.

[@antiglobalist3739]

Very impressive.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Manufactured in the US too.

[@raymondhaley6185]

The RDX is the CR-V EX-L but better,I don't need the 3rd row, just horsepower.

[@miguelircontar]

Interior is dated tho :( I’ll rather get the RDX A Spec

[@davids1816]

I agree that it's dated, but that touchy-thingy system in the RDX looks like something that would make you want to punch an engineer. I haven't used it though. The engine in this thing will last 200,000 miles if you treat it well. So there's that as well I guess. We got the Pilot so that we could have CarPlay because a 50k car even in 2017 without it was just lousy.

[@nickmotsarsky4382]

Quicker than expected..

[@paintedbird6791]

my 2013 MDX has rear view camera featuring total darkness at night. I have just everything, still dark trying to look through rear view camera at night. I even changed light bulbs to LED.

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

My wife's TLX -aspec is like that too but my ILX and 2015 mustang are bright at night , go figure....

[@aayonce4]

Nice nunbers but it's time for a refresh specially from the b pillar back

[@buick95gs21]

The horse power is a RIP off for the price should be over 300hp I don't like the sport hybrid because of maintenance costs but in all a great vehicle

[@nickmotsarsky4382]

So, if they said it had 320hp, yet the performance was exactly the same, would you be happy? Since this thing seems to be a rocket for its relatively modest numbers..

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

0-60 in 5.9 seconds, 1/4 mile in 14.5 , 27mpg highway and tons of standard equipment. What vehicles do you think are a better value ?

[@Ecuador006]

@@Spiritcr1jsher nothing

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

@@Ecuador006 hence why he never replied back....lol

[@RomaneMaticaliseGordon]

Love the exterior, but needs to be fully redesigned now, come on Acura

[@joelf1355]

Agreed, I have traditionally liked Acrua but the awkward push button gear selection is bizzare and the twin screen design is poorly thought out.

[@RomaneMaticaliseGordon]

Joel F I actually like the dual screen layout. It’s pretty convenient. For example on a road trip, the front passenger can use the infotainment system without interrupting the navigation screen. I agree with you on the push button gear selector tho.

[@joelf1355]

@@RomaneMaticaliseGordon 1st rule of riding shotgun, don't touch the damn radio. But honestly there are less expensive vehicles in its class where the Nav is in the instrument cluster or the radio goes to a split screen mode to eliminate the need for 2. The parent company Honda ditched it on this gen Accord, I assume Acura will next refresh.

[@RomaneMaticaliseGordon]

Joel F Lol you got a point there. They eliminated the dual screen layout in the new RDX. They will move to a single screen layout as they redesign the rest of their lineup.

[@shaunjones3036]

Look for it in the next year

[@sergiupuscasu2496]

The gloss black trim looks horrible compared to the open-pore wood. What’s the point of having a sports car interior in a family crossover?

[@nickmotsarsky4382]

So, it went from 7.3 seconds to 60 to 5.9 seconds with just a couple extra gears for this new model ???

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

A couple of gears is a big deal . It also got lighter after I think 2013.

[@nickmotsarsky4382]

@@Spiritcr1jsher Wrangler went from a 5-speed auto to an 8-speed and barely lost half of a second.

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

@@nickmotsarsky4382 the jeep wrangler has been an underperformer on the road since it came out . They rarely change anything. If it lost 100lbs and gained power and had better gearing it would. Chrysler sucks at their auto transmission tuning on everything but the charger and challenger.

[@ForEver21878]

Nick Motsarsky Yes transmissions will do a lot for speed times due to the gearing You don’t necessarily have to add power to the engine to go quicker because the transmission determines it best

[@maximzaslavskiy5980]

Once at 40, they will run even with the older model, once they are in gear.

[@chrisdooley6468]

Honda just refuses to make a DOHC version of this engine for years now. I read in a magazine that a dual cam head for this makes 50hp more but there’s some CARB issues as well as EU compliance problems. Shame it could use the power

[@normt5463]

The turbocharged engines are passing Acura by!

[@TimJoseph08031990]

And it still uses timing belts instead of timing chains, which is a pain in the butt to replace, especially when the engine is placed in a transverse way.

[@normt5463]

@@TimJoseph08031990 plus water pump at same time can be close to US$1,000 at the dealership.

[@aomar9449]

Honda, especially Acura is too conservative for their own good.They come out with one breakthrough piece of technology every decade or so, and then piggybacks it for as long as possible. This is why its often trailing the competition. I guess we'll see what 2020+ brings, i'm sure it will be cool for a year or two.

[@normt5463]

@@aomar9449 Honda+

[@sjohnson7879]

Ill take this over the Lexus RX. Lexus and those grilles yuk!!!!!

[@ytyoloumherebecauseofquara5619]

S Johnson same

[@samwh4775]

So this Acura MDX has less cargo space with the seats up and down than a Honda CR-V wtf 😅😅

[@oliverroo59]

In typical Honda fashion, the motor sounds good, and I love that paint color. Would I spend that kind of money on this, though? Probably not.

[@tonywellington7854]

Nobody buys these rebadged Honda’s

[@ytyoloumherebecauseofquara5619]

Tony Wellington you don’t get it these car will last forever.

[@ytyoloumherebecauseofquara5619]

Tony Wellington it’s by Honda motor.

[@tonywellington7854]

@@ytyoloumherebecauseofquara5619 SO do twinkies but i aint eating that crap

[@tonywellington7854]

@@ytyoloumherebecauseofquara5619 youre not very bright are you ?

[@bubblelex5051]

Lmao this suv from acura has numbers of a quick car wow 🤯

[@doccyber]

Nothing about this A Spec makes me want to buy it.

[@jlcii]

So wait... Acura couldn't at least put the sport Hybrid engine with 377 horsepower in here?? Then this is just a waste of money really

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

Starting off in 2nd gear is actually a deal breaker for me . I'm on my 7th acura and I like how it jumps from a stop. They probably did it for MPG.

[@shopwithaaron]

Infiniti and Acura need to look beyond each other as rivals!

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Hmmm Acura and Infiniti merger to take on Porsche, Range Rover and Maserati

[@cleanwhips3469]

Love it !! Should’ve done a couple laps at Roebling lol

[@normt5463]

Needs a redesign top to bottom for the price!

[@patrickmichaellangan576]

Terra Jole and her husband Joe from Lifetime’s Little Women LA drives an MDX, though probably not an A-Spec.

[@AmraphelofShinar]

Needs a bigger Acura emblem on the front.

[@dontelindsey5846]

Have you seen the emblems on the new Mercs?

[@tonywellington7854]

Difference is if you drive a fine car like a Benz you want people to know it When you’re driving a rebadged Honda you don’t want to share that with anyone

[@dontelindsey5846]

@@tonywellington7854 Benz really isn't that nice. I test drove a GLC 300 and while the materials were a step above the Acura it had more road noise and the engine sounded like a diesel. It wasn't worth the extra 15 grand over the Acura.

[@tonywellington7854]

@@dontelindsey5846 Mercedes vehicles are ENGINEERED and BUILT to a standard that honda could never approach even if they tried to

[@tonywellington7854]

@@dontelindsey5846 which is why mercedes is one of the most prestigious vehicle brands in the world whereas acura ain't even in the top 10

[@waseemsells5378]

Is type s coming for next gen?

[@dontelindsey5846]

I read it was. Twin turbo v6

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

Not for the MDX

[@sleeksilver]

@@Spiritcr1jsher MDX will have a Type S with a turbo V6

[@aomar9449]

Not bad at all, I like the black gloss trim but that ugly front end makes it a hard sell.

[@midlifewithkopai3598]

rdx in the start hilarious

[@bohan9957]

They couldn't find a driver without tattoo on the arm?

[@harrymurray-jones219]

Why do all Japanese manufactures always have terrible infotainment systems ??

[@93remix]

I'm disappointed with any 3 ROWED SUV THAT IS UNDER 300HP/300TQ I DON'T UNDERSTAND THAT CONCEPT. I PASS

[@toh3211]

Not even worthy of a review for an appearance package

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Made in America! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ajf5745]

That makes reliability a worry

[@loneric550]

Not a fan of this push button transmission stuff common Acura can we get back a real transmission shifter? I have two MDXs 08 & 09 & they've been solid but with Acura going this way imma have to switch to Lexus.

[@randomrazr]

lexus has better styling. inside and out looks kinda dated or not very exciting IMO

[@jerellebullock8792]

2021 is what we will be waiting for.. this is nothing impressive same double screen n ect.. cant wait to see what Acura has n store for next year

[@HondaXr650L]

I wouldnt even waste my money on this SUV as its outdated and for the price you pay the engine is very weak. The only thing i like is the Blue color.

[@paulm6481]

That double screen layout is so last generation. Complete Fail

[@walter777smith6]

So many critics here . But you NEVER done anything in your life half of you can't even afford it that SUV .

[@Grimlock1973]

One word, BORING

[@GT-ed2un]

That interior just looks so cheap compared to its rivals. Even lesser vehicles. Just way too much Civic-grade plastic further dulled by that really outdated duel screen system. I have no doubt it'll last forever, and clearly a lot of buyers love this car, but I just don't get why someone would drop $60k on this vs a well equipped XC90 or drop an extra $5k for a Q7.

[@ytyoloumherebecauseofquara5619]

G T yes it’s just the interior that look alright but the car is a beast. Better than Lexus

[@GT-ed2un]

Eating junky ASMR I think “beast” is a bit of an overstatement considering it’s still a slow, chunky, lumbering suv. Better than a Lexus RX, yes. But put it up against an XC-90 (arguably a much nicer interior and more refined exterior) and the 0-60 times are nearly identical if not a few ticks faster depending on engine selection. Same could be said for a Q7. Acura depends heavily on consumers who want to keep a car til the wheels fall off and who aren’t interested in the latest and greatest tech. Like a lot of Japanese cars, they make loud, flashy exteriors, cut huge amounts of the budget from interior design quality and sell it for less than it’s competitors. It’s not a bad thing, but their vehicles are pretty underwhelming as a result

[@ytyoloumherebecauseofquara5619]

G T cheap suv and it comes with lots of futures and it’s better than a Lexus.

[@randallbollinger1449]

94mph in the quarter? Methinks that was a typo. 94mph is a low 15 second time.

[@oldtwinsna8347]

nope. 14.5 is just right. this hooks up fast with its awd. aerodynamic of a brick wall begins to take its toll as it goes down the strip.

[@randallbollinger1449]

Nope. 96-97 would be more appropriate

[@jameshollingsworth1260]

That front emblem is too big and ugly, it's like they are trying to compete with Mercedes for oversized front grill badges

[@MrDgon23]

It’s the radar for the adaptive cruise control

[@clockingmath]

Expensive but worth it. No car play like Honda ?!

[@MrDgon23]

It does

[@oneslackr]

This MDX is dated. It's time for a redesign.

[@g-mansofly1016]

It's coming for 2021 and they are going to have Type S along in their line-up!

[@joserobinson8419]

Auto start and stop no good for me

[@romeotango58]

I have a '17 MDX and can tell you from first hand experience that the 9 speed ZF transmission is total crap! With a different transmission this would be a great car but until Acura changes the current trans they won't be getting my business again!

[@daniels7862]

Old outdated design inside and out. Very overpriced for what you get.

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

What gives you more ? Leather , navigation, apple car play , heated/cooled seats , jewel led headlights , SHAWD , 3rd row , 27mpg , 0-60 in 5.9 seconds , reliability and probably the best handling you are going to get out of an SUV unless you spend another $25k

[@daniels7862]

Spiritcr1jsher very boring and not very attractive. The new designed Kia Sportage SX turbo is a great option. Has all the features you mentioned and more. A little slower to 60 about 6.9. Good reliability, much cheaper and has great styling which makes the car look like it cost even more than it does. Fully loaded AWD is around $36,000.

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

@@daniels7862 that car is cheaply made and 1 second slower 0-60 is huge . People spend $8000 on performance parts to get 1 full second on the 1/4 mile , let alone 0-60. Also the resale closes the gap and go into a Kia dealer vs Acura and tell me what you think . I do agree, the Acura has the boring interior and I hate their screen and NAV graphics but what really matters the MDX does better than most .

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

@@daniels7862 also , the sportage is about thr size of the rdx , which is much more attractive than both .

[@daniels7862]

Spiritcr1jsher Kia reliability is very good these days and has won many awards. The sportage is ver well made. 1 sec is not going to matter most people. In my opinion the sportage and stinger look better than anything coming out of Acura.

[@RomanM803]

Benz > Acura

[@ManMak6]

I would hardly call the MDX popular. Where I live, I almost never see one, meanwhile there are lots of Lexus, BMWs, and Mercedes around. I would not buy one for the price.

[@bobbob-wf8ho]

absolutely no need for this review. this is the exact same car as the 2014 model, in and %99 on the outside . good then and good now but no need for this video to be made.

[@RobertGwreck]

Boring 😴 let me know when they hit 50 more horsepower

[@magneto8002]

Boring interior.

[@pilskadden]

Very dated interior. This seems to be a problem with Lexus products as well. Come on, look at Mercedes or VW Touareg or even Kia Telluride how a nice interior should be made.

[@TheStimie]

Lexus interiors are nice

[@Gooddog1]

Boring product from Acura

[@ELPJM09]

There is nothing luxury about Acura. They look like overpriced Hondas. Yes Lexus and Toyota are the same also but they do good job of making them different. Lexus competes more with the Germans than Acura.

[@Rainman00000]

Lexus offers several rear wheel drive sedans and coupes with no Toyota equivalent in the U.S, Acura offers only one. While not an enthusiast brand at least Lexus makes an effort to appeal to that segment too while retaining luxury features.

[@ramez5881]

The car is great from every aspect, but COME ON HONDA! You dont build reliable cars anymore.... I bought the MDX w/advance package new from the dealer, and WOW! the power mirrors motor, audio speakers, rear suspension and front sensors all want out in separate times before the car hit10k. Yes the car is covered under warranty, but its sucks when you have to go to the dealer every month for something new. I will not recommend any Honda/Acura products to anyone... just go get a LEXUS!!!

[@anthonymolina7416]

My cousin has a 2018 with no issues and he drives it every day

[@atmartens]

Ramez sounds like you have a lemon. Maybe your state has lemon laws to help.

[@ramez5881]

I don't think I have a bad lemon, because one of my family members purchased a new 2016 RDX W/Advance package 3 years ago, and she is complaining about the same thing's.... so I thought it was a bad lemon back then, and I want and bought the MDX. I guess it was a sign for me to stay away from Honda products. Also I forgot to mention, I did some digging recently, and a lot of people are complaining about how Honda quality want down, and consumer Reports said the same thing when they did a reliability review back in 2015.

[@MidnightAspec]

Zero issues on my 17 SH-AWD Tech. Currently, at 26k.

[@aayonce4]

It's 10k over priced a shame we would've definitely gotten this . but they just want too much. And the RDX is just 5 seats ugh maybe we will look at the Ford Flex with the eco boost

[@aayonce4]

@davidrx795 acura has alwaya been an inbetweener .. Cars are much more luxurious nowadays and certainly can be cross shopped its people like you with that mindset that keeps driving up these prices.. The acura doesnt even have 300 hp!! Why would i want to buy a 55k car with less horsepower instead of a 335 hp vehicle for almost 15k less??

[@Rainman00000]

@davidrx795 Have you been inside a platinum Explorer with the turbo v6? That thing rides better and is loaded with everything luxurious. Yes the sh awd is about the only thing going for this fwd bias crossover. The higher trim F150's and Expeditions, are luxury vehicles at this point. You sound ignorant.

[@Rainman00000]

@@stevebouchard9137 I checked the Kelly Bluebook price for a 2017 Explorer Titanium versus a MDX sh awd, fully loaded both with 25k miles. KBB reported a private party value of $35,724 in the NYC area and the MDX was assessed $37,151. Your claim of a massive depreciation advantage is bullshit quite simply and more hilarious considering the Explorer is also used as a government fleet vehicle yet it retains a good price parity with the MDX. You sound ignorant and also a lousy liar at that. But to be frank I think the Explorer at that trim level is overpriced and no longer in the regular car range. But dont fool yourself, a MDX is a badge engineered Honda. You're acting like you're driving a Benz or Audi! 😆

[@glsracer]

I wouldn't touch a Ford product with someone else's money...

[@kristopheraknight]

That interior looks ancient and CHEAP! Barely acceptable for a 35k suv definitely junk for 60k!! RDX> MDX

[@BillySmith808]

I threw up when I saw the interior 🤢🤮

[@Gjon777]

Lame

[@Mabeylater293]

3:02. “Growl seeping into the cabin”. So it’s loud as hell. I’ll pass!!

[@tgr.4550]

The blue is painful to look at but other than that not too bad. But XT5 & RX looks better

[@Ecuador006]

No

[@BillySmith808]

Kia Telluride any day over this monstrosity