2019 Acura MDX A-Spec Review: Here's What Makes It So Different!

[@Ahmad-yw5hl]

I always don’t like Acura design but I love that their car will last forever.

[@omgitsme435]

Lol no they don't.. Honda/Acura reliability has fallen a lot

[@XavierMathewsEntertainment]

I have the 2019 Acura RDX Aspec. Simply the best vehicle ive ever owned.

[@sergiykulbida3796]

Me too

[@iaviscorso2566]

Xavier Mathews , please max. mpg-city.

[@justinedwards9391]

I’m trying to purchase one, their hard to find in the tri state area ughhhh.

[@JohnSmith-oj6xi]

Time for the MDX to get the RDX treatment this needs to happen next year no more delays

[@baconsoap78]

John Smith Agreed!

[@midnightmystery544]

Go check out John Smith from AcuraZine...

[@Light23K]

I think is is happening. If so I want one. I’ve been debating about the Rdx and MDX. I went into the la auto show with the MDX in my mind but went out with the Rdx in my mind.

[@midnightmystery544]

@@Light23K I want a used (2007) Accord V6/TSX/TL, you see.... Honda/Acura has made it hard to chooss which is best... Buy both, LOL!

[@DemoralizedAngel]

Love the ASpec, I have one, but mine is blue, drives great, very responsive

[@Ahmad-yw5hl]

Miss you so much Nathen

[@jeffreyjewell75]

Ahmad Al Ameer you have a crush on him ?

[@Ahmad-yw5hl]

Jeffrey Jewell was did you mean?

[@giofromtexas2679]

Brand new car and the rim already has curb thrash 1:42... what a shame!

[@gryu325]

trash reviewers that dont know how to park

[@mrgold3591]

I had an 2006 TSX Aspec (for the 04-08 1st Gen Model years). It was front/side/rear body styling, rear wing, aspec rims, aspec lowered & stiffer suspension, new exhaust pipe ends, ASpec badges. The 04-08 RL and 04-08 TL had the same. That was the last time ASpec included a suspension upgrade.

[@gazasqreech]

facts

[@Cu_Ty_Pro]

Being a Costco member, I got this car OTD for roughly $52k ( for a lease deal), and $51k for purchase option. - Prices included Taxes and any dealer fees already. Gotta love Costco for this. The price they quoted me before taxes and everything was about $46k for this A-spec trim level. Besides the SH-AWD, I'm not crazily amazed at the car to be honest. The third seats are pretty much useless since there is not much leg room at all. Those seats are probably for kids to seat comfortably. But I think I can bare with it if I have to. I wish the A-spec came with all the side cameras with a 360 view.

[@jennifermann1856]

Nope. I live my 2009 gen. 137k miles and still drives like a dream!

[@anditv9039]

Hi nice car my dad still Own the first generation it's 2003 with 400k the original engine and transmission but the problem is the mdx stop in Australia from 2007 and it was the last generation of mdx

[@msmith3537]

The fact you got into the 3rd row highlights it is just fine for smaller folks and kids. I’m glad you showed the entry process. IMO, it’s emergency seating anyway. 99% of the time the 3rd row will be folded down.

[@MWard-hl6gg]

Just bought a 2020 lunar silver aspec for my wife. First Acura I've owned and it is nice. Been a Mercedes owner for some time but for the money and quality, can't beat it. Too much tech for me but she is cool with it. Great review. To the point and until now, I didn't know what the hell aspec really meant. Thank

[@ironmiketeam4689]

How it is ;)? No problems? Going to purchase 2019 MDX with a spec tomorrow 26k + tax 2019 with 52k miles on it

[@hensonrazote]

That’s why I choose the base model instead of their top of the line, because they have all the same horsepower 😀

[@aquanb93]

I'm just glad Acura brought back tailpipes

[@ericnguyen7061]

"Big American ass in the back" I'm don't know why the was so funny but I was in tears at that part

[@kjprettyboi99]

TURN OFF THAT MUSIC !!!

[@lonestarthundergamer]

kelvin chasten yes!!!! Hokie and dated.

[@that0871]

Dont get me wrong I'm a big dodge fan but the wife bought a 2004 mdx she got it with 140,000 miles now has 195,000 and still running minor issues but other then that a great car

[@WLworspace]

Hey Nathan, would you have any doubts purchasing a 2020 Acura MDX Technology/A-Spec with 95,000kms. Very high kms for a 2020. Just want to get your recommendation or any others reading the comments. Never owned an Acura before.

[@RomaneMaticaliseGordon]

Spot on review Nathan

[@stanleybrown8669]

Did you not have room in the back 2nd seat when you slid the seat backs?

[@bennyang8049]

I have a question for the owners and those who currently leased this vehicle: i kept reading in the reviews in kbb and edmunds that this car lurches and jerks when it it either shifting gears by skipping gears or as it transfers power from fwd to awd then left to right. I hated that in other cars because it made the front transfer case or the transmission fail in less than 60k miles. Can you folks share your experiences?

[@jj5515]

Benny Ang As a Honda & Acura owner, there are two things I can infer from this. All based on experience. Jerking back and forth feel is because of CVT, which is totally normal for Honda’s. Perhaps newer Acura’s also has cvt ... if so, then cvt. Acura and Honda’s are well built vehicles. But of course with age, high mileage, any vehicle will have a problem. Honda’s is transmission issues. Our MDX, that’s very close to 200k just started having isssues with its transmission. For us, it’s the shuddering as we drive. Or put it this way, it feels as if something is lurching out of the engine.

[@AFCompany]

Jinu J Acura does not use CVT engines.

[@AFCompany]

This is an Acura not an Audi you’ll make it well over 60k miles.

[@igormatvienko7140]

I have MDX 2016, and yes/// 9-speeds ZF has a terrible clutch! BUT! There is only one thing which can help you - update software for you transmission. I got a save, it`s work! After that my MDX became a very fluent

[@paintedbird6791]

@@igormatvienko7140 Yes, I had a same issue, software update at dealership solved problem. You have to instruct dealer to just do it, at first they didn't think it was needed.

[@vinceclark6164]

One of the better looking Acura’s that’s for sure. Good job Nathan! The car is waaay to small for a third row.

[@Frost_Tiger]

I got 1st gen when had 161 on the dash and it wont stop wish it had sh-awd though

[@edwrd1990]

Thank you for being so candid.

[@sheharyarzahid7700]

Why do you sound different Nathan?

[@supremeetnel7707]

Sheharyar Zahid maybe sick

[@jasonmartineau6441]

He was recovering from a cold at the time.

[@gladdy02]

Bring the type-s back!

[@dontelindsey5846]

I heard type s was coming back.

[@macoy321]

AHHH... that is what I was looking for. I think Type S is more appropriate and original to Honda/Acura.

[@kimonnoel8659]

Yesssssss please!!!!

[@dontelindsey5846]

@@normt5463 wtf! seriously?

[@AFCompany]

Donte Lindsey don’t listen to Norm T. He is a troll who works for GM and it’s his life goal to bring Acura down. The Type S is coming out next year for the TLX. They’ve been testing it in Europe you can google it to get the pics.

[@jgh2k5]

MDX over the Dodge Durango R/T? Also I would like to see Mazda do something "A-spec" like with the CX-9.

[@tacticalbt1023]

I picked the Durango RT can’t beat the looks power n sound m the room

[@JUAN75001]

Nathan great review. You are #1

[@renzodelacruz7281]

Please take the mdx or pilot towing vs toyota highlander

[@canomalo3662]

At 1:43 theres some serious curb rash on them rims

[@pjad1400]

Definitely wouldn’t spend extra for a-spec..Also, RDX just got a redesign, isn’t a redesign scheduled in 2020 for the MDX??

[@Alumnikiid]

Thats the same thing with ilx, they refreshed it twice already and its still based on the previous civic.

[@J-W.-]

In sure its delayed for a little bit. Acura is focusing on getting their new engine out.

[@justins5714]

Can the a-spec come with chrome trim pieces?

[@mrgold3591]

No, what you see is all you get.

[@YotaSurfs]

Am i the only one cringing at how badly that paint looks already! the swirls and scratches in it

[@J-W.-]

And the curb rash, it's a press car they best the hell out of them.

[@Trussme96]

Thats a press car for you.

[@Dominick7]

+TFLnow Great review. was wonder if ere were any recommendations for Lyft XL and or Lux 8 seater suv crossover, this one but the Hybrid version, the Subaru Ascent with larger 3rd row seat I believe, or anything else with as good mpg as the highlander hybrid or better? Can anyone design an suv crossover hybrid with a big enough third row with three seats that are large enough?

[@qwezesony2006]

I like it but they should’ve changed the lower front end.. 🙄

[@hieuhughesle-au9884]

Damn the MDX Aspec in black looks murdered out!! All it need is the RLX's 3.5 liter v6 with 310hp and 10 speed!! Sure the RDX's 2.0t could go in there but the MDX is a big boi the 2.0t might be a bit lethargic imho

[@FuentesJuan03]

But wait, what’s the Doug Score ?

[@angelina-gc6uo]

MDX is so strong :p in Boston me and my friend got in a car crash then it wasn’t dented

[@kennycrawford8740]

Can y'all take the time to describe video in description please want to know what you're talking about but can't always watch at the moment thanks

[@SonyEnthusiast]

This is KZbin. Watch when you have a moment ...

[@DHang-fh1gp]

Very good review. Thanks.

[@chrisknowsit]

So basically one of the designers was jealous of his buddy’s Ram Rebel?

[@R4PTORZWIN]

If you guys want this car for cheaper get the Honda Pilot, they are the same car but rebranded.

[@RK-db4oq]

The pilot does not handle nearly as well, plus it looks like a minivan

[@jimmyjam505]

Nathan we miss you you are the star of this channel less of Tommy and more of Nathan

[@afsarwho7643]

James Mata why Nathan and his partners don’t work anymore

[@_baller]

A-ppearance Spec-ifications..... so no it wouldnt effect handling or performance, that would be an R or S Spec....

[@fatboynip]

tommy d u b b s another fail by acura

[@_baller]

@@fatboynip looks good so no fail

[@fatboynip]

tommy d u b b s if only looks are important to you...

[@darnellrogers8884]

The interior of this car is what the TLX should look like

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

These LED headlights on modern vehicles gonna cost a fortune to replace them especially the Germans cars

[@geegergwisley7977]

Anderson Rodriguez I’ve seen the rogues leds are about $700 each

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Geegerg Wisley not bad but the Germans u gotta buy the whole thing assembly wires everything thousands of dollars

[@H8onG]

Paid 1k for one headlight back in 05 on my BMW. They are never cheap.

[@timkinley1779]

I did an improvement contract for a company that makes LED assemblies. It costs 80% less to manufacture LEDs than other forms of lighting.

[@yasirmahmood5500]

Definitely worth it!

[@tranchy9824]

I like this car!

[@Light23K]

Why buy this when the all new MDX comes next year? I’d wait for the panoramic roof.

[@PJM454]

I love the chunky steering wheel most does not give me a lot of confidence this is a decent vehicle. Having said that, the vehicle does look decent but would rather hear more about reliability numbers, maintenance costs, fuel economy, etc than red stitching and chunky steering wheel when looking at used vehicles.

[@Reno2324]

Appearance Package. The answer to his first question... instead of waiting.

[@fw3nyc]

Uhh back then is was the Type S and Type R

[@frankienieves5124]

Who's car is that it look ruff around the edges give it to me I will take of it

[@patriot8087]

I'll pass on this one. No value here with this MDX. Acura dealers and Corporate isn't what it once was. Service sucks and the dealers have really become 3rd rate in most cases. I have owned five Acura's no more for me.

[@NOFATCHICK1]

Acura will be sad to see you go..... Not.

[@Kanti12311]

That’s the dealer issue to me

[@tomsmith1869]

Yes sweet id get the base thou..

[@vincentpoon6999]

56k USD and it don't even have a 360 camera

[@ZDriver1996]

The MDX is a bargain... the Aspec package is not worth it even though it looks better. Only Aspec package that could be worth it is on the TLX which gets slight improvement on suspension components..They did do an good job on making all the A specs look better.. Just wish they would have added just a little bit of performance to all models

[@Isf__d]

Best look suv in its class in looks and sound besides the 2014 Lexus RX f-sport

[@Agent77X]

This would great with a S Type V6T!

[@chibianh7700]

A for Appearance!

[@nico-sm7xo]

Hey i got about 280xxx on my 2002 mdx

[@l.a.basicklab9676]

U couldn’t clean the car before during a review? Smh

[@sunofegypt7]

Exaust sounds the same as my 16 mdx body the same as well except front end seats ans exaust. I love the push button. Why be like others. Keep whats good rid of whats same others are doing. Damn the hybrid more horse not good but thanks for honesty

[@GIGABACHI]

I'll rather have a Passport. No point on third row seat on such a small car. Good seeing you again, Nathan !

[@joanrobillard9030]

Thank you

[@will-iamhim8519]

I have an 06 pilot with 240k miles

[@bismaddharan6996]

That was a wrong gen a spec picture

[@TXSTYLE750]

I was interested... UNTIL Acura decided NOT to upgrade the Power and Suspension over the base MDX. #shame

[@Raven1180]

Sold it to your brother? Why didn't you just give it to him?

[@BlackMamba08]

I still like my Q7

[@haciendadad]

I don't know about the music

[@sandyperalta3734]

Mdx is getting better every days. My 2008 has 330,000 miles and still pulling a 18 feet boat. When to trade it for 2013. Acura offers me $1000. I ll keep this bich forever,

[@vette-4-life]

Waaaay too slow at that price... Explorer is putting out 400HP with same/more/better options... Jeep SRT... nice review though.

[@ryanmcfarland1900]

BMW 2017 the average MDX buyer wouldn’t notice if it had 100hp less.

[@area50view]

Explorer would break within 6months

[@vette-4-life]

R succes now we both know that that isn’t true.

[@vette-4-life]

Mario Lopez geez, how long does one hang onto one of these? I’m good for maybe 3 years before I dump a car.

[@fahmidnd2]

i mean my friend has his 2001 mdx till this day (bought it brand new)

[@CKPHH]

My 14 civic is at 220,000 miles

[@StealthC1]

Nice curb rash on the wheel LOL

[@geno5592]

I noticed too lmao

[@abhishekbiswas4714]

Acura’s are meant for human transportation not hippos wheel.

[@macoy321]

For some reason Lexus F-Sport way more better looking than the A-Spec.

[@jasonsmith1143]

$500 per badge

[@MythuSiva]

You clearly never owned an Acura. If you did you would know it doesn't cost that much even from the dealer, lol dumbass.

[@tonychau1983]

Someone's upset

[@renntech44]

Curb rash 😔

[@dwayne3382]

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[@legoapple.]

Love this MDX wish it existed in Europe

[@SubieandFriends]

base car handles the same and has the samel power and you also pay less.....

[@brandonwright2067]

Damn that’s sexy it’s about time Acura. Why did they get rid of the 330hp 3.9 jesus Acura get your shit together even Kia passed you.

[@SYSTEM__32]

It’s not a bad price for the as tested model. However, I’d take a VE Toureg over it any day.

[@mrvang8077]

Another word it's just mainly about the cosmetic look. Which just doesn't seem like a logical investment. Nty! I'm gonna pass

[@efthimios]

It makes it look. I’ve butnjust appearance that’s it

[@Otterplus]

A-Spec? No, more like a-spec. I've seen better appearance packages for less.

[@noherekruger3738]

Still behind the times. Interior is extremely outdated and the engine performance hasn't been improved in a decade. They should be making sport tuned MDX's by now pushing 400HP. I HATE american cars but seriously considering the Jeep SRT over this.

[@mrxyz2k]

It’s not far from M-package from BMW, with exception of lower and firmer suspension, better grip and less body roll at corners, but worse riding on bad streets.

[@_baller]

Lol "ridiculous push button transmission" um that's the future bud and you should know that, a knob would be worse

[@zzanatos2001]

For people who don't have a bunch of kids, the Acura RDX is smaller, sportier, and just all-around better.

[@regmatt]

Total waste of money to distract people coz of A spec and a super expensive price ...sorry acura not worth it unless u change the engine features.

[@karolusmagnus7844]

Acura needs a new grill design.

[@area50view]

Karolus Magnus i think it's a great design..Most cars now have a whole bumper as a grill

[@mikepascariello4935]

Definitely look at the Lexus RX that thing has a grill from top to bottom and an extremely ugly front over hang. That Thing sticks out another 3 feet from the front wheels.

[@Pawglovr21]

Look fast but going nowhere fast. Sorry Acura, I rather pick up a Durango 392 😎

[@Julian1721]

Ford explore more better more horsepower twin turbo 365 hp

[@Dailyn_Chanel]

Yep this was a paid video

[@Loyalwhiteknight]

The price is ridiculous. Knock that price into the mid 30's and you've got something.

[@jaybusa3302]

So more money for nothing....ok got it 👍🏻

[@Outrageousevil2010]

Just a package nothing different really just like tlx aspec

[@pollentree]

Nope