2019 Acura MDX | CarGurus Test Drive Review

[@RomaneMaticaliseGordon]

The dual monitor actually makes sense. Once screen is navigation and the other does everything else. This is convenient when on a road trip and you want entertainment, you can select your music or whatever without losing the navigation screeen

[@squidproquo2241]

@Maticalise Music Master _ Actually when Acura came up with this dual screen infotainment first time you could decide on which screen you want what. If you wanted navigation on the tope you set it up that way, if you wanted it on bottom one you set it that way etc. It was so versatile. However idiot car reviewers start to whine about it because they are incapable of making decision while driving. They got confused terribly. When European car makers come up with dual screens made the decision in their place for which screen should be used for what, they became happy about it and they called it more intuitive. Luckily consumer know much better that these idiot reviewers.

[@RomaneMaticaliseGordon]

Langolier True words

[@MeliorIlle]

The two screen format in Honda and Acura is so good, just because you're a boomer that doesn't understand it doesn't mean it's bad.

[@mockband]

This is the best Acura Mdx review I’ve seen so far. Thank you!!

[@allengustavo9288]

A trick : watch movies at flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching a lot of movies during the lockdown.

[@ricardojordy2634]

@Allen Gustavo Yea, have been watching on flixzone for since november myself :)

[@omarlynn2992]

My wife just got a 2019 Black ASpec MDX on Friday. It’s our 5th Acura although it’s been 9 yrs since our last MDX.

[@adeebshums2551]

Hey bro, how is the mdx overall now after few months of ownership? how is the gas (if u don't drive hard)? thank u

[@stevennevins6643]

I bought a base 2010 MDX new. SH-AWD was standard. The 6-speed automatic shifts quickly and smoothly. It has a 120k miles, no mechanical issues ever. Only complaints now are that the tech is ancient, and gas mileage disappointing. I’ll keep it until the next re-design has been out a year or so, as long as the 9-speed auto has been ditched.

[@cleanasdirt6832]

A great review. The comparison back to your own MDX was very informative. 👍🇨🇦

[@bohan9957]

Thank you for an excellent, honest review. Reviewer is articulate, precise, and to the point. I wouldn't say the 2019 RDX's infotainment system is better than the MDX though. I find the true touch pad to be awkward to use and would much prefer the dual screen touch interface on the MDX.

[@shawnsavofficial]

Bo Han the touch pad was genius it’s one to one with the screen you are never incapable of clicking an app.

[@blazing9034]

I am thinking of adding this SUV to my channel which currently consists of my 2019 Corvette GS and the ownership experience. I think this is one of the best looking SUVs on the market today! Great review

[@calimade8136]

Why is the surround view camera not offered in this model and digital gauges?

[@swanblake]

I don't understand how the MDX does not get a plus for safety for its headlights. They are amazing at night. The best I've seen on a car. Baffled by the downscore by the crash safety scores for that

[@DM-xt3rl]

If you have the MDX A spec outside with the advance leather and features and the new infortainment of the 2019 RDX it would be a great car.....Still really good in the A Spec. Looking forward to the 2020 redesign.

[@juancaraballo5957]

Any word on how it's design will look ?

[@aaronsong3668]

Great car, my 2010 MDX is over 100K but still runs smooth and solid when accelerating. To be honest, they got change that infotainment system on MDX, waiting for the 2020 MDX.

[@vianne2912]

uhm the 2010 acura mdx cant go all the way up to 100k lol (unless u live somewhere else)

[@RomaneMaticaliseGordon]

Vianne :p I think he meant the miles

[@jeffchen8178]

good review, but I personal like dual monitor :-)

[@huascarreyes7438]

Why did 2017 Acura MDX advance package when you drive slow they change gear like you can feel the transmission heating heart

[@iaviscorso2566]

Please, Mdx-hybrid or Rdx ???

[@mrgold3591]

I ended up going for the 19 MDX Sport Hybrid over the +19 RDX when I needed to replace my 08 RDX.

[@haa1774]

Why not make it a bit longer? It would be more useful as a three row.

[@vladimirtucklo5090]

Make yellow turn signal lights at the rear for safety reason.

[@mschiffel1]

Jeez...how did we survive without all of these new safety features, like blind spot monitoring, and automatic braking?..It seems to me to be more gadgets and gizmos that have potential for trouble just when you begin to feel comfortable with your car...I don't lease cars...I buy mine and keep them long term...now all this new technology is scary to me and yet it's nice to have it...I guess I'll choose wisely when ordering a new car and keep the new gizmos to a minimum.

[@felixagustin9573]

It was called real driving

[@iyabobello2747]

This is a great review! I prefer the rdx monitor, however, the mdx doesn't seem too complicated to maneuver

[@michaellui74]

Great review:-):-) do you know when the new mdx will be out?? Thx

[@styner3]

Sounds like I should wait for the 2020 MDX with the new stuff the RDX has.

[@paulb2140]

MDX is not due for a refresh until MY2021 with an early release in late summer of 2020, so it's still 2 years away. I was in the same boat a few weeks ago and after driving the 2019 A-spec I decided to pull the trigger. Things that I considered were the fact that pretty much all the bugs are worked out by now, you can get pretty deep discounts on those cars now, and there will be no deep discounts on MY2021. I decided that from now on I will only buy cars that are a mid-model refresh for above stated reasons.

[@styner3]

Paul B, Thanks for the info. I might do the same thing.

[@OMGz1122]

what is taking Acura so long to launch an all new model?

[@atl3630]

Japanese. They don't rush.

[@khmerempireforever1856]

Awesome review CarGurus ThankYou

[@bbbt8090]

Love that Aspec

[@venictos]

why must they be so expensive i want one!!!

[@efthimios]

Too bad the 2019 didn’t get to RDX treatment might as well wait until that happens before spending alotnof money on mdx over rdx

[@roychueng6375]

The second generation is the best！

[@Jhon-zm7pc]

Why would you buy SUV with a front wheel drive ????

[@ChristianWardlaw]

California. Don't need it. And $20 cheaper lease price. But I do regret the decision.

[@donkeyrider]

show more of the car not you talking please. Make videos shorter if you can. I gave thumbs up. Cause it is informative!

[@ChristianWardlaw]

Not up to me. The video producer decides what ends up on the cutting room floor, and what doesn't.

[@bunnyrabbit9654]

Fkn awesome review

[@miltonbernal7344]

you never said what kind of transmission they put in the 2019 MDX

[@Lucky8s]

0:32 He literally says it 30 seconds in.

[@ChristianWardlaw]

Same 9-speed, but with new software and calibration to get rid of the herky-jerky shifting.

[@kens7420]

For God's sake honda please get rid of that 9 speed!

[@paulb2140]

I drove 2019 A-spec and a 2017 Technology and the programming is much better now. 2019 shifts a lot nicer than the early models as well as the old 6-speed.

[@Jhon-zm7pc]

And why would they do that ??? It seams like you are old dickhead and u have no adia why they are putting more speed.

[@kens7420]

@@Jhon-zm7pc google why and be educated.

[@sunofegypt7]

I love the 9 speed never has a problem w it

[@IdrisFashan]

Ken S By Honda you must also mean Jeep, Fiat,Jaguar/Land Rover, Chrysler/Ram! Just about everybody’s rolling with ZF nowadays because of fuel regulations.

[@noherekruger3738]

Glad to see the styling resembles the 2nd generation MDX's again. I'm surprised no one has mentioned this, cause this shit looks EXACTLY like my 2011 MDX. They REALLY need to add in some horsepower, especially since this is an "A Spec".

[@PLATINUM2U]

I believe I can fly! 🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇

[@mario-yg8mx]

interior appropriately styled for Batman.....

[@ianalexander2017]

Looks good

[@squidproquo2241]

Wow! You car reviewers bad mouth Acura's like there is no tomorrow and it is still the best selling three row SUV? Perhaps you should reconsider your thoughts about the American consumers being gullible and follow blindly your biased remarks about cars.

[@CC-vh3fy]

Nobody uses 3rd row seating...its just a means for car companies to charge more money

[@canmtb4676]

MDX definitely needs full facelift. Looks just dated.

[@louiskwaku8879]

R u serious, why dont you know more of the car.

[@cmondragon0911]

I'll stick with the VW Atlas. A lot friendly for adults in the 3rd row.

[@pt6134]

THIS MAN READS FROM A CARD

[@glencannondr]

hey big daddy

[@Jhon-zm7pc]

They should put 4 cylinder turbo .

[@ms3173]

Jhon777 007 No just no.

[@Garrettpattonaf]

Good review but you talked a lot about what you didn't like and compared to the other years and referenced to another model a lot. It was like you liked it but you jabbed it a lot as apposed to just talking about it or even referencing to another brand.

[@ChristianWardlaw]

I'm a car critic. My job is to criticize. Figured my ownership of a 2017 FWD would make for an interesting angle. For the money, in this segment, you can't beat the MDX. I'd buy one again, especially now that the transmission isn't a mess. But I'd also recommend waiting until the next redesign.

[@Garrettpattonaf]

@@ChristianWardlaw thank you for responding to my comment. I work for Acura in sales in St.louis.

[@ChristianWardlaw]

@@Garrettpattonaf And thank you for the comment. Usually, I don't engage in the comments section. Lots of trolls (and lots of people who like my reviews and will even defend me, which is enormously gratifying). My daughter, 10, has taken an interest in my work because her friends think it's cool that her dad is a 'KZbinr.' She was reading the comments on this thread out loud to me, and yours was one of them. I got curious. So far, I'm liking the new direction Acura is taking. The RDX is impressive, and if Acura infuses its future products with that same DNA, the company will be back on the right track.

[@Garrettpattonaf]

@@ChristianWardlaw I completely agree. When we sell the RDX most of them are on orders. We can't keep them in the dealership because they are selling so well. Keep an eye out for that new TLX.

[@czealtamahawk1228]

"next acura mdx from good to great" the next generation might improve a little but not much. Ie: cramped 3rd row seat with no auto folding, no android connectivity, Honda plastic parts, Poor CVT transmission that's design to fail, poor breaking distance, honda ceiling that's design to sag, crappy infotainment and obsolete navigation, no massage front seat and others.

[@natachahill6085]

🎊😉😺👌🏾🎈

[@ericbillion3731]

Is expensive

[@ktpinnacle]

The front end is a no for me.

[@MinhPham-iy1pr]

that right because you can't afford

[@ktpinnacle]

Oh, you'd be very wrong about that.

[@ktpinnacle]

There really is no better time to buy. There is something that anyone would find attractive.

[@normanchan1099]

Are you sure this is the best selling Acura MDX ? The style is dated boring and look like a van more than a SUV !

[@roychueng6375]

9 speed transmission is trash

[@mrgold3591]

The 17-20 Sport hybrid MDX with the 7DCT is pure joy.

[@Ecuador006]

@@mrgold3591 zf 9 speed is better

[@mrgold3591]

@@Ecuador006 I take it you have never driven the MDX Sport Hybrid or RLX Sport Hybrid with the 7DCT. Totally different transmission and the way ahead of ZF 9AT. The only downside with the 7DCT is you can't tow; but, I have zero need to tow with my MDX Sport Hybrid.