2022 Acura MDX Type S: An Asphalt Hauling Machine That's Good For Hauling The Family

[@steveb9974]

Great review. I picked up this exact vehicle 3 weeks ago and drove 1500 miles visiting colleges from Missouri through TN, GA, and SC before returning through the mountains of NC and eastern TN last week. I agree with the ride and interior quality comments. The vehicle was very stable and had limited lean on the mountain roads - very different from my previous LX570 and QX80 (granted it has a lower center of gravity). The infotainment takes getting used to but wasn’t bad - touch screen would help. There stereo is amazingly clear at high volumes. The massaging seats (you can easily feel it) made a huge difference for the long drive. The passing power was excellent, especially when I dropped to sport plus mode. I averaged 19.4mpg on the trip with a very heavy pedal on the interstates. The one thing I’ve noticed that is taking some getting used to (aside from the touchpad) , is how it accelerates from a stop, especially when trying to cross a busy highway. It seems to behave better in Sport or Sport+ mode in these situations. Otherwise the turbo or transmission seems to take a moment to collect itself. This is a minor thing that gives me no regrets on buying the vehicle. Lastly, the MSRP, with delivery, is $73,495, vs $72k mentioned in the video.

[@alucarus6]

So, what are you averaging on a daily basis for mpg then? I mainly wanted to know if the performance is worth the extra money over the base which gets a lot of great features standard.

[@steveb9974]

@@alucarus6 I’m at 19.0 mpg over the past ~800 miles of mixed driving with a semi- heavy foot. Still very happy. I didn’t drive the standard engine but I appreciate the extras on the Type S advanced trim, especially the massaging seats on the long drives (I cringe at how pretentious that may sound!).

[@alucarus6]

@@steveb9974 😂. It's ok. Personally, I don't see the point of the massaging seats in a car. Just one more thing to break. I wish I could afford the type s, but it's not worth doubling my car payment for it.

[@normt430]

@@steveb9974 still can't believe you paid $70k range for Honda+ for single turbocharged v6.

[@steveb9974]

@@normt430 I get it. The individual parts make you scratch your head at this price, but together it just works for me. It’s probably priced 5-7K higher than the typical “value” offering that Acura often provides. If the reliability is what I expect it to be, it’ll be worth it (to me). So far, still enjoying it.

[@jakr1880]

Great review, as always, Tom...... Was looking forward to your review on this.... Have to say this SUV is more than the sum of its numbers..... I look at it as a near luxury suv with increased performance over the standard model. I drove all the competition, this worked best for us and we'll be getting ours soon. Had a GLS a few years back. Great vehicle, but wanted something a little more under the radar this time and this fit the bill... have to say we were really impressed with the ability for the type S to be a comfortable car for loafing around, and with a turn of the dial, to being a tighter, more precise responding enthusiast car, all while getting your back massaged and your ears immersed in that amazing sound system. Most of the armchair critics haven't driven one, and don't realize numbers on paper aren't as important as the actual feel of the car......

[@JDelta87]

I really enjoy when you go to these press events. You find the perfect balance of audio from the engineers. Thank you.

[@rubenharris9241]

Tom, as always, I really appreciate your real world assessment of all types of vehicles. Well done!

[@banderson1979]

I like the orchid interior.

[@AndrewSchuld]

Great Review! I watch all of Tom's videos in 4K on my 55" LG OLED. Videos this great need to be viewed on a good screen

[@kaisarahmed6424]

He is best car reviewer.

[@eatonuter7113]

Good review as usual Tom! I'm going to recommend this one to my Dad who's considering getting the MDX Type-S. We have a 2020 MDX Technology and it's treated us good so far!

[@rickdabear2011]

Tom hats off to you. Your videos are always top notch! Thanks for the the great content

[@christopherprose3881]

The nearest CostCo is about 20 miles from Yountville. Had I known you were in my neighborhood, I would have given directions. Did you happen to see all the damage up valley from all our fires a few years back? I could tell you stories. Anywho, great review again and I've said it before, but the Red Light/Green Light summary is always right on. Love that feature. As for the Acrua, it would be hard to put down that kind of cash when a Porsche Mecan is right in that price point.... unless you want something more reliable.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Didn’t have time for Costco TBH. And yeah, I think the fire damage is seen in some of the GoPro shots.

[@davidc8735]

Amazing review! I owned one of the early MDX’s and loved it when our kids were smaller - we maximized the use of the third row. Thrilled to see the Type S, but now need the functional third row to move around senior adults and dogs, so have the people-mover-minivan. Maybe in the future I can talk the wife into one of these, but she loves her much cheaper Forester.

[@RichardJoashTan]

I am glad that I will buy a fully loaded MDX Type S Advance anyway.

[@aceofspades6667]

Very cool review Tom! I continue to appreciate your throwback auto journalist style and fills a giant niche in this market. These types of vehicles really do fit this channel rather quite well.

[@ohrandyrandy]

As far as performance goes, the 2022 Type S is 600 pounds heavier than the prior generation MDX (and 200 pounds heavier than the 2022 regular MDX). Putting that into context, it will of course have better performance than the current, completely underpowered 2022 MDX, which is 400 pounds heavier than it's predecessor. Still, in the bigger scheme of things it's adequate power that won't blow your sock off.

[@alucarus6]

That's true, but the gearing of the new ten speed helps you not to notice it and the handling and looks of the new MDX outweigh anything on the previous gen, in my opinion. My wife has a 2020 and I've had a loaner 2022 a few times. It's definitely nicer.

[@normt430]

Sam Carlegion put non-turbo vs Telluride and the MDX barely won thr drag race. She gained allot of weight!

[@georgeg.7124]

Nice review. Def think that ~13 minutes is the sweet spot for reviews.

[@whatdoufeel]

Great review.

[@rustythebailiff9785]

Nice work, Tom. Nice rig.

[@mojojojo911]

Yes Tom! Great review

[@icculus]

3:13 The 2019-2020 MDX had active dampers. Not sure if you mean something different by “adaptive.”

[@Ecuador006]

Only elite trims had adaptive suspension

[@icculus]

@@Ecuador006 Right. Advance trim in the US.

[@Ecuador006]

Another great review from Tom 🔥 💜 💜 💜

[@jazzjokesjalopies]

Great review! Sort of Mazda+ looks outside, but clearly a competitor worth consideration.

[@LongIslandMopars]

Fun fact: I believe my 2012 TSX SportWagon was the last Acura made in Japan and I swear it's put together better than our 2013 RDX that was made in Ohio.

[@normt430]

Acura has been going downhill before that!

[@CrusaderX]

Start with price and mpg.

[@davidmeier8860]

Love the MDX. We're on our second one at the moment. The first thing I'd do is dump the run flat tires. The only competitor I can think of is the previous version of the Range Rover.

[@JTMoodie2]

14:26 shoutout Kirk! 🫂

[@AonveityRengmerd]

wonderful car

[@oldschool1928]

MDX Type S is going for about $73k. Pretty steep.

[@mroaquin]

$78k for GLE/X5/Q7 is also steep.

[@alh06]

@@mroaquin But you’re also getting an arguably better product, at least with the X5 . The Q7 is generally less expensive than that number.

[@iamthedutchbro]

@@alh06 You're also getting a car that will have fallen apart at the end of its lease.

[@AlaskanSnowLeopard]

@@alh06 Depends on what you mean better product. The Japanese brand can be a better product than the German brand in some areas vice versa, so it really depends on who you're talking to.

[@normt430]

@@AlaskanSnowLeopard where have you been the last decade or so? Japanese brands are overpriced sub-par vehicles based on their plebian economy car roots. It is so bad no Acura product was recommended by Consumer Reports until recently when they lowered their standards and recommended all Acura's.

[@alliejr]

3:15 MDX has had adaptive dampers on offer at least back to my 2007 2nd generation model. It's not a first for MDX.

[@AlaskanSnowLeopard]

Unless he meant air suspension.

[@alliejr]

@@AlaskanSnowLeopard Since he also separately mentioned the new air suspension, I don’t think so.

[@joegondo7985]

Honda Pilot tops out around $50k. Quite a premium for a,gussied up version with a double wishbone suspension which I had as standard on several Hondas in the last century.. Great video though…thanks

[@edwink1467]

Lol this MDX is way nicer inside and out. The current Pilot is outdated and has a cheap interior. This is also the top of the line Type S version with a turbo V6, massaging seats, air suspension, etc. that isn't comparable to the Pilot. The standard V6 MDX starts at only $50K. $55K with Tech package and $62K with Advance package. So really, the premium is only $5K to $12K depending on the package you select. For all these features and sharp looks, It's quite a bargain, at least until the Pilot is redesigned.

[@drivescene6747]

The MDX shares nothing with the Pilot. This is an Acura-exclusive platform

[@joegondo7985]

@@drivescene6747 Wheel base and width the same so how about body/ frame for starters. Base Mdx has same suspension and engine. The type S is based on Mdx so body/frame for sure. Same dimensions as Honda Pilot.

[@drivescene6747]

@@joegondo7985 same dimensions doesn’t mean same platform. Also, the MDX and Pilot have different suspension as well. The base engine in the MDX is similar to the 3.5 in the Pilot, that’s about it, they use a different transmission as well.

[@joegondo7985]

@@drivescene6747 look it up..the base MDX and Pilot have same engine and suspension. Please stop replying without looking up data..ciao

[@vickymanghera1369]

Any thoughts on the long term reliability of lincoln 3.5 liter twin turbo ecoboost engine sir ??

[@viper9857]

Tom any chance you can test drive the Acura tlx type s?

[@Novilicious]

Tom, I’m torn between this and the new Infiniti Qx60 and Genesis gv80. Any advice for a long time subscriber???

[@beri232]

Avoid that Genesis if you get cold winters. We sold our GV80 Prestige after 1 year. It did not like cold weather! I seriously question their longevity also. Great looking cars though.

[@MrAsh-cw5cq]

Beautiful Suv

[@tesma-m7]

even though premuim fuel is recommended , at the gas cap it says 87 is the minimum, so regular and premium , not bad acura 👍🏻

[@Dunwelll]

I can see myself looking at this kind of vehicle in the future when we have a family. For now I'm driving a last generation GTI. Obviously the MDX is totally different, but would the type s be a good replacement? How does it compare to something like an explorer ST?

[@alucarus6]

Once you start a family, hobbies have to take a back seat. Pun intended. I have a standard AWD base MDX on order which is still a 50k car. I'd love a type S, but it doesn't make sense to double or triple your car payment just for the engine and suspension. Type s is 20k more, but the base model is a much better value. When you have kids and you're paying for a butt load of daycare, you'll have to save where you can.

[@11Hammers]

You had me until the run flats. I’ll never own another vehicle with those!

[@bbbbccc1717]

I think they are a new type of self sealing tires, not run flats.

[@XMRNYC]

These are not typical runflats, they are self sealing tyres

[@kasio22B]

Their current design language works best in this huge, big suv. To enforce it on the entire Acura model line ups, it's a let down. Especially, the new Integra-shoulda keep the dreadful ILX name.

[@maxiiimus2165]

It sucks that canada doesn't get blue for type s mdx ....

[@vadimmorozov2654]

I been really surprised Canada doesn’t have blue. I did ordered black exterior, and I still need to wait 3 mounts

[@keithjackson4985]

Good review. Every iteration of these I appreciate more and more. Am waiting for your NSX review? I would rather cram gear into an NSX and drive cross country than take an MDX. I know, wife says it all the time? I don't make sense?

[@clubracer6]

We have an A-spec and the MPG is terrible and what makes it worse is the very small tank. We barely get 250 miles out of a tank.

[@MIZUNOMP60]

So, is the max cargo with 2nd and 3rd row seats flat closer to 71cuft or closer to 95 cu.ft. ? I've seen both numbers used around the net and there's a significant amount of potential cargo holding between those two numbers! Tom in your 2022 MDX Advance review you mentioned max cargo at 71.4 cu.ft. I would think its cargo potential is closer to a Mazda CX-9 than a Kia Telluride. Great review as always but could you shed some light on the discrepancy in these numbers between your two most recent MDX reviews, thx.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I went on the Acura spec site. There are two figures for behind the first row, normal (71.4) and max (95.0). Part of it has to do with the floor behind the rear seats, dropped to the lowest level. I'll assume, the rest is made up by minimizing legroom for front passengers.

[@MIZUNOMP60]

@@DrivenCarReviews Thanks for the clarification!

[@QuinnLandry1648]

where would one get the files to really hear the true sound comparison?

[@chrisa.8175]

I am a proud owner of the original Acura ZDX advance...( the dealer keeps offering up $25.000 for it.. but i say NO) how much better is the type s??

[@williamdrijver4141]

Built in the USA or in Japan?

[@mynameisnotimportant2854]

USA

[@joemartino6976]

If you want a fun-driving people hauler without the reliability and maintenance cost issues that dog Mercedes/Audi/BMW, this may be the smart choice..

[@elliottmanning4116]

12:45 I don't think that was much of an answer.

[@gene978]

JON Say’s “we’re a Performance Brand” So what happened to all the recent SUV’s this car preceded?

[@Snookynibbles]

@gene978, Acura marketing has represented the line as Honda’s “Premier Brand”, not performance brand. This is not to say ‘performance” isn’t an element of that, but it’s not the brand’s sole destinctive.

[@normt430]

^^^post of the week!^^^

[@alphabeta8403]

Looks cool, costs too much for a soccer mom/dad Acura crossover. +45 HP and a touchscreen away from greatness, especially for $72k+ lol.

[@yunova]

Tom is a SilverFox

[@kcirreb94]

John Akeda is so annoying also stressing Acura is a performance brand. Theyre simply just not. Then he says you cant just stick a badge on a car and call it an Integra. That’s point literally what they did lmao

[@KyleJett]

Integra Coupe, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Not going to lie, haven't seen it in the press fleet

[@KyleJett]

@@DrivenCarReviews Very sad, I had such high hopes for the Integra. How cool would it have been if they had cars that competed legitimately against 3/4 series and higher trim models going toe-to-toe with M cars??

[@magneto8002]

Terrible fuel economy.

[@TheASTrader]

0:25 - That's a terrible paint job. Look at that orange peel finish.

[@robertbonefant8271]

I’m just anti CVT period. Integra with a CVT. Huge , stupid a ridiculous mistake !

[@iamthedutchbro]

The hate for CVT's is overblown and ridiculous. They're perfectly great transmissions for 99% of the population. Nissan ruined the reputation.

[@alh06]

@@iamthedutchbro A CVT should not be in a premium car, not in an Acura.

[@fartnutssupreme4930]

@@alh06 that’s why they have the 6 speed manual option…..

[@alh06]

@@fartnutssupreme4930 It shouldn’t be the standard transmission at all

[@CM-dj3bj]

"We're a performance brand". Your top trim engine lines up with the base models of your direct competitors.

[@normt430]

^^^post of the day^^^

[@sniper2606]

Bad pricing, Rather have an Audi, Mercedes, BMW

[@guniseran]

Still sounds the same as regular MDX

[@TinLeadHammer]

Too cheap for mommies from Big Little Lies, too expensive for people who actually need a three-row rig. Pilot is competent enough.

[@normt430]

The Pilot is the oldest, non-redesigned SUV you can buy today!

[@TinLeadHammer]

@@normt430 The oldest and the best.

[@04tsxpower]

Brand hasn't advanced substantially. The Type S was a disappointment and Integra soon to follow

[@normt430]

Honda+!

[@04tsxpower]

@@normt430 love honda just think it's not the brand it use to be especially Type S

[@beri232]

If they added a hybrid system to this setup to bump mileage up to around 27mpg and hp up to around 375….. they’d have a slam-dunk!

[@ke4755]

Hauling? Never spoke of trailer towing ....

[@jody024]

Why do people keep forgetting about copyright free music ? it is VERY easy to find online.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

They were demoing popular music, some that Elliot engineered. Production music (as a guy that uses a lot of it) isn’t as high fidelity.

[@TinLeadHammer]

@@DrivenCarReviews Don't you try convincing us that one needs 24-bit for "true quality". Even 320 kbit/s MP3 is good enough.

[@mefirst5427]

"Premium" fuel is for suckers

[@starlight7830]

Terrible gas mileage and requires Premium fuel ! Gas is 5 buck a gallon !

[@beri232]

Acura needs to dump that stupid timing belt and go with a chain. I will never buy another auto with a timing belt! Otherwise, I like this MDX.

[@garrettw99]

The Odyssey, Pilot, and Passport sound better and more sporty than this MDX Type-S

[@Ecuador006]

Lol no

[@rickjames5998]

wow, all that hp and torque and 0 to 60 is 6.5 sec. uhm... lmao

[@alh06]

That’s the standard MDX, this one is around 5.5 sec to 60.

[@XMRNYC]

Who said it's 6.5 seconds? Rewatch it

[@kaisarahmed6424]

Acuras are typical. Boring.

[@Joel-dz8ks]

Nice video.Despite the economic downturn,I'm so happy☺️. I have been earning $ 60,000 returns from my $7,000 investment every 13days

[@user-mn2gc8qg8f]

Please how can I get in touch with your broker?

[@thermalgeothermal451]

Genesis/Hyundai us doing a far better job. Too little too late Honda.

[@kristians2704]

This isn't a performance SUV like a X5M, X5 M50i, GLE63s, RSQ8, SQ7.

[@RichardJoashTan]

And I will buy a fully loaded MDX Type S Advance.

[@beri232]

It isn’t in the same price range either🙄

[@kristians2704]

@@RichardJoashTan ok

[@iamthedutchbro]

Yeah, it's better.

[@Snookynibbles]

The MDX-S is a luxury and also a performance offering within the framework of V6 class engines. The other cars cited are equipped with V8 engines. The Type S represents a formidable offering with respectable, practical power in a package a world apart from the woefully-deficient German offerings when it comes to reliability and dollar value.

[@reddragon3518]

All the shots are with someone else is driving lol.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Pretty hard for me to shoot and drive at the same time lol.